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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.
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...
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.
Ardmore residents asked to limit water use after leak
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Ardmore residents were asked to limit water use Friday as workers repair a large leak on the Arbuckle Lake raw water line. Public works officials said the line is the primary supply to the city's water plant.
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.
KGAF radio now 100% owned by Eberhart Broadcasting
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the transfer of complete ownership of KGAF from First IV Media to Eberhart Broadcasting. KGAF, a radio station based out of Gainesville, has been owned by First IV Media since 1974. At that time, high school student Steve Eberhart (of Eberhart Broadcasting) was working for the station.
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #15 Brenen Thompson
Brenan Thompson began his time in college on the wrong side of the Red River; the 2022 receiver with blazing speed played for Texas his freshman season. Although Thompson had shown interest in the Sooners during his recruitment process, he didn’t end up as part of the OU recruiting class. After just one year with the Longhorns, however, Thompson revisited that idea and transferred to Norman.
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