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How OU football star Danny Stutsman is embracing leadership surge since decision to return
DALLAS — Danny Stutsman slid his way up three stairs to the interview table and in front of the horde of local and SEC media. This wasn’t the moment Stutsman has been waiting for since he decided a few months ago to return for his senior season, but it was a step in that...
Oklahoma baseball adds JUCO catcher/utility man Jeffrey Martz
The Sooners continue a big month of adding pieces in the transfer portal. Oklahoma gained a commitment from the junior college ranks on Saturday, as catcher/utility man Jeffrey Martz announced he would be heading to Norman to join the Sooners for the 2025 season. "Excited for this opportunity to play...
Current, former ESPN analyst warn don't sleep on OU, Sooner or later
From the moment official word came out that Oklahoma and Texas were leaving the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference, the public reaction was mixed. Some fans and college football experts were ready to christen the SEC as the ultimate superconference in the conference realignment era with the addition of two of the sport's superpowers. Others, however, were quick to turn to the idiom expression, "Be careful what you wish for."
Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Special teams
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's safeties.
Attorney General’s office: State school board must let legislators into executive session
The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office notified Oklahoma State School Board members and State Superintendent Ryan Walters they cannot legally stop certain legislators from sitting in on their executive session discussions, as they did to Sen. Mary Boren last month.
Civil rights groups seeking records on Ryan Walters' Bible mandate for Oklahoma schools
Four civil rights organizations and an Oklahoma law firm said they made a joint request for records Friday, seeking information from the Oklahoma State Department of Education about state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ recent mandate that the Bible be incorporated into classroom teaching. The groups, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the ACLU...
Historic downtown Oklahoma City building purchased, will be turned into housing
More upscale housing is headed for downtown Oklahoma City with Gardner Tanenbaum's purchase of Robinson Renaissance, vintage twin office towers at 119 N Robinson Ave., from the Commissioners of the Land Office state agency. Gardner Tanenbaum paid $10.25 million at auction for the 12-story, 174,140-square-foot, U-shaped office building, built in 1927. The Land...
Our triple-digit temperature stretch begins today | 7/28 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Sunday, Texoma! We are going to be seeing a ridge of high pressure building this week across our area, leaving us very dry and very hot. Afternoon highs today will reach the triple-digit mark across many locations under a mostly sunny sky. Southerly winds will blow between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
OKC Fire Dept ambulance crews complete 1st month of service
OKC Fire Dept ambulance crews complete 1st month of serviceAt the end of the first month where the first two of OKC Fire Dept's new ambulances were put into service, two more are being fitted to enter service soon. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Walker Buehler allows 4 runs in 4 innings in first rehab start back in Triple-A
Walker Buehler got out of Los Angeles to start another minor league rehab assignment, but still found himself mired in traffic all night in Oklahoma City. The Dodgers right-hander allowed four runs on eight hits with two walks and three strikeouts in his four innings against Tacoma, the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate.
A new CNG van for the Myriad Gardens in downtown OKC will be bought with donated funds
Nonprofit organizers for downtown Oklahoma City's popular Myriad Botanical Gardens will be using donations from a public utility's foundation to boost the gardens' eco-friendly mission. The Myriad Gardens Foundation accepted a $19,000 reward from Oklahoma Natural Gas to support green initiatives at the 15-acre garden, the nonprofit announced this week. ...
A plum of a jam and gospel festival
Well-played red-dirt country music from three Oklahoma- based bands on Saturday, July 20, for the 3rd Wild Plum Jam and graceful gospel singing on Sunday closed-out the Dust Bowl Days (DBD) Farm and Ranch Festival in Sayre’s City Park. Caroline Faith and the Wild Horses band started first. From...
Elk City Cystic Fibrosis Baseball Tournament celebrates ten years
“It is humbling, to say the least,” said Meghan Flowers when asked about the longevity of the Elk City Cystic Fibrosis Tournament held in Elk City every Father’s Day weekend. The tournament was the brainchild of Meghan and her husband Marshall after this first child, Mos, was diagnosed...
Dust Bowl Days Festival revives
A change of venue and activities on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at the 4th Dust Bowl Days (DBD) Farm and Ranch Festival in Sayre reversed a trajectory of declining attendance to one of solid participation. Lead Planner Kay Allen said the purpose of the festival is, “To...
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