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Drummond scolds board for not voiding contract with ‘unconstitutional’ Catholic charter school
In a letter to the board, Drummond said he found it unacceptable that the board (and the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before it) had held two meetings and both times had failed to rescind the contract despite an order from the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to do so.
Oklahoma Film Industry Continues To Boom
The CEO of Prairie Surf Studios says credit goes to city leaders and visionaries of the 1990s. Because of their hard work, the Oklahoma movie industry continues to boom. Before there were plans for the sequel, the 1996 release of Twister put the Sooner State’s wild weather on the big screen.
State election board conducts drawing to determine ballot order
A public drawing was held July 16 by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room G3, in Oklahoma City.
Four Emmy nominations for Oklahoma-made show 🎬
🌞 Temperature check: Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high of 88 degrees, low of 63, according to AccuWeather. 📅 Today in History: In 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America’s 32nd president, accepted the nomination for an unprecedented third term. Roosevelt, who originally took office in 1933, won the presidential reelection in November 1940 and was also elected to a serve a fourth term – cut short when he died on April 12, 1945.
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
WATCH: State Supt. Ryan Walters sits down for interview at 2024 Republican National Convention
On day two of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters sat down for an interview to discuss his views on school choice, the role of the federal government and utilizing the Bible in schools.
1 Dead After Atoka Co. Crash
One person is dead after a crash that happened Wednesday near Atoka, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol says. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said they responded to the scene of a crash at around 9:40 on US-75 approximately 2 miles west of Atoka. Two vehicles were involved, according to OHP. One was...
Sudden downburst causes widespread damage in Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Okla. (KSWO) - A sudden downburst in Kiowa County left behind widespread damage in Mountain View around 8:30 p.m., July 16. As far as the damage goes, 7News spoke with Jeremy Hooper, Mountain View’s mayor, who says a warehouse barn is completely destroyed, a house is without part of its roof, several campers were tipped over and multiple small buildings were hit or picked up by the storm.
Guthrie museum showcases advances in medicine over the years
GUTHRIE, Okla. — A Guthrie museum dedicated to medicine has walls of drugs and medicines that Oklahoma’s first pioneers used to cure almost anything. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "Anything related to pharmacies and drug stores, we've got a little bit of it...
Enid based band to perform at July 21 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa
TONKAWA — The Enid-based band Dually Noted will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the free July 21 Full Moon Concert at the Heart in the Park Pavilion in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand. The six-member band features Cathy Nulph and Kristi Browne, vocalists; Kegan Tuohy, trumpet;...
Need School Supplies? We Are Filling Up Backpacks Here On The 20th
Features school supplies, food trucks, games, live DJ, health checks and more. Bring your own backpack and receive supplies at no cost while supplies last. Students must be present. For more information, click here.
Sapulpa could gain jobs and business with new industrial park on Route 66
Sapulpa City Council was given a presentation on a newly proposed industrial and business park during Monday’s study session. The vote for the industrial park was tabled till the next council meeting for more time to review the contract. Dan Keithline, owner of Keithline Engineering Group, expressed excitement for...
Sperry Residents Catch Hundreds Of Crawfish After Heavy Rains
Some people in Sperry caught free dinner on Wednesday after overnight rains brought hundreds of crawfish out from the water. Ryan Rohr said he got a call from his mother-in-law and booked it over to grab crawfish off the roadside. He said every time it rains, the critters come out...
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