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Thunder guard undergoes surgery, 'expected to miss the 2024-25 season' says Insider
Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that rookie Nikola Topic had officially undergone surgery to repair his partially torn ACL. It was a long time coming for the youngster, as he sustained the injury earlier in the year while playing with the Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga, the news that the operation finally came underway should certainly be exciting for Oklahoma City faithful to hear, though, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, one shouldn't expect to see their Euro prospect playing anytime soon.
Jenks Book Mobile Helping Kids Read Over The Summer
Some kids groan when they see that summer reading list. But Jenks Public Schools Foundation, a non-profit, is trying to make reading not only more exciting but accessible. The Trojan ‘Read the Way’ Bookmobile meets kids where they are. With each bus stop, its encouraging children to put the technology away and pick up a book instead.
Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets
--- The Tulsa Premium Outlets in Jenks unveiled more the two dozen stores that will be a part of the shopping center for its grand opening on August 15th this year. It's been more than five years since the project started. On Wednesday, the highly-anticipated opening date was announced, as well as the stores involved.
Tulsa Earns WBCA Academic Special Mention Recognition
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Tulsa women's basketball team earned 2023-24 WBCA Academic Special Mention recognition with a 3.239 cumulative team grade point average last season, as announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Teams having a 3.0 combined GPA and qualifying for consideration in their respective division received the...
Tulsa's Williams Crossing bridge at Zink Lake set to open August 30
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa announced the finalization of the new Williams Crossing bridge at Zink Lake. Williams Crossing is set to open on Aug 30. Additionally, projects on the east and west banks are underway. Construction and renovations are underway to add parking spaces, renovate...
Chief Larsen targets officer recruitment to boost police presence in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police Department's new Chief of Police, Dennis Larsen was sworn in on Tuesday, after the ceremony he shared his plans for the department's future as he steps into this new role. During the ceremony, both former police chief, Wendell Franklin, and Mayor G.T. Bynum...
'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'
The "Twisters" movie is taking the country by storm and made millions at the box office on its opening weekend. The female lead in "Twisters," the hit follow-up to the 1996 "Twister," Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), is from Sapulpa. The Creek County town is mentioned several times throughout the blockbuster.
McDonald, Sides set for quarterfinal showdown at OGA State Amateur
It will be a test of will in the quarterfinals of the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship, as defending champion William McDonald of Oklahoma City meets uber talented Will Sides of Tulsa Thursday morning at The Patriot in Owasso. McDonald advanced Wednesday with a 6 and 5 rout of...
Tulsa Fire Department Warns Public To Stay Clear Of Low Water Dam Construction Site
With a little over a month before it opens, the low water dam already got lots of attention, but it also became a dangerous attraction for folks during construction. As people walked or rode down the Riverside trails, many noticed progress on the new attractions. "This is a wonderful project...
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Handgame competition brings Kiowa, Apache elders together in Western Oklahoma
As a little girl in the early 1970s, Lee Colorado, who is Apache, learned how to play Handgame in her great-grandmother’s shed in the wintertime. She explained that the history of the game existed as far back as she could remember. Now, Colorado is 61 and is still using...
A Real Oklahoma Severe Storm Destroyed ‘Twisters’ Set
In "Twisters," Oklahoma is experiencing a huge tornado outbreak. And when the cast and crew was in Oklahoma filming in 2023, it was during storm season, so a real storm interfering with set was bound to happen. "Twisters" hit theaters on July 19 and was a huge box office hit...
Women’s health care in Oklahoma ranked one of the worst in the nation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma ranked among the worst states in the United States for women’s health and reproductive care, according to a new national health scorecard. Ranked at 48, only Texas and Mississippi performed worse. The state’s most recent maternal mortality rate is 31.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the national average of 26.3 […]
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