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What happened at the saltwater disposal well blowout near I-40 and Calumet in Oklahoma?
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (257+ words) News 9 What happened at the saltwater disposal well blowout near I-40 and Calumet in Oklahoma? State regulators said personnel responded Friday morning after a saltwater disposal well blowout near Interstate 40 in Canadian County. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission said it is monitoring…...
Democrat candidates set for Oklahoma State Superintendent Debate in Norman
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (290+ words) News 9, News On 6, and Non Doc will host the 2026 Democratic primary debate for Oklahoma state superintendent on Wednesday, June 3. The debate, titled Education Equation, begins at 5: 45 p. m. at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center. The event will be co-moderated by…...
Kasey Alert issued for missing Oklahoma City 20-year-old
22+ hour, 37+ min ago (327+ words) News 9 Kasey Alert issued for missing Oklahoma City 20-year-old Investigators say 20-year-old Michaelangelo Garrett was last seen Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Police are searching for a missing man from Oklahoma City who was last seen on Tuesday. According to the…...
EPA announces $27 million for Oklahoma lead pipe replacement projects
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (173+ words) The Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $27 million in funding for Oklahoma to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water. According to the EPA, Oklahoma will receive $27, 456, 000 through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. Officials said the funding…...
Oklahoma City University announces $25 million renovation of Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (244+ words) Oklahoma City University announced on Thursday a $25 million renovation and modernization project for the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center, funded in part by a $13 million lead gift from Kirkpatrick Philanthropic Partners, university officials said. In a press conference on Thursday, university…...
Boley Rodeo Day in Oklahoma celebrates nation's oldest African American rodeo
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (240+ words) The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City will celebrate Boley Rodeo Day on Friday, marking the kickoff of what is recognized as the nation's oldest African American rodeo. The rodeo, which dates back to 1903, will feature a…...
Oklahoma AG Drummond touts highlights record, crime and economy in bid for governor
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (249+ words) With less than a month until Oklahoma's June 16 primary election, State Attorney General Gentner Drummond is highlighting his campaign for governor and record in office. The Republican candidate pointed to efforts on crime, lawsuits against federal policies and actions targeting…...
Bill banning child marriage in Oklahoma becomes law
1+ week, 1+ day ago (615+ words) Oklahoma joins 16 U. S. states that have outlawed child marriage since 2018. A bill banning child marriage in Oklahoma became law on May 13 without Governor Kevin Stitt's signature. Senate Bill 504, which takes effect November 1, sets the minimum legal age for marriage at 18 with…...
Maddix Bias Act bans recreational nitrous oxide use in Oklahoma
1+ week, 2+ day ago (427+ words) Oklahoma has enacted the Maddix Bias Act, banning recreational nitrous oxide use and sales while allowing legitimate uses, in honor of an 18-year-old killed in a 2024 crash. A bill targeting recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, was…...
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney withdraws from Oklahoma CD1 race
1+ week, 2+ day ago (300+ words) Lt. Col. Dan Rooney says he is ending his campaign for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District, saying his military oath and President Donald Trump's endorsement of another candidate made it incompatible for him to continue seeking the seat. RELATED: Jackson Lahmeyer endorsed…...