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Pontotoc Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 16-year-old. According to a social media post, Isaac Byrd, 16, was last seen leaving his home in Ada around 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Police said he is driving a dark green 1999...
TPD Lieutenant under investigation following Facebook post about Trump assassination attempt
TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa Police lieutenant is currently facing an internal investigation following a Facebook post regarding the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.
‘Freak accident’ between 2 state corrections employees leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says two of its employees were involved in a shocking traffic accident near Oklahoma City. One man died in the early Sunday morning crash. Cpl. Robert Sumner worked at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. He was on his way in a state van...
Live weather radar updates: Watch thunderstorms roll through Bartlesville, Pawhuska
The potential for thunderstorms in the region exists through the end of this week, according to the National Weather Service. With a heat wave hitting the area and humidity high, thunderstorms are move likely in the evening. It's hot Bartlesville and Pawhuska!Excessive heat warning issued for region. Oklahoma weather radar.
Alan Bowman using seventh season to polish legacy with Cowboys
LAS VEGAS — The quarterback led Oklahoma State all the way to the Big 12 Championship Game last season, but it wasn’t enough, and now he’s eager to finish the job this fall. Alan Bowman’s journey up to this point is nothing short of inspiring. After all,...
McSwain Theatre Celebrates 15 Years Under Chickasaw Nation Leadership
ADA, Okla. – Music, movies and camaraderie all come together at the historic McSwain Theatre. Nestled on the corner of Main and Townsend, the theater boasts classic films, variety shows, concerts and more. Under Chickasaw Nation ownership, the McSwain Theatre is set to host a 15-year anniversary celebration 7 p.m., July 20.
Adopt a pet | Meet Betsy Ross, Eddie, Missy Elliot others at OKC-area shelters
Editor's note:Some animal shelters may still have restrictions due to illness. Please contact all area shelters before visiting. Bethany Animal Control Shelter: Closed for adoptions due to vet clinic closing. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, 5100 N College, 405-789-3431.
Gem Hotel latest ambitious project to come and go at abandoned warehouse on Bricktown Canal
Twenty-two years have passed since Margarita Mama’s opened and closed along the Bricktown Canal, and in that time, observers have seen one ambitious redevelopment after another grab people’s attention only to fall apart. The failures come with stories of economic hard times, fraud and a mystery buyer whose...
Tulsa 10: July 16-22
Head on over to the Rose District for their weekly Farmers Market, 418 South Main St., featuring over twenty unique vendors and food trucks. This event is a fun place to cool down for the whole family with its interactive water feature. The market will run from 4-8 p.m. Prices vary. More information here.
15 months after a tornado hit, Shawnee’s YMCA Pool, and a state champion’s practice site, reopens
SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – A celebration like Saturday morning’s was made all the sweeter because the memories of what happened on this spot 15 months ago are still so fresh. A tornado that cut through the city hit nearby Oklahoma Baptist University, the local high school, dozens of homes and businesses, and the Troy and Dollie Smith Family YMCA.
Dirt work underway with expansion of Owen Field Sports Complex
Dirt is being moved and prepared for baseball and softball games at Owen Fields. In May, the City of Guthrie hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction. The project is part of the original Land and Water Conservation Fund’s $1M grant, which the City of Guthrie matched...
End The Summer With Riversport In Downtown OKC
Oklahoma City’s RIVERSPORT Rapids is a $45.2 million whitewater center built as part of a city tax initiative that has funded numerous projects throughout the metro. Opened in May 2016 in the City’s downtown Boathouse District, RIVERSPORT’s whitewater center includes an Olympic caliber racecourse which has hosted US Olympic Team Trials for Canoe Slalom (2016 and 2024) and Kayak Cross (2024) as well as numerous national competitions. RIVERSPORT also offers rafting, tubing and whitewater kayaking for the public and competitive teams in both canoe/kayak and rowing for youth and adults. RIVERSPORT has been an official US Olympic & Paralympic Training Site since 2009.
Ollie Gordon Situation Signifies a New Era of College Football
There’s always a story or two that seems to steal the headlines at Big 12 media days. This year, everyone seemed to be focused on the new schools coming and, of course, conference realignment, which seems to be the hot topic every year. But if there was one coach...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: How Pocola's Dakotah Terrell became one of top recruits in state
It was obvious to Pocola football coach Jason Parker that Dakotah Terrell has off-the-charts potential. At a whopping 6-foot-8, 215 pounds, Terrell obviously stands out on the field, but he also displays serious athleticism while playing receiver and defensive end for the Indians. But Pocola — which competes in Class...
Stiles Points: OKC Thunder Benefiting From Selecting Multi-Year College Players
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Ajay Mitchell and Dillon Jones pop in the NBA Summer League, and it seems as though the team is benefiting from selecting multi-year college players.
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