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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...
Ardmore superintendent set to retire
After nearly four decades of serving in various roles with Ardmore City Schools, Superintendent Jill Day has made the decision to retire. After nearly four decades of serving in various roles with Ardmore City Schools, Superintendent Jill Day has made the decision to retire.
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...
Unicorn World coming to OKC Convention Center
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Unicorn World is coming to Oklahoma City!. The “family-friendly magical wonderland” is coming to the Oklahoma City Convention Center July 20 and 21. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit theunicornworld.com.
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...
Jack in the Box employee arrested for fraud
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A Jack in the Box employee is facing felony fraud charges after allegedly using stolen credit card numbers to deposit money into the accounts of inmates at the Grayson County Jail. According to Denison Police, Jack in the Box employee, Desiree Campbell stole more than 280...
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.
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.
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.
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
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