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Sallisaw wrestler wins Greco-Roman national title
FARGO, N.D. — After a rough end to the Junior Freestyle Division portion of the 2024 USA National Juniors Wrestling Tournament for Sallisaw 106-pounder Cason Craft, things could not have ended any better. Craft went through undefeated in the Greco-Roman Division portion of the national event to not only...
2023-24 Oklahoma State Athletics year in review
Oklahoma State won an NCAA team title in men's cross country, the fourth under head coach Dave Smith. The men's distance medley relay team of Brian Musau, DJ McArthur, Mehdi Yanouri and Ryan Schoppe won the NCAA championship. Oklahoma State finished 19th in the final 2023-24 Learfield Directors' Cup standings,...
Grade the trade: Thunder take West over, shun Warriors in blockbuster deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder were the No. 1 seed in a competitive Western Conference last season despite the second-youngest roster in the NBA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a bonafide MVP candidate, while Chet Holmgren finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and Jalen Williams took a sizable sophomore leap.
Muldrow golfer gets call to join All-State Team
It looked as if Muldrow Lady Bulldogs senior golfer Claire Tabor’s high school career ended at last May’s Class 4A State Tournament. Then, she got perhaps the most important call to date earlier this month. Due to a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Girls East Golf...
At least eight large Oklahoma school districts rebuke Ryan Walters' order to teach Bible
Less than a month before Oklahoma school districts begin classes, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday issued guidance for how they might incorporate his directive, issued in late June, that the Bible be taught in every classroom. “Immediate and complete implementation of these guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year is required,” Walters...
Dozens of Oklahoma counties are missing out on mental health and diversion grants. Why?
Millions of dollars are flowing across Oklahoma to bolster community-based diversion and treatment programs, but most counties have not applied for a share of the money. Thirty-six of Oklahoma’s 77 counties submitted grant applications for funds from the County Community Safety Investment Fund as of July 10, according to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The deadline to submit grant applications was June 30. ...
Oklahoma Is Now Building Texas Style Highways Across the State
It's no secret that Oklahoma and the Lone Star State share somewhat of a sibling rivalry type of relationship. Whether it be sports, attractions, riverwalks, or roads, it always boils down to competition. The Sooner State has been on an infrastructure kick for the last twenty years, ever since the...
Tulsa man charged with multiple felonies after selling stolen items online
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — On Tuesday, the Tulsa County Sheriff responded to a larceny call about stolen items being advertised on Facebook. The victim contacted TCSO with a video of his Xbox and PlayStation being stolen. A Facebook post was made with the gaming systems for sale by someone the victim knew.
Henyretta man pleads guilty to felony drug charge
HENRYETTA, Okla. — The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Damon Lee West of Henryetta pleaded guilty to one count of distributing methamphetamine. On Sept. 20, 2023, West allegedly intentionally distributed 27.92 grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine,...
Former Manager of Family Crisis and Counseling Sentenced to Prison
The former manager of Family Crisis and Counseling Center in Bartlesville was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday for bank fraud and tax evasion. 69-year-old Deanna Rachel Long will serve 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release. She will also be required to pay nearly $280,000 in restitution and more than $96,000 to the IRS.
'So Terrible': Coweta Mother Worried About Family's Health Amid Water Quality Issues, Superintendent's Resignation
The City of Coweta's water superintendent resigned Tuesday after complaints about the city's water being off-color and not tasting right. The city says it is safe to drink but admits the water is not up to its standards, and they are working to fix the problem. One Coweta mother says...
Social Security announces transition to authentication services
On Tuesday, the Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services.
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