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Here’s What It’s Like to See Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’ In 4DX
One of the standout lines from "Twisters" comes from Glen Powell's character, a loose-cannon tornado wrangler, that has a callback to his followers, "If you feel it, chase it." Most Oklahomans have felt what it's like to be near tornadic weather, and for some, it becomes an addiction, which is why we have storm chasers and films like "Twisters" in the first place.
Review – ‘Twisters’ an insult to science, people of Oklahoma
Review – ‘Twisters’ an insult to science, people of OklahomaOne of the biggest film productions OK has ever seen, blockbuster "Twisters" rains down moronic psuedo-science on top of a bland, ultra-predictable story. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is 'clearly behind Trump' and has 'never been more unified'
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race.
Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
Sallisaw wrestler makes national quarterfinals at Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler Cason Craft is still in line to be a national champion. At the 2024 National Junior Wrestling Tournament, Craft won his third and fourth matches at 106 pounds in the Junior Freestyle Division of the event to make it to the quarterfinals. Craft, who won the Class 4A State Tournament at 106 pounds last February, defeated Virginia’s Jonathan French 10-0 in the round of 32 and beat California’s Elias Briones 10-0 in the round of 16 to put him in a quarterfinals match against New Jersey’s Charles Esposito.
Tulsa service disruption affects bill payments and permit applications
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa released a service update regarding nationwide outages on July 19. According to the City of Tulsa, the City does not directly use the affected vendors, however, some of the City's vendors use the affected software. As of 9:30 a.m., Tulsa utility...
Fatal Collision on I-44 Claims Life of Nowata Man
A tragic collision on Interstate 44 east of 193rd E Ave has resulted in the death of Jason L. Hurd, a 50-year-old resident of Nowata, Oklahoma. The incident occurred around 8:56 PM within the city limits of Catoosa, in Rogers County. According to authorities, Hurd was riding a 2018 Kawasaki...
Accused pedophile teacher cases highlights problem of school enablers
In October 2023, police officers met with Miami Public Schools officials regarding allegations that teacher/coach Kanyen Derris Cole had engaged in inappropriate conduct or relationships with female students. That investigation, which included interviews with three former student victims, resulted in charges being filed against Cole, who had moved on from...
Two Exciting Main Street Movie Nights in Pryor
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Pryor's downtown is set to come alive for the next two weekends with Main Street Movie Night, an event aimed at bringing the community together while supporting local businesses. The Allred Theater will host these screenings, providing a nostalgic yet exciting venue for moviegoers of all ages.
Bartlesville Man Arrested on Two Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on two felony counts of animal abuse. Braiden Wait was arrested after five dogs were found locked in various rooms at a homee he had previously been renting on the 300 block of N Oak St. with no air conditioning, water, or food for a week.
OSU Wrestling: Details of David Taylor’s Contract Released
PFB obtained details of new Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor’s contract on Friday. Taylor, 33, was hired to replace John Smith, who retired after leading the Cowboys for 33 years. Smith made $500,000 in 2023, according to Tulsa World’s state employee salary database. According to the six-year...
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