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Chase McDermand Ends 20-Race Drought Day After 24th Birthday at Tulsa Speedway
TULSA, OK (July 27, 2024) – There was one thing Chase McDermand wanted for his 24th birthday; something he hadn’t experienced in 10 months. On Saturday night at Tulsa Speedway, albeit a day late, he got it – a win with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Alumnus Tim Latimer is finding a way to expand geothermal energy
University of Tulsa mechanical engineering alumnus Tim Latimer (BS ’12) was dealing with drilling equipment that kept breaking from the high temperatures deep underground. “I had never even heard of ‘geothermal’ at that point,” Latimer says. “But it was where all the solutions for high-temperature drilling were, so I did more and more research.”
Blackwell Flycatchers win two games against Austin but lose two to Trinidad
BLACKWELL — The Blackwell Flycatchers are in Trinidad Colorado for a series against the Triggers after finishing out the season’s home games with two wins over the Austin Weirdos. After a rain out on July 21, the Flycatchers dropped another game to the division leading Garden City Wind,...
Brigitte Biffle takes on heavy role of Chief Public Defender
Brigitte Biffle takes on heavy role of Chief Public DefenderBrigitte Biffle is the new Chief Public Defender of Okla County. She succeeds the revered Robert “Bob” Ravitz who recruited her specifically to take the reigns. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Yukon Sunset mural hits big screen in ‘Twisters’
A unique tourist attraction painted on the side of a downtown Yukon office building can be seen in a summer blockbuster filmed in Oklahoma. The movie “Twisters” has taken box offices by storm nationwide since its July 19th release by Universal Pictures. A nighttime, driving shot was filmed...
Person shot, another hit by car after gunfire at southwest Oklahoma City house party, police say
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police say a person was shot and another was hit by a car after gunfire rang out late Saturday night at a southwest Oklahoma City house party. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The shooting happened shortly before midnight at a home...
Man Shot, Killed In Tulsa Grocery Store Parking Lot
A man is dead after a shooting overnight in Tulsa, police confirm. Tulsa Police said a man was found dead with a gunshot wound in the Aldi's parking lot at E. 21st St. and S. 129th E. Ave. TPD and the Medical Examiner's Office are investigating at the scene. There...
2025 NBA Mock Draft: Thunder Boost Frontcourt with Asa Newell; Clippers in Lottery Predicted
The OKC Thunder improved their frontcourt by signing Isaiah Hartenstein, addressing size and depth issues from the previous season. Despite this upgrade, there is still a need for another traditional big man to strengthen their rotation, as suggested by Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman. With the possibility to land a top-14 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Thunder could benefit from their rights to swap picks with the Clippers, potentially receiving the 10th pick and selecting promising prospect Asa Newell.
Slate Sourdough opens in downtown Tulsa
A new bakery downtown is offering Tulsans freshly baked bread. Slate Sourdough at 11 Reconciliation Way is an extension of Sourdough Tulsa, a local movement promoting the benefits of sourdough bread. Sourdough Tulsa has gained over four thousand Instagram followers through workshops, recipes, and a bread subscription service. Co-founder Lawrence...
Stoppin’ Steers at the Hackamore Classic
Our Mars Hackamore Classic event coverage is proudly brought to you by Bimeda, makers of Equimax and Polyglycan. The 2024 Mars Hackamore Classic continues to pick up steam as we head into the weekend. Friday, July 26th, following the World’s Greatest Non Pro Steer Stopping, contestants entered up for a Steer Stopping Jackpot. The steer stopping is also part of the World’s Greatest Non Pro, being held at the Mars Hackamore Classic, and sponsored by Bimeda.
Yukon House Catches Fire, No Injuries Reported
Oklahoma City firefighters were called to a house fire near SW 15th Street and Cemetery Road on Sunday morning around 1 a.m. Crews remained on scene for more than seven hours to control the fire and treat hotspots. Video captured by a News 9 viewer showed firetrucks racing to the scene while tall flames shot into the sky.
From Bill Paxton's pinball machine to movie debris, the 'Twister' museum is still spinning
In a tiny Grant County town just a few miles from the Kansas border, a white water tower familiar to film fans worldwide rises above a short row of neat, primarily red-brick buildings. Wakita's Main Street is mostly quiet on a sweltering summer Saturday afternoon, until you come to the corner landmark at...
Local group recreates Middle Aged competitions in Elmer Thomas Park
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - One local group that’s all about the Middle Ages invited the public to join them in Elmer Thomas Park. The Barony of Eldern Hills Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) hosted “A Day in the Park.”. Members of the group and locals...
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.
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