Santa Fe South Schools welcomes educators from Mexico to combat teaching shortage
Oklahoma is facing a major teaching shortage, and schools are having to get creative to find highly-qualified teachers.
Tulsa, OKC Resort to Hostile Architecture to Deter Homeless Encampments
The boulders appeared on Fourth Street as if by magic. But their placement near Tulsa’s Metrolink station is no accident; the rocks are intentionally unwelcoming, placed to deter those without homes from spending the night. Oklahoma City installed inhospitable landscaping, too. Those boulders, placed in January,...
Shining souls and shoes: Celebration of life service held for OK County Courthouse legend...
A celebration of life was held on Tuesday for a man who left a lasting impact at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Many knew Mr. Cleo from the shoeshine stand he ran for nearly 30 years at the courthouse, polishing shoes just two weeks before his passing. He was not a...
One dead, two injured in I-40 crash; driver arrested
A deadly three-vehicle collision on Interstate-40 early Sunday morning claimed the life of a Florida man and led to the arrest of a Sallisaw woman on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to an accident report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The crash reportedly occurred around 1:35 a.m....
Oklahoma man accused of assaulting nurse, police say
Oklahoma City Police arrested a man after a nurse says he grabbed her twice while she was trying to treat him.
Thousands expected at Moore’s ‘National Night Out’ community event
The 42nd Annual National Night Out is a crime prevention event on Aug. 5 with first responder safety demonstrations, local vendors, and fun activities.
Oklahoma City Woman Sentenced To 6 Months In Prison For Forging Federal Judge’s Signature...
An Oklahoma City woman was sentenced to six months in federal prison for forging a judge’s signature and using a deceitful ruse to acquire a car loan. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Amanda Christine Dailey, 37, attempted to defraud a credit union by utilizing a fraudulent bankruptcy discharge order with the...
Choctaw police warn residents about phone scam targeting city
CHOCTAW, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Choctaw Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam sweeping across the city. On Monday, police received multiple reports from residents - particularly elderly citizens - about a scam caller impersonating Choctaw law enforcement officials. This caller, reportedly speaking...
Metro schools implement cell phone ban for upcoming school year
Multiple metro schools are implementing a cell phone ban for students this school year.
Guthrie cat cafe is for coffee, boba tea and addressing stray animal overpopulation
When 19-year-old Nicky Teague gets an idea, there’s no stopping her. She wanted to open a business and help her town of Guthrie, Oklahoma. She began brainstorming for her entrepreneurial enterprise in December. She eventually landed on the notion of a place to help rescued cats get adopted. “I...