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Longtime softball coach who saw success at MacArthur and Cameron dies after cancer battle
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Sad news in the local sports world as longtime softball coach Dennis Furr, who led programs at MacArthur and Cameron University, has passed away at the age of 49 after a battle with cancer. Furr won six state championships at the high school level, including two...
Sales tax revenues down 4.3% to start fiscal year
Sales tax revenues declined for Yukon to start the 2024-25 fiscal year – as part of a down month statewide. But they did increase nearly 1% from last month, and Mayor Brian Pillmore remains cautiously optimistic the numbers will trend upward. The City of Yukon on July 8 received...
Oklahoma Joe: Debate arises over renaming Will Rogers airport
I’ve been to Will Rogers World Airport many times, including for a trip last week. I’m proud of its recent renovations and consider it one of the nicest in the country. I usually notice the bust of ...
Texas Man Instantly Becomes a Millionaire During Morning Giveaway
North Texas Man Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Casino Draw. A Texas man became a millionaire in a matter of seconds after a casino called his name for a giveaway. Carl Stone from Trenton, Texas was enjoying his day at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma when his life would forever change. Sunday morning his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s "3 Months 3 Millionaires" giveaway.
Oklahoma adds Utah State to 2027 schedule
The Oklahoma Sooners have officially added to their 2027 football schedule. OU will host the Utah State Aggies at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman on Saturday, September 4th, 2027. FBSchedules.com took to social media to announce the scheduling of the game. Oklahoma and Utah State have met five times...
Guthrie Public Schools renews Intergenerational Pre-K programs with Willow Creek and Golden Age nursing homes
In a heartening continuation of a long-standing tradition, the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education has renewed its agreements with Willow Creek Health Care, LLC and Golden Age Nursing Home to maintain Intergenerational Pre-K classrooms for the 2024-2025 school year. This initiative, which has been described as a win-win situation...
Norman Residents, Business Owners Express Concerns About Planned Billion-Dollar Entertainment District
As plans for a new billion dollar entertainment district in Norman make headway, residents and business owners in the area feel uneasy about how it may affect their community. A recently-filed lawsuit says a special election vote would be an improper legislative act, meaning Norman residents are unable to vote on the project.
Alex Caruso to Thunder voted as 2nd-best offseason move in ESPN survey
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a productive offseason headlined by the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. Both veterans are immediate fixes and add depth to OKC’s rotation. The Thunder enter the 2024-25 season as heavy title favorites. After a first-seed finish last year, expect them to be in that conversation for the foreseeable future.
Defying attorney general, Charter School Board votes to pursue appeal in St. Isidore case
During a tumultuous meeting, the Statewide Charter School Board voted 7-1 on Tuesday to join St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in appealing a recent Oklahoma Supreme Court decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. Minutes later, the board voted 8-1 to table a motion to rescind its contract with the school, despite a standing order to do so from the state court. It also rejected the counsel of the state attorney general’s office on the grounds...
Oklahoma Faces Extreme Heat: Excessive Heat Warning Reissued for Wednesday
Tulsa, OK – The US National Weather Service has reissued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for Wednesday in Oklahoma. Heat indices are expected to reach over 105°F areawide, with temperatures potentially exceeding 110°F in the warning areas. According to the US National Weather Service Tulsa...