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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame announces major renovation and rebranding project
MUSKOGEE, OK – The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) announced recently at an event in Muskogee that it is set to undergo a $2.4 million renovation. This transformation, funded by public and private sources, will redesign the historic OMHOF building, museum, concert hall, exterior, and overall branding to create an engaging, interactive experience celebrating Oklahoma's rich musical heritage, according to the press release.
State walks away from tens of millions meant for needy families
State walks away from tens of millions meant for needy familiesOklahoma’s leaders have a complex relationship with federal grant money. They love the federal cash. Just don’t tell them what to do with it or how to do it. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Sulphur man sentenced after guilty plea in fentanyl trafficking case
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Sulphur man is headed to prison after he pled guilty on Friday to trafficking fentanyl. According to court documents, Charles Kirkpatrick, 31, was charged in 2022 with distributing 15 fentanyl pills in Ardmore. Kirkpatrick will serve two years in prison.
Our TV picks for Sunday, September 1: In the Arena: Serena Williams; Tulsa King; Hotel Portofino
In the Arena: Serena Williams KATU 11 a.m. With three decades of professional tennis behind her, Serena Williams looks back on specific moments that shaped her and left the biggest impressions. From memorable Grand Slam appearances to other milestones, she talks life on and off the court. Tulsa King ...
WR Deion Burks makes history in first half of Oklahoma debut
It didn't take long for wideout Deion Burks to make his presence known in an Oklahoma uniform.In his Sooners debut, Burks recorded four receptions for 30 yards while making three trips to the endzone by halftime of Friday's opener against Temple. According to Cliff Brunt of the Associated Press, his three-touchdown performance is tied for the most in a single half by a player in program history. Nothing like your first TD at GFOMS ESPN | @deionkburks pic.twitter.com/pBLAk2yjym— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) August 30, 2024 Burks' first score came early in the opening half. With 8:07 remaining, he hauled in a 14-yard...
Murder trial ordered for pair accused of having Glencoe chop shop
(Stillwater, Okla.) — In an unusual development in a murder case, a Glencoe mechanic — who allegedly told several individuals he was a hitman offered $30,000 to kill someone — waived his right to a preliminary hearing last week on charges he fatally shot a young customer whose body was found on rural property where disassembled vehicles were located.
4 killed, several injured in crash in Anna along Highway 75
ANNA, Texas - At least four people were killed and several others were injured after a major crash in Collin County. The crash happened Friday around 3:30 p.m. in Anna along Highway 75 just past the White Street Exit. Anna police confirm at least four people have died, and several...
'Anything helps': For some Oklahoma shoppers, grocery tax cut came as a surprise
Jim Coffman went grocery shopping Thursday morning at Crest Foods at 4503 NW 23 St., stocking up on his usual grocery items. Soda, Oreos and manufactured snacks poked out of the paper bags packing his full cart. Many of those items fall under the state's new grocery tax cut, yet Coffman had no idea the law had gone into effect. "I shop so rarely, I don't know," Coffman said. "But $146 looks like a lot to me,...
Oklahoma announces new anti-human trafficking campaign
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control announced a new initiative aimed at reducing human trafficking and rescuing those trapped in the illegal trade. The “You Are Not Alone” campaign includes billboard messages throughout Oklahoma, posters in public spaces and stickers directing victims or those who suspect human trafficking to appropriate resources. ...
Cold front will bring scattered showers and storms today | 8/30 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! A cold front will move through the area in the morning and afternoon hours, and this will bring cooler air and rain chances to Texoma. Rain chances in the morning are about 20% and will increase to about 40% in the afternoon hours. Some sun may make peak through the clouds, but partly cloudy skies are expected throughout the day. Temperatures will drop about 10 degrees compared to yesterday as afternoon highs will peak in the low 90s.
Sheila Buck to stand trial over 2020 Trump rally arrest as legal battle continues
More than four years after she was arrested and charged in connection with her protest at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally, Sheila Buck is scheduled to stand trial in Tulsa County District Court. Buck, now 67, is charged with misdemeanor obstructing an officer for allegedly refusing to move...
Police investigate after shot fired at car outside northwest Oklahoma City gas station
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police responded after shots were fired overnight outside a northwest Oklahoma City gas station. According to police, someone shot at a car parked outside the 7-Eleven near Northwest 10th Street and May Avenue. The suspect got away before police arrived. No arrests have been made. Top...
Oklahoma woman convicted of murder requests resentencing under new domestic violence law
A new state law is about to be put to the test after attorneys filed the first application for courts to consider resentencing a woman who was convicted of murder in a case that involved domestic violence. April Wilkens is seeking a lesser prison sentence under the Oklahoma Survivors Act – a new law that allows courts to consider factors such as abuse during the sentencing process and allows defendants to provide evidence showing domestic violence was...
Oklahoma Football Will Tribute Toby Keith This Season in the Coolest Way
An NBC tribute concert that aired this week, Toby Keith: American Icon, honored the star's contributions to music and culture, with a number of big-name stars singing Keith's hits for good causes. Next, he'll be remembered by his home state of Oklahoma and one of his favorite football teams, the...
Fair fun: 10-year-old creates FairShare for those experiencing homelessness to enjoy Tulsa State Fair
Ten-year-old Lyla Thomas is the driving force behind FairShare, a program that gives those experiencing homelessness the opportunity to participate in the fun of Tulsa State Fair. Thomas came up with the idea after attending the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. She noticed unhoused individuals nearby and asked...
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