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New water park coming to Oklahoma Arkansas border

6/30/2021

WATTS, Okla. — The Grand River Dam Authority is partnering with the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas to open a whitewater park near the Oklahoma and Arkansas state line. The attraction named, WOKA, will be based in Watts, Oklahoma along the Illinois River. WOKA will feature a 1,200 foot long, 100 foot wide channel for visitors to explore.

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June 30, 2021 at 07:47AM -

New water park coming to Oklahoma, Arkansas border

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Okla. Man Convicted of Murder for Running Over 3 High School Cross Country Runners with Truck

6/29/2021

An Oklahoma man was found guilty Friday in the deaths of three high school students who were hit from behind while they were running. Max Leroy Townsend, 58, was accused in the second-degree murders of high school students Rachel Freeman, 17, Yuridia Martinez, 16, and Kolby Crum, 18. "They were...

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June 29, 2021 at 06:47AM -

Okla. Man Convicted of Murder for Running Over 3 High School Cross Country Runners with Truck

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Oklahoma is going to levy taxes and fees on electric car owners. Here's why

6/28/2021

Faced with a future where cars need less (or no) gasoline, Oklahoma will collect additional taxes and fees from people who drive electric cars. The decision to levy taxes and fees on electric vehicle drivers was made by legislators in an effort to recapture lost revenues from the state's gasoline tax.

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June 28, 2021 at 06:47AM -

Oklahoma is going to levy taxes and fees on electric car owners. Here's why

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Oklahoma lawmaker among those concerned for marijuana patients after recent court ruling

6/27/2021

An appellate court’s opinion that the odor of cannabis establishes probable cause for criminal activity has some, including at least one state lawmaker, concerned about law enforcement going forward. Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, said the ruling related to a 2019 Tulsa County traffic stop “goes to show Oklahoma still has...

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June 27, 2021 at 05:47AM -

Oklahoma lawmaker among those concerned for marijuana patients after recent court ruling

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Oklahoma Wildlife Department helps solve claim of alligator sighting at Lake Hefner

6/26/2021

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A video from a local viewer has led KFOR on a mission to solve a mystery in the water of Lake Hefner. Well tonight, we’re getting some answers. Lake Hefner is known for its lighthouse, gusty winds and rough waters – but not typically what lies beneath the water line – or in this case, along it.

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June 26, 2021 at 04:47AM -

Oklahoma Wildlife Department helps solve claim of alligator sighting at Lake Hefner

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"We Are Not Out Of The Woods": Experts Warn Of COVID-19 Spikes In Oklahoma And Beyond

6/25/2021

Cases of COVID-19 are rising in Oklahoma and Tulsa County. Public health officials say it’s likely because of the Delta variant. “We are looking at a very quick doubling rate. If you remember back to the early stages of the pandemic, and the whole concept of exponential growth, we’re right back into that world again with regard to this variant,” said Dr. Jennifer Clark of Oklahoma State University’s Project ECHO. “It’s doubling in a matter of days to a week.”

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June 25, 2021 at 04:47AM -

"We Are Not Out Of The Woods": Experts Warn Of COVID-19 Spikes In Oklahoma And Beyond

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This Is Why Oklahoma Lakes Are So Dirty

6/24/2021

Every year, as new people come into Lawton and start exploring, the topic of water colors usually comes up after that first initial exploration of the lakes. They range anywhere from brownish/greenish to straight up chocolate milk. I'll admit, in my travels across this country I've seen beautiful lakes in prime condition with pure deep blue and crystal clear waters, but you won't find that in many places in Oklahoma, and it's all told in the history of the Oklahoma lakes.

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June 24, 2021 at 03:47AM -

This Is Why Oklahoma Lakes Are So Dirty

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Authorities shut down large meth distribution network in Oklahoma; 18 people arrested

6/23/2021

LAWTON, Okla. — Officials with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics announced Tuesday that a large methamphetamine distribution network has been dismantled in Comanche County, as part of a multi-agency investigation. According to the OBN, nearly 20 people were arrested in connection with the case. “Over the past several months, we...

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June 23, 2021 at 03:47AM -

Authorities shut down large meth distribution network in Oklahoma; 18 people arrested

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CDC Warns Of A Deadly Virus In Oklahoma And It's Not Covid

6/22/2021

This year, you probably assumed there would be no more deadly diseases. But, unfortunately, that's not the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a deadly virus is rapidly spreading throughout several American states. Sadly, Oklahoma is one of them. Quoting a statement:

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June 22, 2021 at 02:47AM -

CDC Warns Of A Deadly Virus In Oklahoma, And It's Not Covid

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Gener8tor's gBeta program will foster growth for Oklahoma City's startups

6/21/2021

Gener8tor's gBeta program will foster growth for Oklahoma City's startups

Starting with its first cohort this fall, the gener8tor startup accelerator program, gBeta, will bring more opportunities to innovative early-stage companies in Oklahoma City. An intentional collaboration between the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Inasmuch Foundation, American Fidelity, Square Deal Capital, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores helped bring this program to our city.

June 21, 2021 at 04:47AM -

Gener8tor's gBeta program will foster growth for Oklahoma City's startups

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