Langston
LATEST NEWS
Video: Worldwide tech crash leaves local church group stranded in Amsterdam
Effects from the worldwide tech crash caused by the company CrowdStrike on Friday are still being felt at airports across the world. As of Saturday, FlightAware said there are more than 1,700 flights canceled in and out of the U.S. A group from the Southern Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa is included in that number.
Shelburne to serve as dean for NSU College of Liberal Arts
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northeastern State University has selected Dr. Audell Shelburne as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Shelburne officially began his new role on July 15. Shelburne previously served as the Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts for seven years, where he directed and...
Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
First responders hold Boots and Badges blood drive in downtown OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City residents on Saturday donated blood during the seventh annual Boots and Badges blood drive. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Put on with help from the Oklahoma City police and fire departments, the annual drive has expanded to include other...
Ardmore Little Theatre returns to Goddard Center with ‘The Wizard of Oz’
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Local students and performers spent the last five weeks with Ardmore Little Theatre to get ready for this week’s premiere of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. “If you’ve seen the show, come see this one because you haven’t seen one quite like this,” performer Craig Smith said.
Former Sooners DB Damond Harmon finds new home at Liberty
Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Damond Harmon has found a new home in the transfer portal. Harmon was a four-star prospect in the 2021 class, according to 247Sports, and signed with OU in December 2020. Harmon spent two seasons in Norman, his second with Brent Venables as his head coach....
American Red Cross Using New Movie "Twisters" To Educate Movie-Goers On Disaster Relief Resources
An organization that helped people with disasters got some help from Hollywood, thanks to the new movie, "Twisters." Cinemark Broken Arrow was one of four stops around the state for the Red Cross as it used the movie to teach people what it does when disaster strikes. Several first responder...
'There's Always a Need:' Local Nonprofit Hosts School Supplies Giveaway For Teachers
The new school year is almost upon us. In less than a month, students will return to the classroom. Teachers like Cheryl Beese are feeling some pressure. “That's normal … just to get ready and make sure that you have a welcoming environment for those students,” Beese said.
National High School Rodeo Finals: McKynlie Bowers Wins Barrel Racing Event, Top Performances Across States and Countries
National High School Rodeo Finals results are in, including top performers in various events like Barrel Racing and Bareback Riding. Barrel racing winner McKynlie Bowers from Woodward, Okla., clocked in at 17.545. In Bareback Riding, Quaide Skjonsberg from Bluffton, Alberta, Canada, scored 75 points for the lead. State of Play.
Tulsa Animal Welfare in crisis as shelter capacity reaches critical levels
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An urgent message to Tulsa county animal lovers. Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded and many believe it’s a situation that cannot be overlooked. On Monday, Tulsa Animal Welfare took to social media saying that last week, 181 animals entered their shelter, and...
Greg McElroy evaluates Brent Venables comment on adjusting to SEC
Brent Venables knows Oklahoma‘s transition into the SEC won’t be easy. At the 2024 SEC Media Days, the Sooners’ head coach revealed his team’s mindset ahead of its debut campaign in the prestigious conference. “You’re not going to sneak up anywhere, any week, in any venue,...
Tulsa Zoo's Mission Impopsicle Day combines enrichment with treats on July 27
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is hosting the Mission Impopsicle Ice Enrichment Day on July 27. Zoo care teams will be freezing healthy snacks in all shapes and sizes to provide enrichment activities for the animals. Humans can enjoy frozen treats too with Frio’s Gourmet Pops in...
Cannon McIntosh Charges from Eighth to Win Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River
LEWISTOWN, IL (July 20, 2024) – Lining up eighth on the starting grid, racing one of the fastest tracks on the schedule and a host of talent in front of him. No problem for Cannon McIntosh. The 21-year-old from Bixby, OK, put on a display of speed and racetrack...
Sapulpa man sentenced in 2015 stabbing case
A Sapulpa man whose life sentence had been overturned by the McGirt Ruling has been sentenced again after he pled guilty to second-degree murder. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Judge John F. Heil, III, sentenced Arnold Dean Howell, Jr., 31, of Sapulpa, to 360 months imprisonment for Second Degree Murder in Indian Country. Howell is ordered to serve five years of supervised release following release from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
Paul Finebaum calls Brent Venables 'very underrated'
SEC media days have come and gone for the Oklahoma Sooners, their first go-around participating in media days in their new conference. Brent Venables and the Sooners had a successful week in Dallas, showing they won’t back down from the challenge that the SEC presents. One of the most...
Body Recovered In Sand Springs, Authorities Begin Investigation
A body was recovered near the Arkansas River in Sand Springs on Saturday, police confirmed. The Sand Springs Police Department confirmed the body was found and detectives are investigating. News On 6 was at the scene near 2400 South Highway 97 around 9 p.m. where the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office...
Barksdale Beats 'Em At Salina High Banks
Bristow, OK (July 21, 2024) – A solid field of twenty-two entries made the trip to compete at Salina Highbanks Speedway. The night's three heat races would be won by Wout Hoffmans, Gage Laney, and Johnny Kent. With the lineup set for the night's main event, it would be Alex Sewell leading the first 9 laps before something went wrong in turns 1 and 2, ending in Sewell sliding off the top of the track. With the yellow flying, it would be current series point leader Sheldon Barksdale leading the field to green. Barksdale would capitalize, going on to lead the remaining laps, picking up his second feature of the season. Gage Laney, Johnny Kent, Danny Smith, and Zach Chappell would complete the top five.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.