5 Oklahoma Stories You May Have Missed This Week
5 Oklahoma Stories You May Have Missed This Week
If you missed some of Oklahoma's biggest headlines this week, we've got you covered. From a heartbreaking double homicide in Tulsa to a major court ruling involving State Farm, millions in road improvements, an alleged school PTO embezzlement case, and new grants to help Oklahoma pollinators, here are five stories making news across the state.
Whether you're catching up before the weekend or looking for the stories everyone is talking about, these headlines are worth a second look.
Tulsa Double Homicide Shocks Community
One of the week's most heartbreaking stories unfolded in Tulsa, where police arrested the grandson of a 93-year-old married couple after investigators say he fatally stabbed both grandparents inside their apartment at a senior living community.
Authorities tracked the suspect using surveillance footage and license plate readers before taking him into custody following a crash on Interstate 244. Police say he later confessed to the killings and is expected to face two counts of first-degree murder once released from the hospital.
State Farm And Oklahoma Roads Make Major Headlines
A judge in Oklahoma County District Court ordered State Farm to release internal documents and make company executives available for depositions in a lawsuit alleging homeowners were systematically underpaid for storm damage claims. The ruling could have implications for hundreds of similar lawsuits filed across Oklahoma.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a nearly $950 million five-year plan to improve county roads and bridges across all 77 counties. The plan includes work on 238 bridges and more than 800 miles of county roads, making it one of the state's largest county infrastructure investments in recent years.
You can learn more about Oklahoma transportation projects through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
PTO Investigation And Pollinator Grants Round Out The Week
In Owasso, police arrested the former Morrow Elementary PTO president after an investigation alleged approximately $55,000 was embezzled from the organization through unauthorized purchases over several years. The investigation began after a check written for new playground equipment was returned for insufficient funds.
Another story generating statewide interest involves new grants available to help expand habitat for Oklahoma pollinators. The program encourages homeowners, nonprofits, and businesses to plant native flowers that support butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinating species that play a vital role in Oklahoma's ecosystems.
Applications for the pollinator habitat grants remain open through Aug. 2, giving eligible applicants an opportunity to help improve wildlife habitat while beautifying neighborhoods.
Additional information about pollinator conservation is available through Okies for Monarchs.
These five stories were among the most-read headlines on Radio Oklahoma News this week and continue to develop. Be sure to check back throughout the day as our newsroom continues bringing you the latest news from across Oklahoma.
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