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Heat records may be broken today and tomorrow | 8/18 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! Today is going to be a very hot day once again. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the triple digits across Texoma with mostly sunny skies. The forecasted high temperature for Lawton is 109 degrees, which would tie the record high for August 18th that was set just last year. This heat will be dangerous if you spend time outdoors today, so it will be best to avoid being outside for prolonged periods of time. If you do plan on spending time outside, drink lots of water to help stay cool.
Police: Suspect Arrested After Shooting Into Crowd, Injuring 3 In Bricktown
A man is in custody and three people are hospitalized after police said he fired shots into a crowded Bricktown intersection Sunday morning. Oklahoma City Police Officers responded to gunshots near the intersection of Sheridan and Oklahoma Avenue just before 2 a.m. Officers in the area said they heard gunshots...
1 Dead In Shooting Near SW Oklahoma City Apartment Complex
Oklahoma City police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night at an apartment complex in the 2700 block of SW 74th Street. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 9:15 p.m. At the scene, they found one person who had been shot. The victim was transported to a hospital where they later died.
El Reno graduate wins Emmy
EL RENO – Art Peters has spent 18 years tracking down the history in and around Hinton. That effort helped earn the 1976 El Reno High School graduate a Heartland Regional Emmy for his role in an OETA documentary. Peters is the curator at the Hinton Historical Museum. He’s...
In pursuit of being among nation's best, OU football's defense wants to be described by 1 word
NORMAN — Oklahoma football's defense took a step in the right direction during Year 2 under football coach Brent Venables, and the expectations have been raised even higher for the Sooners as they prepare for their first season in the SEC. OU's defense, widely projected to be the strength...
Oklahoma to honor Switzer era national championship teams during season opener
The Oklahoma Sooners are less than two weeks away from beginning the 2024 college football season. Third-year head coach Brent Venables leads OU from the Big 12 to the SEC in a much-anticipated move. When the Temple Owls come into Norman on Aug. 30, Oklahoma will combine the journey to their new future with a glimpse into the past. The university announced via a press release on Friday that the 1974 and 1975 teams that won back-to-back national championships will be honored that night on Owen Field. This year marks 50 years since the ’74 squad won the national title. According to the...
Brief Break From The Extreme Heat For Green Country
Heat advisories will be posted from near Oklahoma City to McAlester southward for Monday afternoon and early evening, where index values will be from 105 to 109. The heat index this afternoon is expected to be near 99 in the metro but will not trigger any heat advisories or warnings. Actual temps will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s north and the mid 90s south.
Oklahoma governor encourages discussions across party lines at Disagree Better event
Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging Oklahomans to “disagree better” when they’re discussing controversial political topics or their differing faiths. At an event derived from the Disagree Better initiative started by the National Governors Association, the Republican governor pushed Oklahomans to engage in civil discourse in political discussions. ...
Quapaw Public Schools Delays Start Of Class After Severe Storm Damage
The start of school is postponed until Monday, Aug. 26 in Quapaw after severe storms caused damage on Friday. Quapaw Public Schools posted on social media Saturday confirming the over-one-week delay to the start of school. "This evening (Friday) the school and community was hit with a severe storm with...
Casady School's largest gift ever helps fund Upper Division Dining and Engagement Center
OKC's Casady School has received a $12 million gift from Gay and Ed Kirby and their family ― the largest donation in its 77 years ― to put toward a $23 million Upper Division Dining and Engagement Center. The Kirbys' gift has secured additional fundraising commitments from donors for nearly 95% of the...
Dell announces worldwide layoffs; effect on OKC office unknown
Austin-based Dell Inc. announced plans to cut its sales staff worldwide as companies shift focus to new artificial intelligence products, the Austin American-Stateman reported recently. It is unclear whether staff in Oklahoma City's Dell Technologies facility will be affected. Dell opened the OKC facility at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 44 in 2005. The local office operates sales, customer service, and enterprise functions. ...
Guthrie dominates Norman Tournament with three convincing wins; home game on Monday
Update — Guthrie will play their fourth and final game on Saturday against Norman North at 3:30 p.m. This article will be updated following that game. The Guthrie Lady Jays softball team snapped their three-game losing streak in spectacular fashion, sweeping through the Norman Tournament with three dominant wins against Class 5A Noble, 4A Newcastle, and 6A Norman.
Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F Along I-35 Corridor
Austin, TX – Texas residents along the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains should prepare for another blistering day as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Sunday. With temperatures expected to soar between 100°F and 104°F, the heat index—how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in—could reach a scorching 112°F in some areas.
OSU Wrestling: Two-Time NCAA Champion, Olympian Roman Bravo-Young Joining Cowboy RTC
David Taylor added yet another big name to be around his new program. Former two-time NCAA champion and Olympian Roman Bravo-Young will be joining Oklahoma State’s regional training center, Cowboy RTC, the club and Bravo-Young announced Saturday night. Fresh off his Olympic debut, Bravo-Young will train in Stillwater alongside OSU wrestlers. It’s unknown at this time if Bravo-Young will join the coaching staff.
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