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A Day In The Life: How those in basic on Fort Sill train before they shoot
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - When basic trainees join the Army, they receive a lot of firearm training before ever picking up an M4. In our most recent Day In The Life, 7News anchor Haley Wilson tried her hand at a shooting simulation alongside some Fort Sill basic trainees. Timothy Ortner,...
Former Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Finds Solace in the Port City
Governor and her husband, en route from Florida to Halifax, make a stop in Oswego. In a year featuring political prominence where either an incumbent president will be re-elected or a former president will reassume our nation’s highest office, hardly any move made by a high-profile politician goes unnoticed.
'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Grace Evans lived through one of the most powerful and deadly twisters in Oklahoma history: a roaring top-of-the-scale terror in 2013 that plowed through homes, tore through a school and killed 24 people in the small suburb of Moore. A hospital and bowling alley were also destroyed. But not the movie theater next door — where almost a decade later, Evans and her teenage daughter this week felt no pause buying two tickets to a showing of the blockbuster “Twisters.” “I was looking for that element of excitement and I guess drama and danger,” Evans said. Her daughter also walked out a fan. “It was very realistic. I was definitely frightened,” said Charis Evans, 15.
Heard Stars in Volleyball All-State
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR JENKS – Sapulpa’s Tyla Heard participated in the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) All-State game for volleyball Tuesday night at Jenks and brought a loud cheering section with […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you...
Looking At One of the Biggest Prison Breaks in Texas History
Picture seven inmates conducting a daring escape right under the noses of their guards. That happened in the heart of Texas at the Connally Unit near Kenedy on December 13, 2000. According to an article on History, this event isn’t just a wild story; it's a true tale of cunningness,...
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Josh Heupel: ‘He’s always been a winner’
Josh Heupel and Brent Venables won a national championship together at Oklahoma in 2000. Now they'll face off as opposing SEC coaches. The post Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Josh Heupel: ‘He’s always been a winner’ appeared first on On3.
'We Sat And Cried For Awhile': Fire Destroys Vinita Apartment Building, Displacing Nearly 50
Nearly 50 residents in Vinita tried to figure out what to do after a fire destroyed their apartment building. One woman said Burroughs Manor was the last place she lived with her husband before he died, and she just wanted to know if some of their family heirlooms survived the fire.
'Dress for success': Nonprofit gives away free suits to help job seekers in need
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — They say to dress for success—and that a good suit can go a long way in making a strong first impression. The Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Custom Suits and Life Skills held a free suit giveaway on Saturday to help those in need get outfitted with professional attire.
OSBI Investigates 2 Watonga Police Accused Of Violating Rights
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations is investigating the conduct of two Watonga police officers who have been accused of violating the rights of a man they detained. Blaine County Sheriff Travis Daugherty called for the two officers to be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. This stems from an incident that happened on July 4, 2024.
Two arrested for meth trafficking in Johnston County
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - Two people have been arrested in Johnston County, accused of trafficking meth. The Johnston County Sheriff said someone called his office last week, apparently concerned about an argument with a gun. Deputies said both Larry Benton and Amanda Cornelison appeared to be high on meth when...
'Twisters' taking local drive-ins by storm
OKLAHOMA CITY — With “Twisters” raking in big at the box office, a local drive-in theater said they haven’t seen as many people come out for a movie in a long time. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “We did the premiere...
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