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Felon accused of having $50K in illegal firearms
Canadian County investigators on July 11 arrested convicted felon Dusty Treadaway, Jr., 43, during an undercover operation when he allegedly tried to purchase firearms at a Yukon retail store. Investigators used an undercover social media account when they learned Treadaway, of Fort Cobb, was attempting to sell firearms on social...
Criminal Justice Resource Nonprofit Diversion Hub Closer To Construction Of New OKC Facility
Oklahoma is well above the national average for incarceration, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. The metro nonprofit Diversion Hub tries to stop cycles and create proactive solutions. The organization’s new building is closer to construction. In July the city council approved the final plans for Diversion Hub’s new...
Pro Hog Jaylin Williams hosts first youth basketball camp
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams spent the day in his hometown of Fort Smith. The former Northside star and Razorback hosted his first youth basketball camp at his alma mater. Around 150 campers ranging from ages 6 to 14 were able to take the court with the Pro Hog himself. Williams also had the help of several other coaches, some of whom were friends and family members, who worked with the campers on different skills and aspects of their game.
Police association rallies to help veteran detective with inoperable brain tumor in North Texas
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas — A veteran Van Alstyne Police Department detective is fighting for his life today in Oklahoma and his fellow officers are doing everything they can to help him fund that fight. Earlier this year Dale Ingram, a 45-year police veteran, was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma,...
Popular Oklahoma City Zoo holiday attraction Safari Lights returning in November
OKLAHOMA CITY — The popular Oklahoma City Zoo attraction Safari Lights will return in November for its fourth year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. With the help of Gus the Honey Badger, zoo officials announced that Safari Lights will be back starting in November. Safari Lights features larger-than-life light displays and will have near-interactive lanterns for guests of all ages.
Mussatto: Imagine an All-Bedlam Team USA softball roster for 2028 Summer Olympics
Breakdancing, skateboarding and sport climbing are among the events at the 2024 Paris Games, but notably absent is a sport near and dear to our hearts: softball. Neither softball nor baseball will be played in these Summer Olympics, but the countdown is already on for 2028, when Oklahoma City will host Olympic softball...
Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Cornerbacks
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's cornerbacks.
Jaylin Williams hosts first Jaylin Williams Youth Basketball Camp in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Arkansas Razorback and current Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jaylin Williams hosted his first ever Jaylin Williams youth basketball camp Friday morning in Fort Smith. Williams, who is graduate of Northside High School, spend the morning session with kids who ranged from six...
JD Vance Luncheon in Oklahoma City Raises Over $2 Million For Campaign
Oklahoma donors raised more than $2 million for Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance at an Oklahoma City private luncheon, according to Gov. Kevin Stitt. “It was great,” Stitt said. “Having the vice-presidential candidate here in Oklahoma is just a testament to our state. So we're really, really excited. It ended up being the number one fundraiser that we've ever had.”
Police release bodycam footage after deadly July 2 standoff in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police released more information and bodycam video of the deadly standoff on July 2. Officers responded to a disturbance near Northwest 36th and N Pennsylvania Avenue just after 9 a.m. A man was reportedly pointing a gun at another person inside the home.
Oklahoma City Resort Begins Hiring As Construction Continues
Hiring for employees has begun at a nearly-completed resort in Oklahoma City, resort officials say. The OKANA resort and indoor waterpark, set to open in 2025, is part of the First Americans Museum, and will operate along the Oklahoma River. Resort officials say they are now looking to add positions...
On The Scene: Sundeep Sharma's hip-hop experimentalism
Hip-hop has always been a platform for multiculturalism and worldly exploration with language itself as the guide. But especially in a place like Oklahoma City, it still feels particularly fresh and unique to see an artist emerge like Sundeep Sharma, an Indian-born hip-hop experimentalist who writes and raps in Hindi.
Love’s Celebrates its 2024 Intern Class
Love’s Travel Stops is using this year’s National Intern Day to celebrate its 104 summer interns, who joined the company from 43 different universities in 17 states. “These interns have gained vast knowledge and hands-on experience during a big milestone year as Love’s continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary,” the company noted in a statement.
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark Welcomes New Hires, Forms Executive Committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark (OKANA) announces the hiring of nine new leadership team members for the $400 million project along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City. These new leadership team hires will join OKANA’s Managing Director, Ken Leone, on the resort’s newly created executive committee.
Claire Choquette will direct Painted Sky’s Lycia di Lammermoor
Painted Sky Opera, Oklahoma’s professional opera company, is touting the return of Claire Choquette as the director for the upcoming production of “Lucia di Lammermoor.”. Known for her exceptional talent and visionary approach to stage direction, Choquette brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the Oklahoma arts community to this production.
Therapy Thursday: Back-To-School Routines
Kids start heading back to class soon, Oklahoma City starts in mid-August. In Therapy Thursday, News 9 talked about back-to-school routines. News 9 was joined by Therapist Kaydee Norton with Sunbeam Family Services. Here are her tips on how to get back into a good routine. Sleep and Health:. -While...
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