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Oklahoma lawmaker plans interim study to uncover the truth about conditions inside state prisons
Rep. Justin "J.J." Humphrey (R-Lane) tells KRMG that despite his position as Chairman of the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee, and his seat on the Public Safety Budget Committee, the Department of Corrections refuses to respond to his requests for information.
Oklahoma sales tax holiday around the corner
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will hit the stores and internet Friday through Sunday for a back-to-school sales tax holiday. State, city and county sales taxes won’t be collected on clothing and footwear if the sales price of the item is less than $100. The holiday does not apply to back-to-school supplies, such as backpacks and […]
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment
Students are heading back to school in a few weeks and Oklahoma State University is seeing another year of high enrollment. This year, they're offering students an incentive if they choose to live off campus.
The Chalkboard is now open at The Ambassador Hotel in Oklahoma City. What we know
Three months after the closure of previous restaurant concept Café Cuvée, The Ambassador Hotel is once again open for guests to dine in the new Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar. The hotel at 1200 N Walker Ave. announced in April that it would be welcoming The Chalkboard, the same concept operating at its...
ACLU, other groups support OU in lawsuit filed by white students alleging discrimination
Two nonprofit civil rights groups are supporting the University of Oklahoma’s request for dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by three white OU students who claim the school denied them financial aid because of systemic discrimination that favors Black students. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the American Civil Liberties...
'Wrecked Our World': Family Grieving 3 Hospitalized, 1 Dead After Fatal Hit-And-Run
Family has identified the woman killed in a Norman hit-and-run Sunday as Lindsay Badger. Her mother-in-law, Denise Badger, says her family is coming together to support Lindsay's husband and children, who survived the crash. "In an instant, our lives changed. Someone's recklessness took away a part of our life," Badger...
OU football commit Floyd Boucard can move like a skill player
Not too long ago, Oklahoma football picked up a big commitment for its 2025 class. Floyd Boucard revealed his intentions of becoming a Sooners, choosing OU over a number of other options. It's an add that several are high on, and for good reason. 247Sports scouting analyst Cooper Petanga and...
Study ranks Enid a top place to live in the country
A new study from AgentAdvice has ranked the most desirable cities in America to live in, and Enid, OK came in at #3!. In the study, real estate experts analyzed metrics including average home size and price, number of attractions, school rankings, average income, crime, and cost of living. Here’s...
It’s about dam time: Big Dam Party set for Labor Day weekend
Tulsa is hosting the Big Dam Party, a four-day celebration of the debut of Zink Lake, the opening of Williams Crossing and the long-anticipated return of the Great Raft Race. The itinerary of free Labor Day weekend events includes a free concert on Aug. 31 by Hanson on Gathering Place’s QuikTrip Great Lawn, the world’s largest rubber duck floating in the lake and more.
Cowboy Linebacker Duo Selected to Nagurski Trophy Watch List
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State linebackers Nick Martin and Collin Oliver were both included on the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America. With 75 total defensive players recognized, the Cowboys were one of 15 FBS teams to have multiple players on...
'This just can't happen': Concerns over possible homeless shelter move to Griffin Memorial
NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Is moving Norman's downtown homeless shelter to the Griffin Memorial Hospital campus the best idea?. While some advocates have applauded the proposal, Christopher Bojarski—the executive director of the Among Friends Activity Center for disabled adults—is urging officials to reject the idea. In his...
Die-hard Sooners rank OU's stadium as Oklahoma's top choice for ashes spreading: Poll
The University of Oklahoma's fight song lyrics, "I'm a Sooner born and Sooner bred and when I die, I'll be Sooner dead," may actually reflect OU fans' last wishes, according to a recent poll. The poll conducted by Choice Mutual revealed that OU's Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is Oklahomans' top choice...
New online M.S.N. degree to advance nurses’ careers
The University of Tulsa is excited to announce a new, online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree that offers four, distinct specialization tracks. The program addition is in keeping with the School of Nursing’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and engaging students in innovative learning experiences, thereby preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Final opportunities to ride in a 100-year-old vintage car this summer at The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
SAPULPA – Officials with the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum are reminding the public they have less than two months to take part in the third-annual vintage car rides. The vintage car rides take place every Saturday morning starting at the museum. Currently, guests can ride in a 1923 Packard and drive to Pretty Water Lake. A driver is provided and the car rides take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., weather permitting. The rides will run through the end of September.