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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
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Oklahoma Humanities Council fears future after letter from DOGE
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An organization that works quietly in the background to help provide grants for educational and cultural experiences to communities across the state doesn't know if they'll continue to operate after receiving a letter from the Department of Government Efficiency. 'There is the very likely scenario that Oklahoma Humanities doesn't come back from this,' said Caroline Lowery. LOCAL NEWS: Yukon residents oppose amphitheater plans Lowery is the executive director of the Oklahoma Humanities Council. For more than 50 years, the council has taken federal grants and distributes them across the state, especially in rural areas. Their work can be noticed in places like libraries, universities, historical societies, and museums in Oklahoma. 'They're able to offer additional programming for their communities, maybe that would be exhibitions, maybe 'let's talk about it' the reading program, maybe it's bringing schools into the museums,' said Brenda Granger, the executive director of the Oklahoma Museums Association. There are countless other examples of their work, like field trips and new exhibits at the Oklahoma Museum of Art. They also helped the Arts and Cultural Affairs of OKC preserve stories from Oklahoma's black communities. 'There were these thriving communities who's stories are getting ready to disappear entirely,' said Randy Marks, the program planner of the with the OKC Arts and Cultural Affairs. Lowery said the council received a letter from the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, warning there will be no more grants. 'It will be devastating to cultural infrastructure of Oklahoma. It will mean people will lose their jobs. It will mean people will lose programs in their community,' said Lowery. LOCAL NEWS: 'Trust that instinct': Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper helps end Texas Amber Alert Lowery argues this is not federal waste. It's jobs, culture, and education. The community also matches the federal dollars given in grants. 'For every one dollar in federal funds that comes here we are matching that with at least three dollars,' said Lowery. Now, Lowery and the council are working with Oklahoma congressional delegation, hoping they can go to bat for them. 'It will be a devastating loss to all 77 counties. Our work is everywhere,' said Lowery. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities seek to identify two in retail investigation
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Authorities are asking the public to assist with identifying two in a retail investigation in March 2025. According to police, the man and woman (shown above) walked out of the Nike Outlet near Reno/Council with merchandise they did not pay for. 'Trust that instinct': Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper helps end Texas Amber Alert If you recognize either subject, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers 405.235.7300 / Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Hughes Co. Sheriff's Office investigates reported burglaries
HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (KFOR) – Hughes County Sheriff's Office is searching for individuals after early burglaries at two residences in the Spaulding / Sasakawa areas. According to deputies, the public is being asked to assist identifying the individuals or the owner of the vehicle they were using in the photos above. 'Trust that instinct': Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper helps end Texas Amber Alert If you recognize or see the vehicle you are encouraged to reach out to the Hughes County Sheriff's Office at 405-379-6627. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Pottawatomie Sheriff's seek public's help in 2020 murder investigation
Pottawatomie Co., Okla. (KFOR) – The Pottawatomie Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help regarding the death of Wes Langley in Shawnee, Oklahoma. According to authorities, on August 21, 2020, Pottawatomie County Deputies responded to the home of Wes Langley were he found deceased, and his death is being investigated as a homicide. 'Trust that instinct': Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper helps end Texas Amber Alert Anyone with information related to Wes Langley's murder, please contact Pottawatomie County Dispatch at (405) 273-1727. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
North Carolina man sentenced after drugs found during Oklahoma County traffic stop
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – A North Carolina man has been sentenced after 80 pounds of drugs were found during a traffic stop in Oklahoma County in 2023. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, an officer working with the Criminal Interdiction Team of Central Oklahoma stopped a speeding car near I-40 and Peebly Road on December 22, 2023. LOCAL NEWS: 'Trust that instinct': Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper helps end Texas Amber Alert Upon further investigation, the officer found wrapped boxes inside the car with 38 lbs. of cocaine and 42 lbs. of methamphetamine inside. Officials say the driver, 58-year-old John Moore Jr., was booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on complaints of aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs and use of a firearm while committing a felony. According to the United States Department of Justice, Moore was sentenced on March 28, 2025, to serve 84 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
