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Elgin mayor takes mower to city’s overgrown alleyways
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Elgin’s mayor hit the streets Wednesday to do some community landscaping. Mayor JJ Francais, on a riding mower, trimmed down several overgrown alleyways in Elgin. In addition to this, the mayor says keeping the grass cut can prove vital, especially when it comes to warding...
Community Conversations: Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill Class 34
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Leadership Lawton Fort Sill is looking for applicants and they’re extending the deadline to apply until July 31. Joe Elkins and Daniel Pae, members of Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill’s board of directors, came by the studio and told us what applicants can expect if they join.
Oklahoma State gets former Missouri shortstop Drew Culbertson in the portal
Even after the MLB Draft, Oklahoma State head coach Josh Holliday isn’t done reeling in reinforcements for his team with sights on the 2025 season. Earlier this week, OSU garnered a commitment from former Missouri shortstop Drew Culbertson out of the transfer portal. Although Culbertson hasn’t publicly announced his pledge to OSU, a source close to the program has confirmed to The O’Colly of Culbertson’s commitment. He also added “OSU Baseball” to his social media bio on Instagram.
Lawton Goodwill reopens with new look after being closed for over a year
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Goodwill located on SW Lee Boulevard has finally opened it’s doors on July 23 after over a year of being closed. And the store was packed. It closed not too long after the infamous 2023 summer hail storm that damaged a lot of homes and vehicles in the area.
Broken Arrow Nears Completion Of Elam Park's First Phase
The first phase of a brand-new park in Broken Arrow is nearly complete. Elam Park sits just behind Aspen Creek Elementary, and families who live nearby say they are eager for it to open. Many people have compared the master plan of the sprawling park to the Gathering Place. While...
Sequoyah Public Schools, Okla., to hold redo election after discovery of irregular votes
Voters in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah Public Schools will see a court-ordered redo election on their ballots on Aug. 27 after the discovery of irregularities in a close race from last spring. Greg Perry and Lyndsey Young ran in a special general election for the Office 2 seat on April 2,...
Inter-Tribal Council Passes Resolutions During Quarterly Meeting
TULSA, OK – Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes met for a quarterly meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa recently and unanimously passed several resolutions. ITC approved a resolution supporting the bipartisan bills promoting truth, justice and healing by a full investigation...
New mural unveiled at Oklahoma Territorial Museum
A stunning new mural, painted by Bob Palmer of Palmer Studios, has been unveiled at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum. The mural will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. with the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Territorial Museum, at 406 E Oklahoma Ave.
Peggs woman sentenced to three years for manslaughter on Cherokee Nation land
CHEROKEE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — A Peggs woman was sentenced to federal prison for knowingly shooting and killing one victim. Following her guilty plea in 2023, Wanda Kay Friday, 53, was sentenced to three years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country. According to investigators, Friday shot the...
Muskogee debates homeless fines, nonprofit proposes day resource center
Muskogee, Okla. (KTUL) — City of Muskogee officials are discussing a Supreme Court ruling that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested and fined for sleeping outside. Criminalizing homeless people was discussed during last night's city council meeting in Muskogee, but also in that meeting, Green Country Behavioral Health Services...
Oklahoma Women’s Basketball in top 6 for No. 1 player in 2025
Coming off of their second-straight NCAA tournament appearance, Jennie Baranczyk and the Oklahoma Sooners find themselves in the middle of a big-time recruiting battle. On Tuesday, the Sooners were included in the top six for point guard Aaliyah Chavez out of Lubbock, Texas. Chavez is considered the No. 1 player in the nation, according to On3. The Sooners were included along with some of the heavy hitters in women’s college basketball like South Carolina, LSU, Texas, UCLA, and Texas Tech. South Carolina, fresh off an undefeated season and their second title in three years will always be tough to beat in a recruiting...
Warm Weather Continues, Temps To Rise Next Week
A heat wave is headed our way over the next few days. A weak mid-level low is expected to approach the Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas area Thursday night and early Friday, bringing a slight chance for showers and storms across parts of eastern Oklahoma for the start of the weekend. The trajectory of...
Power Restored To Oklahoma City Residents After Vehicle Crash Downs Power Line
OG&E crews worked to restore power Thursday morning after an outage caused by a vehicle striking a power line in northwestern Oklahoma City. According to Oklahoma City Police, the crash happened around 2 a.m. near located near Northwest 10th Street and North Meridian Avenue. OG&E said over 5,000 customers were...
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