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⚾ Wichita Wind Surge game suspended tied at 1-1 in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge is in a 1-1 game at ONEOK Field against the Tulsa Drillers, which will resume tomorrow at 4:30 PM. While the Wind Surge had men on base in the first three innings, they got their first run in the top of the fourth on a Carson McCusker solo home run to the batter’s eye in center field. McCusker is now up to six home runs on the season and carries a team-leading 11-game on-base streak.
Oklahoma Child Dies in Fatal 4th of July Crash
A child is dead following a holiday car accident. A four-year old girl has died in fatal one-vehicle collision that occurred around 6:45 pm yesterday, 2 miles west of Claremore in Rogers County. OHP reports that a 2018 GMC Yukon driven by 43-year-old Jason Schroeder, of when the crash took place. He sustained no injuries. Thea 4-year-old girl was a passenger in the vehicle and was transported to Hillcrest in Claremore where she was pronounced deceased upon arrival due to injuries sustained in the collision.
Skiatook Police seek man who took money left at the Walmart self-checkout on July 4
SKIATOOK, OKLA. (KTUL) — Skiatook Police are searching for a man accused of taking money left at a self-checkout in Walmart. Police said it happened on July 4 around 5:30 p.m. If anyone recognizes the individual or the vehicle, contact Officer Waits with the Skiatook Police Department at (918)396-2424...
Moore Student Suing OSDE, Closer To Securing Protective Order Against Ryan Walters
A Cleveland County Judge says he could grant a Moore student’s request for a protective order against State Superintendent Ryan Walters. The case is related to a lawsuit filed December of 2023 after the student tried to change their pronouns. The student’s attorney said they filed for a protective...
OHP: Victim in Lake Thunderbird drowning identified
NORMAN, Okla. — The victim in a drowning at Lake Thunderbird on Wednesday was identified as a 53-year-old Harrah man, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Troopers said Sean M. Mooney was on a boat in the lake that...
What does Texas and Oklahoma officially joining the SEC mean for Mizzou?
What does Texas and Oklahoma officially joining the SEC mean for Mizzou?. It's been party time in Austin and Norman as the Southeastern Conference adds its two newest members — removing newbie status from Missouri. Why Mizzou's 1960 football season is so compelling, with Brendon Steenbergen: Eye on the...
'How Long?' Purcell Residents Demand Answers As City Works To Restore Water To Rural Homes
Some Purcell residents suffered nearly a week without water. As of Thursday afternoon, about 100 homes remained affected. City officials blamed cracks in the piping, but they said they addressed those issues. The city said they fixed those cracks over the past three days. However, they need a water supply...
A Vision Zero Plan is underway to improve pedestrian safety in OKC. Here's what we know
It was four summers ago when Chelsea Banks, out for a routine walk in her Uptown 23rd neighborhood, was crossing the street at NW 23 and Walker — when a car struck her. The driver of the car, Banks remembered, had not yielded to her when she was trying to cross the intersection and instead turned into the pathway anyway. ...
Neighbor Reacts To Overnight Drive-By Shooting By His SW OKC Home
A man is in the hospital after an alleged drive-by shooting on Friday targeted a home in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim told police he was walking to his car around midnight when he was shot in the arm. Witnesses told police a black SUV drove past the home three times before stopping. They said the passenger opened fire on the home near southwest 29th and Western Avenue.
Court date set for Ponca City man accused of eluding deputies
NEWKIRK — An attorney status review is set for Christopher John Hollis, 42, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Hollis is facing a felony count of endangering others while eluding police and a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle with expired tags. Kay County deputy Scott King reports...
Storms Could Bring Strong Winds to End the Holiday Weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — We'll end the Fourth of July Weekend with the chance for strong to severe storms. Our Next Weather Maker will be a cold front that pushes through the state Sunday later in the afternoon and evening. Storms that form along this could become severe for mainly a wind threat.
Jewish Federation hosts Members, Friends, Campers for July 4 event at Temple
Oklahoma City -- On July 4 Eve, the Jewish Federation of Oklahoma City hosted an Independence Pool Party providing food and fun for Members, Friends, Families. The event drew many youngsters and parents participating in a venerable local tradition, Camp Chaverim, will (like the pool party) is held at Temple B'Nai Israel.
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #56 Eugene Brooks
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev. Eugene Brooks, a top-100 recruit in the 2024 class, came to OU from California. He started receiving college offers the summer before his sophomore year of high school. By the time he received an OU offer in the summer of 2023, his offer sheet was deep, including programs like USC, Oregon, Georgia, and Florida State. However, Brooks’ decision came down to a Red River duel. He visited both programs in the summer of 2023 before committing to the Sooners.
Canadian County GOP awards student scholarships
The Canadian County Republicans on June 8 awarded three $1,000 scholarships to recent graduates from Mustang High School and Southwest Covenant School. The students and their parents were guests of honor at the annual Canadian County GOP Cookout at Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Cowan Campus. In addition to an...
There’s Nothing More Oklahoman Than Tornadoes During July 4th Fireworks
The Fourth of July came and went two-fold across some parts of Oklahoma yesterday. Locally in Southwest OK, it was mostly clear skies, brutally hot temps, and even higher indices until it wasn't. A wild and windy storm rolled through within moments of the weather notifications, and it stormed like a monsoon for a bit.
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