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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.
Porter Moser lands former Illinois commit
Porter Moser just made an unexpected splash on Saturday by securing a commitment from 2025 point guard Jeremiah Fears who has decided to reclassify to the 2024 class. Fears is listed as the 24th-ranked prospect in the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class and had initially committed to Brad Underwood and Illinois. The combo guard wanted to see the floor a year ahead of time and Oklahoma had an urgent need for more guard depth after the departures of Otegah Oweh, Milos Uzan, and Javian McCollum.
'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...
Nowata Commissioners Discuss Boiler Bids and Private Property Agreements
The Nowata County Commissioners started their Monday meeting talking about courthouse improvements, including quotes on a replacement for a new boiler. No bids were selected, and the selection process will extend for another week. Commissioner Paul Crupper talked about an agreement to work on private property in reference to District...
Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits, Stillwater's Ethan Holliday make USA Baseball 18U team
A pair of Oklahoma high school baseball standouts are set to compete for Team USA next month. Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits and Stillwater's Ethan Holliday were named to USA Baseball's 18U National Team on Sunday and will compete in the World Baseball Softball Confederation 2024 U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama.
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...
Shaping OKC’s Future and Continued Growth
Oklahoma City is poised for a new era of economic growth and development, marked by a strategic partnership between the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the City of Oklahoma City and the Alliance for Economic Development. This collaborative effort has culminated in a comprehensive economic development plan designed to guide the city's progress over the next three decades.
Region 16 names Superintendent and School Board of the Year
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Region 16 Education Service Center announced its Superintendent and School Board of the Year on Tuesday. Wade Callaway, Superintendent of Gruver Independent School District was tabbed the 2024 Superintendent of the Year and the Wellington ISD Board of Trustees was named the 2024 Outstanding School Board of the Year.
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection: Keeping Pets In Homes, Not In Shelters
Being someone who played animal shelter rather than with dolls as a little girl, Stacy Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios now that she’s an adult. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late...
Couple charged after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident site to Oklahoma
The two people who allegedly fled the scene of a Council Grove drug incident site and went to Oklahoma have both been formally charged and are awaiting court dates in Morris County. Meagann Ruth Mason and Colby Vaughn Ross are both charged with possessing marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Both are...
Wichita Falls Police Investigating Theft At Southwest Building
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers could use your help solving a recent theft. On Monday, July 15, the bicycle pictured in the below Facebook post was stolen from the back of a vehicle parked at Southwest Building (sometimes called Chase Bank Tower) at the corner of Kemp and Elliot. The cable lock used to secure the bicycle had been cut.
8th Strongest Earthquake in Texas’ History Shakes Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has details on an earthquake that shook West Texas Monday night. At approximately 10:39 PM CDT Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas, just north of Highway 180 at 10:38 PM CDT. At 10:46 PM CDT, an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.4 […]
Oklahoma Town Struck By Severe Storm During ‘Twisters’ Opening Weekend
"Twisters" hit theaters this weekend, and focused on tornadic weather in Oklahoma. During the blockbuster film's opening weekend, a town in southwest Oklahoma was struck by a severe storm causing significant damage to homes, businesses and various other structures. Although it wasn't a tornado, Oklahomans know that severe storms can still cause a lot of damage.
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Dry Conditions and Warm Temperatures Return to Oklahoma
After a much welcomed cool down, Oklahoma will return to its regular summer programming with dry conditions and warm temperatures. The good news: it doesn't look like Oklahoma will be back in the 100s for at least the next week. Two cold fronts recently moved through Oklahoma that brought in...
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