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Watch Now: The Folds Of Honor Freedomfest Fireworks Show, With Music!
Fireworks shows lit up the skies across Green Country last night as Oklahomans celebrated Independence Day. The Folds of Honor Freedomfest fireworks show was earlier than planned due to rain, so News on 6 aired the show at 9:30 p.m., pairing the dazzling display with the synchronized music. Families and...
Separation of church and state isn’t going away
Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction ordered all teachers in the state to apparently violate both state and federal laws separating religion from public schools last month. According to Reuters, he said: “Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom to ensure that this […] The post Separation of church and state isn’t going away first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
US: Dust Devil Spotted In Hinton, Oklahoma On Independence Day
Hinton, United States - July 04, 2024 A dust devil was seen in Hinton, west-central Oklahoma, on Thursday, July 4, Independence Day. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@KimChills via Spectee”. [Note: no sound] Video Location: Hinton, Caddo County, Oklahoma, US Video Recording Date/Time: July 4, 2024 at 15:07h.
2024 Oklahoma football wide receiver preview - Coach Emmett Jones
Sometimes, college football coaches get lucky, no matter how legendary or extraordinary they are. Pat Jones got lucky by getting Barry Sanders to come to Oklahoma State. Gene Chizik got lucky and landed eventual Heisman winner Cam Newton out of a juco. Brent Venables and his Oklahoma football program got lucky and found Emmett Jones.
SEC Media Days: Schedule, Sooners new conference times, event details.
LSU - Brian Kelly / Ole Miss - Lane Kiffin / South Carolina - Shane Beamer / Vanderbilt - Clark Lea. Georgia - Kirby Smart / Missouri - Eliah Drinkwitz / Oklahoma - Brent Venables / Tennessee - Josh Heupel. Wednesday, July 17. Alabama - Kalen Deboer / Florida -...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches Nature Explorers Preschool for young children
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo has opened enrollment for Nature Explorers Preschool. Children ages three to five are eligible for the brand-new preschool center that brings education and nature together. The program's curriculum includes outdoor and nature-based activities, daily zoo explorations, interactions with special animal...
Commercial real estate deals from across the Oklahoma City metro area
CBRE Group reports these commercial real estate transactions CBRE 6-25 Park Ave Wholesale Inc. paid $1.7 million to Baker Contracting farms for a 24,000-square-foot industrial building at 3324 N Interstate 35 Service Road. Randy Lacey and Chris Zach, with CBRE, represented the seller. Investream Properties LLC paid $500,000 to Rapid Jack LLC for 4.3 acres...
Violent crime is down, despite political talking points
Violent crime is down, despite political talking pointsDo the numbers reported by local law enforcement agencies support politicians' claims of rampant crime across the country? Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Heat waves: Home sale increase in OKC area, but lags behind central and southwest Oklahoma
Home sales heated up headed toward summertime in OKC, the rest of central Oklahoma and parts west, with transactions in May up 12.3% from April and higher than any previous month in 2024, according to the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors. Realtor-brokered sales numbered 2,349 in the area covered by MLSOK Inc.,...
OKC's Lyric Theatre hoping fans can't take their eyes off jukebox musical 'Jersey Boys'
Even before he finished his sophomore year at the University of Oklahoma, Manny Tijerina started preparing for his Lyric Theatre debut in the hit musical "Jersey Boys." "This is my professional debut, as well. This is my first professional show I've ever booked, which is a very unique experience, booking the lead like this, when you're 19, going to be a junior in college," Tijerina said via Zoom from backstage during rehearsals. "I understand that it's a unique opportunity, and I've just been nothing but hat-in-hand grateful and enjoying every second of it."
A Vision Zero Plan is underway to improve pedestrian safety in OKC. Here's what we know
It was four summers ago when Chelsea Banks, out for a routine walk in her Uptown 23rd neighborhood, was crossing the street at NW 23 and Walker — when a car struck her. The driver of the car, Banks remembered, had not yielded to her when she was trying to cross the intersection and instead turned into the pathway anyway. ...
How BYU transfer Ailana Agbayani's competitiveness led to OU softball commitment
NORMAN — When Ailana Agbayani arrived on campus for her OU visit, she didn’t expect to fall in love on the spot. Agbayani’s goal when she entered the transfer portal after two years at BYU was to surround herself with the best coaches and players in softball. She was raised by her father Benny Agbayani — a five-year Major League Baseball player most notably with the New York Mets — to love competition and be obsessed with...
Pro pickleball team selects OKC woman | Community achievers
Deer Creek receives $45,000 grant Casey’s awarded Deer Creek Community Enrichment Foundation a $45,000 grant to purchase and install door safety devices for over 1,200 doors throughout the school district as part of the 2023-24 Cash for Classrooms program. The Cash for Classrooms Grant Program is an annual program that offers schools an opportunity to...
Crimson Countdown: No. 55 Ashton Sanders
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC. The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Why Pauls Valley's Caden Knighten underwent a year of change
Caden Knighten was only 14 when he received his first Division-I football offer. Coming from SMU in March 2022, it arrived just after Knighten’s performance at his first high school track meet with Wynnewood High School. ...
American Legion ‘Family Day’ offers historical insight
Yukon’s American Legion Post 160 hosted a Family Day from the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Yukon Veterans Museum, 1010 W Main. The annual Family Day provided veterans as well as their families and supporters the opportunity to explore the rich military history of the United States by speaking with veterans and examining the exhibits the museum has to offer.
Boil Advisory Issued By City Of Purcell
A Boil Advisory was issued by the City of Purcell due to low water pressure on Friday at 10:15 a.m. City officials say that applies to anyone who receives water from the City of Purcell. Follow the links below for information on what to do during a boil advisory:. Official...
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