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Oklahoma State football loses 2025 QB commit Adam Schobel to TCU
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State is back on the market for a quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class. Four-star senior Adam Schobel announced his decommitment from the Cowboys and immediately committed to TCU on Monday. ...
A Fetus Doesn't Need Its Own Medical Marijuana License, Oklahoma Court Says
Oklahoma resident Amanda Aguilar was arrested after using marijuana while pregnant. Though Aguilar had a medical marijuana prescription, prosecutors reasoned that her fetus did not. They charged the mother of five with child neglect, a felony. Now, the state's highest criminal court says prosecutors had no basis to do that.
Oklahoma Tourism Department praises “Twisters,” highlights key filming locations.
(Oklahoma City) – Following the release of “Twisters,” the highly anticipated standalone sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, on July 19, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is highlighting some of the key filming locations in Oklahoma. With a successful opening weekend of $81.2 million at the domestic box office, “Twisters” has solidified its place as a summer blockbuster.
7 Oklahoma Athletes Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics: Updates & More
Seven current or former Oklahoma athletes are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, showcasing the strong connection between Norman and Paris as athletes like Abraham Ancer, Emre Dodanli, and others represent their countries in various sports. Oklahoma has produced 89 Olympians, with a former or current Sooner participating in...
Court date set in assault case reported at Kildare Baptist Church
NEWKIRK — A status docket is set for Bobby Lloyd Ennis, 72, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Kay County deputy Brandon Schuster reports that on June 23 he responded to Kildare Baptist Church for a report of a male causing a disturbance. The male, identified as Ennis,...
Map to a career: Atlas School prepares students for technology jobs
Atlas School, formerly Holberton School, has undergone a massive change to be independent. Atlas School is a nonprofit vocational higher education school preparing students for technology jobs like software engineering. Before becoming Atlas School, the institution was a member of a global network of schools that specialized in the same type of vocational training but wanted all schools to be the same, says CEO Libby Ediger. She and her team felt education does not need to be identical for students to learn; it needs to be unique.
Claremore announces assistance for tornado debris removal; see how to apply
CLAREMORE, OK (KTUL) — Do you need assistance? People affected by the May 2024 tornado may be eligible for debris removal assistance. Complete a Personal Property Debris Removal and Right of Entry form to apply. According to the City of Claremore, the form is essential for determining if the...
Edmond warns Lake Arcadia visitors to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The algae was identified near Lake Arcadia’s dam. City officials say this won’t affect Edmond’s drinking water, which comes in part from the lake. But the algae could cause problems for people trying to cool down in and on the water. The toxins produced by blue-green algae can irritate the skin, cause stomach troubles, and at high doses lead to difficulty breathing.
Texas Based Energy Company Looking To Build Battery Farm In Oologah
A Texas-based energy company is asking Rogers County to help pay for a large 20-acre battery farm in Oologah. Rogers County Commissioner Steve Hendrix said the board always strives to attract new businesses to Rogers County, but Project Olive is something they’ve never seen before. “We’re very proactive in...
OK County jail has fifth death of 2024
The Oklahoma County jail on Monday had its fifth inmate death of 2024. Timothy Lee Hardin Jr., 21, of Oklahoma City, was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell during site checks around 6:30 a.m. Monday, the jail said in a news release. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He did not...
Community meetings focus on Ada's future
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — Ada's housing assessment study is complete and now city officials are looking to get feedback on neighborhood development plans in four quadrants of the city. Ada city officials met with taxpayers Monday living in the northwest quadrant of the city and Hammond Heights development to...
Agreements Signed at Osage County Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a short meeting at the fairgrounds in Pawhuska on Monday morning. At that meeting, there were agreements signed with the nutrition department. The Hulah Lake Senior Citizens Center will serve as a facility for meals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The New Hope Christian Fellowship Church will do the same for $500 a month. Carol Long will deliver meals for the nutrition department at a rate of 67 cents per mile.