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College Football experts say Sooners freshman DT has a chance to start
The Oklahoma Sooners worked overtime to reestablish a defensive culture over the last several years. In particular, head coach Brent Venables, co-defensive coordinator and defensive tackles coach Todd Bates and defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis made improving the defensive line a top priority. In their first two recruiting classes (2022, 2023), they made splashes, adding four-star prospects Gracen Halton and R Mason Thomas (2022) and five-star defensive end Adepoju Adebawore. But the big recruiting win came in the 2024 recruiting class when they added five blue-chip prospects: David Stone, Nigel Smith, Wyatt Gilmore, Danny Okoye and Jayden Jackson. There’s a great deal...
Ruben on the Road: Guymon nonprofit providing food to those in need
GUYMON, Okla. (KFDA) - Ruben heads to Guymon where he learns about a nonprofit providing food to those in need. “I’ve lived in Guymon for 50 something years, and it started as a daycare, an adult daycare called Caring Hearts & Hands,” said Sabrina Ramirez, executive director of Feeding Hearts & Hands.
Bethany Early Childhood Center Setting Standards With Adaptive Playground
As kids returned from summer break at the Bethany Early Childhood Center, things weren't quite the way they left them, in a good way. “First off years ago it was flooding, so every time it rained it just didn’t drain properly,” said Ashley Terneus, assistant principal at The Bethany Early Childhood Center.
Texas family killed on the way to UT-Dallas move-in day
DALLAS - An incoming college freshman and her parents died in a crash on their way to North Texas for move-in day. 17-year-old Andril Arvind was set to begin her freshman year at the University of Texas at Dallas this week. Now, her family and her high school band community are mourning the loss of her and her parents.
Federal agency joins criticism of Oklahoma education department's financial controls
A federal performance review of the Oklahoma State Department of Education shows that U.S. officials — like state lawmakers — have serious questions about the spending practices within the state agency that’s headed by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters. The 98-page report, dated July 25, addressed the status of fiscal and program monitoring...
Eastern Oklahoma, Northwestern Arkansas Midweek Weather: Pleasant Now, Heat Returns Soon
Tulsa, OK – Cooler-than-average temperatures are expected today across eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas, offering a brief respite from the summer heat. Afternoon highs will range from the mid-80s to low 90s, with McAlester reaching up to 90°F, according to the National Weather Service in Tulsa. Residents can expect mostly sunny skies with low humidity, making it an ideal day for outdoor activities.
Local Economist Breaks Down Lowering Inflation Rate, Possible Interest Rate Cut
The U.S. Labor Department released a report showing inflation at its lowest rate in over three years, yet people are still feeling the strain of high prices. Economists say the downward trend signals that some good changes are ahead. “It’s positive in that it’s coming down. You know, we don’t want inflation at eight or 9 or 10%. I mean that’s absurd,” Steve Agee, a professor of economics at Oklahoma City University, said.
Fertilizer From Human Waste Faces Scrutiny but Remains a Profitable Industry
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. The cool morning spring breeze hit Saundra Traywick “like a punch to the face.”. Walking through her wooded 38-acre donkey farm in central Oklahoma, Traywick suddenly found it hard to breathe as the air smelled “toxic” and “like death.”
Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Leaders Hope to Bring Sports Betting to the State
To try and change the state’s fortunes, 2,000 tribal leaders met with representatives of sports betting and gambling companies in Oklahoma City recently to discuss the potential legalization of sports gambling. The meeting mostly focused on acknowledging the realities on the ground – without regulated gambling, illegal gambling will...
Oklahoma Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Florida Produce Grower
If you can remember back in May, there was a salmonella outbreak across the country. It has been traced back to a pair of produce growers in Florida who used untreated canal water to irrigate a crop of cucumbers. Oklahoma was included in the list of affected states. As much...
Flash Point: Tackling the news surrounding the State Dept. of Education and Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — While the Flash Point Team has been on hiatus during the Olympics, now that the Games are complete, the show is back!. There hasn’t been a shortage of National or Oklahoma political news during the downtime. Watch the entire episode in the player above...
Oklahoma Saw Temperatures Over 120, More Dangerous Heat On the Way
Summer temperatures are out in full force this August. Oklahoma has seen multiple days with dangerous heat and several heat advisories. Over the weekend, one Oklahoma town saw temperatures over 120, and this week, more heat is expected before a slight relief. On Sunday, August 18, Okmulgee, Oklahoma reached 123...
Men’s Basketball Picks Up NABC Academic Honors
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern men's basketball has earned an NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2023-24 season, while five individuals were named to the NABC honors Court. Chandler Dickinson , a sophomore from Rockwall, Texas; Enzo Silveira , a senior from Sao Paulo, Brazil; Jalen Williams , a sophomore from Lancaster, Texas; Kody Clouet , a senior from San Marcos, Calif.; and Kyle Leslie , a senior from Nowra, Australia; were each named to the Honors Court for their performance in the classroom. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize men's basketball programs that completed the 2023-24 academic year...
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