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UTulsa hosts coding camp for aspiring young coders
This summer, The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) is proud to host the Urban Coders Guild’s coding camps, welcoming middle and high school students to its campus. These free camps provide a unique opportunity for young learners to delve into the world of technology, enhance their coding skills, and explore new interests.
Tennis Squad Earns Several Academic Awards
TEMPE, Ariz. – Central Oklahoma was well represented on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) season-ending Academic Awards announced this week. The Bronchos had six student-athletes earn ITA Scholar Athlete honors, with the program nabbing an ITA All-Academic Team award as well. Student-athletes needed to carry at least a 3.5 grade point average. Teams with a combined 3.2 GPA earned All-Academic Team awards. Blythe Buntrock, Manon Hallemans, Pete Komada, Anika Ouwejan, Karyna Yurchenko, and Nefeli Zafeiri were each named ITA Scholar Athletes for their work in the classroom. "We are proud of them for their work in the classroom," UCO head...
Brandon Gray, Kyle MacAskill Claim Times Argus Midseason Championships at Thunder Road
The Times Argus Midseason Championships started off without a hitch at Thunder Road on Thursday with rains moving in mid-program to postpone both the Late Model and Road Warrior features to next Thursday’s racing action. Following the qualifying rounds for all four divisions, the rk Miles Street Stocks kicked-off the Times Argus Midseason Championship action. Paige Whittemore and Curtis Franks led the twenty-six-car field to green with Whittemore taking the impressive lead over the pack. Two-by-two the field ran six-car-lengths behind the leaders as traffic reshuffled with the first caution on lap 13 for the infield-spinning Walker Fitch and Derek Farnham.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee remembered for her role in highlighting 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passed away a week ago on July 19, and her life and legacy are being remembered in Tulsa. Damario Solomon-Simmons, who is the lead attorney for the two remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, said Justice for Greenwood lost a true friend with the death of Representative Jackson Lee.
3 Players Thunder must pursue with potential $2.5 million DPE following Topic news
Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that recent lottery-selected guard Nikola Topic had officially undergone successful surgery to repair his partially torn ACL sustained earlier this year while with the Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga. Despite the repair, according to numerous health professionals and NBA Insiders, the rehabilitation...
How much would Biden's rent control plan help? What Oklahoma renters, landlords think
John Doyle's friends call him "Radar," but he didn't see the scooter wreck coming in April that threw him to the ground, sent hospital bills to the sky, had him desperately asking for help with a GoFundMe page, and almost got him evicted from his apartment for back rent, which was already headed up — again. ...
Regents accept Oklahoma chancellor's resignation, form plans to search for her replacement
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formally accepted Chancellor Allison Garrett’s resignation during a special meeting this week and formed a committee to begin searching for her successor. Garrett, the first woman to serve as state chancellor, said earlier this month that she plans to retire in January 2025, after a little...
Oklahoma State makes debut in 'Twisters' movie
“Twisters” is a hit worldwide, but the film is more than just another movie for Oklahomans. Production filmed all over the state, teaming up with Prairie Surf Studios in Oklahoma City, Channel 4, Oklahoma Storm Chasers and several other Oklahoma organizations to produce the movie. Stillwater is featured in...
Arrest warrant issued for Sayre woman on drug charges
An arrest warrant was issued for a 39-year-old Sayre woman on July 22 for one count of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and two counts of trafficking in illegal drugs of methamphetamine, 20 grams or more. The investigation by the Elk City Drug Task Force began on February 13...
New charges against Pfeil filed
Police have now added new charges against a 34-year-old Elk City in relation to a string of thefts. Bryan Lee Pfeil is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond after being charged with second-degree burglary, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to break into any building, and malicious injury to property.
Moore Police Department to host school supply giveaways on Aug 1 and 2
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Moore Police Department (MPD) is hosting two school supply giveaways. Both events, Aug 1 and Aug 2, will be drive-throughs. All you have to do is show up, look for the traffic cones, and MPD will hand you a bag of school supplies. The...
Oklahoma bank is among pioneers of mass timber construction
Customers struck by the grand beauty of the wood architecture at First United Bank of Moore probably don't realize just how cool it really is — "cool" as in meant to take on global warming and climate change with sustainable design. "They don't know," said Melissa Perrin, executive vice president and chief culture officer for the Durant-based bank. ...
Our last day seeing double-digit high temperatures? For now... | 7/27 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s the weekend! Your Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies and temperatures a few degrees below average this afternoon in the middle 90s. Southeasterly winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph. This evening, there is a very slight chance for an isolated shower or...
Free canine medical services help vulnerable Tulsans
The Tulsa Day Center and the Tulsa Humane Society teamed up Tuesday to offer vaccinations and neutering or spaying for dogs. The program was free of charge and aimed at Tulsa’s homeless population. Kellie Wilson, a program coordinator with the Day Center, said serving pets is a significant part...
Tulsa Public Schools to provide free meals to all students
All Tulsa Public Schools’ students will get breakfast and lunch for free throughout the school year starting this fall. TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson made the announcement Thursday at a press conference at Memorial High School. Johnson said making every pre-K through 12th grade student eligible for free meals...
Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises Announces $100M Capital Investment to Construct Coweta Casino Hotel
TULSA, OKLA (July 26, 2024) — Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises announced today a. $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, Okla. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in Spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Isaac Coats
YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Isaac Coats of Yukon High School. Isaac plays tennis for the Millers and has medaled top three in every tournament he was in and helped...
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