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Taste Of Oklahoma: Chef Andrew Black's Latest Addition To Oklahoma City's Food Scene
In a new addition to a Downtown Oklahoma City landmark, James Beard Award winning chef Andre Black opens his new restaurant in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Perle Mesta, a new restaurant named after the Oklahoma City socialite whose career took her from the White House to abroad, opened on June 24, but is already making a name for itself.
EMSA Issues Reminder About Medical Heat Alert As July 4th Plans Get Underway
If you're planning to be outside for several hours July 4 or this weekend, EMSA is reminding everyone that a medical heat alert is still in effect. Paramedics have responded to at least 47 heat exhaustion calls since June 23. Thirty-five of those people had to be hospitalized. EMSA is...
OKCFD urges proper fireworks reporting, lists local shows for July 4
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) shared reminders on how to report illegal fireworks use and provided a list of fireworks shows in the OKC area. According to OKCFD, it is important to reserve the use of 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only. “Complaints about...
Potential Name Change At WRWA Brings Oklahoma Aviation History Into New Logo
A new name could soon fly over Will Rogers World Airport. Oklahoma City Airport Trust members have been discussing the airport's rebranding efforts since the beginning of the year. Following last week’s airport trust meeting, the likely name would be OKC Will Rogers International Airport. OKC Director of Airports Jeff...
Thursday Mid-Morning Forecast With Justin Rudicel
Meteorologist Justin Rudicel is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with your mid-morning forecast. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!
Storms with heavy rain, some hail move across central Oklahoma before fireworks shows
Be sure to pay attention while celebrating the Fourth of July. Besides being very hot, severe storms have popped up across Oklahoma, including in the OKC metro. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go. Below was a running blog of KOCO 5's severe...
Five lion cubs in OKC get a check-up 📸
Good morning and Happy Independence Day, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Today brings partly sunny skies and breezy conditions with a high of 96, low of 69; Oklahoma City can expect thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather ...
Thunder forward labeled one of 'best free agency targets' for polarizing rival
With their enviable amount of cap space, the OKC Thunder have been quite busy during these early stages of NBA Free Agency, as they've already signed the likes of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Hartenstein to brand new, long-term pacts. However, Oklahoma City's activity on the open market is...
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with OKC Parks this July
This July, OKC Parks invites residents to join in celebrating Park and Recreation Month, highlighting how parks and recreation make Oklahoma City stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient. The month-long celebration offers a variety of activities designed for residents of all ages and abilities, from fitness classes and performing arts to nature hikes and free fishing lessons.
Coury Hospitality promotes Jennifer Burgess-Wright
Coury Hospitality has promoted Jennifer Burgess-Wright to SVP, marketing & digital strategy. Known as the brand’s first “experience curator,” Burgess-Wright’s promotion finds her shaping the brand’s marketing and digital strategy to spark brand engagement, according to the company. “Jennifer has been an integral part of...
Dr. Melissa Craft Transitioning from Acting Dean to Interim Dean of the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing
I am pleased to announce that, pending final approval by the Board of Regents, Dr. Melissa Craft will transition from her role as Acting Dean to Interim Dean of the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing. A permanent dean will be identified in a national search. Since joining the...
OKC Philharmonic's Red, White and Boom festival invites guests for fireworks, music and more
OKLAHOMA CITY — Celebrations are kicking off for the Fourth of July, with one of the biggest fireworks shows taking place Wednesday night. Tens of thousands of Oklahomans are expected to show up to Scissortail Park and watch the OKC Philharmonic's Red, White and Boom festival. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the OKC Philharmonic playing America's classics.
Thunder GM Sam Presti details draft philosophy to always move up
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2024 NBA draft with one selection and exited the two-day event with three rookies. The Thunder stood pat at the No. 12 spot and selected Nikola Topic. It’s a calculated swing. OKC can afford to wait out a redshirt year and not rush the 18-year-old to play. For the other two rookies, it was a multi-step process to acquire them. The Thunder shipped five future second-round picks to the New York Knicks for the No. 26 selection to add Dillon Jones. The next day, OKC made a series of trades to go up to the No. 38...
'Be responsible': Attorney shares fireworks precautions for homeowners before 4th of July
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — How can you light fireworks this 4th of July without getting into any legal trouble?. At Fireworks Warehouse OKC, safety is top of mind. If someone buys something, they'll leave the store with a safety message. "We want everyone to enjoy the holiday," Kent Herzog...
Drummond challenges Biden Administration’s latest EV mandates
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 other state attorneys general have filed a challenge to the Biden Administration’s latest attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road. The filing aims to block the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) strict fuel efficiency...
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