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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.
OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 regular season schedule
The NBA announced its 2024-25 regular season schedule on Thursday. This comes two days after it announced its NBA Cup slate for all 30 teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder hope to have a similar campaign to last year where they finished with the first seed. After a productive offseason, the Thunder are viewed as a title contender.
His life was transformed through faith and education. Now he aims to give back to others
A Stillwater veteran who spent more than 45 years in and out of prison aims to help others now that his life has been transformed through faith and education at a local Christian university. Keith Barton, 67, said he became connected to a prison ministry while he was incarcerated and he began studying...
Sherri Coale named to Oklahoma Christian University board
Former University of Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coale was among four people recently appointed to the Oklahoma Christian University board of trustees. In addition to Coale, other newly appointed trustees include: Danny Floyd, of Thomas; Dr. Brute Wolf II, of Broken Arrow; and Bill Zuker, of Mannford. ...
Brent Venables believes there’s no limit to what Sooners can achieve
Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Brent Venables answered many questions in 2023. After being hired to be the next head coach of the historic OU football program on Dec. 5, 2021, he had plenty of work to do to build the program in his image after his predecessor’s sudden and unexpected departure. At the time, Oklahoma fans didn’t know just how much of a rebuild it would be. Venables clearly believed the Sooners had slipped from the standard of toughness, physicality and discipline that made them one of college football’s premier programs. Venables’ inaugural season was a disappointment. OU went 6-7, its worst...
Drug Task Force raid leads to arrest of Ada man
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man is in jail after a police and a drug task force raid in Ada on Tuesday. Ada police said Jeffrey Crosby was arrested during the incident, which started as a domestic disturbance at a home on E. Timber Terrace. Police found drugs at...
Former Sooners defensive tackle traded to the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys needed defensive tackle help and they obtained it in the form of former Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. The former Sooner, who signed with the New York Giants this offseason, was traded to the Cowboys, a move first reported by NFL insiders Jordan Schultz and Josina Anderson. A former four-star prospect in the 2011 recruiting class, Phillips played three seasons for the Sooners from 2012 to 2014. He totaled 58 tackles, nine tackles for loss and 3 1/2 sacks before heading to the NFL. He was a second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2015 NFL draft. Phillips...
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