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Barry Manilow Performs At BOK Center In Tulsa
Famous singer-songwriter Barry Manilow was at the BOK Friday night for his last Tulsa concert. A lot of fans were there excited to hear the 81-year-old perform his greatest hits live. Fans also got to hang out with our radio partner friends from 92.9 The River.
Jackson Arnold's high school coach gives insight into Sooners' new quarterback
DENTON, Texas — The University of Oklahoma has a long list of legacy quarterbacks winning the Heisman Trophy. There's a spot in OU's trophy room ready for the Sooners' next Heisman winner, possibly for the next quarterback. Jackson Arnold is set to take over Oklahoma's offense in 2024 after...
Healdton schools cancel classes Friday following targeted threat
HEALDTON, Okla. - Healdton Public Schools closed their doors Friday morning after what police say was a targeted threat towards the district. “We want to err on the side of caution, and we support the school and the decision that they made,” Healdton City Manager Gus Handke said. The...
‘From the classroom to the courtroom’: Former Norman teacher’s battle over banned books isn’t over
But Boismier said the fight isn’t over yet. “I see this as a much larger fight beyond just me versus [State Superintendent Ryan Walters] or me versus [the State Board of Education], kind of situation,” Boismier said. “So what our next steps would be, essentially, is to move this fight from the classroom to the courtroom.”
Tulsa-Based Construction Company Using Safety Helmets, Hopes Others Adopt Them
Tulsa based Flintco has adopted a new standard for the most basic construction safety gear: the hard hat. Flintco employees nationwide wear an updated safety helmet with a chin strap, that offers better protection from impacts on the side. OSHA recommends but doesn’t require employers to use the higher standard...
7News continues asking questions to finance department over recent 2019 CIP activity
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton Finance Department sent 7News further explanation on previously asked questions regarding the $40 million loan and a General Revenue Summary. In the original article, 7News sought answers to various questions pertaining to recent CIP activity. However, after receiving the original responses, 7News...
Edmond State Lawmakers Call On District To Reconsider Flag Policy
Four Edmond state lawmakers are calling on Edmond Public Schools to reconsider its policy regarding United States flags on school grounds. This comes after a student said he was told to remove the stars and stripes from the back of his truck. “Sounds like a lot of patriotic students there...
OU football: What to know about Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 schedule, roster & more
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Oklahoma Sooners football team, all in one nice convenient place. The Sooners are entering Year 3 of the Brent Venables era in Norman, and they're entering a new league as well — bouncing from the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference. MORE: Buy tickets to Oklahoma...
Local school for kids experiencing homelessness needs more space
OKLAHOMA CITY — A school for children experiencing homelessness said it needs more space after having to turn some away. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Positive Tomorrows said they’ve had to turn away toddlers in recent years, which keeps parents from working and getting...
Couple celebrates 67 years of marriage
The son of Sue and Jim Meek would like to announce the celebration of the couple’s 67th wedding anniversary on August 22, 2024.On August 22, 1957, Jim H Meek, born April 23rd 1939 to Jay D and Gladys Meek, married Fannie (Sue) Bell Ramsey, born to Colman and Carmen Ramsey, in Stillwater, OK.The couple resided in Ponca City, OK, where Jim worked for the Ponca City News, and Sue worked for Pioneer…
Water main break leads to temporary outage
Ponca City residents and business were temporarily without water in the morning on Friday, Aug. 23 during the 10 o’clock hour.An 18-inch water main was damaged near Ponca City’s Water Treatment Plant which affected the whole of the city. A directional drilling crew hit the 18-inch line on E. Hillcrest Road between the LA Cann Garden and the Water Treatment Plant. The road on the street had…
Softball Lady Cats win two in Perry
PERRY -- The Ponca City Lady Cats picked up a pair of wins Thursday in the first day of the Perry Softball Tournament.In the opening game, the Lady Cats defeated host Perry 7-2 and in a later game, they topped Perkins-Tryon 6-2.Against Perry, the Lady Cats were awarded home-team status. Perry opened with two runs in the top of the first. Ponca City responded with two in the bottom half of the…
Welcome to the SEC: What OU fans can expect from new road trips in new conference
After winning several conference championships in the Big 12, the University of Oklahoma football team is venturing into new territory as they enter the SEC. The season marks their first in the new conference. On top of the team getting its introduction to what the SEC is all about, OU fans will have new road trips and fanbases to experience.
Who is OU's new offensive coordinator Seth Littrell?
NORMAN, Okla. — Seth Littrell was a member of the University of Oklahoma football team's 2000 national championship squad. Now, he's back in the crimson and cream as the Sooners' new offensive coordinator. Littrell's family has a lot of ties to the OU football team's trophy room. On top...
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