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UTulsa enhances academic leadership with new faculty
The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) announces the addition of two esteemed faculty members, Mohammad Khajenejad, Ph.D., and Aaditya Khanal, Ph.D., to its academic community. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized expertise to UTulsa, enhancing its reputation for excellence in engineering education and research. Khajenejad joins UTulsa as an...
Annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival returns for 79th Year with full day of events
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KFDX/KJTL) — The annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival and Rodeo is returning for its 79th year on Saturday August 10 2024 at Jeff Davis Park in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. The annual event celebrates the local watermelon crop with events throughout the day, starting with a 10k run at 7 a.m., the opening […]
Sechser Finishes Sixth in Olympic Lightweight Double Sculls
PARIS, France — University of Tulsa rowing alumna Michelle Sechser and her teammate Molly Reckford finished sixth for the United States in the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Friday. Alumna Jennifer Casson and her teammate, Jill Moffatt, were 8th overall in the event and represented Canada.
Moore Family Is Weeping After A Trip To The Movie Theater Ends In Disaster
The tragic incident of a fatal crash in Norman has left a Moore family grieving and heartbroken. On Sunday afternoon, Josh, Lindsay, Abby, and Ethan Badger were on their way to watch ‘Twisters’ at the movie theater. Unfortunately, they were involved in a terrible car accident at the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and 60th Avenue NW.
From 'too Russian' to 'way better!': Oklahomans react harshly to new license plate design
This week the state of Oklahoma rolled out a new standard license plate design, and residents showed up in the comments on social media. The plate is red with a star-46 design in the center, which evokes the design of Oklahoma's first state flag. The design also features small images of state...
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report findsUndocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed millions to Social Security, state, and local taxes in 2022 according to a recent report by a tax policy org. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Oklahoma Tenant Unions Give Voice to Renters’ Concerns
In December of 2021, residents of about 100 one-bedroom units at Foxcroft Apartments in Oklahoma City found themselves struggling to stay warm in freezing cold apartments with no heat. Their gas lines had been cut off for months and apartment owners, Foxcroft Exchange LLC and Regional Management Co., seemed to be in no hurry to fix the heat.
Hays preliminary and immunity hearings continued to next Monday
The Beckham County District Court, located on the courthouse’s third floor, was once again packed on Thursday, July 25, as mostly supporters for the prosecution of the late Colter Vaught filled the courtroom. The defendant, 37-year-old Clayton Hays of Carter, also had a handful of supporters as he went...
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.
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!
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...
Diamond Sports Group May Drop Broadcasts For Mavericks, Pistons, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Thunder
If, and when, Diamond Sports Group finishes bankruptcy proceedings, they are considering dropping the broadcasts for up to five NBA teams. The teams that are being considered at the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder. Currently, games for those five teams have been carried under various Bally Sports networks.