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Garber Head Football Coach Koy Hughes Previews Season
Garber Head Football Coach Koy Hughes Previews Season. The Garber Wolverines are poised for a breakout year after a 6-6 season riddled with injuries. They will be bringing back 7 starters on both sides of the ball including QB Brett Howry who should be one of the best in the state. He will be surrounded with seasoned skill players like Mark Bishop and Carson Bishop and will have CTB Sports All Star Cooper Hughes blocking. Defensively Garber’s size and speed should make it tough for other teams to score.
Some educators concerned after State Supt. Walters lowered standards for statewide test scores
"Look the reality is test standards were changed and passed in the legislature. The test had to be changed in accordance with the new standards,” Walters said. Walters answered questions about those changes at the last State Board of Education meeting.
Chamber holds Diamonds & Ice Party at the Palace
This past Friday, Aug. 23, saw the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce hold their annual Party at the Palace event at the Marland Mansion. As this year is a non-auction, investor focused year, the Chamber sought to provide this Party at the Palace with several new twists.The first of theses was Diamonds & Ice in partnership with Spray’s Jewelry & Gifts, which saw the Chamber sell 150…
Mother wants answers after son comes home from school with hair cut
A family in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wants answers after their son, who is autistic and non-verbal, came home from school with his hair cut. The family said long hair is part of their Native American culture and wants to know what happened.
Get Engaged: Applications Opened for City Board Positions
ENID, OK (August 26, 2024) – Enid residents are invited to actively participate in their community and local governance by applying for positions on various city boards. The City is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the boards and commissions listed below:. Board/Commission Vacancies Board/Commission Vacancies. Board of Adjustment...
Chris Williams On OU and OSU Football Season Openers, What To Expect This Season
Football fans in Oklahoma are gearing up for an exciting season with significant changes for the state's major teams. The stakes are high as the University of Oklahoma makes its debut in the Southeastern Conference, and Oklahoma State University faces new opponents in the Big 12. OU’s season will start...
AJ Wilkerson Set to Visit Enid in Early 2025
Comedian AJ Wilkerson is set to do a show in Enid in early 2025. The show will happen in the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom on January 25, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets for the show are now available and can be purchased on stridebankcenter.com or at the box office located on the second floor of the venue. Tickets will cost $18, $28 and $38 plus applicable fees.
Major question mark is simultaneously biggest strength for Thunder
If people thought the OKC Thunder were one of the most menacing teams in the league last season, just wait until they see them take to the hardwood in 2024-25. Following a magical, record-setting campaign that saw them win 57 games and had Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finish second in the running for league MVP, GM Sam Presti exponentially beefed up Mark Daigneault's already deep rotation with several weakness-filling additions.
Second suspect arrested in Oklahoma child trafficking case
WARR ACRES, OKLA (KOKH) — On Monday, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Human Trafficking Unit arrested a second suspect for sex trafficking. Antwon Jackson was arrested for the sex trafficking of a juvenile victim in part of an ongoing investigation. According to OBN, Jackson was arrested at a...
Czech Day carnival moving – just north
Yukon’s big Czech Day carnival is moving – across the street. The 58th Annual Oklahoma Czech Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 5 in downtown Yukon. A highlight for many festivalgoers is the carnival, which for several decades has been staged in the Old Mill Plaza and Locke Supply parking lots near Fourth and Elm.
Unbelievable OHP photo shows trailer stuck upright against sign over I-35 in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. — An unbelievable photo shows the aftermath of a trailer getting stuck upright against a sign over Interstate 35, causing a traffic delay in Ardmore on Tuesday. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said it appears a driver was raising his trailer while on northbound I-35 and did not...
Shawnee school superintendent placed on administrative leave during state investigation
The president of the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education said Monday the district’s superintendent, Aaron Espolt, has been placed on administrative leave with pay due to an investigation by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. In a letter to patrons posted on the district website, board president Clif Harden said the state...
Mariah Carey confirms her mom, sister died on the same day last week: 'My heart is broken'
Mariah Carey is sharing news of two recent losses in her family. "My heart is broken that I've lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," the Grammy singer said in a statement shared with USA TODAY Monday. "I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed." ...
Cabin on 15 Acres Within a Half Hour to Broken Bow Hits the Market
Just came on the market today! Don’t miss this adorable cabin on partly wooded 15 acres with a pond, only 35 miles from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Easy access allows you to escape the hustle and bustle for this conveniently located property. Bring your 4-wheelers or ATV and create trails under the treed-canopy of woods. The cabin comes with a covered porch and utilities.
The Porch Visits The Oklahoma City Zoo For Asian Elephant Awareness Month
With August being Asian Elephant Awareness Month, the Oklahoma City Zoo partnering with international conservation programs to protect the species. The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch traveled to the Oklahoma City Zoo to learn more about the zoo's efforts here in Oklahoma and around the world. Nadia Miecznikowski, one of the...
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