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Bixby School District responds to State Superintendent Walters' "inaccurate and malicious" remarks
Responding to questions about why school districts across the state have yet to receive information about their Title I allocations, data which has always been sent to the districts in the spring. With some districts literally starting school next week, they’ve received nothing - but State Superintendent Ryan Walters, instead of offering any plausible explanation of the delay, chose instead to attack Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller, saying that “We’re dealing with all kinds of financial problems with his district we’re having to address right now.” He called Miller a “clown and a liar,” but it turns out it was Walters who wasn’t truthful. As pointed out in a response from the Bixby District, its bond rating is AA-Stable, which is very high, and its latest audit uncovered no material deficiencies whatsoever.
Booktalk: Journalist Brantley Hargrove’s “The Man Who Caught the Storm”
Host Diana Korte speaks with Brantley Hargrove, author of The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras, who describes Denverite Tim’s life and interests, his key weather invention, and how he died in the (still) biggest known tornado in El Reno, Oklahoma, on May 31, 2013.
Win Tickets To See Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters will perform in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and we're giving away tickets!. The band will perform during Charity Night 4 The Kids on Friday, Sept. 6 at the Heritage Hall in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Special guests will be Fran Moran and The Nervous Wrecks. The concert is presented by Two Frogs Grill.
Barbeque, music and fun at Ardmore festival
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It's that time of year again: The 11th annual BBQ Showdown at Regional Park, presented by Valero and benefitting the United Way of South Central Oklahoma. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m. for Cajun Night, sticking with the original theme for the start of the...
Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation to host fourth annual controlled deer hunts
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation Department is hosting its fourth annual controlled hunts this fall on preserve land in Sequoyah County. The 2024 controlled deer hunts will be held on Cherokee Nation’s 4,000-plus-acre Sequoyah Hunting Preserve north of Sallisaw, with 10 Cherokee elders, 10 Cherokee veterans, 10 Cherokee youth, 10 Cherokee speakers, and 10 Cherokee citizens being selected by a random draw of qualifying applicants. The controlled hunts are not subject to any residency requirement and applications are open to all Cherokee Nation citizens.
Oklahoma: Residents form group to oppose Coweta casino
A group of residents is circulating a petition expressing opposition to the Muscogee Creek Nation’s proposed Coweta Casino Hotel just outside the city limits. The city is expected to gain economic benefits from jobs and tourism spending from the $100 million project, and adjacent development in the city’s jurisdiction. But many residents are opposed to the development, saying it will bring more traffic, crime and noise to the area.
OU Men's Basketball included in top 9 for four-star forward
The Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball team have had a strong offseason on the recruiting trail. In addition to their transfer portal additions, Porter Moser has picked up commitments from 2025 top-100 small forward Alec Blair and 2024 top-100 point guard Jeremiah Fears. The Sooners are in pursuit of another top-100 prospect, this time 2025 four-star small forward Winters Grady.
Pet Of The Week: Luna
Our Pet of the Week is a 2-month-old puppy named Luna. She loves to cuddle, snuggle, give kisses and play for hours. She is still a puppy and loves to chew things since she's teething, so make sure she has tons of fun toys to play with. She's still learning...
City of Broken Arrow names new Streets and Stormwater director
The City of Broken Arrow has a new Streets and Stormwater Department Director. City Manager Michael Spurgeon announced that Tim Wilson, who has been serving as the interim director since March, has been promoted to full-time director. Wilson has worked at the City of Broken Arrow for 5.5 years and...
Yukon High School announces inaugural Hall of Fame class
Longtime Yukon sports editor Chuck Reherman and former YHS baseball star Joe Cooper are among nine individuals and two state championship teams chosen for induction into the inaugural Yukon High Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Lorie Halbert-Beckner, Darryl Andrews, Jane Clough-Deskis, Jennifer Stewart-Barrett, coach Leroy Estes and the...
REA pays fiftieth franchise to city
The Red River Valley Rural Electric Association has made its fiftieth annual franchise tax payment to the City of Marietta. City officials were recently presented a check for $18,638.74 representing three percent of the utility’s energy sales within the city limits. In making the payment, REA is allowed continued...
Starring deaf and hearing actors, OKC theater's staging of 'Cinderella' is extra magical
Talk about your heartwarming Cinderella story: As "Impossible" — or at least, as unlikely — as it may seem, Lyric Theatre's bilingual production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's fairytale musical casts a uniquely enchanting spell that adults and children alike can fall in love with. For the final title of Lyric's three-show "Summer...
Win the Ultimate Rock Star Experience to the Tulsa State Fair
The Tulsa State Fair is almost here and 103.3 The Eagle wants to give you the Ultimate Rock Star Experience to experience the fun for yourself. The prize includes two Mega Ride Passes, one Advance Gate Admission book, and four Advance Ride Coupon Books and can be used any day of the fair. The Tulsa State Fair runs from September 26th – October 6th.
NuCera Solutions Barnsdall Plant to Close Within the Year)
The NuCera Solutions plant in Barnsdall will be closing in the next six to 12 months. This comes after the building took a direct hit from the EF-4 tornado that struck Barnsdall in May. Mayor Johnny Kelley says this is a difficult blow to Barnsdall, but said the town will see this through.
Virtual Learning Option to Be Offered At Wynona , OK, Schools
Wynona, OK, Public Schools is moving to a blended learning environment for the 2024-2025 school year. Full virtual learning will be available to all students within the Wynona School District. The blended learning will provide an option of in-person learning and online coursework. The THRIVE Learning Collaborative is the only virtual cooperative in the state of Oklahoma. Superintendent Ruby Dean is excited to get started.
The City of Tulsa takes next steps in addressing housing shortage, homelessness
TULSA, Okla. — The City of Tulsa is working to establish a Pre-Approved Plans Program and hire a homeless program lead as work continues to address Tulsa's housing shortage and provide enhanced homelessness coordination services. Funding for the Pre-Approved Plans Program and the new position was approved this week...