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Port Muskogee awards $10,000 talent incentive to Caitlinn Mosley
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — As incentive, Port Muskogee awards Caitlinn Mosley $10,000 as she joins Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. Skilled Occupational Therapist Caitlinn Mosley is moving from Oklahoma City to Muskogee as new member of Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. This relocation is apart of the Ready.Set.Move program, which offers a $10,000 incentive to draw talented professionals to the Muskogee community.
Sooners QB Jackson Arnold warned of this 'cursed' SEC stadium by UGA QB Carson Beck
Carson Beck may be now in the SEC, but Jackson Arnold could be next. As the starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs begins what will be his final season Between the Hedges, the new starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners is ready to leave his mark in OU's new league. The two signal-callers bonded earlier this summer while attending the Manning Passing Academy. There's also this...
Some Norman Parents Stand With NPS Superintendent’s Disproval Of Bible Mandate
Some parents of Norman Public Schools students thanked the district superintendent for taking a stand against the Bible mandate. State Superintendent Ryan Waters issued it last month, requiring teachers to use it in the curriculum and to have it in classrooms. Last week News 9 also learned from lawmakers Walters...
Brad James recognized for volunteer service to 4-H
Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu. Although his time as a 4-H’er in his youth was limited, Brad James’ grandfather inspired him to become a volunteer leader. His dedication to the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program was recognized recently at the annual...
Former Tulsa Rowers to Compete at Paris Olympics
TULSA, Okla. — Former Tulsa rowers Jennifer Casson (2013-17) and Michelle Sechser (2004-08) are set to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The pair will compete against each other in the lightweight women's doubles sculls as Sechser will represent the United States, and Casson will represent Team Canada. Sechser,...
Special meeting held to determine possible termination of Cache High School teacher
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The special school board meeting to discuss the termination of a Cache High School agricultural teacher took place Tuesday, July 16, with the board ultimately deciding to terminate the teacher’s employment. Kelly Jenkins was the teacher being discussed for termination. The high school principal was...
OKC Thunder Sign Alex Ducas To Two-Way Contract
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 16, 2024 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Alex Ducas to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Ducas (6-6, 222) appeared in 150 career...
Her hearing implant was preapproved, but she got $139,000 in bills
Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn't stand and deaf in one ear, the result of an infection that affected one of her cranial nerves. Though her balance recovered, the hearing never came back.Growing up, she learned to cope — but it wasn't easy. With only one functioning ear, she couldn't tell where sounds were coming from. She couldn't follow along with groups of people in conversation — at social gatherings or at work — so she learned to lip-read.For many years, insurers wouldn't approve cochlear implants for single-sided deafness due to concerns that...
Washington County voters have until Aug. 2 to register to vote in the GOP primary runoff
Voters in Washington County have until Friday, Aug. 2, to register or switch party affiliation to participate in the upcoming Republican primary runoff for County Commissioner District 2. The runoff election, scheduled for Aug. 27, will see Micheal Colaw and Corey Shivel compete for the position, following Colaw's 36% and...
Here is everything we know about Adams Golf Course multi-million dollar renovation
Bartlesville's Adams Municipal Golf Course is set for its largest financial investment since its inception, including a leadership transition and a multi-million dollar greens rebuild project. The course, originally costing $317,000 or approximately $3.3 million in today's money, was completely funded through private donations. This time, less than a quarter of the new project is funded with donations, the rest through taxpayer dollars. ...
Food On The Move Hosts Food, Resource Festival At Chamberlain Park
Volunteers with Food on the Move distributed 90 pounds of tomatoes Tuesday night. It was part of a community food and resource festival at Chamberlain Park. There were 15 fresh produce items for people, which came with a recipe card. "We're here because we want them to be served. and...
Sallisaw duo opens with wins at Fargo; all 3 Black Diamonds, Stilwell girl still alive
FARGO, N.D. — Two Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestlers are still in line for national titles at the 2024 USA National Juniors/Cadet Wrestling Tournament. Cason Craft, who won the Class 4A 106-pound state title in February, opened with a 10-0 win over South Dakota’s Bailey Gillen 10-0 in his 106-pound Junior Division openinground match. He was slated to face Virginia’s Jonathan French in Round of 32.
National Civics Bee comes to Oklahoma; state finals held in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The State Chamber of Oklahoma announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee in Oklahoma. Finalists from competitions across Oklahoma will be invited to compete in a state-level competition on Wednesday, August 21 at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City. Through a...
Oklahoma lets enjoy this fantastic weather for this time of year. Many days with highs in the 80s. Plus, more rain chances by the weekend.
We continue in this northwest flow weather pattern for several more days. This pattern means temperatures below average in the 80s for many days. Plus, more rain chances as we go into your weekend. Here’s a look at the hour by hour temperature forecast for OKC today. Mostly upper 80s for highs today.
FEMA to extend disaster relief funding in northeast Oklahoma
UPDATE/CLARIFICATION: FEMA issued two separate disaster declarations affecting residents in northeast Oklahoma. The one affecting Ottawa, Craig, and Nowata Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of July 31st. The other declaration for Delaware, Mayes, and Rogers Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of August 14th. […]
Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
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