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More than just a car show, vintage rides to converge on Panhandle community
September has nearly arrived, and Labor Day weekend is here. Many people consider the holiday the unofficial end of summer, though the official start of autumn comes later in the month with the equinox. For nearly two decades in one Oklahoma Panhandle community, the weekend following Labor Day has also...
Cherokee Nation Principal gave 6th State of the Nation address during 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. spoke to thousands of Cherokee citizens and guests from the heart of the tribe's capital city Saturday morning during his 6th State of the Nation address. During his address, Chief Hoskin highlighted the many accomplishments of the past year...
Fletcher PD asking public for assistance in suspected hit-and-run
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Fletcher Peace Officers are investigating an incident they believe is a suspected hit-and-run from late Friday evening. In a post to the department’s Facebook page, officials said it happened shortly before 9 p.m. just north of Watts Road and Highway 277. Police and fire responded...
Wearing shirt that got her arrested at Trump rally, Buck faces trial
Sheila Buck appeared inside the Tulsa County Courthouse Friday morning — and she made it clear her convictions haven’t changed at all since she was arrested outside former President Donald Trump’s rally four years ago. According to court records, Tulsa police arrested Buck on June 20, 2020...
Hanson Brothers Set To Perform At Big Dam Party Concert Saturday Night
The Big Dam Party is the talk of the town this weekend to open Zink Lake. The party kicks off this afternoon at the Gathering Place. One of the highlights, no doubt, will be tomorrow night's concert with Tulsa's own Hanson. Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson talked with LeAnne Taylor...
Uncommon business model powers McKnight Center’s high-profile season
STILLWATER — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and touring Broadway musical “Chicago” are among the offerings in the 2024-25 season lineup at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The modest-si...
Elk City Elks Battle Canadian Wildcats in Thrilling Season Opener
The Elk City Elks kicked off their football season last night in a thrilling game against the Canadian Wildcats. These two teams, having met for the third consecutive year, were well-matched, with each team securing one victory in their previous encounters. This year’s opener did not disappoint, delivering an intense showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Oklahoma mother gifted home with safe space to raise son with autism
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Before Wednesday, Robin Coleman said her family felt unwelcome in apartments because her son has autism. Putting a roof over his head where he could be free is what pushed Coleman to make this dream a reality. On Wednesday, Coleman’s 9-year-old son, Rashon, turned the...
Conflict over party chair splits Osage GOP
It's a presidential election year, but members of the Osage County Republican Party appeared divided Aug. 22 as Vice Chair Cathy Miller and a group of party members gathered at an Elks Lodge in the Sand Springs area and continued an effort that began in July to oust Shawna Myers, the county party chair.
Commerce Funding Commitment Helps Make New Rural Hospital a Reality
Eight years after the closing of Tillman County Memorial Hospital, the community of Frederick, Okla., came together with federal, state and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Comanche County Memorial Hospital. “This is the first time in 50 years that a hospital has been rebuilt after closure,...
Bartlesville City Council to Discuss Resolution Addressing Public Drag Shows
The Bartlesville City Council is expected to discuss a resolution Tuesday related to public drag queen performances, with the intent to firm up First Amendment protections and public safety for drag performers, attendees and protestors. The controversy arose in 2022 during the Bartlesville Pride event held at Unity Square, where...
City issues statement on DEQ boil advisory
On Aug. 28 The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality required that Ponca City Municipal Water Public Water Supply to inform users of a boil advisory for facilities on 900 south Enterprise Road. The advisory asked residents to use water that has been brought to a full, rolling boil for at...
Oklahoma Rodeo Loses 40 Horses, Housing First Model Reshapes OKC Homelessness Fight, OKC Labor Day Holiday Schedule: This Week’s Top News Stories
Oklahoma Rodeo Company Lost Over 40 Horses Due to Contaminated Feed – RFD-TV Beutler and Son Rodeo Company, based in Elk City, Oklahoma since 1929, recently lost between 40-70 horses due to contaminated feed. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is investigating how a poisonous cattle drug ended up in the horse feed mix. Dr. Gregg VeneKlasen stated that tiny amounts of monensin can be fatal for horses. The Beutlers still care for 140 horses while awaiting test results on the feed sample.
Updated Thunder Future Draft Picks: Ranking the top-5 best assets
The new-look OKC Thunder enter the year as the Western Conference favorites, yet they still own arguably the most desirable draft-capital treasure chest in the NBA. Keep reading for a detailed breakdown of Oklahoma City's future first-rounders, along with their top-five best assets ranked. Because the Stepien Rule forbids teams from trading picks more than seven years in the future, the list spans until the 2031 season.
A Dangerous New Gang Nobody Has Heard of is Creeping into Texas
Two weeks ago, the name Tren De Aragua was completely foreign to most Americans. Today, the name of the violent Venezuelan gang is now known nationwide due to their recent takeover of an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado. And terrifyingly enough, officials say that they have seen large groups of Tren de Aragua making entry into the state of Texas via the corridor in El Paso.
Update: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting in Avondale area Saturday
The Amarillo Police Department said one person died and another was seriously injured in a shooting, after police had investigated the scene in Amarillo Saturday morning and asked the public to avoid the area. APD said in an update that officers were sent to the 1300 block of South Avondale at about 3:19 a.m. Saturday on a reported shooting, after multiple callers reported shots fired in the area. Officers learned there had been an afterparty after...
Vote for Landmark Fine Homes boys high school athletes of the week for Aug. 25-31
The Oklahoman's fall sport boys athletes of the week poll for Aug. 25-31 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. Voting is open until noon Saturday. Here are this week's nominees: More: Vote for Landmark Fine Homes girls high school athletes of the week for Aug. 25-31 ...
Weather Blog: Labor Day Weekend Arrives With Scattered Showers And A Cooldown
The long holiday weekend is here, and there are some rain chances that might affect some plans. Labor Day Monday is still lining up to be a great one with another day of highs in the upper 80s!. HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement...
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