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Metallica Scholars Initiative now in all 50 states
Eighteen community colleges are joining the ranks of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the popular workforce development effort created by the rock band Metallica to assist community college students. With the addition of the sixth cohort, 60 colleges in all 50 states now participate in the initiative managed by All Within...
Man swims Chouteau Creek in an attempt to avoid arrest, faces multiple charges
MAYES COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — One man is facing multiple charges after trying to flee officers by swimming in Chouteau Creek. Officers received a call about a suspicious person on Sunday around 11 a.m. The person was reportedly walking in traffic on State Highway 412 near the Chouteau Creek...
Afton town leaders appoint new police chief, judge and court clerk
AFTON, Okla. – For the first time in three months, Afton city leaders held a town meeting after swearing in their newest board member, Shasta Waggoner. The three-member board voted to convene for an executive session to discuss the employment of a town employee. The board returned 45 minutes and took no action.
Broken Arrow animal rescue asks for community's help amid recent challenges
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A volunteer-based animal rescue in Broken Arrow is asking for the community’s help amid recent challenges. The Memphis Street Animal Rescue has been open for about a year and a half, helping animals find foster homes as they await a forever home. "When we...
SEC Football Preview: Oklahoma to prove it’s SEC ready
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Oklahoma was the class of the Big 12 for the majority of the last decade, but have a Southeastern Conference schedule to overcome for the first time this season. Here is a short preview of the Sooners:. COACH — Brent Venables: 10-3 overall (10-3 in three...
New superintendent selected for Chickasaw National Recreation Area
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - The National Park Service selected a new superintendent for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The recreation area announced that Devon Bradley was selected to be its next superintendent. Bradley has 24 years of government experience, including 10 years in the Marine Corps. He most recently worked...
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.
Body camera video shows Watonga man slammed to the ground by police during morning walk with son
WATONGA, Okla. — A Watonga man said his rights were violated and his child was traumatized after he was detained earlier this month. At around 6 a.m. on July 4, John Sexton said he was on a regular morning walk with his 6-year-old son, who has autism. They were then stopped by two officers with the Watonga Police Department, whose body cameras captured the tense moments after they walked out of an alleyway.
‘Twister’ Stunt Boss Says Steven Spielberg Flew to Oklahoma and ‘Was F—ing Yelling’ at the Director After Crew Walked Off Set Amid Chaotic Filming
In the lead up to the release of “Twisters,” the stunt coordinator from 1996’s “Twister” spoke to The Independent about the chaos that ensued during the production of the original movie. Mic Rodgers recalled “Twister” director Jan de Bont having an alleged meltdown on set one day that resulted in the crew temporarily abandoning the production.'Twisters' Cut a Kiss Between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones Due to Steven Spielberg's Advice; Powell Explains Why 'It's a Good Spielberg Note' Per The Independent: “De Bont’s most notorious outburst nearly scuppered the entire production. The crew was filming in a ditch one day, when...
'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...
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