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  • 1 week ago | kswo.com | Cole Brumbelow

    OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Oklahoma Northern District Judge Gregory Frizzell has ruled that the State of Oklahoma has proved there has been no change in poultry pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW) following trial. According to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the ruling includes findings involving the level of phosphorus from poultry waste is a factor in water damage to the IRW and Lake Tenkiller.

  • 1 week ago | kswo.com | Cole Brumbelow

    OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating the birth of a new, endangered Asian elephant calf. According to zoo officials, the male calf is from first-time parents, Achara and Bowie, establishing three generations of the animal at the zoo. Officials say the zoo’s first birth of a male elephant took place at 6:56 a.m. on June 17. The calf was officially named Xerxes, Greek for “ruler of heroes,” by the elephant care team.

  • 1 week ago | kswo.com | Cole Brumbelow

    ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Devol man is facing multiple possession charges following a traffic stop in Altus. 46-year-old Steven Nelson is facing one felony count each of Possession of a Firearm after Former Felony Conviction, Possession of Firearm with Defaced Serial Number, Possession of a Controlled and Dangerous Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia.

  • 1 week ago | kswo.com | Cole Brumbelow

    ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Altus Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first-ever “Stars, Stripes & Sandcastles” showdown. The City of Altus says the competition is open to those of all ages and experience to show off their sandcastle building skills. It’s free to enter, allowing teams of up to six people. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall, Most Creative and Crowd Favorite. According to the city, the event will take place on June 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Altus Reservoir.

  • 1 week ago | kswo.com | Cole Brumbelow

    DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Duncan Chamber of Commerce is hosting its final Legislative Coffee of 2025 on Friday. According to the chamber, the event will feature Duncan legislators Rep. Brad Boles, Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, Sen. Spencer Kern and Sen. Kendal Sacchieri. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Cameron University-Duncan. It is free and open to the public. You can find more information on the event by visiting the Duncan Chamber’s website here. Copyright 2025 KSWO. All rights reserved.

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Linda Provost

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