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Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
Meteorologist with cancer, 33, shares message on body-shaming after 'hateful' comment about her wig
Meteorologist Laura Mock has received comments about her appearance before, but one that was recently sent to her entire team at work struck a nerve. Mock, 33, who works at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, typically brushes off such comments. But this one was jab at the wig she recently started wearing because she's undergoing chemotherapy.
Tulsa City Council Discusses Potential Zoning Changes After Housing Report
The Tulsa City Council held its first of three meetings on Wednesday on how the city plans to handle potential changes to zoning. It comes after a report from the planning commission showed the city is split when it comes to the number of people who own their house or rent it.
OKC Thunder Handed Crushing Loss Against Phoenix Suns, Remains Winless in Las Vegas
In what looked to be a confident win for the first three quarters, a fourth quarter collapse caused the Oklahoma City Thunder to drop its third straight game in Summer League.
Bixby Police officer brings pet dog to help rescue missing child with special needs
BIXBY, Okla. — The Bixby Police Department recognized one of its officers for helping rescue a missing child with special needs on Tuesday by bringing her own dog from home to the scene. Bixby Police said officers responded to an area just outside city limits to assist Tulsa County...
Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
Lawton homeless shelter on the brink of closing has change in ownership
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The C Carter Crane Homeless Shelter has a change in ownership to prevent the shelter from closing its doors to the community. Embrace Hope is taking over from the Great Plains Improvement Foundation after financial troubles caused the organization to hand over the keys. “We were...
Seminole receives $30 million from USDA for clean water and storm repair efforts
SEMINOLE, OKLA (KOKH) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the department is sending more than $30 million in funding for the Seminole Municipal Authority to provide safe drinking water. Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn made the announcement that Seminole would be receiving funding to...
Dude Perfect films airdrop stunts at Altus Air Force Base, aims for new world record
ALTUS, OKLA. (KOKH) — The popular comedy and sports-centric YouTube Channel, Dude Perfect, stopped by the Altus Air Force Base from June 10-13 to film an episode of their show. It featured Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing. “This was an amazing opportunity for our Airmen and wing...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
Tulsa casino preps for sports betting as gambling woes snag younger people, women
River Spirit in south Tulsa has its eye on a form of gambling that’s been gaining steam. The casino opened a bar earlier this month with infrastructure to support sports betting. The practice is not legal anywhere in Oklahoma but casinos are ready to flip the switch. According to...
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