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Popular Product Recalled In Arizona Poses Dangerous Health Risk
A popular product sold around the country, including in Arizona, has been recalled over a potentially dangerous health risk. Dynarex Corporation has recalled over 1,000 cases, totaling around 40,000 bottles, of its Dynacare Baby Powder due to a...

Science Museum Oklahoma hosts 'Space Day' and 'Sally's Night' for young astronomers
TALKED WITH THEM ABOUT ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT. THAT’S RIGHT. SPACE DAY AND SALLY’S NIGHT ARE COMBINED FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, A FULL DAY CELEBRATING ALL OF THE PROGRESS MADE IN ASTRONOMY AND SPARKING NEW CURIOSITY FOR KIDS. WHEN SOMETHING...
Study: Oklahoma improves in LGBTQ+ safety ranking, but still at bottom
As Oklahoman legislators push to restrict trans rights and overturn the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage, Zane Eaves says his identity as a transgender man has put a target on his back in his home state. One of 18,900 trans...

NBA summer conference coming to Oklahoma
National Bison Association ALLEN, Okla. — Bison enthusiasts have a great opportunity to learn and network at the upcoming National Bison Association Southern Summer Conference in Allen, Okla. Co-hosted by the Oklahoma Bison Association, the event...

Hillcrest Hospital Cushing announces new behavioral health unit
Work has started at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing! (Photos provided) Media release CUSHING, Okla. (June 10, 2025) — Hillcrest Hospital Cushing has announced the construction of a new behavioral health unit, marking the return of vital mental health...

Trump MAGA loyalist deleted tweet blaming liberals for shooting, but got nailed
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) was criticized after he appeared to delete a tweet that suggested a liberal could be blamed for the shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers. Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) blasted Walker after he...

Scientists Found an Unexpected Toxin Floating in the Oklahoma Sky
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...

Attorneys General want Congress to pass legislation to end abusive mortgage data usage
A group of 42 Attorneys General is asking the United States Congress to pass the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2025. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the legislation would protect Americans from the invasive and deceptive...

John Hanson scheduled to be executed Thursday after Oklahoma court denies petition
KOCO.COM, AND READ THE LATEST THERE. SPEAKING OF IT. DEATH ROW INMATE JOHN HANSEN GRANTED A TEMPORARY STAY OF EXECUTION DAYS BEFORE HE WAS SCHEDULED TO DIE. LAST MONTH, HANSEN’S ATTORNEYS FILED A LAWSUIT ASKING FOR A CLEMENCY HEARING AND A STAY OF...

2 injured in NW Oklahoma City crash
At least two people were injured in a crash Tuesday night in northwest Oklahoma City, police say. Wednesday, June 11th 2025, 6:03 am By: Aniysa Mapp OKLAHOMA CITY - At least two people were injured Tuesday night after a crash involving a car and a...

Police: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after being 'hurt very badly' in west OKC crash
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after being 'hurt very badly' in west OKC crash, police say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:43 AM CDT Jun 11, 2025 A LITTLE BIT OF A CHANGE OF COLOR THERE ON PENN, BUT THE CRASH THAT JUST CAME IN...

Oklahoma mental health agency faces deadline to improve treatment for incompetent inmates
Oklahoma's mental health agency faces a court-ordered deadline to begin reforms aimed at reducing treatment delays for inmates found incompetent to stand trial. Sunday, June 8th 2025, 7:36 am By: Graham Dowers OKLAHOMA CITY - Sunday is the...

This "Healthy" Fat May Secretly Be Fueling Obesity
Eating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid - a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil - could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports. The study...

Colorado is getting a third medical school. Rural communities will benefit, says its dean
The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley is constructing the state’s third medical school, the UNC College of Osteopathic Medicine. Its first class is expected next year. Founding Dean Dr. Beth Longenecker, DO, spoke with CPR’s Ryan Warner...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 2:50 p.m. EDT
Shohei Ohtani to make his long-awaited return to the mound in an abbreviated start for the Dodgers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is making his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut, 21 months after the two-way superstar had elbow surgery. Ohtani...

OU Health doctors encourage routine screenings during Scoliosis Awareness Month
June marks Scoliosis Awareness Month. Scoliosis is a condition that impacts the spine. OU Health Doctors said early detection helps avoid complications for adults and can result in simple treatment options. One girl in Yukon hasn’t skipped a beat...

Long Story Short: Two levels of justice in rural Oklahoma
Editor’s Note: After Oklahoma Watch published an exposé about a multi-million-dollar DA-run ticketing scheme in Texas County, we were flooded with tips from the panhandle. This story is the first in a series derived from those tips called Justice...

Man arrested for shooting 3 people in Norman faces possible charges in OKC monastery attack
A man already arrested for shooting three people in Norman was confirmed to be connected to an attack at an Oklahoma City monastery on Saturday. >> Video Above: Norman police arrest 25-year-old suspect in triple shooting that killed 1,...

Man killed in SW OKC shooting, 4 police officers placed on leave
Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department were involved in a shooting that left one person dead Monday morning in the southwest part of the city, the department says. OCPD says the shooting, which happened just after 5:30 a.m. near...

Audio Stories: June 9, 2025
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