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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is about six months into a multi-year plan to revitalize a portion of the metro. It’s called the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and is a HUD-funded grant program. A public housing development must be the center of the project. For Oklahoma City, this will center...
Chet Holmgren breaks silence on viral Miami Heat quote that sparked controversy
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren clarified his comments about playing road games against the Miami Heat. The former No. 2 overall pick shared on social media that he actually was complimenting Miami for the atmosphere it has in the fourth quarter in close games. It seems like Holmgren’s...
428th Artillery Brigade welcomes new leadership, says goodbye to outgoing commander
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Thursday morning, a change of command ceremony was held at Fort Sill’s Polo Field welcoming a new era for the 428th Field Artillery Brigade. Dozens gathered just before 8 a.m. to say their thanks to Col. Victor Scharstein as he handed over charge of the brigade.
Sooners add former Texas A&M pitcher Jason Bodin via transfer portal
The Oklahoma Sooners added to their pitching staff via the transfer portal on Wednesday, picking up a commitment from right-hander Jason Bodin. Bodin transfers in from Texas A&M, where he spent one season as an Aggie. He took to social media to announce his decision. A true freshman out of...
OCPD investigating after woman found dead at Oklahoma City pharmacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police say they are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was found in a drive-thru of a pharmacy Thursday afternoon. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers were called around 3:20 p.m. to a Walgreens, near Southeast 44th Street and Shields...
Watch: Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein swishes 3-pointers in offseason workout
When the Oklahoma City Thunder added Isaiah Hartenstein, the immediate thought was how the 26-year-old would help the rebounding and size problems. His rebound rate would’ve easily ranked best in OKC last season. At 7-foot, 250 pounds, he provides the Thunder some serious size at center that they previously didn’t have. After that though, there are some other secondary benefits with Hartenstein. One might include bringing back an outside shot he abandoned with the New York Knicks. Hartenstein is a career 27-of-87 (31%) from 3 in his six seasons but only attempted three outside shots last year. He didn’t rule out expanding his...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
Antlers community reacts to arrest of 20 year-old charged with murder
ANTLERS, Okla. (KXII) - Pushmataha County Sheriff BJ Hedgecock says the Antlers community can rest easier now that 20 year-old Kristopher Coffelt is behind bars. Hedgecock says there wasn’t much 95 year-old Gladys Land could do to avoid the back glass door of her residence from being broken into, but that home safety should be a top priority for all, especially elders.
Sallisaw football player ending prep career in All-State Game
Sallisaw Black Diamonds senior football player Cole Stephens will end his prep career in the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Football Game next Friday night at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. In his senior year alone, he rushed for 1,040 yards and 16 touchdowns, while catching 12 passes for 115...
Sallisaw wrestler makes national quarterfinals at Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler Cason Craft is still in line to be a national champion. At the 2024 National Junior Wrestling Tournament, Craft won his third and fourth matches at 106 pounds in the Junior Freestyle Division of the event to make it to the quarterfinals. Craft, who won the Class 4A State Tournament at 106 pounds last February, defeated Virginia’s Jonathan French 10-0 in the round of 32 and beat California’s Elias Briones 10-0 in the round of 16 to put him in a quarterfinals match against New Jersey’s Charles Esposito.
Brent Venables' long-standing relationships fortify faith in new offensive coordinators: 'Leaders of leaders'
The move to the Southeastern Conference has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. This transition comes at a time where the program is no stranger to change. From key roster turnover to major 'front office' style moves off the field and whatever in between, Brent Venables has had to embrace 'new'. But sometimes the old can shape the new and encourage evolution. That's where Brent Venables is as he navigates life with a new offensive staff.
World Series of Poker Circuit Begins at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant
DURANT, OK – The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event began at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant this week. The tournament began on Wednesday, July 17 with a $130 buy-in seniors event. It will last until Sunday, July 28 with the $1 million championship event being held on Saturday, July 27. The circuit also features a ladies event, no-limit hold ‘em with a $50,000 prize pool, and a $200,000 prize pool, among others.
Thunder legend slated to sign with direct conference threat, join forces with 3x MVP
Since departing from the OKC Thunder back in the summer of 2019, Russell Westbrook's career has seen a turn for the worse. Despite being an eight-time All-Star and an NBA MVP during his 11 year reign out in Loud City, during the five following his tenure the point guard has found himself suiting up for three separate organizations and, over time, lose his regular spot within a starting lineup.
Downtown Edmond holds Bike Night
The Festival Market Place and Farmers Market in downtown Edmond is set to host Edmond Bike Night starting Saturday, July 20. Kicking off at 6 P.M. Saturday evening, Edmond Bike Night welcomes friends and families in the community to take part in a celebration and appreciation of motorcycles. While the event is typically held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Chicken Shack near Arcadia, Saturday’s gathering brings the action to the heart of downtown Edmond.
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