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There’s an Old Indian Cemetery in this Oklahoma Atwoods Parking Lot
Due to Oklahoma being one of the youngest states in the union, plus a constant status being issued of it being a "flyover state" via the braindead living on the left and right coasts, it's easy to forget how rich and often weird the history is here in the Sooner State.
Elaine D. Johns to be Inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame
Ms. Elaine D. Johns will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame on October 26, 2024, at the Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Drive, Norman, Oklahoma. Johns is being inducted and awarded the Major General Douglas O. Dollar Distinguished Public Service Award for her civic service benefiting her community and military Veterans.
Mental health treatment suit at center of latest dispute between Gov. Stitt, AG Drummond
Gov. Kevin Stitt, House Speaker Charles McCall and a top state mental health official are pushing back on a proposal to settle a lawsuit accusing Oklahoma of failing to help restore criminal defendants to competency in a timely manner. Stitt, McCall and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Allie Friesen agreed to...
Oklahoma’s election laws inhibit voter participation, create more extreme candidates, experts say
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s voting system is leading to low turnout rates, the election of more extreme candidates and disenfranchisement of voters who are excluded from participating in primary elections, experts said. That’s prompting conversations about whether reforms are needed to increase voter participation rates and how the state can ensure hundreds of thousands of […]
Enid Walk of Fame Ceremony to Honor April Danahy and Lavonn Meier McKnight
The Enid Walk of Fame Ceremony, set for Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m., will honor April Danahy and Lavonn Meier McKnight. The ceremony will take place in Grand Ballroom C at the Stride Bank Center. The Enid Walk of Fame award is given by the Mayor on behalf of...
No. 17 Oklahoma State ends FCS champ South Dakota State's 29-game winning streak with 44-20 victory
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Alan Bowman threw three touchdown passes, Ollie Gordon II scored three times and No. 17 Oklahoma State ended two-time defending FCS national champion South Dakota State’s 29-game winning streak with a 44-20 victory Saturday. Bowman, beginning his seventh year of eligibility at age 24, completed 24 of 33 passes for 265 yards in the opener for both teams. He threw scoring passes of 6 yards to Brennan Presley, 22 yards to Ollie Gordon II and 58 yards to Rashod Owens. Gordon, a junior who won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back last season, carried 27 times for 104 yards and two scores. His second touchdown, on a short pass from Bowman, covered 22 yards for a 24-6 lead with 10:46 left in the third. South Dakota State answered behind quarterback Mark Gronowski, the reigning Walter Payton Award winner as the top offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. He took the Jackrabbits 75 yards in three plays, capping the drive with a 21-yard scoring pass to Grahm Goering to make it 24-13.
I-44/Turner Turnpike widening project on SH-66 in Wellston begins Sept. 3
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) officials announced on Friday, SH-66 in Wellston is set to close both directions Tuesday for up to a year as part of I-44/Turner Turnpike bridge widening project. Drivers can expect the closures between SH-102 and US-177 in Lincoln County. OTA...
Newcomer Introduction: Oklahoma State OL Isaia Glass
As if Oklahoma State’s offensive line didn’t already have enough experience. Offensive lineman Isaiah Glass transferred this past offseason to OSU from Arizona, where he had spent the past three years as an Arizona native. Glass immediately saw the field at Arizona State as a three-star prospect out of Queen Creek High School. He then started every game as a sophomore in 2022. An injury hampered Glass’ 2023 campaign, though, ultimately redshirting after playing and starting in only three games.
Second White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Growing OSU Nursing Program
Oklahoma State University’s nursing program celebrated the start of a new academic year on Friday, Aug. 16, with its second White Coat Ceremony, which recognized 85 students beginning the professional nursing program, the largest cohort yet for the growing department. “This official White Coat Ceremony is used to symbolize...
Injury Report: Justin Wright, Newcomer Da’Wain Lofton Out for Season Opener
STILLWATER — The Cowboys will be without a few players for their season opener, but the list isn’t too overwhelming. Oklahoma State will be without Justin Wright, Da’Wain Lofton and Jalen Pope, according to Dave Hunziker, when the Pokes take on South Dakota State at 1 p.m. Saturday in Boone Pickens Stadium. Wright was the only player from the group that appeared on OSU’s first two-deep of the season — listed as Nick Martin’s backup at middle linebacker.
Edmond resident to compete in track and field in Paralympics in Paris
EDMOND, Okla. — An Edmond resident and graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma will be competing in the Paris Paralympics. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "This one is a little different, it being my fifth games. I don't know, i feel like I’m...
Freedom for all to play …
A two-plus year wait finally ended recently with a triumphant opening of the “new” Freedom Trail Playground and Splashpad. Yukon residents joined past and present playground committee members and city officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 20 at Yukon’s inclusive playground near Mulvey Pond, 2100 S Holly.
Baseball all-stater Thomas headed to Cowley County
PIEDMONT – After a final high school baseball campaign and winning all-state honors, Weston Thomas is headed to Kansas to play at the junior college level. Thomas was named to the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Large East All-State Team and ended up being named MVP of the Large All-State Game. The Piedmont High School outfielder went 3-for-4 with three doubles.
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