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    Skiatook man drowns in lake

    A Skiatook man drowned Sunday afternoon at Osage Park on Skiatook Lake Sunday.

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      Event slated on teen substance abuse

      This evening, the Skiatook community will partner with the Oklahoma ABLE Commission to educate parents and teens on the seriousness of drug and alcohol abuse among high school students.

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        Voters elect first ever City Council

        For the first time in Skiatook's history, voters took to the polls Tuesday  to cast ballots for the city's first ever City Council.

        • More from Skiatook
        Former Skiatook Superintendent Gary Johnson going to prison for defrauding…

        A former Green Country superintendent faces prison time for defrauding the government.

        300 acres destroyed in Sperry fire

        Fire crews continue to watch for hot spots after a grass fire burned in Sperry on Monday.

        Skiatook names Owasso Police Chief Dan Yancey new city manager

        Skiatook gained a city manager Monday night when Dan Yancey, former Skiatook police chief, was voted into office.

        Skiatook woman dies in U.S. Highway 75 2-car crash

        A 2-car crash Friday afternoon just north of Tulsa on U.S. Highway 75 resulted in one fatality and one person injured.

        Ex-Skiatook superintendent, OKC businessman plead guilty in federal court to…

        A former Skiatook superintendent and an Oklahoma City businessman have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud in federal court.

        OBN installs prescription medication drug drop box in Skiatook

        Skiatook now has a drop box where residents can safely dispose of their unused prescription medications.

        Tribal officials attend groundbreaking for Skiatook Osage Casino and Hotel

        New construction will soon begin on the casino and hotel, which will offer 78,000 square feet of gaming space, a restaurant, sports bar and full-service hotel

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        Problem Solvers


        1. Is now the time to buy or sell a home

          Is now the time to buy or sell a home

          Whether pulling up roots or hoping someone else thinks your current nest is their dream home here are some things to take into consideration about getting into the housing market right now.

          • Which safe rooms are safest?

            Which safe rooms are safest?

            In the wake of deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma we investigate which safe rooms are actually safest and the guidelines that must be followed to give your family near absolute protection.

          • Ranch helping to save wild animals

          • Small medical bill causes credit problem

            • How to lower your medical costs

              • Tax deductions for tornado victims

                Segment 2


                1. Millions of back taxes owed in Tulsa Co.

                  Millions of back taxes owed in Tulsa Co.

                  A big chunk of the Tulsa Public School district's budget comes from property tax. There's enough money owed to make up $20 million in cuts that the district has received over the past five years, according to records from the Tulsa County Treasurer's Office.

                2. Mayoral ads: Do the claims ring true?

                  Mayoral ads: Do the claims ring true?

                  For many voters, how they cast their ballot could hinge on the commercials current mayor Dewey Bartlett, former mayor Kathy Taylor and former city councilor Bill Christiansen are airing on television and radio.

                  • Jail overcrowding could cost taxpayers

                  • Which casino games have the best odds?

                  • Secure your smartphone in 3 steps

                  • Expanding toys pose safety risk for kids

                    Weird News


                    1. Bear with head stuck in jar rescued

                      Bear with head stuck in jar rescued

                      Four central Pennsylvania residents say they rescued a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.

                      • Woman pays $560,000 for 2 parking spots

                        • Mac 'n' cheese leads to stabbing

                          • 9 patties? Now that's a lot of beef

                            • Reptile near sewer, man offers gator aid

                              Entertainment


                              1. AP: Star of 'The Sopranos' dead at 51

                                AP: Star of 'The Sopranos' dead at 51

                                Actor James Gandolfini, who famously portrayed Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died, the Associated Press is reporting.

                                • 'Rhoda' actress to open up about cancer

                                  'Rhoda' actress to open up about cancer

                                  Valerie Harper has agreed to give a first-person account of her battle with terminal cancer to NBC News.

                                  • Tired 'Voice' winner talks with 2NEWS

                                  • Hometown fans supporting The Swon Bros