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OKC hotel burns down, demolished weeks after city deems it dilapidated
OKLAHOMA CITY — A vacant Oklahoma City hotel was demolished Monday after repeatedly catching fire. The Rodeway Inn burned down on Sunday, but this wasn't the first time the building caught fire. In the last four months, the Oklahoma City Fire Department was called to the hotel eight times.
ECU welcomes new faculty to campus
ADA, Okla. – East Central University proudly announces its new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. Fall 2024 semester classes began on Monday, Aug. 19. Arguelles received his Master of Fine Arts, in Studio Art, from the University of California, Irvine. He holds a variety of experience at many different levels, having previously worked with the San Diego Museum of Art, the Art Center College of Design, the Oklahoma Latino Cultural Center, the Latino Cultural Committee for the Firehouse Art Center in Norman, Okla. and more. Arguelles also showcases an extensive list of curated and organized exhibitions, art residencies, lectures, artist fellowship, awards and other accolades.
Metropolitan Library Shares Opportunity For Free Oklahoma State Fair Tickets On The Porch
As the Oklahoma State Fair approaches, the Metropolitan Library is providing a unique opportunity for families to win free tickets through a raffle contest. Special Collections Librarian Judy Matthews joined us on the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to share more about the exciting initiative. “We have tickets available in a...
The Porch Visits The Oklahoma City Zoo For Asian Elephant Awareness Month
With August being Asian Elephant Awareness Month, the Oklahoma City Zoo partnering with international conservation programs to protect the species. The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch traveled to the Oklahoma City Zoo to learn more about the zoo's efforts here in Oklahoma and around the world. Nadia Miecznikowski, one of the...
Tahlequah Woman Reflects On 45 Years As City Service Technician
A woman in Tahlequah has worked for the city for 45 years in the same job. She's a service technician, which may not sound glamorous, but it's something she loves. When you find something you love, you don't work a day in your life. Cindy Land found satisfaction in installing...
'The Whole Place Is Special:' Tulsans Ready To Celebrate At The Big Dam Party
People joining the celebration say this is historical for Tulsa because it shows the city's growth and will draw more people to Green Country. There are big plans this Labor Day Weekend. "Coming to the dam good, or big dam party," said Catherine Uhren of Tulsa. "I'm going to the...
Oklahoma Sooners Have Astonishing Number of Freshmen On Initial SEC Depth Chart
The Oklahoma Sooners released their initial depth chart ahead of their 2024 season opener on Sunday. While there were some surprises and interesting positional battles, one of the most intriguing parts of their depth chart was the number of freshmen. The Sooners had a whopping 17 (!) freshmen ...
Tulsa to open first low-barrier shelter, the Residential Care Center, by year's end
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — New developments on what the City of Tulsa says will be the first low-barrier type shelter in Tulsa. These developments were addressed this morning during a Public Safety forum hosted by Downtown Tulsa Partnership and the Tulsa Police Department. The City of Tulsa said it...
Notes from OKC Dave’s 2024 OSU Fan Survey Results
The Oklahoma State fanbase’s expectations are set and documented. OKC Dave released the results of his annual fan survey (which you can view here). You should look at Dave’s deep dive into the results because he does a great job of looking at myriad aspects and providing context through his years of conducting the survey. But, here are a few things that stood out to me.
Four-Star Guard Kayden ‘Bugg’ Edwards Includes Oklahoma State in Top Five
A consensus four-star prospect appears to be rather fond of Oklahoma State. Kayden “Bugg” Edwards released a top five last week: Oklahoma State, USC, LSU, Colorado and TCU. Edwards is a 6-foot-3 guard out of Duncanville, Texas and is listed as highly as the No. 56 player in the 2025 recruiting class. According to On3, Edwards is expected to take official visits to each of his top five schools — going Colorado (Aug. 29), OSU (Sept. 7), TCU (Sept. 12), LSU (Sept. 21) and USC (Sept. 27).
No. 16 Oklahoma, QB Jackson Arnold, take aim at Temple
There's no doubt who will be starting at quarterback for Oklahoma in its season opener against Temple. The Owls' quarterback situation is much more up in the air. The 16th-ranked Sooners will take on Temple on Friday night in Norman, Oklahoma, in the season opener for both teams. Sophomore Jackson Arnold will start for Oklahoma, making his second career start after guiding the Sooners in their Alamo Bowl loss to Arizona after Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon. Arnold threw for 361 yards and two touchdowns while completing better than 57% of his passes but tossed three interceptions and lost a...
'Made My Bones Chill:' Neighbors React To Norman Kidnapping Suspect's Death
Neighbors were left reeling after learning a man accused of kidnapping and beating a Norman woman was found dead in jail. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office believes he took his own life on Sunday, four days after his arrest. “I wish he would have gone through the repercussions instead of...
Western Swing Festival Coming to Pawhuska
A first of its kind western swing festival is coming to Pawhuska in mid November. Tickets for the two day event go on sale on Tuesday. Prices start at $25. There will also be a fiddler's contest on that Saturday morning. Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys played in Pawhuska...
Former OU Sooner CeeDee Lamb gets the biggest NFL signing bonus in WR history
The Dallas Cowboys have broken another pay day record. Once again, it took a while for owner Jerry Jones to come around to shelling out money to one of his players but the man made it happen. The recipient of this record-setting deal?. None other than former Oklahoma Sooners wide...
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