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3-year-old ejected and killed in crash on I-35 in Oklahoma City
A 3-year-old girl was killed in Oklahoma City Sunday after being ejected from a car and run over by a driver than allegedly took off, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Romon Grandison, 28, of Shawnee was driving southbound on I-35 in Oklahoma City around noon Sunday when he fell asleep behind the wheel and struck a concrete barrier wall, according to the collision report.
Christmas in July coming to Lawton Farmers Market
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s that time once again for Christmas in July at the Lawton Farmers Market. You don’t have to put up a tree for this one because Christmas in July is here to help give you a head start on your holiday shopping. It’s also a good opportunity to get out there and support the community.
OKC may divert $3M in unspent convention center funds to Riversport for 2028 Olympics prep
Oklahoma City's MAPS advisers recommended diverting millions of dollars in unspent funds for the downtown convention center to instead fund improvements and further preparations at Riversport ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board voted unanimously Thursday to recommend a transfer of $3 million from the MAPS 3 Convention...
Rehabilitation Project Planned For Tulsa's 'Center Of The Universe'
The City of Tulsa and the Downtown Tulsa Partnership announced a collaborative rehabilitation project for the Boston Avenue Bridge, otherwise known as the Center of the Universe. A meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday to discuss a $3.5 million project to keep people coming out to the Tulsa...
Mycelium Gallery brings engaging outsider art to NW OKC
Mycelium Gallery brings engaging outsider art to NW OKCMycelium Gallery near 23rd and Penn aims to grow a community of unique, organic artists through classes, collaborations, and immersive strangeness. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Suspect Arrested, Man Critically Injured In Tulsa Shooting After Domestic Dispute
Tulsa Police have now arrested a suspect they say shot a man in the head during a fight early Monday morning. Investigators said the shooting happened shortly after midnight near East Admiral Court and North Delaware Avenue and resulted in one man being shot in the head. Tulsa Police said a woman and her boyfriend were arguing when she called her stepfather, David Easky to come pick her up.
Thunder land recent lottery-selected guard in unnecessary new trade idea
The OKC Thunder have been one of the more active ball clubs during this year's offseason what with their splashy signing of Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency and their late-June trade that sent Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso. However, despite this high-end activity, Zach...
Notable weight changes, other takeaways from Oklahoma's updated 2024 roster
Oklahoma refreshed its official online roster this weekend in advance of SEC Media Days and with the start of fall camp just a few short weeks away. The updated roster reflects the additions of the Sooners' newcomers, including two impact transfers in Branson Hickman and Damonic Williams, as well as the summer enrollees for the program's 2024 recruiting class, which finished the cycle ranked eighth nationally in the 247Sports Composite team rankings. It also shows some notable changes in weight for several returning players across multiple positions following a summer spent working under strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt.
Displaced Oklahoma United Methodists say they've found peace in 'lighthouse' churches
An Oklahoma City couple couldn't imagine leaving the church where they had been members for 40 years. Blair and Jeannie Schoeb met at Church of the Servant while they were both students at Oklahoma City University, one of the church's ministers officiated at their wedding and their two children grew up in the...
Person dead, another taken into custody after incident at Chickasha apartment complex
GRADY COUNTY, Okla. — Authorities say a homicide investigation is underway after an incident Monday morning at a Chickasha apartment complex. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The incident prompted a heavy law enforcement presence at the Winding Creek Apartments, which is along South Ninth...
Oklahoma-Filmed "Twisters" set to storm theatres nationwide
The highly anticipated standalone sequel "Twisters" is set to storm theatres nationwide on July 19, with opening weekend box office predictions ranging between $45 to $60 million. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, known for his work on the Golden-Globe winning film "Minari" and "The Mandalorian," the film highlights Oklahoma’s unique terrain and landscape, making them critical elements of the production.
Ribbon Cutting planned for The Farm Hub Store
PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Monday for The Farm Hub Store located inside City Central, 400 east Central Ave. The Sunny Creek Farm Hub gives local producers a local retail outlet for products and allows customers the opportunity to eat hyper-local. Products offered include jams, jellies, breads, muffins, skincare, probiotics, eggs, and more.
Cleveland Guardians select Oklahoma State commit Braylon Doughty with 36th pick in 2024 MLB Draft
Another Oklahoma State prospect is off the draft board. Braylon Doughty, a right-handed pitcher from Chaparral High School in Temecula, California, and OSU commit, has been selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the 36th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. By technicality, Doughty is a first-rounder through compensatory/competitive balance selection.
Oklahoma: College Football Blue Blood Evaluation & Comparison
Understanding the criteria for blue blood college football programs like Oklahoma involves a rich history of success and prominence in the sport, rather than just total wins or championships. Oklahoma ranks sixth all-time in wins with 944. OU has secured seven national championships in the poll era and boasts seven...
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