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World Leaders Respond To Concerns Over Omicron Variant
U.S. Health experts say it will probably take a few weeks before we know how effective the current vaccines are against the Omicron variant. Federal regulators are considering what could become the first approved at-home treatment for COVID-19.
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Ice Skating Rinks Stay Busy Despite Unusually Warm Temperatures
Tuesday is December 1st, but it's definitely not feeling like a normal December outside. “72 degrees - we're not complaining, we're just thankful Bixby has an ice rink," said Bixby’s Winter Wonderland Operator, Josh Nave.
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Oklahoma State Jumps To No. 5 In Latest CFP Ranking, Faces No. 9 Baylor On Saturday
The Cowboys are in a great position leading up to the Big 12 Championship. A win on Saturday against Baylor would crown Oklahoma State as Big 12 Champion, which would be the first time since 2011. The next morning, the Cowboys would anxiously wait to see if they made the College Football Playoff.
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Friends Mourn Bartlesville Woman Killed In Weekend Crash
Friends of a woman from Bartlesville who died in a car crash over the weekend say the world is a little darker without her in it. Emily Hood's friends said she had a gift of making every people feel special. They said her kindness, humor, and empathy are exactly what the world needs.
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Wildlife Officials Propose New Length Limit For Bass Fishing
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is wanting to change the length limits for catching large and smallmouth bass. Instead of harvesting six fish bigger than 14 inches, you would still be able to harvest six fish, but only one bigger than 16 inches.
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Stillwater High School Student Accused Of Taking School Bus On 20-Minute Joyride
A Stillwater High School student was arrested after police said they stole a school bus parked at the high school and took it on a joyride.
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First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Oklahoma In December
The White House said that the First Lady and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will visit the Cherokee Immersion School in Tahlequah on Friday, December 3rd, to highlight the importance of native language preservation.
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Both Lanes Of I-44 Closed Near US-75 Due To Crash
First responders are on the scene of what appears to be a serious crash on I-44 at Highway 75. The crash is in the eastbound lanes in the middle of the construction.
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Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 6 At Michigan School
Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three other students and wounding six other people, including a teacher.
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Vote To Lift Union Public Schools Mask Mandate Fails
The Union Public School board votes to keep its mask mandate for students in place until at least January. The vote happened Tuesday at a special meeting school board meeting.
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Greenwood Rising In Tulsa Among Finalists For USA Today’s 'Best New Attraction'
Tulsa's Greenwood Rising is getting national attention after USA Today named the museum as a finalist for its "Best New Attraction" competition. Gathering Place won that award in 2019. Tulsa's Greenwood Rising is one of 20 finalists for USA Today's Best New Attraction competition.
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Oklahoma National Guard Denied COVID Vaccine Exemption
The United State Secretary of Defense has denied Governor Kevin Stitt's request to exempt the Oklahoma National Guard from a vaccine mandate.
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Car Drives Through Backyards & Crashes Into Tulsa Home
An 86-year old man crashed through three fences and into a woman's bedroom Tuesday afternoon near 31st and Garnett. Tulsa Police say they are just thankful no one was hurt. Officer's said the driver told them he got his foot stuck under the gas pedal.
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