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Will Rogers Rodeo is Aug. 7-10 in Vinita
VINITA – Soon, there will be a large, multi-day gathering of rodeo contestants and patrons when the 87th Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo gets underway with competitions, activities, food and a parade. The Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo is Aug. 7-10 at American Legion Dale Peace Post No. 40 Rodeo Arena....
Voters to consider five city charter changes
The Yukon City Council has approved asking Yukon voters consider the fate of five proposed city charter changes. Revisions are need to a 20-page charter that voters adopted in August 1959. “It’s a very good piece of legislation; however, just like everything else, things change and need to be updated,”...
Who will be Oklahoma’s backup quarterback in 2024?
Backup quarterback is a position few fans or coaches ever want to think about. However, it’s an important role to have decided before going into any season. The Oklahoma Sooners have zero doubt who their starting quarterback will be in Year 3 of the Brent Venables era. Jackson Arnold was tabbed long ago as the player who would be the face of the Sooners as they left the Big 12 for the SEC. The quarterback room as a whole has seen a major reshuffle around the former five-star prospect. Former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jeff Lebby is the head coach at...
Inter-Tribal Council Announces Five Tribe Wildlife Management Reciprocity Agreement
TULSA, OK – Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced...
Oklahoma's annual tax free weekend begins soon: What to know
This year's tax-free weekend in Oklahoma kicks off in the first week of August, offering parents a great opportunity to stock up on back-to-school supplies. With inflation eroding purchasing power year by year, this event provides some relief. Since 2007, state legislators have mandated that retailers waive sales tax for one weekend per year, helping families save on essential items.
Museum keeps legacy of railroads alive, shows how they helped Enid grow
ENID, Okla. — Whether it's pictures, models or real trains, you can find them at the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, which tells the story of trains' and rails' influence on Enid and across the state. "At one time, Enid was the railroad hub of Oklahoma," Mike Marshal, the director...
On the Road: Enid mayor talks infrastructure investment to benefit city's water
ENID, Okla. — KOCO 5 is celebrating 70 years of service to Oklahomans with our On the Road Tour!. | MORE | KOCO 5 celebrates our 70th anniversary with On the Road Tour. The first stop of the tour is Enid, where investments are being made to benefit residents in the community and attract those looking to move into the city.
'Twister the Movie Museum' sees surge in visitors as new film release approaches
WAKITA, Okla. (KOKH) — Before the new Twisters movie comes out, people are stopping by the museum that honors the 1996 film. "Now we have masses of visitors with the new one coming out as well," Twister the Movie Museum manager Linda Wade said. "I don’t get to retire for another few years.”
Sunday, July 14: Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Tulsa King’ Begins Its Run on CBS
All Times Eastern. PBS programming varies regionally. The hit Paramount+ series begins its run on CBS. Sylvester Stallone stars as New York Mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi, who after taking the fall for another mobster and spending 25 years behind bars, returns to his former life only to be unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a “crew” from a group of unlikely characters to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that to him might as well be another planet.
Experts disagree on cause of Okla.’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supplydemand economics.When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise.Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.Local and national experts discussed the reasons for…
Comprehensive Eye Exams important for classroom success, Optometric Physicians remind
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP) is reminding parents that good vision is critical for many classroom tasks -- from reading books or seeing a whiteboard to viewing a computer screen. Without healthy vision, students can face unnecessary challenges not only in the classroom, but...
Comanche County Sheriff’s Office vehicle involved in East Gore crash
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A wreck involving a Comanche County Sheriff’s Deputy leaves the department down a patrol unit for a little while. It happened Monday morning, July 15, in Lawton on East Gore and Lawrie Tatum Road. Responders on the scene say a SUV hit the sheriff’s department...
Army Veteran Rebuilds Life with New Home Thanks To Tulsa Day Center's Support
Brian Golightly is still in the process of moving into his apartment. “600 square feet is plenty for me,” he said. For him, it is plenty, because he once had nothing. “I would say probably one of the hardest things for me was holding a sign asking for help,” Golightly said.
High Heat And Storm Chances Tuesday, Possible Cool Down Coming Later
Another hot and humid day is expected across most of Northern Oklahoma before a front brings some relief over the next 24 to 36 hours. A week out flow boundary will be positioned along the I 44 corridor into the early afternoon. Locations south of this boundary will reach near...
Oklahoma best sellers: July 14
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 14:. Fiction. “Survival Instincts” by Rainy Dawn...
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