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Oklahoman’s have a chance to cheer on U.S. Paralympic team as they play Saturday
EDMOND, Okla. — Oklahomans have an opportunity to cheer on the U.S. Sitting Volleyball team on Saturday for a scrimmage at the University of Central Oklahoma before they head to compete in Paris. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. It’s game time for the team...
‘They’re mocking the system’: Latino community responds to campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Latino community members in Kansas City say they are feeling othered by a recent campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants. “No more taxpayer handouts for illegals period. Nada. Zilch. Zero” is one of the first lines Senator Bill Eigel expressed in his campaign video for Missouri Governor released on Tuesday.
Grasshoppers becoming an issue in central, western Kansas
In the insect world, the cicadas stole the show in 2024 with the emergence of the 13-year and 17-year broods together for the first time in 221 years. While billions of the insects are impacting life in the eastern United States, another insect is making itself known in central and western Kansas: the grasshopper. Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension, said there are limited options for controlling the insects.
Missouri Shootout Locations of Bonnie & Clyde & Pretty Boy Floyd
You can say what you want about Missouri, but it's impossible to deny the history that has happened across the state. That includes numerous infamous shootout locations where Bonnie & Clyde and gangster Pretty Boy Floyd were involved in deadly battles. Several popular YouTube channels have adventured in Missouri and...
Kansas Viticulture Summit highlights the State’s potential as a wine-growing region
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) -This Friday afternoon, multiple stakeholders came together for the Kansas Viticulture Summit. People from the grape industry went to Z & M Twisted Vines to learn more about the upcoming announcement from the USDA, designating the Kansas River Valley as an American Viticulture Area. This winemaking area...
Stoppin’ Steers at the Hackamore Classic
Our Mars Hackamore Classic event coverage is proudly brought to you by Bimeda, makers of Equimax and Polyglycan. The 2024 Mars Hackamore Classic continues to pick up steam as we head into the weekend. Friday, July 26th, following the World’s Greatest Non Pro Steer Stopping, contestants entered up for a Steer Stopping Jackpot. The steer stopping is also part of the World’s Greatest Non Pro, being held at the Mars Hackamore Classic, and sponsored by Bimeda.
Prairie dogs moved to safe haven
The prairie dog colony is just five feet from a gravel road south of a car wash. A prairie dog chirped loudly. His hole in the ground was not far from State Highway 66. So far, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has relocated 38 prairie dogs from the Yukon area to a new home in northwest Oklahoma.
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.
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