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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt names a new chief of staff
Gov. Kevin Stitt has named Grayson Walker, one of his legal counselors and a member of the secretary of state's office, to be his new chief of staff. Walker succeeds Brandon Tatum, recently named executive director of the Regional University System of Oklahoma. "Grayson is an Oklahoma City native and...
Severe weather may impact Stillwater's Boomer Blast, SEMA monitoring closely
STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — Potential severe weather could affect Stillwater's Boomer Blast festivities. The Stillwater Emergency Management (SEMA) Department will monitor the weather. Severe weather could include 60 miles-per-hour winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and possible hail. Additionally, severe heat, up to a 110-degree heat index, could affect eventgoers. For updated...
Five lion cubs in OKC get a check-up 📸
Good morning and Happy Independence Day, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Today brings partly sunny skies and breezy conditions with a high of 96, low of 69; Oklahoma City can expect thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather ...
Ollie Gordon II Tabbed Walter Camp Preseason All-American
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II picked up a prestigious preseason honor this week as he was tabbed a Walter Camp Preseason All-American, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced. Ollie was one of 16 players on the preseason list who earned All-America status following the 2023...
Former Seminole Animal Control Officer Faces Animal Cruelty Charge
Cody Fitzgerald, a now former Seminole Animal Control Officer, faces allegations of felony animal cruelty, according to court documents filed on Monday. In the probable cause affidavit, an officer for the on-campus police department at Seminole State College said he responded to a call of two stray dogs inside a residential hall on May 7.
Stillwater couple's honeymoon is in limbo amid Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl, a devastating storm in the Caribbean, is having a big impact on travel plans in Oklahoma. A Stillwater couple said their honeymoon is now on hold as the deadly storm moves towards Jamaica. “If we have to cancel or postpone, it'll be months before we are able to...
Three Cowboys Earn Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Football OSU claims one-third of the Big 12’s Spring Scholar-Athlete spots. [Devin Wilber/PFB] Oklahoma State flexed its brain and its brawn this past spring. The Big 12 announced its Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year and OSU claimed the designation in three of the nine sports. Zach Ehrhard (Baseball), Isaac Becroft (Men’s Tennis) and Alex Maier (Men’s Track and Field) all showcased their strengths in the classroom and on the field and will take home some hardware for their efforts. Ehrhard: The Cowboy outfielder who earned First-Team honors this past season has now taken home OSU’s first ever Big 12 Baseball...
Air Force general court-martialed after flying Altus C-17 following night of drinking, affair with subordinate: AVweb
A U.S. Air Force general has been court-martialed after allegedly flying a C-17 transport plane at Altus Air Force Base following a night of drinking, according to a report in the AVweb aviation news site.
‘You're Really Ruining The Holiday For Other People Around You’: City Of Muskogee Cracking Down On Fireworks Violations
The City of Muskogee is cracking down on people shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July. The city council voted to implement new penalties for those who violate city ordinances for fireworks. The ordinances state you can't shoot off fireworks within 500 feet of a public building or church. You also can't shoot off fireworks at people or property.
CLAY HENRY: Barry Switzer knew when to look away
The Hogs+ cameras were rolling as I set the stage for Barry Switzer to confirm a curfew break the night before Oklahoma thrashed Arkansas, 42-8, in the 1987 Orange Bowl. As was often the case, I was a tag-along for a dinner with Switzer at a bowl game. Bill Connors, my boss at the Tulsa World, generally dined with the Oklahoma head coach several times during the week’s festivities. They were extremely close, a relationship that reminded of the way Frank Broyles hung out with my father, Orville Henry.
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.
Northwestern Division of Business Launches Master of Business and Health Care Administration Online Degree Program Pending HLC Approval
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is preparing to offer a fully online MBA program pending HLC approval. A 33-credit hour fully online Master of Business Administration degree program has been developed in the Division of Business at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Within the program are two areas of concentration: a management...
ECU Set to Break Ground for New STEM Center/School of Nursing
East Central University will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new STEM Center/School of Nursing building on June 25 at 9 a.m. The event will take place north of the Physical and Environmental Science Center, located at the corner of N. Francis Ave. & E. 9th St. “We are thrilled...
Car dealership criticized for showcasing elderly elephants in 100-degree heat
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An unusual report of animal abuse after a group took to social media with complaints that a car dealership in Oklahoma had elderly elephants in their parking lot in temperatures close to 100 degrees. KTUL reached out to CompassionWorks International, the animal advocacy organization that...
Festival meet and greet sees record turn out
“I love our people. I love talking to people that come in from out of state. I love seeing people I haven’t seen in a while, and so that’s what this is, that’s what this time is. It’s like half a family reunion and half where you just meet new people. It’s about the people, it really is.” – MCN Second Chief Del Beaver.
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