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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...
Oklahoma Today Podcast: July 29, 2024
Download the latest episode here. Schools might be going back into session soon, but summer is not over yet. Savor those final days of freedom during Red Brick Nights, which bring fun, games, food trucks, and live music to historic downtown Guthrie. Red Brick Nights occur during the first Saturday or every month May through September, including this Saturday (August 3). Make your plans to head to Guthrie this weekend to see Oklahoma-favorite headliners Beau Jennings & The Tigers. Event organizer James Long joins the show to talk about what else people can expect and how Guthrie has grown through the years.
SWOSU mourns loss of benfactor, alumnus
Jerry H. Hodge, a 1965 graduate of the SWOSU College of Pharmacy and a long-time SWOSU benefactor died at home in Amarillo, Texas, July 25.In 2021, Hodge and his wife, Margaret, made history with their record-setting $5 million philanthropic investment in SWOSU’s College of Pharmacy and Center for Rural Health. The Hodges joined the SWOSU community and an array of state leaders in Weatherford in…