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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.
CCFI Is Having Their Night At The Club In Norman On 8/2
Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) began in 1969 as a shelter for youth, from birth to 18 years old, who needed a safe and nurturing place to stay while waiting to be placed in foster care. Known then as Juvenile Services, Inc. (JSI), we met a vital need in the community while laying the foundation for our mission “to improve the lives of children.”
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.
Oklahoma Sooners defense still has something to prove
There’s a lot to be encouraged about with the Oklahoma Sooners defense as they make their way into the SEC. The returns of Billy Bowman and Woodi Washington provided the Sooners defense with a huge boost. They have a number of blue-chip prospects ready to take the next step to become significant contributors on the roster.
APRES student competition looks to future
The Joe Sugg student competition, a venerated event at the American Peanut Research and Education Society’s annual meeting, is about much more than a quest for prizes and recognition. It’s about the future. For years, APRES President Bob Kemerait has chaired the student competition, which includes research presentations...
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...
Thunder wing tabbed as 'most underrated' player currently in the NBA
Following last season's top-seeded, second-round playoff journey for the OKC Thunder, heading into the 2024-25 it's evident that they're receiving proper valuation from an overall organization standpoint. Currently boasting the second-best odds of winning an NBA Championship this coming year and rostering the top threat to win league MVP in...
West Nile Virus detected in Carter County mosquito pool
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Dr. Andrew Hoelscher with Exceptional Community Health in Ardmore says the West Nile Virus is carried by infected birds and is most commonly spread from mosquito bites to humans and other mammals. “Its important to remember that its not transmissible from person to person,” Dr. Hoelscher...
Big 12 Conference Power Rankings Ahead of 2024
5-4, PAC-12 Key returners: Quarterback Cameron Rising, Tight End Brant Kuithe. The Utah Utes are the best addition to a league losing both the Sooners and the Longhorns. They are highly competitive, recruit game changing talent, and have a home field advantage that will be the best in the Big 12. The return of quarterback Cameron Rising gives a big lift to the Utes. Rising sustained a left knee injury in their Rose Bowl loss to Penn State, missing all of 2023. His 2022 season was an indicator of what could be this season, starting in 13 games and throwing for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns, while rushing for another six touchdowns. Wide receiver transfer Dorian Singer brings Rising and Utah another offensive weapon.
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...
Renewing Idea of Sooners Recruiting
When Lincoln Riley left Norman there was more than a feeling that part of his thought process was the Sooners couldn’t recruit along the defensive line as they needed to compete at the SEC level. Nevermind that Oklahoma had one of it’s strongest defensive line classes in a decade committed, that’s a story for another […] The post Renewing Idea of Sooners Recruiting appeared first on On3.
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...
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