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Yukon-area educators immersed in early American history
Several Yukon-area educators were among 34 Oklahoma fifth and eighth grade teachers who immersed themselves in early American history at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in June. The renowned institute is held in and around Colonial Williamsburg, the restored capital city of 18th-century Virginia. During their time at the institute,...
Don’t Tell Comedy OKC: Out Loud Laughs in Secret Locations
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City as port of call doesn’t get many sailors on shore leave, but we found Taylor Dunn, an active duty Navy Specialist stationed at Tinker AFB, looking around Film Row like he was lost. “It’s a blast,” he smiles. What he...
Aerosmith cancels BOK Center performance, band announces retirement from touring
TULSA, Okla. — Legendary rock band Aerosmith's performance at the BOK Center has been cancelled amidst the group's retirement from touring. The decision to end the PEACE OUT™ tour comes after the postponing of several dates due to front man Steven Tyler's health. In 2023, Tyler sustained vocal...
OSU Faces Housing Shortage Ahead Of Fall Semester Move-In
As the fall semester quickly approaches, Oklahoma State University is facing a shortage of dorm rooms to house students this year. The university says it is expecting a record-breaking number of students trying to live on campus. Parents and students say the shortage is affecting housing arrangements that have been...
Merritt Coach named Coach of the Year
Merritt Public Schools recently celebrated Head Coach Donnie Husband for accolades he received as their head basketball coach. Husband’s new awards were for 600 Career Varsity Boys wins and Region 4 OCA Coach of the Year.
Northfork Electric to Host 85th Annual Meeting
Northfork Electric Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting will be held under the pavilion at the Sayre Municipal Park on Saturday, August 17th. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and all members that register their attendance will receive an NFEC cap and a paring knife. Please use the northeast entrance, where...
Remains of missing Tuttle man recovered, family says
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The family of a Tuttle man, who went missing at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge back in May, say his remains have been recovered. In an update to the GoFundMe page for Keith Carlson, his family said a set of remains were found July 27th and they have been positively identified as his.
Good heavens, Batman! A comic book store is the latest United Methodist outreach ministry
A mural on the wall of the new store featured a stained glass motif of Captain America, Superman — and the Cross and Flame emblem of the United Methodist Church. Several ministers mingled with members of the community while Dr. Strange perused the shelves. ...
Community shows up for retired teacher’s cancer benefit
For thirty-four years, Debbie Sisemore was among the most beloved school teachers that Elk City had to offer. That was clear on Sunday night as former students and area citizens flooded into the Thirsty Frog for a benefit to help Sisemore financially as she undertakes chemotherapy in her battle against stage 3 cancer.
ECMP Report • Race Night #12 • Sat. July 27, 2024
With sixty-nine cars in the pits last Saturday, the fans at Elk City Motorsports Park had a full night of high-speed action on the 3/8-mile dirt track. It was a championship points event for all four divisions with only the final 1/3rd of the season remaining, so every point matters!
Sip 'N Slide Takes Over Boulder Ave Bridge In Tulsa
The Boulder Avenue Bridge in downtown Tulsa just got a whole lot more slippery. It took two days for organizers of the 4th annual Sip 'N Slide to build a 500-foot slip-and-slide down the road. The slide is the highlight of the all-day party that goes from noon until 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd.
On the Town: Hot air balloons to light up at FireLake Fireflight Fest
Look up this weekend when the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual hot air balloon festival fills Shawnee’s skies with color and art. The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest will be Friday and Satur...
Lawton Rangers host breakfast for community ahead of rodeo
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Rangers hosted a breakfast for the community at Lo Ranch Saturday morning to officially kick off rodeo week. A full southern-style breakfast highlighted the feast, with scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and more. Lacretia Hysong, a server at the breakfast says this...
Fiery crash shut down Will Rogers Turnpike for hours Saturday morning
OTTAWA COUNTY – Will Rogers Turnpike traffic in Ottawa County returned to regular operation by mid-morning, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. A fiery semi rollover near mile marker 303 around 6 a.m. had both lanes closed for almost three hours. OHP has not released any information on the driver’s condition or the cause of the […]