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Oklahoma City's Indian Clinic celebrates 50 years at First Americans Museum
The center serves tribal citizens with preventative and follow-up care needs, and in recognition of this golden achievement, the clinic is celebrating at the First Americans Museum this Saturday. According to the clinic, the day will include cultural games, traditional dancing and craft booths. Local food trucks will be available...
‘One Man, Two Worlds’ The life of Quanah Parker in photographs at Duncan’s Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
DUNCAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The Old West still exists in artifacts, art, and rare photographs. Museum visitors are left with those images and some writings from the people who lived it. But Educational Instructor, Edie Stewart, tells visitors to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center there might be no other...
Holdenville man killed in Atoka crash
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Holdenville man is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday night on US-75 and E 1970 Rd. about 2 miles west of Atoka. Troopers said the driver, Zachariah Hale, 41, was ejected...
SPOTLIGHT: City of Edmond investing in the future with water infrastructure projects
For the past two decades, Edmond’s population has grown tremendously, along with its need for water. City leaders and staff have studied future needs and considered the best way to ensure that water is available today and into the distant future. To meet those far-reaching needs, several significant projects...
Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
Robot at Norman Regional Hospital helping people to walk again
NORMAN, Okla. — A robot in Norman is helping people to walk again, by putting them in zero gravity situations. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The brand new zero gravity system helps patients who have trouble walking on their own by taking off some of the load, and if they do fall, the machine is ready to help break it.
Councilman resigns after controversial comment following assassination attempt on former President Trump
A Guthrie city councilman has resigned after making a controversial comment on social media. Councilman Jim Case has resigned from his position, effective immediately, following a comment he made regarding the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania last weekend. Case regretted his remark in a public...
Honey Springs director leaving to take history teaching position in Eufaula
Honey Springs hosted their Annual Memorial Service on Saturday, July 13, commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs. Following the meeting, a going-away party was given for Battlefield Site Director Adam Lynn, who is resigning to become history teacher at Eufaula High School, replacing Roger Thompson, who retired earlier this year.
Floyd Boucard dishes on Oklahoma and previews his commitment with KREF
Four-star defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is three days away from a commitment to Oklahoma, USC, Alabama or Miami. He’ll choose between the four programs this Saturday, and in advance of his decision, the blue-chipper granted an exclusive interview to KREF on Wednesday afternoon. In his conversation with Mike Steely and OUInsider co-publisher Parker Thune, Boucard dished on Oklahoma, his relationship with the Sooner staff, and what’s on his mind as he tries to arrive at a final decision. ***Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.***
Oklahoma Game Warden saves drowning man
DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — A Lowell, Ark., man narrowly escaped death by drowning May 11, 2023. But because of the quick actions of an Oklahoma Game Warden who was in the right place at the right time he is still alive today.
Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
Recent attack shows vulnerability of Oklahoma City homeless community
A man and a woman sleeping outside early Tuesday morning were set on fire in Northwest Oklahoma City. They are being cared for at the burn center inside the INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center. OKCPD said the woman is in critical condition, but the man is expected to survive. A...
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