Earlsboro
LATEST NEWS
Oklahoma students are headed back to school. An OSU psychiatrist has tips for supporting them
New schedules, teachers, environments and expectations can be overwhelming for any student, no matter their age. Dr. Sara Coffey said parents should pay special attention to their childrens’ mental health needs as the summer comes to an end and all these changes become a reality. “When kids go back...
Earthquake in Oklahoma shakes residents in Northwest Arkansas
Residents in Northwest Arkansas said they felt a 2.86 magnitude earthquake in Quinton, Oklahoma, according to reports. At approximately 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a depth of 4.6 miles. People have reported feeling the earthquake in the following areas:. Fayetteville, Ark. Canehill,...
OU to Honor 1974 and '75 Football National Championship Teams During Season Opener
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced Friday it will honor the 1974 and 1975 national championship OU football teams during the Sooners' season opener against Temple on Friday, Aug. 30, in Norman. This season marks the 50th anniversary of OU's 1974 national title. Former head coach...
Oklahoma State wrestling dismisses Jordan Williams from Cowboys after reported arrest
STILLWATER — First-year Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor has dismissed sophomore Jordan Williams from the team after Williams was arrested earlier this week. “Jordan Williams is no longer part of the Cowboy Wrestling program due to a rules violation,” Taylor said in a statement Thursday morning. “We wish him well as he...
Patrons Bank Backpack Drive Benefits Schools
Patrons Bank representatives were busy this week delivering backpacks to local schools, thanks to the outpouring of support of the community. The public was invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack donated, Patrons Bank matched the donation. Above left, Patrons Bank representative Rae Lynn Hammer presents donated backpacks to Leslie Jones from Dewar Schools. Above center, Patrons Bank representatives Brittany Coates and Libby Mott are shown with Henryetta Elementary School Principal Kevin Williams as they deliver backpacks to the school. Above right, Wilson School staff member Tammy Thompson is pictured with Patrons Bank representative Marie Hawkins.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Jackson Weibling
GARBER, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Jackson Weibling of Garber High School. Jackson plays football where he’s a three time All-District selection. He’s also a two-time state qualifier in the shot...
Cousins born hours apart in neighboring rooms at CCMH
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some may share the same birthday as their cousin, but rarely are they born on the same day, in the same hospital, right next door to one another. “Their delivery room was right across the wall from mine,” shared Andrew Petro, father of newborn Olivia. “I could knock on the wall and be like, ‘Hey, y’all doing okay in there?’”
Pawhuska voters to decide on sales tax extensions in August
Pawhuska voters will be able to cast ballots Aug. 22, Aug. 23 and Aug. 27 on two city sales tax questions. The ballot questions ask whether one-quarter of a penny of sales tax to pay for an economic development program should be continued through Dec. 31, 2029, and whether three-quarters of a penny of sales tax to pay for street, curb and sidewalk improvements as well as water and sewer improvements should also be continued through Dec. 31, 2029.
UPDATE: Ponca City man sentenced to 10 years for pointing gun at subject at gas station
NEWKIRK — On July 23, Gabriel Dean Logan entered a no contest plea in Kay County District Court to felony count of feloniously pointing a firearm. He was sentenced to a 10-year suspended prison sentence. Court date set for Ponca City man accused of pointing a gun while at...
Heat Warnings In Green Country
Muggy weather will remain noticeable Sunday, but we’ll experience a respite from excessive heat and humidity early next week. Monday morning lows will be in the upper 60s and afternoon highs between the upper 80s. After Friday night and predawn Sunday, most of the data does not support exceptionally...
U of Oklahoma dental school launches state's 1st pediatric residency
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry launched the first pediatric dental residency program in the state. The two-year program is 80% patient care and 20% didactic, and is focused on training residents to provide dental care to children with an emphasis on care for children with medical complexities and developmental conditions, according to an Aug. 14 news release from the university.
Man captures 'very Oklahoma' picture of cattle with lightning in the background
STILLWATER, Okla. — Severe storms brought some lightning shows throughout Oklahoma on Thursday. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. KOCO 5 viewer Evan Michaels says he was out feeding the cattle when storms rolled into Stillwater. While he was feeding them, he snapped a "very Oklahoma" picture of a cattle with a large lightning strike in the background.
NTSB preliminary report reveals details leading up to deadly plane crash in Yukon
YUKON, OKLA. (KOKH) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report on the investigation into a deadly plane crash that claimed four lives. According to the report, the pilot was taking three passengers, a father and his two sons, on a sightseeing flight in the area.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.