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Oklahoma city to pay over $7 million to cleared death row inmate who spent almost half a century in prison
Edmund, Okla. — An Oklahoma city has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime. The Edmond City Council voted without comment on...
Ole Miss Soccer set for national TV matches versus Texas, Oklahoma
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference and SEC Network announced the 26-game television schedule for the 2024 soccer season Thursday morning, and it features Ole Miss twice. The Rebels will be on SEC Network on Sept. 26, as they welcome Texas to Oxford for the first time since the 2003 NCAA Tournament. Their second nationally televised match will be on October 24 when they take on Oklahoma in Norman for the first time in program history.
Millers take opener from defending 6A champs
MOORE – Yukon held off a late rally from defending Class 6A state champion Southmoore Tuesday evening to win its season opener, 8-7. “I think (this win) sets the tone for the season,” head coach Katy Hoke said. “We can do this.”. A pair of freshmen...
Purcell welcomes 11 new teachers
Purcell Public Schools is welcoming 11 new teachers for the 2024-25 school term including Marsha Ambrose, Corrynn Breidinger, Christopher Dunshie, Jennifer Davis, Andrea Kulessa, Ireen Adams, Elizabeth Ainsworth, Amanda Cloud, Matt Lohn, Karla Rodgers and Nashea Stubblefield. Ambrose will be teaching third grade. She is a graduate of Maysville High...
Jenks Public Schools Extends School Day By 15 Minutes
Teachers and students are returning to the classroom Thursday morning in Jenks, according to Jenks Public Schools. Faculty at Jenks West Elementary School said what parents need to know most for the new school year is a new start and end time for the school day. JPS said every school...
Latter-day Saints temple in Tulsa will impact city socially, financially
TULSA — The construction of a second Oklahoma temple for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have both an economic and social impact on the community, Erran Persley, econom...
City code, lack of housing variety punctuate Tulsa's home shortage
On a Friday morning in August, Amy Behar waters her garden in front of her midtown Tulsa home. The front garden is full of flowers. The one in the back has vegetables, which Behar harvests with her mom and her aunt. “We all live here together, and we just make...
Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land 2025 5-star offensive tackle
If there’s been a big fish in the 2025 recruiting class, it’s offensive tackle Michael Fasusi. As was the case for David Stone in the 2024 cycle, all eyes have been on Fasusi the last couple of years. He has been a priority target for OU and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh. As we near Fasusi’s planned commitment date on Aug. 21, the process appears trending in a positive direction for the Oklahoma Sooners. Late Wednesday night, Brandon Drumm of OUInsider and Rivals dropped a futurecast predicting Fasusi to land with the Oklahoma Sooners. It’s the first prediction issued by one of...
Tulsa to spend $1 million in honor of Emmett Till: Here’s where the money is going
Tulsa is looking to use more than $1 million from the federal government earmarked for solving racially motivated cold cases. The city says it’s putting the funds toward education. Tulsa was awarded the money through the U.S Department of Justice’s Emmett Till Cold Case program. Till was a...
OSU Extension opens in Checotah
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held Friday, August 2 for the new OSU extension office at 311 N. Broadway in Checotah. The office recently moved to Checotah from Eufaula and according to staff has seen an increase in their day to day interest in the county. “Since...
National Night Out Event A hit for the county
The public had the opportunity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to peek behind the curtains to get a glimpse of the workday life of first responders. From drug sniffing K-9s, to drones; from jaws of life to medical emergencies – first responders play a vital role in the community and the community had the opportunity to honor those who put their lives on the line by attending a National Night Out event held in McIntosh County.
OKC Manager to announce new Chief of Police Friday, Chief Gourley honored on his last day
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An announcement is scheduled regarding the new Oklahoma City Police Chief on Friday, Aug. 16. Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman is set to announce the person who will fill the position after Chief Wade Gourley announced his retirement in March. Gourley is Oklahoma City's 50th...
‘It’s hard work, but I enjoy it’: Landscaper keeps rolling to Pay It 4ward
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – No one can say Bob O’Brian isn’t cutting it at the Baptist Village in northwest Oklahoma City. About every day, this self appointed landscaper is out cutting, trimming and collecting branches from trees and bushes across the neighborhood. His neighbor, Kendall Lucas, was blown away and nominated Bob.
Kani Walker: The Sooners' Emerging Secret Weapon in the Secondary
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for their highly anticipated debut in the SEC, one player who has been turning heads in fall camp is redshirt junior defensive back Kani Walker. Hailing from Suwanee, Georgia, Walker brings a combination of size, skill, and tenacity that makes him an ideal fit for the SEC's rigorous demands. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 205 pounds, Walker's physical attributes alone make him a standout in the Sooners' defensive backfield. However, it’s his performance on the field and consistent growth that have caught the attention of head coach Brent Venables and the entire coaching staff.
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