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‘You bring a treat or carrot, and she was your best buddy’: Metro man searching for two missing donkeys
A metro man is on the lookout for his two missing donkeys. He said he’s had them for about a decade and while others have helped look, they haven’t been able to find them.
A new mural on an old church in Tatums, OK
TATUMS, Okla. (KFOR) — There’s never been too much in the way of population in this part of the world but opportunity, freedom, and new starts hung in the air when Lee and Mary Tatums applied for a post office station in 1895. Artist Tony Swan still stands...
Former Cowboy Jordan Oliver Wins PFL Debut
Jordan Oliver started his time in the PFL as a winner. Oliver, who wrestled at Oklahoma State in 2008-13, made his debut in the PFL on Friday night and beat Braydon Akeo via unanimous decision in the featherweight bout. He’s now 2-0 in his professional MMA career after going 1-0 in Bellator. His PFL debut was delayed twice, forcing him to wait over a year between fights.
Sand Springs Rotary Club Gifts Teachers School Supplies
The Rotary Club in Sand Springs is helping teachers have the supplies they need for their classrooms. 50 new teachers received about $400 worth of supplies on Friday. One teacher says having the community's support means the world to her. “As a first-year teacher fresh out of college, getting supplies...
‘It’s a really exciting time to be in Lawton’: Officials speak on State of the City
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City officials updated community leaders and citizens on how far they’ve come during their annual State of the City address on Friday, Aug. 16. From the work going into the city’s roads, parks, and more, city leaders offered a glimpse into how the city is doing now as they head into the future.
Cousins born hours apart in neighboring rooms at CCMH
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some may share the same birthday as their cousin, but rarely are they born on the same day, in the same hospital, right next door to one another. “Their delivery room was right across the wall from mine,” shared Andrew Petro, father of newborn Olivia. “I could knock on the wall and be like, ‘Hey, y’all doing okay in there?’”
Deer Creek Fire Hopes Voters Approve Mileage Increase
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff officials have been teaming up, providing ambulances to those in need for a while. Firefighters say if residents vote to bump the mileage up, they can keep these emergency services going. In 2023, EMSA stopped servicing areas in parts of Deer Creek and Oak Cliff.
Mercy Hospital Opens Braum's Infant Milk Center At OKC Hospital
An Oklahoma dairy giant announces a donation to ensure the smallest Oklahomans get the nutrients they need from mothers’ milk and formula. Friday, Mercy Hospital leaders and Braum’s announced a half-million-dollar donation for a state-of-the-art milk center for infants at the hospital. “Nobody can provide better milk than...
Sapulpa man indicted in sweeping charges against Kansas City motorcycle gang members
Kansas City, Mo.—A Sapulpa man was part of the 18 indictments handed down on Thursday by a federal grand jury for a series of armed assaults, according to the US Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Missouri. A law enforcement operation that day resulted in 15 arrests...
Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board to meet Aug. 30
The Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board will meet at 10 a.m. CST, Aug. 30, at the Tribal Services Conference Room at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah. It is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend. Agenda:. 1. Welcome:. 2. Roll Call. Lauren Cusick, Chairperson. Tim Landes,...
POSITIVELY OKLAHOMA: 19-year-old champions nearly 100-year-old theatre organ
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The Tulsa Tech Broken Arrow Campus is home to a rare musical artifact and a local non-profit hopes to spread the word about it. "We're keeping something alive that's been here for so long," said Logan Davis, a member of The Sooner State chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society.
Raise a Glass to the Biggest Whiskey Event in OKC: The 2024 OKC Whiskey Fest
Oklahoma City is gearing up for the largest whiskey event of the year, the 2024 OKC Whiskey Fest, set to take place on August 17th from 6-9 PM at the historic HARN Homestead. This event promises to be a must-attend for whiskey enthusiasts across the state, offering a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of premium spirits in an unforgettable setting.
Oklahoma mother says daughter's world history assignment pushes Christianity
Olivia Gray, a concerned mother from Skiatook, is questioning the appropriateness of a school research assignment her daughter received at Skiatook High School. The assignment titled "How did the world start?" asked questions like "Who started it?" "What does it mean to be a Christian?" and "Is God real?" ...
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