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Oklahoma County DA refiles charges against three defendants released from mental health facilities
The Oklahoma County District Attorney has refiled charges against three men who were previously charged with first degree murder then deemed incompetent to stand trial, following their release from inpatient mental health facilities.
1 Injured And 4 Detained After Shooting Near South 129th And East 31st
A person is injured after a shooting on Saturday evening, according to the Tulsa Police Department. Police say the incident happened near South 121st Avenue and East 31st Street. Police say when they arrived on the scene, the victim was on the sidewalk with injuries to his head and a...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #41 Emmett Jones III
Emmett Jones III is the son of OU receivers Coach Emmett Jones. Coach Jones joined Oklahoma just after the end of the 2022 season. Jones III, a wide receiver and defensive back, played high school football in Lubbock, where Coach Jones was coaching at Texas Tech. Around a month after Coach Jones decided to head to Norman, Jones III announced he would join the team as a preferred walk-on.
Furry Friend Friday: 3-year-old Wirehaired Terrier mix
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - 7News Anchor Haley Wilson joined Tiffany Betchel and Lawton Animal Welfare officer, Kerry Smith, at Lawton Animal Welfare to introduce us to this week’s furry friend. Smith gave some heat safety tips for your pets, including not leaving pets in vehicles when it’s over 90...
Tickets on sale now for Cherokee musical featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi
TULSA – “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward,” featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi, makes its return Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Studi is set to play the principal role of Attakullakulla, Nanyehi’s uncle. As a direct descendant of Nanyehi, Studi has been very vocal about his participation in the production.
Data centers draining resources in water-stressed communities
This opinion column was written by Eric Olson, Anne Grau, and Taylor Tipton and was first published in the Dallas Morning News. Olson is an associate professor of finance and director of the Center for Energy Studies at The University of Tulsa. Grau is the Master’s in Energy Business program director at UTulsa, and Tipton completed his bachelor’s degree in energy management in May 2024.
Oklahoma State University hosts Air Force's Aim High Flight Academy
Stillwater, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma State University and the United States Air Force are partnering to inspire high school students with dreams of taking to the skies through the Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA). OSU is one of only eight universities nationwide chosen to host this esteemed program, which provides scholarships...
Blockchain new frontier in tracking greenhouse gas emissions
This opinion column was written by Andrew Morin and was first published in the Tulsa World. Morin is a research assistant professor in the School of Cyber Studies at The University of Tulsa’s College of Engineering & Computer Science and an energy fellow in UTulsa’s Center for Energy Studies.
Two Exciting Main Street Movie Nights in Pryor
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Pryor's downtown is set to come alive for the next two weekends with Main Street Movie Night, an event aimed at bringing the community together while supporting local businesses. The Allred Theater will host these screenings, providing a nostalgic yet exciting venue for moviegoers of all ages.
One brings home title after Drill Sergeant competition ends on Fort Sill
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Friday, July 19, saw the conclusion of a Drill Sergeant competition on Fort Sill. From fitness tests, obstacle courses and a ruck, the competition pitted Drill Sergeants against each other to figure out who’s the best of the best. At the end, Staff Sergeant...
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