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Osage County GOP chair survives ouster attempt
The chairman of the Osage County Republican Party survived a removal attempt last Tuesday night, July 9, at the parish hall of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hominy. The agenda for the meeting defined it as a county Republican Party committee executive session. The agenda said further that Vice Chairman Cathy Miller called the meeting at the request of more than 25% of the membership of the committee.
Five-star 2026 wing Jalen Montonati draws several college coaches during first game at Peach Jam, updates recruitment
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Jalen Montonati’s phone has been buzzing often over the past month. The 6-foot-7, 175-pound five-star wing from Owasso (OK) and the Mokan Elite EYBL program, holds nearly 20 offers from Power Five programs. And with the 2026 contact period opening June 15, several schools have been showing love.
Meet the Sooners Day Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3
NORMAN — One of the most popular traditions surrounding the Oklahoma football program – Meet the Sooners Day – is back again for 2024 and will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11:30-1 p.m. at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The annual event, this year presented by 1Oklahoma, gives select OU fans a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite players and coaches on the main stadium concourse.
Local Texoma kids compete for best mullet in U.S.
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The 2024 Mullet Champs competition is underway, with round one voting featuring some local Texoma participants this year. The competition seeks out the best mullets across America, and features three different age groups of kids, teens, and adults where the community can vote for their favorite mullet styles.
Sooners add a second starting pitcher to 2025 roster via transfer portal
Oklahoma filled its final available softball roster spot for next season with the addition of former University of Louisiana pitcher Sam Landry. The right-handed pitcher becomes the fifth player added from the transfer portal by Sooner head coach Patty Gasso since OU claimed its fourth consecutive national championship last month.
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett apologizes for drunken behavior
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett said he is getting help for an alcohol affliction after being told he acted inappropriately at a conference in Minnesota last month. "I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to anyone who was offended by my behavior," he stated in written remarks Monday evening. Hiett, 57, told...
Oklahoma Health Leaders Raise Awareness For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National 'Minority Mental Health Awareness' month and Oklahoma health leaders are putting a spotlight on issues impacting minority communities. Health leaders said that there can be a disconnect between minorities and health agencies that can often affect their treatment. Stephanie Roberts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma said...
Oklahoma Delegates Describe First Day Of RNC
Two days after the deadly rally and attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, the RNC is packed with Republicans ready for November. "It's absolutely electric. I mean, right now, the crowd went crazy. The pick of JD Vance was a great vice president pick,” State Representative Jon Echols said.
Five Tribes to Honor Each Other’s Hunting and Fishing Licenses Through Reciprocity Agreement
TULSA, Oklahoma ~ 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 the...
Big Lots stores closing nationwide. What we know about Oklahoma stores
Big Lots closing dozens of stores in 2024 Declining sales and plummeting stock prices are forcing Big Lots to close stores nationwide this year. At the start of 2023 Big Lots operated 1,425 stores. That number fell to 1,392 at the beginning of 2024. ...
New Exhibit at Oklahoma History Center Museum to Showcase 75 Years of Television in the State
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new exhibit, “75 Years of Television in Oklahoma,” opens on Thursday, July 25, at the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City. The exhibit will feature images showcasing WKY-TV, Oklahoma’s first television station. E.K. Gaylord submitted a permit application in 1948. Two...
Two Cold Fronts and Rain Headed for Oklahoma
Oklahomans are rejoicing at the upcoming forecast because the whole state will be getting a big break from the summer heat, plus multiple rounds of storms bringing in several inches of rain. Meteorologists across the state are enthusiastically sharing the extended forecast for Oklahoma. Usually around this time of year,...
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