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247Sports’ Josh Pate lays out two critical weeks for Oklahoma this season
When news first broke three years ago that the Oklahoma Sooners were leaving the Big 12 and moving to the SEC, fans were excited for new matchups and the challenge of a tougher schedule. This past December when the schedules were made official, OU certainly wasn’t done any favors by the conference. Their inaugural schedule in the SEC is a brutal one. The Sooners were picked to finish eighth in the SEC by the media following SEC media days. It’s certainly not the first time that OU has been doubted coming into a season, but seeing the eight next to their...
OKC Mayor Holt touts tourism, industry wins in State of the City address
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt touted victories and ongoing developments for the city during his State of the City address Tuesday ahead of an upcoming election that could boost the local tourism industry. The annual speech was delivered to a packed audience hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber inside the Painted Sky Ballroom at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The mayor detailed a lengthy list of updates on various projects and initiatives throughout Oklahoma City,...
Asian elephant at OKC Zoo suffers miscarriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden said one of its Asian elephants had a miscarriage over the weekend. The zoo shared that Asha, which is one of their Asian elephants, went into premature labor Sunday, July 21. Asha was 13 months pregnant, with a due date set for April 2025. The normal gestation period for elephants is 22 months.
The Social Order Appoints Kindt Myers as Vice President of People
Oklahoma City-based dining collective, The Social Order, announced the appointment of Kindt Myers as Vice President of People. In his new role, Myers will oversee the hiring process across the portfolio, training consistency, quality management of The Social Order concepts, and ensure the well-being of the brand’s rapidly growing team.
OU Public Health Master’s Graduates Earn Administrative Fellowships With OU Health
Three recent University of Oklahoma master’s degree graduates have been awarded OU Health Administrative Fellowships. This newly created program serves as a bridge from academic life to professional health care administration. The fellowship is designed to build the next generation of health care leaders through practical and experiential learning...
Polk: Lessons learned from previous superintendent will help her avoid high turnover rate in OKCPS job
New Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk said lessons learned from working for, and watching, her predecessor will be important if she is to avoid the high turnover rate that’s plagued that position for the past four decades. One of her primary goals, she told The Oklahoman in a wide-ranging interview, is...
247Sports' Head Scout Praises how OKC Thunder Star Chet Holmgren has Handled Success
On a recent podcast episode, Adam Finkelstein of 247Sports talked about one of the traits that has helped Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren succeed throughout his career.
Driver in critical condition after crash in northwest Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — One person was injured after a single-vehicle crash in northwest Oklahoma City on Monday evening. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. At around 5:50 p.m., first responders were called to the area of Northwest 63rd Street and Broadway Extension. The Oklahoma City Police Department confirmed only one vehicle was involved in the crash, but it wasn't clear what caused the collision.
Bleacher Report labels Aaron Wiggins as most underrated player in NBA
In every pro sports league, the franchise stars and cornerstones receive all the love and attention. But they only make up a small percentage of players. The NBA is no different. The busy part of the offseason is over. Most rosters are set. This means the next couple of months will feature the slowest part of the NBA calendar. The free time allows for retrospect. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale ranked the five most underrated players in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder had an entrant. Aaron Wiggins was ranked at the No. 1 spot. “Repressed playing time could be a problem for many....
Thunder stud Chet Holmgren calls out media for altering quotes 'to get reactions'
For years, there's been a consistent level of disconnect and disdain for the media by professional athletes. Recently, OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren provided fans and pundits alike with a straightforward reason why. During a July 16 appearance on the Road Trippin' podcast, the 22-year-old was asked to list the...
WATCH: Sky 5 captures beautiful sunrise over OKC to start new week
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is known for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and the Sooner State started the new week with another amazing sunrise. Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday mornings, captured a beautiful sunrise over downtown Oklahoma City. Open the video player above to watch.
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