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Water well collapse leads to Elgin’s water system emergency declaration
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Elgin has released what led to the declaring of a water emergency for those living in the city. Elgin’s Mayor JJ Francais says the emergency is due to a water well collapsing. They’re looking to replace the well and return water usage...
NIGC Reports Record Gaming Revenue for 2023
Money keeps pouring in for the National Indian Gaming Commission, which reported record gross online gaming revenue for the previous fiscal year. The NIGC earned $41.9 billion in FY2023, according to the federal regulatory agency. That surpassed the record of $40.9 billion from the previous year, the results of which were produced from audited statements from 527 gaming operations within 245 tribes over 29 U.S. states. FY2022 was up 5% over 2021.
'This Gift Just Said Game On, We're In This Thing': TU Athletic Director Talks $30 Million Anonymous Donation
TU Athletic Director Rick Dickson announced on Tuesday that an anonymous donor has given a $30 million gift to the University of Tulsa's Athletics Endowment Fund on Tuesday. This generous donation serves as the cornerstone for the fund, which has an ambitious goal of endowing all athletic scholarships. The proceeds from the endowment will fund the cost of attendance for scholarship student-athletes in perpetuity.
2024 Oklahoma Sooners Quarterbacks Preview - Jackson Arnold
Talk about pressure. Being the starting quarterback at the University of Oklahoma is one of the few titles in the world of sports that holds such a traditional title. The legacy of quarterbacks in Norman is unmatched in college football. Jason White (Heisman), Sam Bradford (Heisman & 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft), Baker Mayfield (Heisman & 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft), Kyler Murray (Heisman & 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft), Jalen Hurst (Heisman runner-up, Super Bowl QB), Caleb Williams (Heisman & 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft at USC), Dillon Gabriel (2024 Heisman front runner now at Oregon) - all were Sooner signal callers. This list doesn't mention other guys like the University's leading career passer, Landry Jones (16,646 yards), and Spencer Rattler (5-star recruit). Needless to say, being the starting quarterback for the Sooners comes with unbelievable expectations. Luckily, Jackson Arnold has the potential to add his name to this extensive list of legendary quarterbacks.
City of Guymon Fireworks Display
The City of Guymon will be hosting the annual Public Firework Display, Thursday, July 4th. “The Guymon Fire Department has been preparing for this over the past couple of weeks”, said Fire Chief Grant Wadley. Western Enterprise Inc. from Enid, Oklahoma will fill the skies with their legendary...
Shopping carts ‘an after-effect’ of homelessness in Lawton
LAWTON – Abandoned shopping carts were discussed at length recently during the first meeting of the Homeless Action Committee, because the carts are “an after-effect of homelessness,” City Councilman Kelly Harris said. Harris mentioned a location in his Ward 2 where 18 shopping carts were parked in...
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Jenks’ Javion Antai preparing to enter senior year with new team
Three summers ago, Javion Antai had never stepped onto a football field. Now, he is just days away from announcing his commitment to play the sport collegiately. But after successfully shoving a decade of experience into a handful of years, Antai faces one more challenge before he wraps up his high school career. When he suits up on in August against Edmond Santa Fe for the first game of his senior year, it will no longer be the sport that is unfamiliar to Antai, instead, it will be the high school he is playing for.
Volunteers needed to clean up trash along Oklahoma River post Fourth of July holiday
Oklahoma City is looking for volunteers to help pick up trash along the Oklahoma River following the Fourth of July. The Oklahoma River Clean Sweep is scheduled for Friday, July 5, 8-10 a.m. “The Oklahoma River is a popular spot for celebrating the July 4 holiday," Environmental Protection Superintendent Derek...
Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and legal team announce next steps in reparations fight
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their legal team are announcing the next steps in their fight for reparations. A press conference was held at 11 a.m. in the Greenwood Cultural Center today, June 2. The lead attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors...
Jalen Williams reacts to new deals for Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins
With over $30 million in cap space to burn, the Oklahoma City Thunder wisely used their ample resources to work out long-term deals for Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. The Thunder declined cheap team options for next season for Joe and Wiggins in exchange for long-term security. It’s a proactive stance to take. Instead of buying new video games, OKC used its funds to pay utility bills.
Oklahoma St RB Ollie Gordon II, who won Doak Walker Award last season, arrested for suspicion of DUI
Oklahoma State running back and Doak Walker Award winner Ollie Gordon II was arrested Sunday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. A state trooper in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, reported seeing Gordon swerving in his black 2024 Cadillac. The vehicle was clocked at 82 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Motorcyclist mediflighted to hospital following fiery crash
A Logan County man was flown to an Oklahoma City hospital after crashing his Harley Davidson motorcycle, which then caught fire. The crash occurred at approximately 2:12 p.m. on Monday near Treestump Court and Tumbleweed Trail, about 13 miles southeast of Guthrie. The incident involved a black 2018 Harley Davidson driven by 30-year-old Conner Beaver from Guthrie.
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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