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Power restored after suspected drunken driver crashes, causing power outage in west Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — Power has been restored to residents on the west side of the Oklahoma City metro after a crash caused an overnight outage. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police say an SUV knocked out a power pole around 2 a.m. on Thursday...
New program offers free high-speed internet access to Osage seniors
Osage senior citizens no longer have to pay for internet access, which means they can more easily enjoy online language classes, telehealth appointments and digital tribal news from the comfort of their own homes. “This program is a testament to the teamwork of Osage Nation and our entities, working together...
Merle Haggard Statue and Tribute Concert Coming To Oklahoma
A statue of the late country music legend Merle Haggard will be unveiled on October 10 followed by a tribute concert to the "Okie from Muskogee" The Merle Haggard Statue Committee has been working on the project for about 15 years. Executive Director of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Tony Corbell dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about the concert and this historic event.
Oklahoma State To Honor 1974 Team Against Texas Tech In November
STILLWATER – The annual Cowboy Football Reunion will be held the weekend of November 23, and the 1974 Fiesta Bowl championship team will be honored as the team of special recognition as part of Oklahoma State's matchup with Texas Tech. Full details will be sent to former players closer...
Lincoln Riley 'not getting into' OU athletic director Joe Castiglione's SEC move comments
NORMAN — On OU's first official day in the SEC, athletic director Joe Castiglione appeared to hint at the idea former coaches had about the Sooners' SEC move. “I will tell you, without reservation, every coach that we talked to was excited," Castiglione said. "And you know what, the ones that weren’t aren’t...
Sooner recruiting is thumbing its nose at Lincoln Riley and about to show what better defensive players can achieve
Let's be perfectly honest. There is no love loss between Sooner fans and runaway head coach Lincoln Riley. So anytime Oklahoma fans and especially diehard fans of Sooner football get the opportunity to thumb their nose at Riley and one-up him with the way things are going in Norman under new head coach Brent Venables they're going to do it.
‘I Need To Stop Him’: Osage County Gas Station Manager, Employee, Customer Tackle Armed Robbery Suspect
Osage County Deputies say a man is in custody Thursday night after flashing a gun at a Sand Springs gas station manager then trying to rob him. Deputies say that the manager, another employee, and a customer all stepped in to stop Jacob Hatfield. Rahman Mahfugar, the store owner, says...
Aviation Program a Focal Point for Osage Nation
The Osage Nation has developed a Pathfinder Development Program, which is there to get tribal members ready for the aerospace and aviation industry. They have partnered with a couple different agencies and are hoping to provide hands-on STEM education for those between the ages of 17 and 21. Students can...
Enrollment Coming Up for Pawhuska Schools
Students going to Pawhuska Public Schools this fall will have the ability to enroll beginning on Monday, August 5th and running through that Wednesday at the elementary cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For students enrolling for the first time, parents or guardians will need to being immunization records,...
Pawhuska's water and electric systems holding up pretty well
Pawhuska's interim city manager said the community's infrastructure came through the most recent period of extremely hot weather in pretty good shape. There had been some electric power blinks in town, Interim City Manager Jerry Eubanks said, adding that an inquiry had been made of power suppliers. As for the...
Should Oklahoma Drivers Be on the Road? New Study Confirms…
We are not doing fine, Oklahoma, especially on the roads. According to a new study by Forbes Advisor, Oklahoma has made it to the top 5 of the worst states for road rage driving, sitting at #4. The Forbes Advisor Study. The study done by Forbes Advisor focused on nine...
Republican VP nominee JD Vance to visit Oklahoma this week for GOP fundraiser, per report
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick JD Vance is scheduled to be in Oklahoma City this week raising money for the Republican presidential campaign. The event is private, and there is no public rally scheduled for the Ohio senator. ...
OMRF receives $2.4 million grant to research disease-causing genetic mutations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thanks to the National Institutes of Health, a scientist with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a $2.4 million grant to study disease-causing genetic mutations. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. With the four-year grant, Gaurav...
Humana Healthy Horizons Commits to Increasing Healthcare Access for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing in community-based organizations throughout Oklahoma to expand access to care for those who need it most. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724798615/en/ Humana Healthy Horizons employees participated in the groundbreaking for the new CREOKS Behavioral Health Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, June 17. The facility will be the first of its kind, integrating behavioral health, physical health and crisis stabilization in one location. With a goal to simplify comprehensive healthcare, the center will offer a range of services for all ages, supporting the intersection of mental, physical and social wellness. (Photo: Business Wire)
Thursday Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz
Stephen Nehrenz is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with a forecast for Thursday and a look at the coming heatwave. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox!
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