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Comprehensive Eye Exams Essential for Student Learning
The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP) encourages families to add a comprehensive eye exam to their back-to-school checklist, emphasizing the importance of good vision for children as they return to the classroom. Healthy vision is essential for various classroom tasks, from reading books and viewing whiteboards to using computer screens. Without proper vision, students may face unnecessary challenges impacting their mental, physical, social and emotional well-being.
Sooners' defensive secondary has gone from national joke to one of country's best
It wasn't too many years ago that Oklahoma's pass defense ranked rock bottom, 130 out of 130 NCAA Division I teams. Brent Venables' first season as the Sooners' head coach wasn't much better, with OU finishing 119th nationally in defending the forward pass. Pass defense is the primary responsibility of...
Scissortail Park to host a free concert in the park Friday night
OKLAHOMA CITY — A free summer concert will kick off Friday night at Scissortail Park as part of the "Summer of Soul" series featuring Da-Lock Band. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The event will host vendors and food trucks throughout the park, as you...
Power mostly restored after dump truck got tangled with powerlines in Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Power is mostly restored to thousands of customers who faced outages after a dump truck got tangled in powerlines in Broken Arrow Friday morning. First responders and witnesses on scene said the truck got tangled in powerlines at the intersection of Florence and Elm. According...
2024 graduate student awards presented
Each year, The University of Tulsa’s Graduate School honors student achievements at the Graduate Student Awards Banquet. Three unique awards are presented annually to exceptional students and faculty: Distinguished Graduate Student Research Award, presented to a student whose research has made a substantial and original contribution to their academic field; Distinguished Graduate Student Award, presented to a student who has both excelled academically and made a substantial contribution to their department, university, or scholarly community; and Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award, presented to a faculty member who has had a substantial impact on the academic life and career of students.
GAMI’s G100UL Unleaded Fuel Successfully Powers Historic WWII Aircraft
On Wednesday, General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) achieved another milestone in developing its unleaded aviation gasoline, G100UL, when it powered a World War II-era bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time. The aircraft took off from Ada Regional Airport in Oklahoma and flew over Lake Atoka during the...
Clayton Kershaw allows 3 runs in 4 innings in Triple-A rehab start
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw pitched four innings in his second rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night and allowed three runs. Now the question is whether the left-hander’s next start will be in the minors or at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw allowed three runs on six...
Former Secret Service agent speaks on Trump assassination attempt
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - University of Central Oklahoma President Todd Lamb, who was a Former Secret Service agent and Lt. Governor of Oklahoma, is sharing his thoughts on the Secret Service response to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Lamb served under the Bill Clinton and George W....
Weekend Events: Porter Peach Festival, 'Twisters' In Theaters, And More
The weekend is finally here. Six In The Morning Weekend Anchor Kristen Weaver joins us to share all the fun and exciting things happening across Green Country. The Porter Peach Festival is happening this weekend. The Festival has already kicked off, but there is still plenty to do from concerts,...
Former Golden Hurricane and NCAA Champion Patrick Dever to Run in Paris Olympics
TULSA, Okla. — Former University of Tulsa track and cross country star Patrick Dever will represent Team Great Britain in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which begins Friday, July 26. The four-time All-American and 2021 10,000-meter NCAA champion will compete in both the 5,000 (Aug. 7) and 10,000-meter (Aug. 2) races.
Tulsa Expo Center to host the Hackamore Classic
TULSA, Okla. — The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) will host the MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Hackamore Classic on July 22-28 at the Tulsa Expo Center. This will be the second year the City of Tulsa will host the event and it will feature riders from the Taylor Sheridan reality series.
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Ward Two and Ward Three
ENID, OK (July 19, 2024) WHAT: Town Hall meeting discussing affordable, attainable housing ideas and manufactured housing proposals. WHERE: First Missionary Baptist Church, 467 East Owen K Garriott Road. WHEN: Thursday, July 25th at 6 p.m. WHY: The City of Enid is seeking community input drafting proposals for better. housing...
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