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Jennie Baranczyk says the SEC will 'be a dogfight' every night
The move to the SEC raised the stakes for the entire Oklahoma Athletic Department. While much of the focus has been on the increase in competition for the football program, other teams will be seeing a step up in competition and intensity as well. The SEC boasts arguably the best...
Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
Tight end Jackson Shockley commits to Tulsa
After racking up 10 scholarship offers, 6-foot-4 and 220-pound tight end Jackson Shockley ultimately decided that Tulsa was his best fit at the next level. The Denton (TX) Guyer product gave Hurricane coaches a verbal commitment on June 23 and announced his decision over the July 4 holiday. “They showed me the most love,” he told Inside Tulsa Sports in late June. “I really appreciated how the coaching staff made me feel like a number one priority, and they made it clear to me that I was their top guy. “It is a great degree on a great campus in...
Unveiling of Merle Haggard statue in Muskogee announced
It's finally known when a statue honoring country music legend and "Okie from Muskogee" star Merle Haggard will be unveiled. In early 2023, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Merle Haggard Statue Committee announced their plans to enshrine the legendary musician with a bronze statue. It's now known that the Haggard statue will be unveiled on Oct. 10, 2024, and will stand outside the Muskogee Civic Center, which is where he recorded the famous song and live album.
Yukon relocates ducks and geese to curb overpopulation, faces mixed reactions
YUKON- (KOKH) — The city of Yukon has relocated ducks and geese from one of their parks over environmental concerns and complaints. "Even just feeding them can lead to overpopulation. Maybe we were too kind to the ducks," said Jenna Roberson, Public Information Officer for the City of Yukon.
Tulsa to open its first low-barrier residential care facility this fall
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa is making strides in meeting housing needs. their search for a suitable residential care facility has narrowed and is on track to open late this fall. Based on housing data, Tulsa needs 500 beds for those currently experiencing homelessness. The new...
Cherokee Nation celebrates new Muskogee subdivision, first completed under tribe’s historic housing legislation
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are calling for a comprehensive housing study to examine housing needs for Cherokee families across the tribe’s reservation area, including where shortfalls may exist in rental and homeownership opportunities. Chief Hoskin and Deputy...
35 applicants seek Yukon CM post
Twenty-two Oklahomans were among 35 applicants for the Yukon city manager opening. The application period closed June 24 for the city’s top administrative position. The City of Yukon received 35 completed applications from 10 states, with 22 coming from Oklahoma and four from Texas. Other applicants were from Arizona,...
Permits Due for Bartlesville Businesses
City of Bartlesville businesses have until the end of July to renew their license before a late fee penalty is deducted. Chief Building Official with the City of Bartlesville, Trey Yankovich says the community development department will email a renewal notice and you will then have 30 days to respond and renew.
Woman detained in North Miami stabbing
NORTH MIAMI, Okla. — A woman is detained in a northeast Oklahoma stabbing, officials with Quapaw Nation Marshal Service say. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to call for a stabbing in North Miami at 712 Pine St. just before 9 a.m. Thursday and found a man with a stab wound to the chest. He was taken to a Joplin hospital.
Oklahoma City firefighter takes love for Fourth of July to next level with lawn landscaping
EDMOND, Okla. — An Oklahoma City firefighter is taking his love for the Fourth of July to the next level with how he's landscaped his yard. Alisha Kesler says her husband's favorite holiday is Independence Day. So, to celebrate this year, Jared Kesler has put some iconic American images on his lawn and added some decorations and red and blue lights that illuminate the outside of their home in Edmond.
OPSU’s College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing Honors Top Students
Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing (COASN) has had a remarkable year, marked by national achievements and strengthened regional partnerships. The recent Annual Awards Ceremony highlighted these accomplishments, celebrating its students’ and faculty’s dedication and talent. The ceremony’s highlight was the presentation of the Dean’s Servant Heart Award, awarded to student Natalie Nordmann for her outstanding service and commitment to the community.
Cherokee Nation signs Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to 'Nanyehi' musical
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation has signed Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to its October production of “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward.”. The historical Cherokee musical is set for Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Live Tulsa with auditions taking place July 12-14. A direct descendant...
Grand Funk Railroad Brings the Party to Tulsa: Celebrating 50 Years of "The Loco-Motion" at Osage Casino
Get ready to rock as the legendary Grand Funk Railroad rolls into Tulsa, ready to help their fans party it down. The iconic rock group will perform at Osage Casino’s Skyline Event Center on July 13. The audience can expect to hear newer music as well as classic hits such as “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Closer To Home (I’m Your Captain,” and, of course, “We’re An American Band.”
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