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Oklahoma History Center Museum Accepting Applications for Docent Training Program
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) is currently accepting applications and inquiries from anyone interested in becoming a qualified OHCM Docent. The required coursework is both online and classroom-based. It will start on Wednesday, November 6, and take approximately six weeks to complete. There is no charge for this curriculum. Those interested may contact Steve Hawkins, volunteer coordinator, at 405-522-0754 or email steve.hawkins@history.ok.gov.
Brent VanNorman Officially Files For Recount Of Tulsa's Mayoral Election
Tulsa mayoral candidate Brent VanNorman's team has officially filed the paperwork for a recount of Tuesday's election. The results showed Monroe Nichols receiving 18,729 votes, Karen Keith with 18,457, and VanNorman with 18,019. VanNorman is requesting a manual, hand recount of the ballots. The recount will happen at 9 a.m....
Oklahoma mother gifted home with safe space to raise son with autism
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Before Wednesday, Robin Coleman said her family felt unwelcome in apartments because her son has autism. Putting a roof over his head where he could be free is what pushed Coleman to make this dream a reality. On Wednesday, Coleman’s 9-year-old son, Rashon, turned the...
Iowa’s Bradley Hill to Transfer to OU
First reported by Ross Bartachek of IAWresle, former Iowa heavyweight Bradley Hill is transferring to OU. Hill was the starter at Iowa at heavyweight for the majority of last season, but plans to wrestle for the 197 lb spot at OU that was recently vacated by Stephen Buchanan who transferred to Iowa. Hill was 21-9 last season and finished fifth at the Big Ten Championships and was an NCAA qualifier.
Oklahoma will lose these four games in 2024
One of the two newcomers to the SEC, Oklahoma, is looking to be all about first impressions heading into 2024. Historically, the Sooners have some sort of history with most of the teams they will be playing in conference play this season, but now they are a part of the same one.
EPS Superintendent responds to U.S. flag media uproar via email to families
EDMOND, OKLA (KOKH) — The superintendent of Edmond Public Schools (EPS),Dr. Angela Grunewald, sent an email to EPS families regarding a student who was told to remove a large American flag from their vehicle. In the letter, Dr. Grunewald outlined the district's stance on flags on campus. She stated...
McAlester resident demands accountability for poor road conditions
MCALESTER, Okla. — A McAlester resident is raising concerns over the current state and upkeep of the city's roads. Don Riley is a longtime resident. He says he loves living in McAlester, but he doesn't love the conditions of the roads he uses daily. “You can go west, you...
Fletcher PD asking public for assistance in suspected hit-and-run
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Fletcher Peace Officers are investigating an incident they believe is a suspected hit-and-run from late Friday evening. In a post to the department’s Facebook page, officials said it happened shortly before 9 p.m. just north of Watts Road and Highway 277. Police and fire responded...
Wearing shirt that got her arrested at Trump rally, Buck faces trial
Sheila Buck appeared inside the Tulsa County Courthouse Friday morning — and she made it clear her convictions haven’t changed at all since she was arrested outside former President Donald Trump’s rally four years ago. According to court records, Tulsa police arrested Buck on June 20, 2020...
Hanson Brothers Set To Perform At Big Dam Party Concert Saturday Night
The Big Dam Party is the talk of the town this weekend to open Zink Lake. The party kicks off this afternoon at the Gathering Place. One of the highlights, no doubt, will be tomorrow night's concert with Tulsa's own Hanson. Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson talked with LeAnne Taylor...
Uncommon business model powers McKnight Center’s high-profile season
STILLWATER — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and touring Broadway musical “Chicago” are among the offerings in the 2024-25 season lineup at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The modest-si...
Elk City Elks Battle Canadian Wildcats in Thrilling Season Opener
The Elk City Elks kicked off their football season last night in a thrilling game against the Canadian Wildcats. These two teams, having met for the third consecutive year, were well-matched, with each team securing one victory in their previous encounters. This year’s opener did not disappoint, delivering an intense showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Conflict over party chair splits Osage GOP
It's a presidential election year, but members of the Osage County Republican Party appeared divided Aug. 22 as Vice Chair Cathy Miller and a group of party members gathered at an Elks Lodge in the Sand Springs area and continued an effort that began in July to oust Shawna Myers, the county party chair.
Commerce Funding Commitment Helps Make New Rural Hospital a Reality
Eight years after the closing of Tillman County Memorial Hospital, the community of Frederick, Okla., came together with federal, state and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Comanche County Memorial Hospital. “This is the first time in 50 years that a hospital has been rebuilt after closure,...
Bartlesville City Council to Discuss Resolution Addressing Public Drag Shows
The Bartlesville City Council is expected to discuss a resolution Tuesday related to public drag queen performances, with the intent to firm up First Amendment protections and public safety for drag performers, attendees and protestors. The controversy arose in 2022 during the Bartlesville Pride event held at Unity Square, where...
City issues statement on DEQ boil advisory
On Aug. 28 The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality required that Ponca City Municipal Water Public Water Supply to inform users of a boil advisory for facilities on 900 south Enterprise Road. The advisory asked residents to use water that has been brought to a full, rolling boil for at...
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