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2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to 'take people under her wing'
An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including...
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
Oklahoma Small Town, Known For Popular Sale, Left Severely Damaged
Following severe weather in parts of Oklahoma last night, Mountain View's sale barn announced that they would not be hosting their usual horse sale for July due to damage. In a town where the most exciting things every year are the fair, harvest and the monthly sale, it's a pretty big deal when you might not be able to make one happen.
Person Rescued From NW Oklahoma City Manhole Cover
Firefighters have rescued a man who became trapped in a manhole cover Thursday morning in northwestern Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Fire Department said they responded to the scene near North Council Road and Northwest Expressway. Firefighters said residents in the area heard screaming from the manhole cover and called...
Court documents detail moments leading up to man’s fatal shooting at apartment complex
OKLAHOMA CITY — Three people are facing murder charges in the death of a man at an apartment complex last week, according to court documents. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The shooting happened near Northwest Expressway and West Wilshire Boulevard and left Robert Battle...
Moore Public Schools responds to Bible mandated curriculum
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — Moore Public Schools released a letter to parents regarding the Bible mandate released by State Superintendent Ryan Walters in June. In this letter, MPS states, "However, it is important to clarify that while students learn about religion's role in historical and cultural contexts, teaching any specific religious doctrine or practice is not a part of the current standards."
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...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
Adult film star Jesse Jane's death ruled accidental by Medical Examiner
MOORE, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death of an adult film actress who was found in a Moore home was accidental. The Medical Examiner determined that 43-year-old Cynthia Taylor, known as Jesse Jane, died of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity. The report notes...
Westmoore’s Nathan Aryeequaye – Track Spotlight – Presented by Kristy Freeman Clark and Ginny Freeman – Shelter Insurance
Westmoore High School track star Nathan Aryeequaye is all about trusting the process. Last year, he placed second at the 6A state meet in the 300m hurdles with a time of 37.40, setting the WHS school record and ranking fourth nationally among juniors. “Honestly, I never would’ve imagined that I...
Will there be an extra edge to Mizzou-Oklahoma this year? 'There's too much made of it.'
DALLAS — What’s the word for a football game between Missouri and Oklahoma?. There’s an argument for the word “rivalry.” Wikipedia has an entry for precisely that, recounting some of the most notable matchups and the disappearance of the Tiger-Sooner Peace Pipe in the 1970s.
Unicorn World coming to OKC Convention Center
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Unicorn World is coming to Oklahoma City!. The “family-friendly magical wonderland” is coming to the Oklahoma City Convention Center July 20 and 21. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit theunicornworld.com.
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