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Second White Coat Ceremony celebrates growing OSU nursing program
Media Contact: Christy Lang | Manager, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University's nursing program celebrated the start of a new academic year on Friday, Aug. 16, with its second White Coat Ceremony, which recognized 85 students beginning the professional nursing program, the largest cohort yet for the growing department.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa to host pop icon Debbie Gibson for ‘Acoustic Youth’ tour
TULSA – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will welcome pop sensation Debbie Gibson to the Hard Rock Live stage at 8 p.m., Dec. 28, as part of her “Acoustic Youth” tour. This intimate performance promises to showcase Gibson's timeless hits and new material in a stripped-down, acoustic setting. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale 10 a.m., Aug. 23.
Former Oklahoma State Wrestler Nick Piccininni to Compete on Dana White’s Contender Series
Former Oklahoma State wrestler Nick Piccininni could be a win away from a UFC contract. Piccininni will compete on Dana White’s Contender Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday on ESPN+. He was a late addition for the flyweight (125 pounds) bout, replacing Jose Ochoa to fight Jack Buffy. Although not...
Oklahoma State's offensive line depth cements the unit as the roster's heart and soul
Just one offseason after getting ravaged by the transfer portal, Oklahoma State flipped the script. First to pledge his return was starting center Joe Michalski, and then it was the pair of starting linemen Dalton Cooper and Cole Birmingham. After those three, the crux of an offensive line that allowed only 13 sacks in 2023-24, announced their intentions to return to the Cowboys for one final season, the rest followed suit.
Cherokee Nation To Celebrate National Holiday
TAHLEQUAH, OK – The Cherokee Nation will be celebrating the 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday at the end of August, including longstanding cultural favorites, as well as new events such as a youth livestock show and the second annual two-night concert at One Fire Field. The Cherokee National Holiday typically draws more than 100,000 visitors from across the country. Main holiday activities will be held Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
Must eats and places to stay during Cherokee National Holiday
TAHLEQUAH – When visiting Tahlequah to attend the Cherokee National Holiday, attendees might need a place to eat and rest their heads for a couple of nights. Tahlequah has several hotels and other accommodations available, along with plenty of restaurants. Call for reservations soon. They fill up quickly before Cherokee National Holiday.
Big Country Meat Market Announces Permanent Closure
Big Country Meat Market announced on Monday that it would be closing its doors permanently. Describing itself as an old fashioned butchery, meat market and slaughterhouse, Big Country Meat Market had been a staple in the Enid community for over fifty years, hosting and participating in numerous local programs. The...
RIVERSPORT to host 'Barbie' Floating Film this Saturday
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — This Saturday, RIVERSPORT will host a Floating Film featuring the movie "BARBIE" at the McClendon Whitewater Center. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with games, Big Water Grill specials, and a costume contest. The film will begin at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to...
Remember When: Demand for Garth Brooks Tickets Led to a Tragic Lawsuit
In the summer of 1992, exorbitantly high demand for Garth Brooks tickets led to a tragic lawsuit between Dr. Homer D. Hardy Jr. and the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The lawsuit might not have panned out in the plaintiff’s favor, but it served as a shocking testament to the ways in which ticket sale culture can affect an entire population, regardless of who is buying or selling.
Dover finds the zone at Lomega
A solid pitching performance and late offensive flurry helped Dover pick up the first win of the Pete Voth era. The Longhorns scored seven runs over the final three frames to break open a close ballgame Friday in an eventual 8-2 victory at Lomega. Tied 1-1 through four innings, the...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #10 Kip Lewis
Kip Lewis comes to Norman as a Texas high school football product. His first D1 offer came in December, 2020; within just a few months, the linebacker had offers from all over the country, including Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Notre Dame. His OU offer came in January; following a relatively short recruiting process and a visit for OU’s spring game, Lewis committed to the Sooners. Following the coaching change at OU, Coach Venables visited Lewis; Lewis stayed locked in with the Sooners as part of three insanely talented linebackers in the 2022 class (Kobie McKinzie and Jaren Kanak being the others).
Broken Arrow Firefighter Placed On Leave, Accused Of Pointing Gun After Keystone Lake Incident
A Broken Arrow Firefighter is on administrative leave after the Pawnee County Sheriff’s office says the firefighter was arrested, accused of grabbing and loading a gun because sand got thrown into his boat. It happened in July at Keystone Lake. The Pawnee County Sheriff says this situation should've never...
National Park Service awards Oklahoma over $500K in federal preservation grants
As part of the Save America's Treasures program, the National Park Service is awarding over $500,000 in total grant funds to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation and the Philbrook Museum of Art.
REI to celebrate grand opening on November 15
TULSA, Okla. — REI Co-op is set to open on November 15. The grand opening is years in the making and will be celebrated with 3 days of festivities. The store will be located at Tulsa Marketplace, 6936 South Elwood Avenue West. There are multiple events planned for the...
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