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Kimrey family contributes record $20 million gift to OU football, baseball
NORMAN — Brian and Kim Kimrey of Bartlesville have pledged a $20 million gift to OU's baseball and football programs, the programs announced Monday. The pledge marks the largest single commitment in program history and brings their total support to $25.1 million. The Kimrey family gave $10 million each to baseball and football. The...
Caddo Nation debuts community newspaper, 'Yo Hasinai!'
For years, the Caddo Nation mailed a newsletter to members. Leslie Halfmoon (Caddo / Delaware / Choctaw) said getting that newsletter meant a lot to her. “I remember when I was in college in New Mexico and so far from home, and I would get our little Caddo newsletter in the mail, and I was so proud,” she said.
Porter Moser pulls off huge recruiting coup, landing one of top combo guards nationally
Oklahoma men's basketball coach Porter Moser picked up a commitment from highly touted combo point guard Jeremiah Fears. The commitment by Fears not only represents the the highest rated recruit of Moser's now fourth season at OU, but the second best Sooner recruit of the last couple of decades . Only Trae Young (2017) rated higher.
NOAA tests next-generation wildfire detection and warning tools
Two experimental tools that will speed fire detection and warning got a week-long test run in NOAA’s new Fire Weather Testbed in June during a series of hands-on simulations with National Weather Service fire weather forecasters, state wildfire managers, researchers, and social scientists. The first, NOAA’s Next Generation Fire...
Califonia Man Arrested In Possession Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Cash
A Hollywood, California, man was arrested in Garvin County, Oklahoma last week by Drug Task Force agents. Court documents show that 30-year-old Rafael Vitar III had possession of between $300,000 and $500,000 in cash bundled together and that the money came from illegal drug activity.
Women’s Tennis Claims ITA All-Academic Team Award, Six Individuals Honored
NORMAN – Six Sooners have been named ITA Scholar-Athletes and OU has been named an ITA All-Academic Team for the 14th year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Monday. Ava Catanzarite, Samantha Fulnecky, Roisin Gilheany, Zdena Safarova, Alina Shcherbinina and Emma Staker all earned Scholar-Athlete status for maintaining a grade...
Durant police investigating shooting, suspected home invasion
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Durant police have confirmed with News 12 that the department is investigating a shooting and possible home invasion that happened Saturday night. A spokesperson for the department told News 12 that it happened at a Bryan County deputy’s home. Dispatch reportedly was called at 10:36...
Paul Finebaum calls Brent Venables 'very underrated'
SEC media days have come and gone for the Oklahoma Sooners, their first go-around participating in media days in their new conference. Brent Venables and the Sooners had a successful week in Dallas, showing they won’t back down from the challenge that the SEC presents. One of the most...
Crimson Countdown: No. 40 Ethan Downs
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC. The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to...
OSBI confirms investigation into Waurika city officials
WAURIKA, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) confirmed they are investigating several Waurika city officials. OSBI says the investigation into city officials is due to an alleged assault. No further information has been given at this time. You can count on your 7News team to provide an...
Shooting Incident at Econo Lodge Motel in Pryor Ends in Tragedy
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Last night, at approximately 9:39 PM, Pryor Creek Police Officers were dispatched to the Econo Lodge Motel on the south side of Pryor Creek in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim outside a motel room with two gunshot wounds to his upper body. The suspect had fled the scene before the officers arrived, but eyewitnesses provided a description of the suspect's vehicle.
Naturals and Tulsa Drillers game won't be rescheduled after rain interruption
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game against the Tulsa Drillers on July 21 has been rained out. Officials say the game against the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be made up. It was the last scheduled game between the two clubs this season.
OU basketball's Jeff Nwankwo out for season with torn Achilles, per report
NORMAN — OU redshirt junior Jeff Nwankwo will miss the 2024-25 season with a torn Achilles, per a report from SoonerScoop.com. Nwankwo reportedly tore his Achilles during summer workouts, has had surgery and will remain on scholarship. The former Putnam City North basketball and football standout spent last season...
247Sports Lists Three Big 12 Teams to CFP Preseason Prediction List
Three Big 12 teams were included in a recent preseason college football playoff predictions list from 247Sports’ Brad Crawford. Crawford included the likes of Kansas State, Utah, and Oklahoma State on the list, with the Wildcats earning the No. 4 seed in the CFP and OSU and Utah earning watch list honors.
'Talker' is Wilderado's brave new record. Hear the Tulsa band live in Columbia
All throughout his band's forthcoming record, Wilderado singer Max Rainer expresses the need to unburden. He wants to move weight from his chest, push it anywhere else, see if he might even leave it suspended in mid-air. Before the weight can shift, Rainer sets the tone — and listener expectations...
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 12, Oklahoma State
Several Big XII teams may have depth problems this season. Oklahoma State will not be among them. In fact, it is possible the Cowboys could be the deepest team in the conference. The problem will be that there aren't any obviously high-level players on the roster. Sure, a bunch of them should be able to compete reasonably well in the league, but none will be all-conference. Still, Steve Lutz has done a quite respectable job of assembling his initial roster in Stillwater.
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