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Yukon’s Performeter rating shows financial strength
Yukon keeps performing great on the Performeter. Accounting consultant Frank Crawford, president of Crawford & Associates, recently presented his fiscal year 2023 financial report to the Yukon City Council and administration. And the news was again positive, continuing an upward trend that started seven years ago. Crawford’s company uses the...
Driver Arrested After Breaching Tinker Air Force Base Gate, Installation Says
A driver was able to breach Tinker Air Force Base on Tuesday after crashing their vehicle into one of the base's entrances, officials say. Officials at the base said at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver breached the Hruskocy Gate, which leads into the base from Interstate 40 via Industrial Boulevard at Tinker Air Force Base.
CERT camp trains students to safely respond to disasters
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - High schoolers are learning how to save lives and respond to disasters at a CERT camp at Murray State College this week. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. They’re trained to immediately help out after disasters, such as the recent tornadoes, and make it easier for emergency services to respond.
Paul Finebaum Names College Football Program That’s Nearly Back To Its Former Glory
Media members nationwide attended SEC media days to interview coaches and players. They could interview individuals associated with the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns for the first time. The Longhorns have not experienced much recent success until last season. Texas won the Big 12 for the ...
Tulsa police seek tips on suspect in unauthorized bank card use
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department's (TPD) Financial Crime Unit is seeking information on an unknown suspect. According to TPD, the suspect allegedly used a bank card without the owner's consent. If you have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, contact Officer S....
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...
Man pleads guilty in daughter’s fentanyl death
EL RENO – A Red Lake, Minn. man has been convicted of causing the fentanyl-related death of his daughter last year in western Canadian County. George Harold Graves, 55, was sentenced to serve 25 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a felony first-degree murder charge in Canadian County District Court.
The Oklahoman's Super 30: How Ohio State commit Nate Roberts made his mark at Washington
A lot of fond memories come to mind when Nate Roberts reflects on his high school football career at Washington. The Warriors are coming off two straight undefeated seasons that ended with Class 2A state championship victories against Millwood, and Roberts has been at the center of all of it. ...
'Inexcusable Behavior': State Superintendent Responds To Controversial Political Comments By Ardmore Teacher
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is attracting national attention on social media for promising to revoke an Ardmore teacher's license after the teacher made public comments seemingly in support of the attempted assassination on Former President Donald Trump. Walters says he will not allow anyone in the Oklahoma education system to...
Help celebrate KOCO 5's 70th anniversary as our On the Road Tour heads to Guthrie
GUTHRIE, Okla. — KOCO 5 is going back On the Road on Wednesday, visiting Guthrie as we continue to celebrate our 70th anniversary. Guthrie has such a rich history in Oklahoma dating back to the Land Run. In 1907, the city actually became the first capital of Oklahoma. On...
Teen shot during robbery after meeting suspect on social media
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after a teen was shot twice in a robbery. The juvenile male was taken to Southwest Medical Center by family Wednesday morning. The teen claims he was robbed in his car by someone he met on social media. The two...
Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Back Applauds SEC Stance On Horns Down Gesture
Oklahoma Sooners' defensive back Bill Bowman was the first member of the Sooners program to enter the media room on Tuesday at the SEC media days in Dallas, Texas, where he applauded the conference's stance on the Sooners' mock "Horns Down" symbol. Many Sooners fans mockingly display in front ...
Former Sheriff Ballard Laid to Rest on Wednesday
Former Washington County Sheriff Pat Ballard was laid to rest Wednesday at Dewey Cemetery. Ballard passed away on July 10 at the age of 77. He was sheriff from 1994-2008 and was previously a lieutenant with the Bartlesville Police Department. Hundreds filled the Community Hall at Bartlesville Community Center to...
Sand Springs police seek help identifying suspects in $500 Walmart theft
SAND SPRINGS, OK (KTUL) — The Sand Spring Police Department needs help identifying the larceny suspects shown. According to SSPD, the suspects stole over $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and left in a silver van. Police said the suspects drove over a curb and through the grass into...
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