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Friday Night Lights Kick Off In Owasso For Battle Of The Burbs Against Bixby
It's the start of Friday night lights at schools across Green Country. Bixby is at Owasso kicking off the season with the Battle of the Burbs. The third annual Battle of the Burbs has a different feel to it, with the game not taking place on the Tulsa campus. Safe to say though, Owasso stadium will be rocking with the 2-time Class 6A Division 1 champions in town.
Attempts to remove judge from Epic embezzlement case fail again
OKLAHOMA CITY — An attempt to have a judge thrown off the major embezzlement case against the Epic Charter School co-founders has been rejected again. Oklahoma County District Judge Richard Ogden decided after a hearing Friday afternoon that he would not disqualify district Judge Susan Stallings from overseeing the case. Defense attorney Joe White, who […]
Mother wants answers after son comes home from school with hair cut
A family in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wants answers after their son, who is autistic and non-verbal, came home from school with his hair cut. The family said long hair is part of their Native American culture and they want to know what happened.
Osage Nation Ranch 41,521-Acre Fee-To-Trust Application Approved
PAWHUSKA, OK – The Osage Nation’s fee-to-trust application for the 41,521-acre ranch was approved on August 30, 2024. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Realty Specialist Katie Yates-Free hand delivered the Notice of Decision, signed by BIA Regional Director Eddie Streater, directly to Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffery Standing Bear. A fee to trust land acquisition, also known as “land into trust,” is the transfer of land title from a federally-recognized tribe to the United States, in trust, for the benefit of the tribal nation. It strengthens tribal sovereignty by providing the tribal nation full authority over the trust land.
Fort Sill Graduates: nearly 700 Soldiers graduate from basic training
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fort Sill officials are calling it one of the largest graduations in recent memory, after nearly 700 soldiers graduated from basic training on Friday, Aug. 30. The graduates will now report to active duty, national guard, and reserve components. They’ll also head to Advanced Individual Training...
CCMH holds healthcare fair to give people inside look at daily duties
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - People looking to get their feet wet in the medical field got an opportunity to do just that between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. That’s where the hospital had different booths set up representing different departments to teach...
Safety Guidelines Emphasized As Zink Lake Welcomes Visitors On Opening Day
Tulsa's new Zink Lake and Wave Park is opening today for people looking to spend some time on the water. Everything from kayaking and canoeing to surfing and tube floating will be available. Tulsa's River Parks Authority anticipates thousands of people will show up for the Big Dam Party to...
Tulsa's Big Dam Party Kicks Off Friday To Celebrate New Attractions
The Big Dam Party kicks off this afternoon to celebrate the new attractions along Tulsa's Riverfront. The four-day event includes everything from live music to art installations to the world's largest rubber duck. The Big Dam Party marks the opening of Zink Lake, Tulsa Wave Park, the Williams Crossing Pedestrian...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa to host rock legends Cheap Trick Dec. 29
TULSA – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will welcome to the Hard Rock Live stage rock icons Cheap Trick at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29. Tickets start at $59.50 and go on sale Aug. 30. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick, with their signature blend...
Bixby police request public help in locating missing children
BIXBY, OK (KTUL) — The Bixby Police Department (BPD) is addressing social media posts about two missing juvenile girls. The girls were reported missing on August 27. BPD said nothing has led investigators to believe that the children are endangered. According to investigators, no criminal act has been committed.
Curbside Apparel providing work, training for the homeless
Looking for custom gameday apparel for the upcoming season and wanting to support a good cause at the same time? Each purchase made at Curbside Apparel provides work opportunity and training for those looking to escape homelessness.
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative seeks rate hike to keep service 'safe and reliable'
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative is based in Vinita and serves more than 38,000 electric customers in the northeast corner of the state, according to its website. If the Oklahoma Corporation Commission approves the utility’s request, electric rates would increase by nearly 5%, boosting the cooperative’s annual revenue by about $4.5 million.
Bartlesville Falters in 2nd Half at Newcastle
Bartlesville High football kicked off the season at Newcastle on Thursday night. The Bruins battled back after an early deficit, but faltered in the second half, as the Racers won the contest 49-24. It was 14-0 Newcastle almost as soon as the game began, but Bartlesville made it a contest...
Bob Stoops blasts narrative that OU should be intimidated by SEC: 'We beat the hell out of Missouri'
Bob Stoops is optimistic about Oklahoma’s future as it transitions from the Big 12 to the SEC. Stoops spoke with ESPN’s Jake Trotter about the move. Trotter’s wide-ranging piece, which compared Oklahoma’s SEC to Nebraska’s Big Ten transition, published on Friday morning. Stoops, the winningest...
Science Museum Oklahoma unveils Love’s Planetarium
Science Museum Oklahoma is gearing up to reveal a groundbreaking addition: the Love’s Planetarium. This cutting-edge facility is set to revolutionize how we explore the cosmos, boasting a unique hybrid system that merges optical and digital projectors, high-intensity LEDs and fiberoptic technology. As the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the planetarium promises an unparalleled, immersive journey through the universe.
FORECAST: Rain expected in parts of Oklahoma ahead of Cowboys' season opener
It is almost game day in Stillwater as the Oklahoma State football team kicks off its 2024 season at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go. KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says we're going to wake up...
OU students scammed out of football tickets ahead of Temple matchup
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A warning for anyone looking to purchase OU tickets this season!. Some students have already been scammed out of their football tickets. A new college football season begins tonight for the Oklahoma Sooners. It’s also a new season for scammers to get over on students....
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