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B/R offers exciting projection for 2 Thunder ready to 'explode' in 2024-25
Last season, the OKC Thunder as a whole found themselves breaking out onto the scene, as they saw a 17-win bump up from the season before, clinched their first playoff berth since 2019-20, and made history as the youngest team in league history to claim a top seed in a conference standings.
Rush Springs looking to put past behind them as they charge into upcoming season
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - The pads are hitting over in Rush Springs as kick off quickly approaches for the Rush Springs Redskins. They’ve got a chip on their shoulder after a promising season last year was struck down by a plague of injuries, causing them to fall to 2-7 on the year.
‘Good Apple Awards’ to honor state leaders for making ‘a positive impact’
The Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City set for what organizers described as “a night of celebration and recognition” on September 27. The organizing group leaders at the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice are asking participants to “get ready to applaud our local heroes and enjoy an evening filled with inspiration and gratitude.” This year’s honorees will include The Sentencing Project and Alexandra Bailey (partner organization of...
LOCAL OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE
Five local Republicans were chosen as part of the Oklahoma delegation to attend and participate in the Republican National convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, earlier this summer. Delegates included State Senator George Burns, former State Senator Mark Allen, and former County Assessor Gaylon Freeman. Nikki Allen and Patty Burns served...
VOTE: Who is Oklahoma high school football's No. 1 prospect among rising juniors?
The 2024 Oklahoma high school football season is almost upon us, but until teams kick off in late August, we're asking readers to vote on the top teams and players in the state. We asked readers to vote on the top senior player in Oklahoma high school football last week (there's still time to vote on that). This week's poll is on the top junior player in the state. ...
Ryan Walters confirms new student test results are ‘very different’
Despite calling media reports on the topic “fan fiction,” Oklahoma’s top education official acknowledged the state’s student assessment process changed significantly without any announcement informing the public. State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters said Thursday that Oklahoma’s scoring data and annual tests are now “very different.” He said there has been no public announcement because his administration is busy explaining the new results to school districts. ...
August 24th is the Biggest Day in Oklahoma Hunter Education
If you plan on hunting or getting the kids started this year, it's the biggest weekend across the state for hunter education classes. If you've been through one of these classes before, it may have been a little rough especially if you were an adult at the time. They're very geared towards children, but you cannot deny the success of these programs. Hunting accidents have fallen 70% since America and Canada started requiring them.
Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit program has no standards for accreditation
Only accredited private schools qualify for the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program, a voucher-like state subsidy for parents to use toward tuition. But schools need only report the name of their accreditor. There is no verification beyond that, and any accreditor goes. Among the schools approved are Goodland Academy, a middle school in Hugo...
Former Love County treasurer indicted, again
Former Love County Treasurer Lorry Hull has been accused in an indictment of embezzling $21,499 in public funds. The state's multicounty grand jury on Thursday returned the indictment charging Hull with seven felony counts of embezzlement by county treasurer. Prosecutors told the grand jury judge she is suspected of using the funds for...
NSU awarded over $19M in grant funding for FY2024
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northeastern State University received over $19 million in grants during the 2024 fiscal year, a historic milestone in the institution’s commitment to enhancing education and community service. The institution has seen significant growth in the procurement of grant funding which directly benefits the students and...
A man was killed Friday night in an officer-involved shooting in Edmond.
One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Edmond. Emily Ward, Edmond Police public information officer, said police received a request to check for a suspicious person in the 1900 block of Three Stars Road just before 11 p.m. Friday. The address is near E Second Street and Bryant Avenue. ...
One taken to hospital in stabbing on 23rd Street and Williams Avenue
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Police Department responded to a stabbing call around 1:00 AM Saturday morning at 23rd Street and Williams Avenue. Officials say all parties have been accounted for with one person being transported to the hospital for their injuries. This is an ongoing investigation with LPD’s detective...
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