Gov. Stitt returned home after a joint trip to Israel alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott, state officials say
Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, the two governors held discussions with Israeli leadership, met with victims of Hamas’ brutality, and witnessed first-hand the humanitarian cost of the Israel-Hamas War. In Jerusalem, Governor Stitt met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, and…
While Oklahoma COVID statistics soar, Gov. Kevin Stitt promotes tourism to other states
Oklahoma – While Oklahoma has some of the worst pandemic statistics in the nation, Gov. Kevin Stitt has been promoting tourism in commercials appearing in surrounding states. Stitt emphasizes that Oklahoma is “open,” in a video posted on YourTube on Nov. 19 and appearing as commercials in…
Oklahoma traffic stop leads to discovery of three girls reported missing from out of state
Oklahoma — Two men were arrested on Christmas Eve after a traffic stop led to the discovery of three girls who were reported missing from out of state, Chouteau police said. Chouteau police pulled over a car near 69 Highway and Main Street and saw the girls inside the car, Chouteau police…
Oklahoma Doctors, Nurses Working Through Pandemic On Christmas Day
OKLAHOMA – Working on holidays is a reality that nurses and doctors expect each year when they sign up for the job. However, with COVID-19, this year has made things a little more complicated. This week, Oklahoma hit a new peak number of hospitalizations from…
Northeast Oklahoma home’s light display has quirky story behind it
Oklahoma – Untangling wires, replacing bulbs and breaking out ladders to hang Christmas lights every year can be quite the job for homeowners. But when the result is a brightly-lit house adorned with festive decorations, onlookers can rarely resist the lure of holiday spirit. Some…
Racial disparities in Oklahoma prison admissions led to Black people disproportionately exposed to COVID-19, advocacy group says
OKLAHOMA – Aprison reform group has outlined what it says was a pattern of racial disparities that led to African Americans being disproportionately exposed to COVID-19 during the early months of the pandemic. Analyzing recent Oklahoma Department of Corrections data, FWD.us, a national nonprofit advocacy body claimed…
WVU women’s basketball: Mountaineers fall to Oklahoma State
OKLAHOMA – West Virginia University’s women’s basketball team lost to Oklahoma State 78-73 Friday at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. With her fourth double-double of the season, WVU sophomore forward Esmery Martinez posted 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Junior forward Kari Niblack also tallied…
Oklahoma medical expert explains difference between Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
OKLAHOMA – With the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine pending, many people are asking what’s the difference between it and the Pfizer vaccine and how to tell which one you’ll receive when available to the public “They are more similar than they are different,” Dr. Douglas Drevets,…
Oklahoma Sheriff arrested on perjury, embezzlement charges
OKLAHOMA – The Ottawa County Sheriff was charged in a multi-county grand jury indictment, officials said. Sheriff Jeremy Floyd was indicted Thursday on perjury and embezzlement charges. Floyd was arrested at his home Friday morning by the Miami Police Department and is currently being held…
Oklahoma Sooners Football – Reports: Trejan Bridges reinstated, will be available against Iowa State
OKLAHOMA – According to multiple reports (including one from Carey Murdock) and our own confirmation, Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Trejan Bridges has been reinstated by the NCAA and will be available to play against the Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Championship. Bridges, along with Ronnie Perkins…
Leadership Oklahoma’s 2021 Helping Oklahoma Contest open through Jan. 12
OKLAHOMA – Leadership Oklahoma is sponsoring its annual Helping Oklahoma Contest, which recognizes exceptional Oklahoma volunteers from across the state for their service to Oklahoma 501c3 non-profit organizations. “Helping Oklahoma” is a contest developed to further Leadership Oklahoma’s mission to create, inspire and support leaders…
Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt involved in vehicle crash
OKLAHOMA – Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt was involved in a vehicle crash on Thursday. Sarah Stewart, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman, confirmed to KFOR that Stitt was part of a vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon. Stitt was not injured, but the other driver…