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Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Jackson Weibling
GARBER, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Jackson Weibling of Garber High School. Jackson plays football where he’s a three time All-District selection. He’s also a two-time state qualifier in the shot...
McKnight Center’s music, performances for fall season
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is kicking off its fall season in September. The center is set to have 11 acts perform, ranging from soloists to bands to musicals. With headliners like Idina Menzel to Oklahoma native Vince Gill, the McKnight has performances spanning nearly every genre of music.
Cousins born hours apart in neighboring rooms at CCMH
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some may share the same birthday as their cousin, but rarely are they born on the same day, in the same hospital, right next door to one another. “Their delivery room was right across the wall from mine,” shared Andrew Petro, father of newborn Olivia. “I could knock on the wall and be like, ‘Hey, y’all doing okay in there?’”
Pawhuska voters to decide on sales tax extensions in August
Pawhuska voters will be able to cast ballots Aug. 22, Aug. 23 and Aug. 27 on two city sales tax questions. The ballot questions ask whether one-quarter of a penny of sales tax to pay for an economic development program should be continued through Dec. 31, 2029, and whether three-quarters of a penny of sales tax to pay for street, curb and sidewalk improvements as well as water and sewer improvements should also be continued through Dec. 31, 2029.
Oklahoma County judge overseeing Epic embezzlement case rejects call to recuse
OKLAHOMA CITY — A judge presiding over the major embezzlement case against the co-founders of Epic Charter School faces a call to recuse, with a defense attorney accusing her of being an “advocate for the prosecution.” District Judge Susan Stallings denied the request for her disqualification during a hearing Thursday at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. […]
UPDATE: Ponca City man sentenced to 10 years for pointing gun at subject at gas station
NEWKIRK — On July 23, Gabriel Dean Logan entered a no contest plea in Kay County District Court to felony count of feloniously pointing a firearm. He was sentenced to a 10-year suspended prison sentence. Court date set for Ponca City man accused of pointing a gun while at...
Heat Warnings In Green Country With Slight Thunderstorm Chances
Strong to severe storms in parts of Green Country provided much-needed rain to some, but caused damage in eastern Oklahoma on Saturday. OG&E said severe storms with rain and 70mph damaging winds downed power lines, broke power poles and caused other damage to equipment near Shady Point, Muldrow, Rock Island and Williams.
OK schools superintendent: Let’s hold impeachment trial Monday
Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, is under fire from all sides, including from fellow Republicans, for putting Bibles in classrooms and for what one lawmaker says is behavior “beneath the dignity of a statewide elected official.” Walters tells “The Hill” he’s ready to defend himself as early as next week.
U of Oklahoma dental school launches state's 1st pediatric residency
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry launched the first pediatric dental residency program in the state. The two-year program is 80% patient care and 20% didactic, and is focused on training residents to provide dental care to children with an emphasis on care for children with medical complexities and developmental conditions, according to an Aug. 14 news release from the university.
Man captures 'very Oklahoma' picture of cattle with lightning in the background
STILLWATER, Okla. — Severe storms brought some lightning shows throughout Oklahoma on Thursday. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. KOCO 5 viewer Evan Michaels says he was out feeding the cattle when storms rolled into Stillwater. While he was feeding them, he snapped a "very Oklahoma" picture of a cattle with a large lightning strike in the background.
Deer Creek Fire Hopes Voters Approve Mileage Increase
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff officials have been teaming up, providing ambulances to those in need for a while. Firefighters say if residents vote to bump the mileage up, they can keep these emergency services going. In 2023, EMSA stopped servicing areas in parts of Deer Creek and Oak Cliff.
NTSB preliminary report reveals details leading up to deadly plane crash in Yukon
YUKON, OKLA. (KOKH) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report on the investigation into a deadly plane crash that claimed four lives. According to the report, the pilot was taking three passengers, a father and his two sons, on a sightseeing flight in the area.
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