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Greg McElroy Names SEC Program That Could Play Spoiler In 2024
The SEC has always been the premier college football conference, and it somehow reached new heights heading into the 2024 season. The conference was able to poach the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners, the Big 12's two biggest brands, in what was a very sudden announcement back in 2021. The ...
Archaeologists Find Several Burials Under Removed Tree At Oaklawn
Archeologists found several grave shafts under the oak tree that was recently removed in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This week part of the team is working to excavate by hand to get a closer look at burials exposed last week. The other part of the team is still using the backhoe to look at other areas.
Norman Regional Hospital Moves To New I-35 Location
The Norman Regional Health System marked a new chapter Monday with the first full day at a new primary location. After 78 years at 901 North Porter Ave, the location has been decommissioned, closing its hospital doors to patients and making the move across town to a new state-of-the-art hospital near Interstate 35 and West Tecumseh Road. The new location, previously known as the HealthPlex, is now Norman Regional Hospital.
Reviving Cherokee Stickball: J.P. Johnson’s Mission to Preserve Tradition
In Tahlequah, the Wudeligv team has revived the traditional Cherokee stickball game, lost for over a century, in response to the fading of the traditional version due to historical pressures. The Wudeligv team was formed around four years ago. It took nearly 20 years to bring the team to its...
'This just can't happen': Concerns over possible homeless shelter move to Griffin Memorial
NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Is moving Norman's downtown homeless shelter to the Griffin Memorial Hospital campus the best idea?. While some advocates have applauded the proposal, Christopher Bojarski—the executive director of the Among Friends Activity Center for disabled adults—is urging officials to reject the idea. In his...
Missing 12-year-old Texas girl’s credit card used in BR, family says
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old Texas girl who is believed to be with a 26-year-old Louisiana man. The girl’s family says her credit card was recently used at a motel in Baton Rouge, Houston television station KPRC-TV reported. The girl,...
A Fetus Doesn't Need Its Own Medical Marijuana License, Oklahoma Court Says
Oklahoma resident Amanda Aguilar was arrested after using marijuana while pregnant. Though Aguilar had a medical marijuana prescription, prosecutors reasoned that her fetus did not. They charged the mother of five with child neglect, a felony. Now, the state's highest criminal court says prosecutors had no basis to do that.
Oklahoma Tourism Department praises “Twisters,” highlights key filming locations.
(Oklahoma City) – Following the release of “Twisters,” the highly anticipated standalone sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, on July 19, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is highlighting some of the key filming locations in Oklahoma. With a successful opening weekend of $81.2 million at the domestic box office, “Twisters” has solidified its place as a summer blockbuster.
7 Oklahoma Athletes Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics: Updates & More
Seven current or former Oklahoma athletes are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, showcasing the strong connection between Norman and Paris as athletes like Abraham Ancer, Emre Dodanli, and others represent their countries in various sports. Oklahoma has produced 89 Olympians, with a former or current Sooner participating in...
Map to a career: Atlas School prepares students for technology jobs
Atlas School, formerly Holberton School, has undergone a massive change to be independent. Atlas School is a nonprofit vocational higher education school preparing students for technology jobs like software engineering. Before becoming Atlas School, the institution was a member of a global network of schools that specialized in the same type of vocational training but wanted all schools to be the same, says CEO Libby Ediger. She and her team felt education does not need to be identical for students to learn; it needs to be unique.
Claremore announces assistance for tornado debris removal; see how to apply
CLAREMORE, OK (KTUL) — Do you need assistance? People affected by the May 2024 tornado may be eligible for debris removal assistance. Complete a Personal Property Debris Removal and Right of Entry form to apply. According to the City of Claremore, the form is essential for determining if the...
Edmond warns Lake Arcadia visitors to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The algae was identified near Lake Arcadia’s dam. City officials say this won’t affect Edmond’s drinking water, which comes in part from the lake. But the algae could cause problems for people trying to cool down in and on the water. The toxins produced by blue-green algae can irritate the skin, cause stomach troubles, and at high doses lead to difficulty breathing.
GPS adds portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary due to overcrowding; election upcoming to address capacity
In response to overcrowding at Charter Oak Elementary, Guthrie Public Schools has added two portable classrooms as a temporary solution to accommodate the growing student population. One of the significant summer projects for Guthrie Public Schools has been the addition of two portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary to address...
Court date set in assault case reported at Kildare Baptist Church
NEWKIRK — A status docket is set for Bobby Lloyd Ennis, 72, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Kay County deputy Brandon Schuster reports that on June 23 he responded to Kildare Baptist Church for a report of a male causing a disturbance. The male, identified as Ennis,...
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