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BPD Investigating After Body Found in West Bartlesville
Bartlesville Police are investigating after a body was discovered Friday morning under an outdoor patio in west Bartlesville. Deputy Chief Andrew Ward says officers responded to a welfare call check just before 11:30 a.m. Friday at the outdoor patio, located in the 200 block of SW Seminole Avenue. Upon arrival,...
Midstream associations select top executive
Sarah Miller will replace Joel Moxley as the top executive for GPA Midstream Association and GPSA Midstream Suppliers when Moxley retires in September. “The GPA Midstream Executive Committee is excited to have someone with Sarah’s mix of skills, intellect and experience to lead the organization into its next chapter,” says GPA Midstream Chair Micheal Dunn, who is COO of The Williams Companies. “Her strategic vision for the organization and familiarity with the midstream business will serve member companies and help us all navigate the future of energy.”
Broken Arrow parents livid after social media post shows daycare left kids unattended
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — A Facebook video showing multiple children lined up sitting outside of a Broken Arrow daycare center has gone viral!. What’s worse, those who saw it happen say the children were unattended for a time. As you can imagine, parents are livid and now...
Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50-year legacy in Tulsa Nov. 23
TULSA – Jefferson Starship, renowned as “the road-conquering heroes,” will ignite the stage, singing their epic catalog of rock classics at the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Nov. 23. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale July 26. Best...
The Griffin Antique Mall Celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond
The Griffin Antique Mall recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their Grand Opening. Get ready for an unforgettable shopping experience at The Griffin Antique Mall located at 1381 Fretz Drive. Their antique mall is a celebration of all things vintage, antique, and...
SIX KHS GRADS PARTICIPATE IN OCA ALL-STATE
The recent news about all-state nominations for some of our KHS grads has sparked a wave of excitement and pride in Kingfisher. The Oklahoma Coaches Association has recognized the incredible talent of six outstanding students. Each student was nominated by their coaches and selected by the Oklahoma Coaches Association to participate in their All-State programs. They are Peyton Walker, Damien Haynes, Gant Browning, Jace Johnson, Jake Reagan, and Libbie Barnett. On July 24th, Peyton Walker participated in the All-State girls’ basketball game at Sapulpa High School, she represented the Large West team. Damien Haynes, Gant Browning, and Jace Johnson participated in All-State Wrestling at Broken Arrow High School. These recent graduates will be representing the Small West Wrestling team. Damien will be wrestling in the 150-weight class, Gant in 132, and Jace in 144. Today, July 26th, Jake Reagan is participating in the All-State Football game at Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee, representing the west team Lastly, at halftime of the football game, Libbie Barnett as well as other All-State Queen Candidates will be recognized and one will be chosen as the OCA All-State Queen.
Muscogee Nation Announces $100M Coweta Casino Hotel Project
TULSA, OK – Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises have announced a $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, OK. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
Metro Woman Accused Of Notarizing Documents Under Suspended License
A metro woman is accused of notarizing documents under a suspended license and not following the rules as a notary. One man says his brother’s divorce is in question and wants to warn others. Ewing Ross said when he noticed his brother’s signature was forged on the divorce papers,...
Norman Leaders Consider Moving Downtown Homeless Shelter To Griffin Memorial Site
The City of Norman is considering a new location for an emergency homeless shelter after a scathing audit of the current facility. The current shelter location in downtown Norman off James Garner Avenue & West Gray Street has drawn the anger of area business owners and criticism from a city audit that found 19 deficiencies with the current setup.
Legal battle over new jail site brewing between OKC, Oklahoma County commissioners
OKLAHOMA CITY — A battle is brewing the county and the city of OKC over where to build the new Oklahoma County jail. In the latest court filing from Oklahoma County commissioners, they're asking a judge to dismiss an order from the city that went after the county's sovereignty case for the jail.
Oklahoma Doubleheader Features Home-State Stars at Arrowhead, Tulsa
CONCORD, NC (July 24, 2024) – Midget racing is headed for the “Sooner State” during the summer this year as the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota visit Oklahoma for a two-race event this Friday and Saturday night. The trip begins with a...
Balance of power in Oklahoma football has shifted for 2024 and beyond
Throughout Oklahoma's illustrious football history, the Sooners have been more often associated with offensive greatness than anything else. This doesn't mean that OU hasn't had some outstanding defensive teams. The Sooners had some very good defensive teams with All-American talent on that side of the ball in the Barry Switzer coaching era, despite the fact Switzer was more of an offensive-minded coach.
Oklahoma receives commitment from Northern California multi-star athlete
Porter Moser and Skip Johnson picked up a commitment from a Northern California student-athlete Alec Blair on Tuesday. Blair is a multi-star athlete who has excelled not only on the hardwood but also on the diamond and plans to play both sports once he sets foot on the Oklahoma University campus in the fall of 2025.
Elite four-star 2026 athlete Brandon Arrington visiting OU
The dead period has past. College football recruits can resume visit schedules in the backend of the summer. This means several events will pop up across the country for this weekend. One of them, Sooners Under the Stars. For a full list of visitors, CLICK HERE to read. Oklahoma football...
Be Prepared! History of Scouting in Edmond
The Edmond History Museum, in conjunction with Eagle Scout candidate Reagan Grau, presents “Be Prepared! The History of Scouting in Edmond,” an exhibit that explores the origins of scouting in Edmond, as well as how scouting in Edmond has changed. “I created this exhibit as part of my...
Mussatto: Imagine an All-Bedlam Team USA softball roster for 2028 Summer Olympics
Breakdancing, skateboarding and sport climbing are among the events at the 2024 Paris Games, but notably absent is a sport near and dear to our hearts: softball. Neither softball nor baseball will be played in these Summer Olympics, but the countdown is already on for 2028, when Oklahoma City will host Olympic softball...
Jail bookings July 15-25
The following information is provided by the Kay County Detention Center. Those booked in the county jail July 15-25 include:. Jody Forrest Angel, 54, Ponca City, firearm charges. Joseph Atijar, 30, Ponca City, embezzlement of bank fund. Roy Dean Atkins, 51, Newkirk, obstruction. Kristen Doss Baker, 30, Ponca City, child...
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