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Thorpe Family Foundation buys historic Jim Thorpe Home
YALE, Okla. (KSWO) - Jim Thorpe is considered by many to be one of the greatest athletes to come from the Sooner State. And the historic Jim Thorpe Home in Yale has now been sold to the Thorpe Family Foundation. Jim was the first Native American to win a gold...
Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Working To Bring More Fresh Produce To Those In Need
A new campaign from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is working to provide fresh produce to the communities they serve. As part of the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma's mission to help end food insecurity, the organization is also working to provide fresh produce and ensure those they serve receive proper nutrition.
Mini Melba Cinema brings round-the-clock entertainment to downtown Guthrie
The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen in the heart of Historic Downtown Guthrie, has become a vibrant attraction for both residents and visitors, offering a unique blend of entertainment and local culture. The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen prominently located in Historic Downtown Guthrie, is captivating...
State leaders clash over access to Oklahoma Board of Education's executive sessions
OKLAHOMA CITY — A showdown is set for the Oklahoma State Board of Education on Wednesday, as two state leaders are at odds over who can enter the board's executive sessions. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office sent a letter to the Board of Education earlier this month, saying lawmakers must be allowed into these meetings if the topics being discussed fall under any committee or constituency that the lawmaker is on or represents.
Oklahoma's 988 received nearly twice as many calls in its second year: What to know
Calls to Oklahoma's 988 Mental Health Lifeline shot up by 44% in its second full year of operation, a rise officials attribute to growing awareness of the helpline, continued mental health challenges, access to illegal substances and the reduction of stigma surrounding receiving support. The 988 line is available to or on...
Downloadable 2024 Oklahoma Sooners football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Oklahoma Sooners as they embark on a new journey as the newest members of the historic SEC. Oklahoma will kick off the season against the Temple Owls in Week 1...
OSU Master Gardeners Helps Tulsa Boys Home With Gardening Program
OSU Master Gardeners has helped the Tulsa Boys Home start a gardening program. They say it's been an amazing experience showing these boys how something goes from seed to harvest, and in its second year, they never thought the program would be this successful. "I'd say my favorite part about...
$2 million slated for Greenwood development
A section of north Tulsa will soon have a governing body to make real estate decisions. The city announced Thursday that $2 million had been approved to fund the creation of a Community Development Corporation (CDC) in part of Greenwood. The CDC will oversee a 56-acre plot of land in...
Tulsa Co. chief public defender continues to call for immediate closure of Juvenile Justice Center
If the Juvenile Justice Center in Tulsa did close temporarily, all of its residents would have to be housed in other juvenile facilities across the state. The closest one to Tulsa is in Creek County.