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Oklahoma highways key drug routes, OHP seizes over 13,000 pounds in 2025
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (327+ words) TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) " Oklahoma's strategic position, intersected by major interstates I-44, I-35, and I-40, has made it a key corridor for drug trafficking across the United States. In 2025, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) seized over 13,000 pounds of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl,…...
Toy drive events in Oklahoma offer diverse ways to support families in need
4+ week, 1+ day ago (127+ words) TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) " As the holiday season arrives, communities across Oklahoma are rallying behind one mission: ensuring every child wakes up to the magic of Christmas morning. Toy drives " from small neighborhood gatherings to large statewide events " play a crucial…...
Oklahoma AG files motion to withdraw from ClassWallet litigation
4+ week, 1+ day ago (264+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) " Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a motion on Thursday to withdraw from the ongoing ClassWallet litigation after ClassWallet's decision to move for dismissal. Drummond said the development supports what he has argued from the beginning, that…...
Rural homelessness in Oklahoma remains largely unseen, experts say
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (276+ words) TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) " Rural homelessness is a growing issue in Oklahoma, often overlooked as individuals in these areas tend to stay in cars, sheds, or temporary spaces rather than on city streets. According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, 5,497 people in…...
Snow prompts delayed openings for several Oklahoma schools Thursday morning
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (65+ words) Several schools are delaying opening Thursday morning as snow hits parts of Oklahoma.Keep track of the latest delay updates here, and see live radars and our f ... Snow prompts delayed openings for several Oklahoma schools Thursday morning TULSA, OKLA....
Oklahoma's Coats for Kids drive collects over 6,000 coats for children statewide
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) " Oklahomans have once again demonstrated the strength of community spirit according to Oklahoma's Farm Bureau Insurance. It's Coats for Kids initiative, successfully collected over 6,000 coats for children across the state. The program, launched in August, encouraged donations…...
AG backs tribes in Oklahoma hunting rights dispute, challenges governor's stance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (548+ words) TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) " A dispute between the governor and the attorney general's office over Oklahoma's tribal nations hunting and fishing rights is growing. Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to stop prosecuting tribal…...
Brother convicted in Oklahoma family massacre speaks from prison for the first time
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (573+ words) President Donald Trump participates in the swearing-in of the United States’ Ambassador to the Republic of India. TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) " "I think that it's evil to try to justify what I did," Robert Bever told NewsChannel 8 about the slayings…...
State reps push for joint custody reforms to reflect modern family dynamics in Oklahoma
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (217+ words) OKLA. " State Reps. Mark Tedford,RJenks, and Erick Harris,REdmond, recently led an interim study focused on updating Oklahoma's childcustody laws to reflect modern family dynamics and support children's relationships with both parents. Testimony from familylaw specialists and advocates noted…...
State representative proposes study on data centers' impact on Oklahoma's resources
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (146+ words) President Donald Trump signs a Presidential Memorandum from the Oval Office at the White House. OKLA. " State Representative Amanda Clinton has requested an interim study to examine how Oklahoma's rapidly growing data center industry could affect the state's electricity and…...