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Westbrook falls outside the top 10 in the all-time best PG ranking
The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has seen no shortage of spectacular talent over the years. Among the popular names in the Thunder’s celebrated history is Russell Westbrook. The explosive guard was OKC’s top draft pick in 2008, giving birth to the NBA’s most exciting young duo with top draft pick Kevin Durant a year earlier.
The weekend starts out wet but drier air gradually builds south in time.
A front has stalled out across far southern OK and north TX this weekend. This means you can expect the best chance for showers and t’storms across southern OK this weekend with less rain across the north. Rain chances could linger thru the entire holiday weekend in southern OK with heavy rainfall possible. While northwestern and northern OK stays dry. In central OK rain chances Saturday into Sunday and then the drier air should push south and shut off rain chances by late Sunday and Monday. Here’s a look at potential rainfall thru Tuesday.
Ardmore school secured after 'potential threat'
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Security was tightened at an Ardmore elementary school Friday morning in response to a "potential threat." Ardmore City Schools said Lincoln Elementary was placed in "SECURE" mode for the remainder of the day. "All visitors may be asked to stay outside during a secure event,"...
Miami Football Falls to Elkins 52-14
MIAMI, OK – The Elkins Elks were in town Friday to battle up against the Miami Wardogs to kick off their 2024-25 regular seasons. In the blink of an eye, the Elks had a dominating 10-0 lead. To continue the momentum, quarterback Ben Napier found a wide open gap in the red zone to punch […]
Pawhuska fastpitch team is 4-6 to start the season
Pawhuska High School's girls fastpitch softball team ended last week with a record of 4 wins, 6 losses during the first 10 games of the 2024 season. Pawhuska began with consecutive wins over in-county opponents Skiatook, Barnsdall and Hominy to raise its record to 4-3, but then dropped a Thursday decision to Stroud and two Friday games to Mannford and Berryhill.
Oklahoma History Center Museum Accepting Applications for Docent Training Program
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) is currently accepting applications and inquiries from anyone interested in becoming a qualified OHCM Docent. The required coursework is both online and classroom-based. It will start on Wednesday, November 6, and take approximately six weeks to complete. There is no charge for this curriculum. Those interested may contact Steve Hawkins, volunteer coordinator, at 405-522-0754 or email steve.hawkins@history.ok.gov.
'The Mercy Way:' Longtime OKC Nurse Reflects On Mercy Hospitals 50 years On Memorial Road
A metro hospital is celebrating five decades of service in the community. Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City was built on Memorial Road in the middle of a cow pasture in August of 1974. Del City’s Madalene Smith always knew she wanted to help people. She put her passion into practice...
Brent VanNorman Officially Files For Recount Of Tulsa's Mayoral Election
Tulsa mayoral candidate Brent VanNorman's team has officially filed the paperwork for a recount of Tuesday's election. The results showed Monroe Nichols receiving 18,729 votes, Karen Keith with 18,457, and VanNorman with 18,019. VanNorman is requesting a manual, hand recount of the ballots. The recount will happen at 9 a.m....
Oklahoma mother gifted home with safe space to raise son with autism
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Before Wednesday, Robin Coleman said her family felt unwelcome in apartments because her son has autism. Putting a roof over his head where he could be free is what pushed Coleman to make this dream a reality. On Wednesday, Coleman’s 9-year-old son, Rashon, turned the...
Oklahoma will lose these four games in 2024
One of the two newcomers to the SEC, Oklahoma, is looking to be all about first impressions heading into 2024. Historically, the Sooners have some sort of history with most of the teams they will be playing in conference play this season, but now they are a part of the same one.
EPS Superintendent responds to U.S. flag media uproar via email to families
EDMOND, OKLA (KOKH) — The superintendent of Edmond Public Schools (EPS),Dr. Angela Grunewald, sent an email to EPS families regarding a student who was told to remove a large American flag from their vehicle. In the letter, Dr. Grunewald outlined the district's stance on flags on campus. She stated...
McAlester resident demands accountability for poor road conditions
MCALESTER, Okla. — A McAlester resident is raising concerns over the current state and upkeep of the city's roads. Don Riley is a longtime resident. He says he loves living in McAlester, but he doesn't love the conditions of the roads he uses daily. “You can go west, you...
OSU’s Integrated Pest Management legacy lives on in new team
STILLWATER, Okla. – Sorghum producers discovered a new pest in their crops on the Gulf Coast of Texas in the summer of 2013. Less than a year later, the sorghum aphid (known at the time as the sugarcane aphid) decimated Oklahoma sorghum, causing more than a 40% reduction in grain yields and thousands of dollars in economic losses for farmers.
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