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Pryor High School's Senior Prank Causes Chaos but Avoids Permanent Damage
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Last Thursday night, Pryor High School witnessed a chaotic yet memorable senior prank involving approximately 65 seniors. The prank, which resulted in significant disarray in the hallways, fortunately left no permanent damage, according to Pryor Superintendent Dr. Lisa Muller. Dr. Muller described the prank as one that...
71-Year-Old Man Killed In Ottawa County Crash
A 71-year-old man was killed in an Ottawa County crash on Saturday, authorities say. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol identified the victim as Terry Brownen of Seneca, Missouri. The crash occurred on OK-10 and southbound US-60 around 5:38 a.m., OHP reports. Brownen was declared dead at the scene by emergency personnel.
Use of force investigation underway at Mayes County jail after inmate charged with murder shot with rubber bullet
MAYES COUNTY, Okla. — A use of force investigation is underway at the Mayes County jail after the Mayes County Sheriff's Office confirmed a jailer shot a rubber bullet at an 18-year-old who’s charged with first degree murder.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Cherokee, Mayes, Wagoner Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active in most of Green Country until the early morning hours on Monday. The News On 6 weather team is keeping an eye on the storms, we'll keep you advised. Active Watches & Warnings. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, Mayes, and Wagoner County in OK...
Former Jay elementary coach accused of soliciting a minor released from jail
JAY, Okla. – A former Jay Middle School coach and teacher accused of soliciting a middle school student is free on $50,000 bail. John Robert Downs, 25, of Grove, is charged in Cherokee Nation Criminal Court with soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology. Court records show that he was […]
Law Enforcement In Green Country Raise Awareness On Strangulation During Domestic Violence Cases
Green Country law enforcement agencies are stressing the importance of strangulation during domestic violence. "Statistically if you are being strangled, you are very close to the point where there's possibly going to be a domestic homicide," said Broken Arrow Police Chief Brandon Berryhill. Oklahoma ranks second in the nation for...
Design firm files multimillion-dollar lien against American Heartland Theme Park developer
Could a $5.5 million demand for payment mean heartbreak for developers of a $2 billion theme park in northeast Oklahoma?. Make it a $2.5 billion theme park. Rising construction costs, design changes, and the tardy $5.5 million payment have cast doubt around American Heartland Theme Park and Resort and related Three Ponies RV Park and Campground, at Vinita. The project has been questioned in some quarters since it was announced last July.
Cherokee Nation honors late spiritual leader in exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum
ROSE – Cherokee Nation is honoring the life of the late Cherokee spiritual leader Crosslin Smith in the newest exhibit at the Saline Courthouse Museum. “Crosslin Smith: The Healer’s Journey” is open through Sept. 14. Smith was a revered elder recognized as a Cherokee National Treasure in...
Har-Ber Village Museum’s story of resilience & recovery amidst severe weather
GROVE, Okla. — An area attraction has been through Mother Nature’s ringer over the last year. But workers are hoping to turn those negatives into positives. The phrase, “if it wasn’t for bad luck, they wouldn’t have any at all” is a good description of 2023 at Har-Ber Village Museum in Grove, Oklahoma.
Rice transfer Noah Shelby commits to Kansas
Kansas basketball has picked up another commitment from a transfer. On Sunday, Rice transfer Noah Shelby committed to Bill Self and the Jayhawks, he tells Phog.net. Described as one of the top shooters in the 2022 high school recruiting class, a source tells Phog.net that Shelby will redshirt during his first season with the KU program. He will have two seasons of playing eligibility left starting in the 2025-26 season.
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