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Key games for in-state OU commits in Week 0
The Oklahoma high school football season is here, which means OU football commits will be performing under the lights once again. Recently, we looked at the OU targets who will take the field (which you can read here). We'll look at the OU commits who will take the field in Week 0.
Annual Blues Festival Happening in Medicine Park This Weekend
Every Labor Day weekend is a big ol' party in Medicine Park. Somehow, this place has still remained one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets, but once you attend one of their annual music festivals, you won't be forgetting the experience any time soon. Also known as the "Mayor's Blues Ball,"...
Central Oklahoma’s impact immeasurable on Team USA Paralympic sitting volleyball team
Paralympian and two-time sitting volleyball gold medalist Monique Burkland Matthews said it was “fate” that she ended up in Oklahoma. Born in Nevada, Matthews’ family followed her grandfather to Oklahoma after he received a transfer to the state. She grew up active and athletic, graduating from Plainview High School as a three-sport athlete. ...
Yukon High School Cancels Remainder Of Thursday Classes Due To Power Outage
Yukon Public Schools has canceled class at Yukon High School for the remainder of Thursday after a delay in power restoration efforts, the district said. The district said a blown transformer in a nearby neighborhood caused the school to lose power, and a delay in restoration efforts has lef district leaders to cancel class for the remainder of the day.
Oologah elementary teacher dies unexpectedly
OOLOGAH, Okla. — In a post made to Facebook in the afternoon on Wednesday, Oologah-Talala Public Schools shared that an elementary school teacher had died suddenly. Jennie Sappington, a first-grade teacher at the Lower Elementary, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening. Sappington had taught at the school for 16...
OBN launches new campaign to help human trafficking victims
The goal is to make information about human trafficking more accessible and provide victims resources through a QR code that will be displayed in businesses and schools throughout the state. The code will take you to the human trafficking section of OBN’s website.
How much will Oklahomans save at the grocery store with the elimination of the state grocery tax?
OKLAHOMA – Beginning Thursday, Oklahomans should see a minor cut in their grocery receipts. The state cut the 4.5% state sales tax on some groceries after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1955. The bill eliminates only the state portion of the sales tax on groceries or $3.83 on an $85 grocery bill, according to OKpolicy.org. […]
Dennis Quaid says 'Reagan' is his new favorite of his movies. Oklahoma is one reason why
For four decades and counting, Dennis Quaid regarded the 1983 historical space epic "The Right Stuff" as his favorite movie of his prolific acting career. But the two-time Golden Globe nominee now has a new favorite among his cinematic credits — and he credits the time he spent in Oklahoma making it as...
Darci Lynne talks about her 'hopeful but also kind of a cheeky' new song 'Someone Wake Me Up'
Multitalented Oklahoman Darci Lynne is showing off new sides of herself as a person and musician with her stirring new single “Someone Wake Me Up.” The Oklahoma City singer-songwriter, ventriloquist and actress, who was just 12 years old when she won the 12th season of "America's Got Talent" in 2017, released the yearning new ballad Friday, Aug. 23, as the follow-up to her debut single, the spirited country-rock story song "Push Our Luck." ...
Headlines: Mental health settlement, Oklahoma wildlife conservation & Golden Hurricane home opener
A mental health lawsuit from Attorney General Gentner Drummond faces pushback. (KOSU) The mental health department appoints its first Chief Medical Officer. (Oklahoma Voice) Governor Stitt appoints the head of Juvenile Affairs to run DHS. (Oklahoma Voice) Stitt names House Speaker’s aide as executive director of OMES. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma mental health class action lawsuit settlement faces pushback
OKLAHOMA CITY – Efforts to settle a class action lawsuit against the state appear to have hit a brick wall. The Contingency Review Board on Wednesday voted 2-0 to send the federal judge overseeing the case a letter outlining concerns about a potential settlement agreement between the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse […]
Cotner: Making a difference in Vian
Jeff Cotner, of Vian, is a man of many trades. Even with a Harvard Law School degree, completed Ironman competitions on every continent, and extraordinary photography under his belt, Cotner has chosen to stick with his roots and settle in the small town of Vian. When asked what the appeal...
American Auto Trail-Western Oklahoma Grasslands (Shattuck to Cheyenne OK)
This American auto trail traverses the grasslands of Ellis and Roger Mills counties in western Oklahoma. The route follows U.S. Highway 283 south from Shattuck to Cheyenne. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or eBook format, use one of the links below:. Follow...
Holly Lackey is the new face of the Chamber
Checotah local, Holly Lackey, is now the new face of the Checotah Chamber of Commerce. Lackey has taken a part-time position at the Chamber and will be available from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each week day to answers questions, concerns and help with Chamber activities throughout the year.
City signs 30 year lease with I.O.O.F.
The mayor signed for the Checotah Public Works Authority a new lease agreement with the Endowment Fund Grand Lodge of Oklahoma of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) that will be in effect until 2055. This lease covers the Checotah Sports Complex area and the further construction and betterment...
Landlord won't fix A/C: Tenant told to move out
TULSA, Okla — Brandi Maynard's central A/C went out in June, so she put in work orders for her landlord to fix it. When weeks went by and it was still broken she called The Problem Solvers for help and learned tenants have the right to call 311 to ask for help from Tulsa Code Enforcement.
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