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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.
OKC Parks tees off with new Earlywine Clubhouse
OKC Parks wants to invite you to the new Earlywine Golf Clubhouse Grand opening on July 10th at 10:30 AM. You can check out all the new features to the public and rentable spaces plus see the new covered driving range. for more information and tee times go to OKCGOLF.COM.
Medical heat alert ends in Oklahoma City as temperatures drop
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — With temperatures lowering this week, EMSA has expired the Medical Heat Alert for the Oklahoma City area. According to EMSA, medics have responded to 50 heat-related illness calls since the Medical Heat Alert took effect on June 23. Medics transported 38 patients to Oklahoma...
Tulsa man wakes up to gunshot wound; police investigate unusual incident
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting inside a home near 50th Street North and Osage Drive. Police responded Friday morning around 7:30 where a 50-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim told police he woke up to discover he'd...
Man Drowns In Pool At Vacant Tulsa Home
A 43-year-old man died after drowning Friday in a pool at a home near 71st and Sheridan, Tulsa Police said. The owners of the home said the house is on sale and was vacant at the time of the drowning, police said. The man who died lives nearby and knew...
Hawaii’s Ailana Agbayani transfers from BYU to Oklahoma
Following a standout sophomore season at BYU, Ailana Agbayani has transferred to the University of Oklahoma, joining the powerhouse Southeastern Conference team. The Iolani graduate and former Hawaii State Player of the Year earned All-Big 12 First-Team honors at BYU this past season. As a shortstop and pitcher, Agbayani boasts a career .379 batting average […]
Welcome to the SEC: Skip Johnson leading Oklahoma into the trenches
Oklahoma head baseball coach Skip Johnson is staying in Norman. This news comes after a scare by the affected online following the bombshell that landed in the college baseball world with Jim Schlossnagle departing College Station (Texas A&M) for Austin (Texas). Last week, the Oklahoma administration and Johnson, the reigning...
Crimson Countdown: No. 56 Gracen Halton
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC. The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to...
WCS FB Talks Returners in 2024
We continue to eye the start of high school football, which is just around the corner. Practices will start in about 5-6 weeks across Northeast Oklahoma. One of the programs with the most change across our area is Wesleyan Christian School. The Mustangs graduated most of their big names last year. Former head coach Curt Cloud then stepped aside to let in a new era of WCS football.
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