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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
BREAKING: Officer involved shooting in Miami, Oklahoma
MIAMI, Okla. — We have a reporter on the scene of what authorities say is an officer-involved shooting in Miami, Oklahoma. As of 10:45 p.m., Saturday night, there is currently a heavy police presence, including members of the Miami Police Department, Quapaw Nation Marshals, with additional law enforcement en route. Authorities have placed markers on Main Street in front of Mia Bella Italian Kitchen. Crime scene tape has been placed on the block's perimeter. MIAMI, Okla. — An officer-involved shooting has occurred in downtown Miami, officials say. According to officials, on Saturday evening, an officer-involved shooting occurred in downtown Miami, near the Mia Bella Italian Kitchen, McDonald's, and 7 Brew Coffee. Few details have been released at this time, however, officials say the suspect has been flown by helicopter to an area hospital and that there is currently no active threat to the community. This is a developing story, and we will continue to bring you more information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Quapaw Nation holds walk to honor missing Indigenous women
QUAPAW, Ok. — Keeping the memories of lost loved ones alive is the focus of an event in northeast Oklahoma. The Quapaw Nation hosted a Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Support Walk this morning at its Route 66 Roadside Park in Quapaw. Today's guest speaker, Lorene Bible, the mother of Lauria, who, along with Ashley Freeman were kidnapped, raped and murdered just over 25-years ago. Their bodies have never been found. This event came a day after what is the 'National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We asked Lorene Bible about the news yesterday of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt officially signing Lauria and Ashley's law, which, in part, would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85-percent of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. 'This is our way of letting out their spirits we believe their spirits are out somewhere. We're all connected. Through here. He's seen to it that we're connected this way. So, we know, and we don't forget. We never forget and we never give up,' said Minnie Hawk, Quapaw Nation Tribal Elder. 'If someone has information, don't take it for granted that law enforcement that's currently working on cases has all the answers. So, if you know something or you hear something, it may be new information. Come forward. It may be something that one thing that could crack the case open and solve, solve the case,' said Charles Addington, Quapaw Nation Dept. of Public Safety Exec. Director. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Three archeological landmarks designated by Arkansas State Parks, Archeological Survey
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Archeological Survey announced on Tuesday the designation of three Arkansas State Parks as Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks. The historic designation provides official recognition and enhanced protection for sites of significance to the scientific study and public representation of Arkansas' indigenous past. Arkansas State Parks launches all-terrain wheelchairs in effort to increase accessibility The newly designated State Archeological Landmarks are: Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park Parkin Archeological State Park Davidsonville Historic State Park These specific sites were recognized in collaboration with Arkansas State Parks, ARAS, and the Quapaw Nation, the descendant community of the Native American groups who built and lived at these locations. Visitor finds 2.3-carat diamond at Arkansas state park For more information, please visit , and for information on Parkin Archeological State Park and its new facilities, you can also visit . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
GMFS Anti-Violence Project!
Barry Linduff with Quapaw Nation came on this morning to chat with the boys about the Anti-Violence Project! It's about that time again, and Barry and the boys share with us how we all can make a difference. They all three share with us some of the elected officials they have met with recently, making a difference in our communities. Violence is unfortunately in many aspects of our world today, but everyone deserves to live a safe and secure life away from unnecessary violence. As the campaign gets moving, more information and resources will be made available to everyone. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
