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From the KOCO Archives: Fourth of July celebration in Jones in the late 1980s
JONES, Okla. — Cities and towns across Oklahoma have fun traditions and celebrations to honor the Fourth of July. KOCO 5 dug into our archives and found a fun celebration in Jones from almost 40 years ago. Open the video player above to see some of the sights, sounds...
Tulsa to open its first low-barrier residential care facility this fall
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa is making strides in meeting housing needs. their search for a suitable residential care facility has narrowed and is on track to open late this fall. Based on housing data, Tulsa needs 500 beds for those currently experiencing homelessness. The new...
Moore's Celebration in the Heartland fireworks show to honor Toby Keith
MOORE, Okla. — The city of Moore's Fourth of July celebration will feature a special tribute to a hometown legend – Toby Keith. The Celebration in the Heartland will showcase a 25-minute fireworks show synchronized with the late singer's country hits. Moore Mayor Mark Hamm said it's only...
Caught On Camera: Groundhog And Fox Trying To Enjoy Snacks At Grand Lake Home
When it comes to food, a lot of folks can be protective. And it’s the same for wildlife. Video from Scott Gallagher's home in Grand Lake shows a groundhog trying to enjoy a snack when a fox shows up to do the same. It turns out groundhogs are pretty...
Red River Rivalry earns high grade from CBS Sports
When the 2024 college football season begins, the SEC will look a little different. The conference now includes two former Big 12 powerhouses, Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. As a result, the conference is home to one of the biggest rivalries in college football, which many fans will highlight on the schedule. CBS Sports ranked the top rivalries in the SEC, with the Longhorns and Sooners taking the top spot. Over the last decade, the rivalry has been full of fireworks because they are always competitive. Neither team has four in a row in the series since 2004. Eight of the...
Thousands Expected To Celebrate Independence Day At Annual FreedomFest
Tulsa’s biggest Fourth of July celebration will take place along the Arkansas River. The Folds of Honor Freedom Fest is expected to bring nearly 80,000 people out to view the fireworks show. More than 6,000 fireworks shells will be set off July 4. If you want to see the...
One injured in Quapaw shooting, suspect search continues
QUAPAW, Okla. — One man is injured after a shooting in northeast Oklahoma as authorities continue searching for their suspect, Thursday morning. A call for a shooting at a Quapaw residence at 501 S. Cherry St. came in around 3:28 a.m. Authorities with Quapaw Nation Marshal Service responded to the scene and located a man with a gunshot wound to the face. The suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Thunder forward labeled one of 'best free agency targets' for polarizing rival
With their enviable amount of cap space, the OKC Thunder have been quite busy during these early stages of NBA Free Agency, as they've already signed the likes of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Hartenstein to brand new, long-term pacts. However, Oklahoma City's activity on the open market is...
Rodeo greats tipped their hats at the Legends of Rodeo Premiere
Friends, family and fans came out to promote the premier of the Legends of Rodeo Past and Present, on Thursday, June 27 at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery, located at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Heartland director Iris Park even dressed up like one of her favorite characters, Mrs. Kitty, as she and board member/city councilman Joey Marion introduced everyone.
Severe storms cause power outages and damage
Thousands were without power and suffered damages due to a severe thunderstorm that crossed Central Oklahoma late in the evening last Tuesday Locals in the Pierce area had some severe damage after wind gusts up to 80 mph blasted through, causing roof damage, downed power lines and huge trees to topple.
Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
Indians Begin Winget Thursday Night
Big sports day in Bartlesville, as the 65th Glen Winget Tournament kicks off on Thursday morning in downtown at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. If everything goes according to plan there will be five games at Rigdon Field over the course of the day, culminating with the Indians against Springfield Kickapoo at 8:00 Thursday evening.
Cherokee Nation celebrates new Muskogee subdivision, first completed under tribe’s historic housing legislation
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are calling for a comprehensive housing study to examine housing needs for Cherokee families across the tribe’s reservation area, including where shortfalls may exist in rental and homeownership opportunities. Chief Hoskin and Deputy...
Nature’s own fireworks on the way today
A powerful cold front is on the way today, sparking showers and storms as early as mid afternoon. Before storms form, most of the middle of the day into the afternoon will be sunny and hot with highs near 100. Stay safe during outdoor activities!. Right now, the OKC timeline...
Permits Due for Bartlesville Businesses
City of Bartlesville businesses have until the end of July to renew their license before a late fee penalty is deducted. Chief Building Official with the City of Bartlesville, Trey Yankovich says the community development department will email a renewal notice and you will then have 30 days to respond and renew.
NorSun Selects Tulsa Airport For Factory, Creating 320 Jobs
Norwegian solar energy company, NorSun, has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma International Airport for its first U.S.-based factory location, an initial planned investment of $620 million in a new 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafer manufacturing facility. The expansion, which was facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, will create 320 new direct jobs and provide critically needed domestic production of ingot and wafer capacity to meet the increasing demand from U.S. solar cell and panel manufacturers, supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.
Oklahoma City firefighter takes love for Fourth of July to next level with lawn landscaping
An Oklahoma City firefighter is taking his love for the Fourth of July to the next level with how he's landscaped his yard. Alisha Kesler says her husband's favorite holiday is Independence Day. So, to celebrate this year, Jared Kesler has put some iconic American images on his lawn and added some decorations and red and blue lights that illuminate the outside of their home near Covell and Douglas in Edmond.
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