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Lawmakers and advocates celebrate ADA’s 34th anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers, disabled individuals, their family members and other advocates on Friday celebrated a law designed to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as oth...
Telehealth booths help connect patients, providers in rural Oklahoma libraries
Special rooms in the Atoka, Broken Bow, Hinton and Okemah libraries are being used for telehealth to improve people’s access to healthcare providers. The telehealth spaces or booths are a project through the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics. Rural residents face barriers when accessing health care like...
Man Accused Of Running From Authorities Serving Warrant Arrested In Tulsa
U.S. Marshals arrested a man who ran from them as they tried to serve an arrest warrant at a Tulsa apartment complex on Friday. Authorities said Dekey Allen ran out of the Apache Manor Apartments, jumped in a vehicle and hit two law enforcement vehicles as he tried to get away.
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer headed to Owasso!
This October, the old Carl’s Jr. at Smith Farm MarketPlace in Owasso is getting a makeover and becoming a Waldo’s Chicken & Beer with construction well underway:. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more!
Musicians To Assemble For Tulsa's First Swim Meet: A Live Vinyl Recording Event
Tulsa FMAC and Sunset Club Records are partnering to close out Tulsa Music Month with a big event. Swim Meet is a free event with networking and a live vinyl recording. Musicians are invited to join together at the Chimera Cafe on July 27 to celebrate Tulsa music. Featured bands include; Winston Churchbus, Along Came Paully, Dead Shakes, Damion Shade, Fabulous Minx, Hector, and the Hexed.
Experience chills and thrills at OKC Horror Con
OKLAHOMA CITY — Horror fans looking for a spooky good time can meet some of their favorite celebrities at the annual OKC Horror Con, which kicks off Saturday. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Featuring costume contests, haunted walkthrough and other live entertainment, the all-ages...
Okmulgee Public Schools welcomes Clay Vinyard
In a pivotal move for Okmulgee Public Schools, Clay Vinyard steps into his role as the new superintendent, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective aimed at revitalizing the district. With a background deeply rooted in education and a passion for student success, Vinyard’s journey to Okmulgee is marked by his dedication to transforming educational environments.
UTulsa hosts coding camp for aspiring young coders
This summer, The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) is proud to host the Urban Coders Guild’s coding camps, welcoming middle and high school students to its campus. These free camps provide a unique opportunity for young learners to delve into the world of technology, enhance their coding skills, and explore new interests.
Tennis Squad Earns Several Academic Awards
TEMPE, Ariz. – Central Oklahoma was well represented on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) season-ending Academic Awards announced this week. The Bronchos had six student-athletes earn ITA Scholar Athlete honors, with the program nabbing an ITA All-Academic Team award as well. Student-athletes needed to carry at least a 3.5 grade point average. Teams with a combined 3.2 GPA earned All-Academic Team awards. Blythe Buntrock, Manon Hallemans, Pete Komada, Anika Ouwejan, Karyna Yurchenko, and Nefeli Zafeiri were each named ITA Scholar Athletes for their work in the classroom. "We are proud of them for their work in the classroom," UCO head...
Brandon Gray, Kyle MacAskill Claim Times Argus Midseason Championships at Thunder Road
The Times Argus Midseason Championships started off without a hitch at Thunder Road on Thursday with rains moving in mid-program to postpone both the Late Model and Road Warrior features to next Thursday’s racing action. Following the qualifying rounds for all four divisions, the rk Miles Street Stocks kicked-off the Times Argus Midseason Championship action. Paige Whittemore and Curtis Franks led the twenty-six-car field to green with Whittemore taking the impressive lead over the pack. Two-by-two the field ran six-car-lengths behind the leaders as traffic reshuffled with the first caution on lap 13 for the infield-spinning Walker Fitch and Derek Farnham.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee remembered for her role in highlighting 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passed away a week ago on July 19, and her life and legacy are being remembered in Tulsa. Damario Solomon-Simmons, who is the lead attorney for the two remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, said Justice for Greenwood lost a true friend with the death of Representative Jackson Lee.
3 Players Thunder must pursue with potential $2.5 million DPE following Topic news
Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that recent lottery-selected guard Nikola Topic had officially undergone successful surgery to repair his partially torn ACL sustained earlier this year while with the Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga. Despite the repair, according to numerous health professionals and NBA Insiders, the rehabilitation...
McIntosh Wins at Arrowhead Speedway
COLCORD, OK (July 26, 2024) — Cannon McIntosh won the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Car Series feature Friday night at Arrowhead Speedway. McIntosh took the lead on lap 14 from Hayden Reinbold and held off Ryan Timms for the victory. Timms, Reinbold, Jade Avedisian, and Gunner Setser rounded out the top five.
How much would Biden's rent control plan help? What Oklahoma renters, landlords think
John Doyle's friends call him "Radar," but he didn't see the scooter wreck coming in April that threw him to the ground, sent hospital bills to the sky, had him desperately asking for help with a GoFundMe page, and almost got him evicted from his apartment for back rent, which was already headed up — again. ...
Regents accept Oklahoma chancellor's resignation, form plans to search for her replacement
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formally accepted Chancellor Allison Garrett’s resignation during a special meeting this week and formed a committee to begin searching for her successor. Garrett, the first woman to serve as state chancellor, said earlier this month that she plans to retire in January 2025, after a little...
Oklahoma State makes debut in 'Twisters' movie
“Twisters” is a hit worldwide, but the film is more than just another movie for Oklahomans. Production filmed all over the state, teaming up with Prairie Surf Studios in Oklahoma City, Channel 4, Oklahoma Storm Chasers and several other Oklahoma organizations to produce the movie. Stillwater is featured in...
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