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Altus Swimming Coach reaches 44 years, earns spot in Coaches Hall of Fame
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - She started as an English language teacher in Altus High School, but in 1981 she decided to become a swimming coach. Linda Wiginton has reached her 44th year as head swimming coach, earning her a spot in the Coaches Hall of fame. Not only that, but...
Tulsa SPCA Rescues Over 30 Dogs
The Tulsa SPCA says it's in serious need of donations after taking in 34 new dogs. They say this is its third large-scale rescue in just two months. Tulsa SPCA says they were contacted by a case worker assisting a client who was doing her best to take care of over 30 dogs left behind when her brother died. They say she was overwhelmed and the situation was taking a toll on her health and finances.
USA BMX Forms First TPS High School Team
USA BMX has formed the first high school racing team in Tulsa Public Schools and offered the team the chance to practice at the Hardesty National BMX facility in Tulsa, where professional and Olympic athletes train. Edison High School has the first team, composed of 13 students, with most in...
'A Good Addition:' New Statue Debuts Along Route 66 In Tulsa
On Route 66 in downtown Tulsa, something new is turning heads. “This is Meadow Gold Mack the Friendly Lumberjack,” said Mary Beth Babcock. Stationed outside the Meadow Gold Mack Outpos … he’s hard to miss. Babcock is the store owner and says the 20-foot-tall roadside attraction made...
City Hall on the Go attended the Tulsa Dream Center's Back to School Bash
TULSA, Okla. — City Hall on the Go (CHOTG) attended the Tulsa Dream Center's Back to School Bash on Saturday. CHOTG is a nationally implemented model in many cities that brings City services into various underserved neighborhoods. Some of the services offered included city water/utility billing, applications for city...
What you need to know about Tuesday's hotel tax election and more
Good morning, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Expect a breezy morning, followed by a hot, sunny day with a high of 99 degrees and a low of 74 degrees, according to AccuWeather. ...
Miami dedicates new veterans brick memorial in heartfelt ceremony
MIAMI, Okla. — A vision of forever honoring the sacrifice of veterans is finally reality in Miami. “American Legion Post 147” in Miami held a dedication ceremony for their new veterans brick memorial site this morning. Planning for this project began last November, while ground was broken back...
The Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City has awarded $4,000 to Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City has awarded $4,000 to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) through the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) Becas program. The SWOSU Foundation matched this amount, providing financial support to students of Mexican heritage. The IME Becas program, established by the Government of Mexico, is...
GRF collections beat monthly estimate at start of FY 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 14, 2024) – General Revenue Fund collections for the month of July – the first month of fiscal year 2025 – totaled $620 million, which is $10.8 million, or 1.8%, above the monthly estimate. This is $17 million, or 2.8%, above collections in July 2023.
Impact of Dell layoffs on Oklahoma City operations still uncertain
Two weeks after Dell announced employee layoffs throughout the company, no clear indication of the impact on its Oklahoma City office has been made available. About 1,600 employees were reported to be working for Dell in 2022 at its facility at 3501 SW 15. The company employs 12,000 worldwide. Despite numerous inquiries by The Oklahoman, Dell's media relations team in Oklahoma City declined to share current employment numbers or the extent of the share of the companywide...
Temperatures cool down just a bit for the upcoming week | 8/24 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Sunday will be a quiet weather day across Texoma as temperatures will cool down slightly across the area. Morning temperatures will start in the mid-70s around sunrise, and afternoon temperatures will climb into the low 100s. Skies will be mostly sunny during the day with south winds at 5 to 15 mph.
KFOR hosts Clear the Shelters, helping animals find forever homes
Canines, felines and equines! News 4, in partnership with the NBC Network, hosted 'Clear The Shelters' on Saturday. An annual adoption program to help beloved sheltered animals find their forever homes.
Fire destroys trailer north of Newkirk and closes highway
NEWKIRK — Newkirk, Kildare, River Road and Dale Township firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 2:44 p.m. today two miles north of Newkirk. NFD chief Adam Longcrier said that crews arrived to find an abandoned trailer engulfed and partially burned to the ground. “A subject...
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