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Turbine buckles, collapses on Oklahoma wind farm - May 23, 2019
HUNTER, Okla. (AP) - Authorities are trying to determine what caused a turbine on an Oklahoma wind farm to buckle and collapse midway up the tower. The Enid News & Eagle reports that nobody was h...
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Senate gives final OK to workers’ comp overhaul - May 23, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The state Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that overhauls Oklahoma's workers' compensation system, including increasing the benefits paid to injured workers. ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers seek return to 5-day school weeks - May 23, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A bill that would force more Oklahoma school districts to return to five-day school weeks has been given final legislative approval and is heading to the Governor's desk. A top p...
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Oklahoma County creates trust to manage troubled county jail - May 23, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma County's Board of Commissioners has created a trust to manage the troubled Oklahoma County Jail. The three-member board voted unanimously Wednesday to create a nine-memb...
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Residents of two more towns urged to evacuate - May 22, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Residents of two more Oklahoma towns are being encouraged to leave their homes ahead of expected flooding that has also prompted flooding concerns in Missouri and Kansas. Resid...
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River Spirit Casino to close as Arkansas River approaches moderate flood stage - May 22, 2019
TULSA -- River Spirit Casino plans to close at 2 p.m. Wednesday as the Arkansas River approaches moderate flood stage with more rain in the forecast. The closure req...
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Former Pushmataha County detention officer convicted of second-degree rape - May 22, 2019
ANTLERS, OK -- A Pushmataha County jury convicted a former Pushmataha County detention officer of rape in the second degree after a two-day trial. On May 15, 2018, the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s...
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Flood warnings issued for local rivers - May 22, 2019
The National Weather Service Norman has issued a flood warning until Thursday afternoon for the Chikaskia River near Blackwell until Thursday afternoon or until the warning is cancelled. At 10:30 a...
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Stitt says more expected rain a big concern - May 22, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says more rain in the forecast is a big concern with parts of the state already flooded following severe weather that's blamed for at least three deaths ...
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Avoid floodwater to prevent injury and illness - May 22, 2019
Many communities across the state are dealing with flooded areas after the recent storms. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reminds the public that floodwater and standing water can be dangerous...
