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Oklahoma City enacts 180-day moratorium on new Airbnbs
The Oklahoma City Council voted overwhelmingly for an emergency moratorium on new applications for short-term home-sharing, like Airbnbs, last week. Only Ward 4 Council Member Todd Stone voted against the measure. Ward 2 Council Member James Cooper supported the moratorium. He said residents in his ward complain home-sharing leads to...
Shootings, fires, and fights: Nationwide increase in outlaw biker violence seeping into Oklahoma
Just before 8 p.m. on April 13, a man rode his motorcycle into the parking lot of a southside Panda Express. Soon after, he was followed by several more bikers who rumbled into the same area. Moments after the bikers thundered into the parking lot, Oklahoma City police received calls that a man...
'Class Matters,' nonprofit helping underrepresented students in the community, receives donations
OKLAHOMA CITY — A few months ago, KOCO 5 told the story of Dr. Darron Lamkin and his non-profit, Class Matters, which helps underrepresented students in our community with a focus on STEM. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Since then, he’s received tens of...
Bartlesville ace Brenden Asher eyes future with Oral Roberts baseball
From the first time he lifted up Brenden Asher as a newborn infant, John Pannell suspected he might be holding a bundle of baseball talent. Destiny then took over. Pannell recalls Asher as the little boy with the plastic bat and ball, as the older boy honing his diamond skills to serrated precision,...
Yukon Czech Hall reaches milestone
Yukon Czech Hall, a historic hub of Czech-American culture, will mark a historic milestone with a 125th anniversary celebration this Saturday, July 27. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a commemorative program, followed by live music and dancing from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Czech Hall’s bar...
Will Rogers World Airport offers on-site TSA PreCheck enrollment
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma City travelers can now enroll in TSA PreCheck at Will Rogers World Airport. CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, is now available on-site to speed up the airport security process. The service is available at CLEAR kiosks, located at the security level...
A Piece of Hollywood in Oklahoma
The blockbuster movie, Twister, not only has been filmed in Oklahoma but Guthrie is home to an original part of the film!. How do you wear out a compact disc of the 1996 blockbuster movie Twister?. It's a one-word answer for Jessica and Tim Stegner. “Research,” said Jessica. The...
Oklahoma health system is shutting down hospital
Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care. For more than seven decades, the Norman Regional Hospital has served patients in downtown Norman, Oklahoma. But aiming to reduce costs, the Norman Regional Health System...
Bixby Schools Introduce New Cell Phone Policies and Clarify Stance on Bible Instruction
Source – ktul.com. BIXBY, OKLA. (KTUL) — As Bixby Public Schools prepares for the upcoming school year, it has announced significant updates to its cell phone policies regarding cell phone use and religious texts. Starting in August, students in grades K-9 will face strict restrictions on cell phones and other communication devices.
TWISTERS movie mentions Blackwell Library; features local storm chaser
This weekend saw the release of the highly anticipated feature film “Twisters” from Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery which opened to a staggering $80 million dollars, well beyond even the most lofty industry projections. The film acts as a “stand-alone” sequel to the 1996 film “Twister” which,...
Bartlesville Schools Gets New Pom Coach
Bartlesville Public Schools will have a new Pom Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Gloria Castillo has been appointed to that position. A press release states that Castillo served as an assistant pom coach last year and that Castillo has a lot of experience and knowledge that will serve well in this role.
'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'
The "Twisters" movie is taking the country by storm and made millions at the box office on its opening weekend. The female lead in "Twisters," the hit follow-up to the 1996 "Twister," Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), is from Sapulpa. The Creek County town is mentioned several times throughout the blockbuster.
Lincoln Riley 'not getting into' OU athletic director Joe Castiglione's SEC move comments
NORMAN — On OU's first official day in the SEC, athletic director Joe Castiglione appeared to hint at the idea former coaches had about the Sooners' SEC move. “I will tell you, without reservation, every coach that we talked to was excited," Castiglione said. "And you know what, the ones that weren’t aren’t...
OSUIT, Muscogee Nation celebrate GED graduates
The community recently celebrated the most class of graduates during the GED Graduation Ceremony held July 11 on the campus of OSUIT. The program, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and Muscogee Nation Employment & Training Adult Learning Programs, provides a second chance for adults looking to obtain their degrees, and helping them join the workforce.
Whole Hawg Days begins with a new twist to the festival
Twenty-six entries in this year’s Whole Hawg Days cookoff competition will be judged by two people who will determine the best pork butts, ribs and ham. Chefs will fire up their cookers Friday evening at locations scattered around town as they get ready for the heated competition on Saturday.
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