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'There's Always a Need:' Local Nonprofit Hosts School Supplies Giveaway For Teachers
The new school year is almost upon us. In less than a month, students will return to the classroom. Teachers like Cheryl Beese are feeling some pressure. “That's normal … just to get ready and make sure that you have a welcoming environment for those students,” Beese said.
National High School Rodeo Finals: McKynlie Bowers Wins Barrel Racing Event, Top Performances Across States and Countries
National High School Rodeo Finals results are in, including top performers in various events like Barrel Racing and Bareback Riding. Barrel racing winner McKynlie Bowers from Woodward, Okla., clocked in at 17.545. In Bareback Riding, Quaide Skjonsberg from Bluffton, Alberta, Canada, scored 75 points for the lead. State of Play.
Daily Bullets (July 21): Chad Weiberg on Blue-Bloods
Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. • British Open update: Through three rounds, Alex Noren is T-15, Austin Eckroat is T-40, and Rickie Fowler is T-70 (TheOpen.com) • How OSU was able to hire Sean Snyder as another assistant on...
Tulsa Animal Welfare in crisis as shelter capacity reaches critical levels
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An urgent message to Tulsa county animal lovers. Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded and many believe it’s a situation that cannot be overlooked. On Monday, Tulsa Animal Welfare took to social media saying that last week, 181 animals entered their shelter, and...
Report: David Taylor's Contract Details Released
STILLWATER – The contract details for Oklahoma State wrestling head coach David Taylor have been announced. According to a report from Pistols Firing, Taylor has signed a six-year contract and is set to make $1 million a season. The contract is set to give Taylor a $30,000 increase each...
Oklahoma Indian Clinic Celebrates 50 Years
Saturday the Oklahoma Indian Clinic celebrated its 50-year anniversary. Since opening its doors 50 years ago, the clinic has seen tremendous growth. "To watch the growth and be a part of it is so overwhelming that I don't even know how to articulate it. " Said Robyn Sunday Allen, CEO of OKC Indian Clinic.
Palace on the Prairie not the biggest or the loudest but still one of most 'popular' college venues
The Palace on the Prairie -- otherwise known as Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium or even Owen Field -- has been the home of Oklahoma Sooner football since 1923. Five hundred twenty-seven home games have been played in 100 seasons at the current stadium site for Oklahoma football, and the Sooners have won 81 percent of them, or 420 games. Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is far from the largest stadium in college football, and it isn't the oldest or the loudest. What is, however, is the home field of seven national championship teams, seven Heisman Trophy winners, and a nation-best 50 conference championships.
Oklahoma Baseball lands commitment from infielder Mason Hamlin
Oklahoma Sooners baseball head coach Skip Johnson’s hot streak in the transfer portal has continued into the weekend. OU added infielder Mason Hamlin out of the portal from Texas Permian Basin, a Division II school in Odessa, Texas, on Saturday. Hamlin entered the portal on June 25th after a...
Oklahoma lands commitment from point guard Jeremiah Fears
After missing the NCAA Tournament each of the past three years, the Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball team will be under a great deal of pressure when the 2024-2025 season rolls around. Head coach Porter Moser knows this after failing to make the tourney in each of his first three seasons at OU. He’s trying to ensure that his team has enough talent to take a step forward into the postseason next year.
Oklahoma’s Top-Ranked Defensive Backs Spark Remarkable Turnaround
Oklahoma's pass defense has dramatically improved over the years, transitioning from being ranked last in NCAA Division I to now being considered one of the best in the country. With a focus on improving the defense in preparation for their move to the Southeastern Conference, the Sooner secondary has seen a remarkable transformation, showcasing talent, skill, and depth that provide a competitive edge. Phil Steele's 2024 College Football Preview and Athlon Sports rank the Oklahoma defensive backfield as the second-best nationally at the Division I level.
Exciting Race Ahead for Muskogee Teen at Thunderbird Speedway
A Muskogee teen, Racen Stacy, will be racing at Thunderbird Speedway in the Sooner Late Models Series on Friday, after falling in love with car racing during his first visit two years ago. Racen Stacy has raced in 13 out of 14 features this year. He is currently in fourth...
Tulsa's right to counsel pilot program faces uncertain future
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 25% of renter households in Tulsa are at risk of eviction. “We have one of the highest eviction rates in the nation," said Eric Hallett, the Coordinator of Housing Advocacy for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. "Actually, we were found to have the 11th highest eviction rate in the nation."
Chet Holmgren reacts to Victor Wembanyama's 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award
One of the larger storylines from this past season surrounds the Rookie of the Year race. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren squared off as the pair had historical first seasons. The two seven-footers will likely be compared to each other for their entire careers. They headline a new era of...
Out There With 12 Sports: Fairfield Polo Club
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - The sport of polo is played by just roughly 25,000 people worldwide, but the Fairfield Polo Club in Haysville, Kansas, is a hotbed for some of the best in the country. The club has been around since the 1930s and is home to some of the...
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