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Oklahoma City Mulls $169.6K Settlement Bricktown Canal Accident Case

Officials in Oklahoma City are considering a legal settlement with an Arkansas man who was injured when he jumped into a canal in a downtown entertainment district to rescue another man who died. The Oklahoman reports the city council will …

Burglars Hit Oklahoma Governor’s Campaign Bus

Oklahoma City police say a stereo and TV were stolen from Gov. Mary Fallin’s campaign bus while it was parked at an RV dealership for maintenance. The Oklahoman reported on Aug. 22 that robbers broke into the bus and attempted …

4.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Oklahoma City Area

The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 rattled the Oklahoma City area Tuesday morning. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The USGS says the quake was centered 4 miles south-southwest of …

Copper Wire Thieves Hit Oklahoma City, Knock Out Street Lights

Oklahoma City police say they’re investigating the largest copper wire heist that’s ever happened in the city. Drivers were left in the dark after thieves cut down copper wires from traffic signals and light poles this past weekend. Police Cpt. …

Minor Damage Reported after 2 Oklahoma Earthquakes

Minor damage has been reported after back-to-back earthquakes hit an Oklahoma City suburb early on July 15. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit 3 miles north-northeast of Harrah shortly after 2 a.m. About two hours later, …

Oklahoma City Metro Area Hit with Back-to-Back Quakes

Residents in the Oklahoma City area were jolted awake by back-to-back earthquakes Monday morning. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to preliminary reports from the U.S. Geological Survey, the first earthquake had a magnitude of 3.5 …

Role Of Faith After Oklahoma Tornado Depicted in Film

The massive tornado that hit Moore nearly a year ago killed 24 people and affected the lives of virtually everyone in the Oklahoma City suburb, and a new film captures the role that faith played in the lives of some …

Disaster Preparedness Focus of Oklahoma City Store

Scott Harper’s hobby is insurance, but not the kind that protects your home, car or health. His insurance is emergency preparedness. And he’s found an opportunity to help other Oklahomans in the metro area get prepared for disasters. “I was …

Cannon Named Medical Director at Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Commission

A former hospital chief of staff has been named medical director of the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission. Dr. Jay Cannon of Oklahoma City will be working with administrative law judges on independent medical examinations and vocational rehabilitation orders. He will …

INSURICA Adds Winans as Associate Director of Sales Development

Oklahoma City-based INSURICA Insurance Management Network has hired David Winans as associate director of sales development in the firm’s Plano, Texas, office. A 21-year veteran of the insurance industry, Winans worked for a large Dallas insurance agency as a producer …