Oklahoma lawmakers push to halt biosolid use amid health concerns
Oklahoma City, Okla. — An Oklahoma lawmaker is intensifying efforts to halt the use of biosolids, also known as humanure, as fertilizer on farmland due to health concerns linked to "forever chemicals." Representative Jim Shaw has been vocal about the potential risks, stating, "We here in Oklahoma as a...
Oklahoma’s harm reduction law inches toward expiration
Volunteers for Shred the Stigma gather every other Saturday to build kits containing fentanyl testing strips and clean syringes. Harm reduction programs, like Shred the Stigma, work to connect people who use drugs with overdose reversal medication, resources for mental health care and substance use treatment, and...
Down Syndrome Festival and 5K returns to Oklahoma City this weekend
The 31st annual Down Syndrome Festival and 5K will take place Saturday at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City, featuring races, an awareness walk, and family activities.
Former Oklahoma lawmaker Richard Morrissette passes away at 69 after cancer battle
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma State Representative Richard Morrissette passed away Sunday morning. He was 69 years old. Morrissette represented the 92nd district from 2004 to 2016. In a post by former State Representative Joe Dorman, Morrissette passed away after a battle with liver/bile duct cancer....
Oklahoma girl first to undergo first-of-its-kind heart surgery
Over the years, Marlee underwent multiple heart surgeries. But recently, she made medical history.
Hartenstein Foundation surprises 12 Oklahoma kids with shopping spree
Community connection amplifies as Isaiah Hartenstein of the OKC Thunder teams up with local organizations for a unique shopping experience, showcasing his commitment to the positive growth of Oklahoma youth.
Norman Ward 3 council member issues apology for encouraging suicide acts in Facebook disagreement
Ward 3 Councilmember Bree Montoya issued an apology for comments made on a Facebook post following the ”No Kings” protests in Oklahoma City. In June, Montoya had an exchange with another individual in the comments of a KFOR-TV post about the “No Kings” protests, where she encouraged the user to perform acts of...
OKC hotel tax increase drives major boost in revenue and tourism, report says
A news report from Visit OKC shows that hotel sales tax revenue has increased thanks to last year's voter-approved tax increase, with ongoing growth driven by the Thunder's championship run and anticipation around upcoming Olympic events. Since the hotel tax rate was raised in October of last year, monthly hotel...
The Fall Festival is back at the OKC Farmers Market
Bring the family and dogs on Oct. 4th to the Fall Festival at the OKC Farmers Market.
Suspect driver in deadly crash on Wilshire booked into jail after hospital release
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The driver reportedly involved in a crash that killed two people on Wilshire Boulevard near Kelley Avenue on Sept. 12 is now in the Oklahoma County Detention Center after being released from the hospital. Aaron Taylor, 34, was booked Friday night, Sept. 19, for...

















