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Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
An Oklahoma tribal nation conducted a census for the first time. Here's what it found
About a quarter of Osage citizens participated in the tribal nation’s first ever census, results released this week by the northern Oklahoma tribe show. Alice Goodfox, an Osage Nation lawmaker, said that while the data may not reflect all tribal citizens, it still gives Osage officials an idea of what’s working well and...
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
KOCO 5 Team visits best that Guthrie has to offer during On the Road Tour
GUTHRIE, Okla. — On Wednesday, KOCO 5 brought out On the Road Tour to the city of Guthrie as we celebrate our 70th anniversary. The KOCO 5 Team got to experience a bunch of cool things Guthrie has to offer, including Twin Cedars, the Scottish Rite Temple and even Rick's Fine Chocolates. Guthrie is another Oklahoma town home to really rich history.
Headlines: OKC homeless attack, Miami flooding money & “Rez Dogs” Emmy nods
Homeless advocates worry about attacks on unhoused people. (KOSU) AG Drummond fights injunction against state immigration law. (KOSU) Both sides appeal ruling on critical race theory law. (NewsOK) Tulsa plans to pay $2M to settle police shooting lawsuit. (Tulsa World) Medical Marijuana Authority lays off 10% of workforce. (Tulsa World)
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
Commission encouraged over the possibility of more electric power here
(From the July 8,1999, issue of the Sequoyah County Times) —The water level at Lake Tenkiller is dropping about six inches per day, Carton Bailey, park ranger with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, said. The drop is the result of evaporation and the release of water from Tenkiller Dam, he said.
Bixby High school is banning cell phones | Spartans also respond to Walters' Bible memo
Bixby, Okla. (KTUL) — The first announcement from Bixby public schools is that cell phones will be prohibited starting this fall. This means elementary, middle school, and junior high school students will no longer be able to use cell phones and other communication devices. 10th through 12th grade, which...
Authorities Investigating Homicide In SE OKC
Police say that a woman was found dead in southeast Oklahoma City on Thursday. Police discovered the woman's body in a pharmacy drive-through near Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard. The woman's body was found after a passerby reported it around 3:20 p.m. Officers are talking to people in...
Tulsa casino preps for sports betting as gambling woes snag younger people, women
River Spirit in south Tulsa has its eye on a form of gambling that’s been gaining steam. The casino opened a bar earlier this month with infrastructure to support sports betting. The practice is not legal anywhere in Oklahoma but casinos are ready to flip the switch. According to...
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