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Oklahoma City metro school districts share if they will follow mandated Bible curriculum
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — We're working to learn which school districts across Oklahoma will follow State Superintendent Ryan Walters' mandate, and teach the bible in the classroom. Many districts around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area say they're evaluating the situation, and waiting for more information from the Oklahoma State...
Cam Allen to headline 2024 FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival
SHAWNEE — The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) seventh annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest is returning to Shawnee’s Raymond Peltier Park, 1702 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. The annual hot air balloon festival is free and features entertainment for the entire...
Gaslight Theatre Presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT
ENID, OK – Gaslight Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of the uproarious and award-winning musical comedy, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, directed by the talented Carmen Ball. This hilarious production will take place from July 26-28, 2024, at a new location: the Enid High School auditorium, located at 611 W Wabash Ave, Enid, OK 73701.
NOC-Enid Hires New Lady Jets Head Basketball Coach
Northern Oklahoma College put out the following press release:. Northern Oklahoma College has selected Michael Dominguez to lead the NOC Enid Lady Jets basketball program. Dominguez comes to NOC after three years as head at coach at the University of the Southwest, an NAIA private school in Hobbs, New Mexico.
City of Enid to Host Town Hall Meeting on Thursday
The City of Enid is seeking community input from Enid residents for better housing options for residents. Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood and Ward 3 Commissioner Keith Siragusa will be set up at the First Missionary Baptist on July 25 at 6 p.m. The council will respond to topics and...
OSU-OKC fire trucks star in Twisters film, program receives $4,500 donation
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Fire Protection department provided fire trucks for the Oklahoma-filmed "Twisters" blockbuster. "The 'Twisters' crew came to our campus and covered our logos with the logos used in the movie," said Joe Bennett, program director of the OSU-OKC Fire Protection department. "The instructors drove the rigs down to the shooting locations and remained on set for the entirety of shooting, moving the rigs to whatever locations the director needed."
OHP identifies 25-year-old woman killed in multi-vehicle weekend crash near Guthrie
LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released information about the person who died in a multi-vehicle crash over the weekend outside of Guthrie. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol collision report states that three vehicles were involved in a crash around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday on Portland Avenue near Triplett Road in Logan County. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and four others were taken to area hospitals.
Law enforcement logs July 19-21
The following information is provided by Ponca City police and the Kay County Sheriff’s Department. At 12:36 a.m. police responded to the are near 1300 Dixie for a report of an intoxicated female. A report was made and the female was transported to the emergency room. At 3:06 a.m....
Oklahoma Sooners Receive Largest Athletics Donation In School History
The rich just got a lot richer and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Oklahoma Sooners as they just wrapped up their first appearance at SEC Media Days. On Monday, Sooner Sports announced Brian and Kim Kimrey of Bartlesville, Oklahoma has made the largest donation in Sooners athletics history. The Kimrey […] The post Oklahoma Sooners Receive Largest Athletics Donation In School History appeared first on BroBible.
1 Man Arrested, Identified After Deadly SE Oklahoma City Shooting
One person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Sunday night in southeastern Oklahoma City, police say. Oklahoma City Police said the shooting happened at around 10 p.m. near Southeast 62nd Street and North Lindsay Avenue. Police said they responded to a shooting call, and after arriving...
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 12, Oklahoma State
Several Big XII teams may have depth problems this season. Oklahoma State will not be among them. In fact, it is possible the Cowboys could be the deepest team in the conference. The problem will be that there aren't any obviously high-level players on the roster. Sure, a bunch of them should be able to compete reasonably well in the league, but none will be all-conference. Still, Steve Lutz has done a quite respectable job of assembling his initial roster in Stillwater.
Driver In Fatal Skiatook Crash Declared Incompetent To Stand Trial
A man who prosecutors said killed someone while driving high in Skiatook in 2021 has been declared incompetent to stand trial. Jacob Gilmartin was high and speeding when he crashed head-on into Clifton Smith, U.S. Attorneys say. He was arrested but later released after tribal prosecutors didn't file charges. Gilmartin...
Grand opening set for Reasor’s south Broken Arrow location
Broken Arrow residents who’ve been eagerly waiting for Reasor’s new location to open in south Broken Arrow will get their day soon. Brookshire Grocery Co. announced the grand opening for the store is 10 a.m. on Aug. 8 at 1914 W. Norfolk Dr. The 65,000-square-foot store is the flagship property for the Aspen Ridge development on Aspen Avenue, just north of the Creek Turnpike.
Broken Arrow animal rescue asks for community's help amid recent challenges
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A volunteer-based animal rescue in Broken Arrow is asking for the community’s help amid recent challenges. The Memphis Street Animal Rescue has been open for about a year and a half, helping animals find foster homes as they await a forever home. "When we...
New superintendent selected for Chickasaw National Recreation Area
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - The National Park Service selected a new superintendent for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The recreation area announced that Devon Bradley was selected to be its next superintendent. Bradley has 24 years of government experience, including 10 years in the Marine Corps. He most recently worked...
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