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1 Man Arrested, Identified After Deadly SE Oklahoma City Shooting
One person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Sunday night in southeastern Oklahoma City, police say. Oklahoma City Police said the shooting happened at around 10 p.m. near Southeast 62nd Street and North Lindsay Avenue. Police said they responded to a shooting call, and after arriving...
'Somebody Has To Know Something:' OSBI Investigating Suspicious Disappearance After Chickasha Man's Remains Found
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation identified a man's remains in Chickasha as Richard Houston in early July. His family says he was just starting to turn his life around when he disappeared in August of last year. Friends and family say the 47-year-old’s disappearance shocked them. “This event was...
Tulsa man shoots burglar at home; suspect in critical condition
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Early Monday morning, Tulsa police officers responded to a call of a shooting at a home near 24th Street and Sheridan Ave. According to TPD, the couple living at the home woke up to sounds coming from their back door. When the husband went to investigate, he found a burglar in their kitchen.
APRES student competition looks to future
The Joe Sugg student competition, a venerated event at the American Peanut Research and Education Society’s annual meeting, is about much more than a quest for prizes and recognition. It’s about the future. For years, APRES President Bob Kemerait has chaired the student competition, which includes research presentations...
Son of Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy to play QB for Emporia State
EMPORIA (KSNT) – With MIAA career touchdown leader Braden Gleason out of eligibility, there will be a quarterback competition for Emporia State football in the 2024 season. Among those attempting to make their case: Gunnar Gundy, son of long-term Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy. Gunnar played three seasons under his father with the […]
Tribal lands in Oklahoma are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Oklahoma best sellers: July 21
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 21:. Fiction. “The Summer Pact” by Emily...
Oklahoma State Sending a Record 11 Athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State is sending a record 11 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The list is comprised of men’s golfers Wyndham Clark (USA), Viktor Hovland (Norway), Alex Noren (Sweden) and Kris Ventura (Norway), women’s track and field athletes Ariadni Adamopoulou (Greece), Chase Ealey Jackson (USA), Gabija Galvydyte (Lithuania), Ieva Zarankaite Gumbs (Lithuania), men’s track and field athlete Jacob Fincham-Dukes (Great Britain), men’s tennis player Aleksandr Nedovyesov (Kazakhstan) and women’s golfer Maja Stark (Sweden).
'Tornadoes are real life': National Weather Service in Norman gave 'tornado bootcamp' to cast of 'Twisters'
The National Weather Service office in Norman played a big role in the blockbuster hit "Twisters," telling the cast and crew what they needed to know about the weather prior to filming. The cast and crew underwent a "tornado boot camp" to learn about storm spotting and tornado culture in...
Talk of the Town: Murder at the Saloon
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - The Rusty Chicken Saloon in Tishomingo is hosting an evening of mystery and fun as they try to solve a murder mystery. The show will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here.
Some Duncan residents to be without water as city repairs fire hydrants
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Duncan residents living on Stoneridge Lane and Springdale between Stagestand Road and Crestwood Lane can expect to be without water starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, while crews work to repair fire hydrants in the area. It is unknown how long the repairs will take.
Oklahoma Town Struck By Severe Storm During ‘Twisters’ Opening Weekend
"Twisters" hit theaters this weekend, and focused on tornadic weather in Oklahoma. During the blockbuster film's opening weekend, a town in southwest Oklahoma was struck by a severe storm causing significant damage to homes, businesses and various other structures. Although it wasn't a tornado, Oklahomans know that severe storms can still cause a lot of damage.
$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
REVISED BNSF Track Repairs Closes Multiple Roads
ENID, OK (July 22, 2024) DETAILS: The BNSF Railroad has notified the City of Enid that two railroad crossing closures will take place at the following locations:. • East Chestnut Avenue between North 30th Street (US 64) and North 42nd Street (Wednesday, July 24th - Thursday, July 25th) • North...
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