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Oklahoma Grandma Accused of Drugging Grandkids, Locking Them in Dog Cage
The Published Reporter
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June 12, 2025
In Warr Acres, Oklahoma, 53-year-old Davena Marx now faces charges of child abuse and neglect after police say she gave her two grandchildren antipsychotic medication and locked them inside a dog crate whenever she left the home. Oklahoma Grandma...
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter reduces adoption fees due to overcrowding
KFOR - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees to help combat overcrowding. According to the shelter, adoption fees for dogs six months and older will be waived until Saturday, June 14. Puppies five months and...
Oklahoma carries out the execution of John Fitzgerald Hanson
The Frontier - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
Oklahoma executed John Fitzgerald Hanson Thursday for the 1999 kidnapping and murder of a Tulsa woman. Hanson and Victor Cornell Miller kidnapped Mary Bowles, 77, from a Tulsa shopping mall and stole her car, intending to use it in another...
Oklahoma student mentored by OSU professor does well at International Science and Engineering Fair
Oklahoma State University
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June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025 Media Contact: Dakota Keith | OSSEF Marketing Coordinator | 405-744-5432 | dakota.keith@okstate.edu Two Oklahoma students came home with awards after advancing to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair...
Oklahoma executes John Hanson after Trump administration cleared way
USA Today - Virginia
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Oklahoma has executed a man two and a half years after the Biden administration thwarted his original date with death. John Hanson, 61, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning, June 12. He was convicted of killing 77-year-old Mary...
Oklahoma executes death row inmate for 1999 kidnapping, murder of 77-year-old woman
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
WAITING TO HEAR BACK. 641. HAPPENING TODAY. AFTER SOME UNCERTAINTY, THE STATE WILL EXECUTE DEATH ROW INMATE JOHN HANSEN. HE’S CONVICTED FOR A 1999 CARJACKING AND MURDER OF A 77 YEAR-OLD WOMAN, ALSO FOR KILLING A BYSTANDER. ON MONDAY, A JUDGE...
Tribal impact in Oklahoma soars to $23.4 billion
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 13, 2025
Key Summary: Oklahoma tribal nations contributed $23.4 billion in FY 2023 Tribes supported nearly 140,000 jobs and $7.8B in wages Tribal healthcare provided 3.5M patient visits across 45 facilities $351M went to education, including scholarships...
Protecting Property: Septic Near Me Outlines Signs Of Septic Tank Overflow For Oklahoma City Residents
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "septic pumping oklahoma"Oklahoma City homeowners can avoid major septic issues by recognizing early warning signs of overflow. Septic Near Me outlines what to watch for and when to act. Oklahoma City - As residential and...
Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson scheduled to be executed Thursday
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
WAITING TO HEAR BACK. 641. HAPPENING TODAY. AFTER SOME UNCERTAINTY, THE STATE WILL EXECUTE DEATH ROW INMATE JOHN HANSEN. HE’S CONVICTED FOR A 1999 CARJACKING AND MURDER OF A 77 YEAR-OLD WOMAN, ALSO FOR KILLING A BYSTANDER. ON MONDAY, A JUDGE...
Perkins Announces Signing of Oklahoma Christian Transfer Nina Helder
BVM Sports
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June 12, 2025
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Volleyball Head Coach Kiara Perkins has announced the signing of Oklahoma Christian transfer Nina Helder for the 2025 season. Helder comes to Glenville State with four years of eligibility. Nina Helder (R-Fr. |...
GRAND Mental Health to embed staff at Tulsa Center of Hope in new partnership
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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TULSA, Okla. — The Salvation Army and GRAND Mental Health are partnering to provide on-site mental health and crisis response support services at Tulsa Center of Hope. These embedded support services are scheduled to begin later this month, GRAND...
New threat to Oklahoma cattle: The Asian Longhorned Tick
News9 - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma cattle producers face a new and concerning threat: the Asian Longhorned Tick. This invasive species, native to East Asia, has recently been identified in Eastern Oklahoma. Why It Matters The Asian Longhorned Tick is small, about the size...
Scientists Found an Unexpected Toxin in Oklahoma
Prevention
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June 12, 2025
Similar to ‘forever chemical’ PFAS, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs)—often found in textiles and PVC products—are toxins that can take a long time to breakdown in the environment and negatively impact human health. Scientists at the...
Motorcyclist injured, pedestrian killed in early morning crash on I-35 in Oklahoma City
KOKH - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is investigating a fatal collision that happened on June 8 around 1:45 am on Interstate 35 southbound, south of SE 66th Street in Oklahoma City. According to OHP, the incident involved a...
Oklahoma leaders exposed: Commission runs afoul of cockfighting laws
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – An investigation conducted by two animal-protection organizations released Wednesday found the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission is connected to cockfighting. Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK)...
University of Oklahoma regents approve tuition increase for 2025-2026
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
COSTS FOR SOME STUDENTS. NOW THE TUITION UPTICK MAINLY IMPACTS OU’S NORMAN HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS AND THE ONLINE PROGRAM. STUDENTS I SPOKE WITH SAY WHILE IT MAY NOT BE MUCH, THEY STILL EMPATHIZE WITH THOSE STUDENTS. THIS DOES IMPACT FOR LIKE...
Tribes report $23.4B economic impact on Oklahoma in 2023
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 12, 2025
TRIBES SHOWED THE NUMBERS, THEY RELEASED THEIR ECONOMIC IMPACT, THEIR ECONOMIC ENGINES IN THE OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER, OKLAHOMA TRIBES ARE RELEASING STATISTICS THEY SAY ARE HISTORICAL. THE RESULTS OF TODAY’S REPORT SHOWS THAT WHEN WE CONTINUE TO...
Here's How You Can Stop Spending So Much On Fast Food in Oklahoma
KWFS - Texas
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June 12, 2025
If you notice your wallet's feeling a little lighter, you might check to see just how much you and your family are spending on eating out. According to a recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma is one of the top 10 states paying the most for...
OSU-CHS recognized for health and wellness initiatives
Oklahoma State University
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June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025 Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu The well-being of students, faculty and staff is a priority at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences....
Born to Persevere: Percy’s recovery at OSU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Oklahoma State University
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June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025 Media Contact: Kinsey Reed | Communications Specialist | 405-744-6740 | kinsey.reed@okstate.edu A newborn foal named Percy, short for Perseverance, is on the road to recovery thanks to the dedicated care of the Oklahoma...