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Here’s What It’s Like to See Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’ In 4DX
One of the standout lines from "Twisters" comes from Glen Powell's character, a loose-cannon tornado wrangler, that has a callback to his followers, "If you feel it, chase it." Most Oklahomans have felt what it's like to be near tornadic weather, and for some, it becomes an addiction, which is why we have storm chasers and films like "Twisters" in the first place.
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...
Yukon youth go ‘bat crazy’
Oklahoma State Parks lent two of their tour guides, as well as a traveling informational bat exhibit, to Mabel C. Fry Library for an afternoon of educational fun on Thursday, July 11. Kids were encouraged to come out and learn about echolocation, bats, and the animals’ contributions to the world’s...
Last Call to Enter 2024 Cinch WCJR: Roster, Entries and More
The Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo is right around the corner, July 23–27, 2024, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, meaning there is less than a week for team ropers to finalize their entries into the event that’s slated to pay out more than $385,000. Table of contents. Why is qualifying...
Bixby schools update policies: New cell phone restrictions and Bible clarification
BIXBY, OKLA. (KTUL) — Bixby Public Schools is preparing for back-to-school season and there are some policy updates parents and students should be aware of. Beginning in August, the district will prohibit cell phones and other communication devices for students through ninth grade. High school students, grades 10-12, can...
Oklahoma Wildcatters Win on Opening Night of First-Ever PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand, Beating the Texas Rattlers by Three Ride Scores
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series launched Friday evening in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildcatters made their home debut inside Paycom Center in dominant form, knocking off the league’s reigning champion Texas Rattlers by three ride scores. “Those guys were...
Sooners pick up On3 prediction for 2026 offensive lineman out of Texas
The Oklahoma Sooners have had a nice start to the 2026 recruiting class, picking up commitments from a trio of blue-chip stars on the offensive side of the ball. Kick-started by four-star running back Jonathan Hatton, Jr., he was joined in the class by four-star tight end Ryder Mix and four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal. The Sooners have been at work this summer looking to move the needle with more prospects in the 2026 class. One player on their radar is Midlothian, Texas, native and three-star interior offensive line prospect Noah Best. Best is considered the No. 29 overall interior offensive lineman in the...
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the 'summer slide'
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
The Porch: 'Hope's Hollywood Christmas' Filming In The Heart Of Oklahoma
It must be Christmas In July! "Hope's Hollywood Christmas" is a romantic comedy that is being shot in the heart of Oklahoma amidst the season’s extreme summer heat. The L.A. production company made sure to hire a University of Oklahoma alumni to direct and a native Tulsan as the lead actress.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to 'take people under her wing'
An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including...
Drummond scolds board for not voiding contract with ‘unconstitutional’ Catholic charter school
In a letter to the board, Drummond said he found it unacceptable that the board (and the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before it) had held two meetings and both times had failed to rescind the contract despite an order from the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to do so.
Oklahoma Film Industry Continues To Boom
The CEO of Prairie Surf Studios says credit goes to city leaders and visionaries of the 1990s. Because of their hard work, the Oklahoma movie industry continues to boom. Before there were plans for the sequel, the 1996 release of Twister put the Sooner State’s wild weather on the big screen.
State election board conducts drawing to determine ballot order
A public drawing was held July 16 by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room G3, in Oklahoma City.
Four Emmy nominations for Oklahoma-made show 🎬
🌞 Temperature check: Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high of 88 degrees, low of 63, according to AccuWeather. 📅 Today in History: In 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America’s 32nd president, accepted the nomination for an unprecedented third term. Roosevelt, who originally took office in 1933, won the presidential reelection in November 1940 and was also elected to a serve a fourth term – cut short when he died on April 12, 1945.
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