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Local organizations give back to veterans with cookout
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Members of The Golden Limit Consistory #133 and the Golden Circle fired up the grill Saturday morning for their yearly tradition of feeding the veterans at Lawton’s Veteran Center. A line of hungry vets were served hot dogs and hamburgers along with chips and a...
Tulsa Area United Way kicks off 100th fundraising drive with Downtown Deco Challenge
DOWNTOWN TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) held their Downtown Deco Challenge on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to kick off their centennial fundraising drive. The event was a free and family-friendly street party between 6th Street and Main Street downtown. The event featured music,...
Mark those calendars! All the key dates for the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2024-25 season
NBA schedule release day for the league’s 2024-25 season has finally arrived, and with it, we can begin to see the contours of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s looming regular season campaign. All the major tilts of the coming season are now known to fans and analysts of the team, making planning your must-see games for the year possible.
Council of the Cherokee Nation Issues Notice to Fill District 11 Vacancy
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Council of the Cherokee Nation issued a public notice on August 14 to fill the unexpired term in Council District 11 due to an upcoming vacancy. On Aug. 1, 2024, Deputy Speaker Victoria Vazquez announced her resignation from her District 11 seat in order to spend more time with her family. Her resignation is effective at noon on Aug. 29, 2024. Her current term expires Aug. 14, 2025.
Guthrie dominates Norman Tournament with four convincing wins; home game on Monday
The Guthrie Lady Jays softball team snapped their three-game losing streak in spectacular fashion, sweeping through the Norman Veteran Bat Invitational with four dominant wins against Class 5A Noble, 4A Newcastle, and 6A programs Norman and Norman North. Averaging eight runs per game, the Lady Jays showcased their offensive power,...
Updates to football, softball recruit rankings: Miscellaneous notebook (8/17)
Since August began, there has been a lot going on, with the Oklahoma Sooners gearing up for their first season in the SEC and Oklahoma high school football, softball, and other sports beginning as well. This month, a few things involving OU commits in rankings and performances have transpired this...
Cherokee National Treasure Dan Mink continues creating culturally significant official artwork for Cherokee National Holiday
TAHLEQUAH – The theme of the 72nd edition of the Cherokee National Holiday is “ᎢᏛᏍᎬᎢ ᎢᎦᏤᎵᎦᏯ ᎾᏍᎩ ᏧᏩᎬᎬᏗᏗᏒᎢ: Weaving Our Future.” As with the designs for the previous decade plus, the art representing the 2024 theme was designed by Cherokee National Treasure Dan Mink.
Greater Galilee Baptist Church welcomes back Youth Activity Day following pandemic
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Greater Galilee Baptist Church held its annual Youth Activity Day Saturday and kids were able to learn about different things they were interested in. They learned about automotive maintenance, CPR, and computer use, just to name a few. Reverend Christopher Foster, the youth minister at...
Final preseason scrimmage an ‘interview’ for starting jobs
Coach Stan Drayton described the Temple football team's second and final full-scale preseason scrimmage on Friday night at Franklin Field as an "interview" for players looking to solidify spots in the starting lineup for the season opener at Oklahoma, which is now less than two weeks away. The question this...
Local shelter waiving dog adoption fee in August due to limited space
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - With more animals than space, the Denison Animal Welfare Group is working to find homes for its furry friends. Denison Animal Welfare Group, or DAWG is completely full, both the pound and shelter. “We only have a limited number of spots and so when we’re full, we’re full,” said DAWG vice president, Bruce Edmaiston.
See the Moment a Tornado Hits Hotel in Oklahoma
Watch a firsthand account of a hotel in Oklahoma taking a direct hit from a tornado. In what had to be the longest two minutes in their lives, employees quickly scrambled inside when they realized they were caught in a tornado. It’s wild because shortly after they get back inside...
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