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Watch: Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein swishes 3-pointers in offseason workout
When the Oklahoma City Thunder added Isaiah Hartenstein, the immediate thought was how the 26-year-old would help the rebounding and size problems. His rebound rate would’ve easily ranked best in OKC last season. At 7-foot, 250 pounds, he provides the Thunder some serious size at center that they previously didn’t have. After that though, there are some other secondary benefits with Hartenstein. One might include bringing back an outside shot he abandoned with the New York Knicks. Hartenstein is a career 27-of-87 (31%) from 3 in his six seasons but only attempted three outside shots last year. He didn’t rule out expanding his...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
Antlers community reacts to arrest of 20 year-old charged with murder
ANTLERS, Okla. (KXII) - Pushmataha County Sheriff BJ Hedgecock says the Antlers community can rest easier now that 20 year-old Kristopher Coffelt is behind bars. Hedgecock says there wasn’t much 95 year-old Gladys Land could do to avoid the back glass door of her residence from being broken into, but that home safety should be a top priority for all, especially elders.
World Series of Poker Circuit Begins at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant
DURANT, OK – The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event began at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant this week. The tournament began on Wednesday, July 17 with a $130 buy-in seniors event. It will last until Sunday, July 28 with the $1 million championship event being held on Saturday, July 27. The circuit also features a ladies event, no-limit hold ‘em with a $50,000 prize pool, and a $200,000 prize pool, among others.
Join Rock And Roll HOF Inductee In OKC This September
By leveraging long-standing efforts to bridge gaps and achieve positive change across the political spectrum, LiveFree OKC is collaboratively pursuing a more inclusive ecosystem for policy creation. Join us September 26th-28th in downtown OKC for a convergence of proven peacemaking strategies across community organizing, art, education, dialogue, and advocacy. Learn...
Ardmore superintendent set to retire
After nearly four decades of serving in various roles with Ardmore City Schools, Superintendent Jill Day has made the decision to retire. After nearly four decades of serving in various roles with Ardmore City Schools, Superintendent Jill Day has made the decision to retire.
Former Sooner Alondes Williams throws down monster dunk in Summer League
Former Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball player Alondes Williams is making quite the impression on the NBA this summer. The former OU guard is taking part in the NBA2K Summer League as a member of the Miami Heat. He threw down perhaps the dunk of the summer in Las Vegas on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Oklahoma favored to land 2025 defensive lineman out of Florida
After a fantastic 2024 defensive line haul that netted David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Nigel Smith, Danny Okoye and Wyatt Gilmore, the Oklahoma Sooners have done a nice job adding talent upfront in the 2025 recruiting class. With five months until the early signing period, the Sooners have commitments from C.J. Nickson, Trent Wilson, Ka'Mori Moore and Alexander Shieldknight. They will bolster a deep unit when they arrive in Norman. It doesn’t look like Todd Bates is through by any stretch of the imagination. The Sooners have been in pursuit of Rivals four-star defensive lineman Floyd Boucard and, on Wednesday evening, earned a...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Checotah's Elijah Thomas' confidence, dedication led to OU
Checotah’s Elijah Thomas has known from a young age where he’s headed in life. That was never as evident as when he respectively declined a camp invite from Alabama, arguably the most prestigious college football program of all time, after receiving an offer to play football for the Crimson Tide. His family raised him in a town of just over 3,000 people two hours east of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and are lifelong Sooners fans.
Six Incoming Sooners Earn All-America Honors at Junior Nationals
FARGO, N.D. — Incoming University of Oklahoma wrestler Koufax Christensen competed for a national title at the Junior Nationals Freestyle Championships on Wednesday at the FargoDome. The Sooners had a total of six incoming wrestlers earn All-America honors. Oklahoma's nine wrestlers in attendance posted a 50-17 record during the...
One tough cowgirl: Local girl recovering from brain surgery
The horseshoe-like imprint of stitches on Ainsley Turner’s head are nearly unnoticeable now though it might be considered fitting for the cowgirl. The Comanche seven-year-old, who is scheduled to start second grade at Comanche Elementary School next month, is back home after undergoing brain surgery in late June. It...
Blackwell Fire Department will face off against Ponca F.D. for a good cause.
Blackwell Fire Department will be going grill-to-grill against two teams from Ponca CIty Fire Department to raise money for a good cause,. The Fire and Life Safety Council (FLSC) announces their upcoming fundraiser “All Fired Up” to be. held Saturday, July 27, at the Pioneer Tech Conference Center...
Dryden tabbed new Friends women's head coach
WICHITA, Kan. -- Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced the hiring of Boo Dryden as the school's new women's wrestling head coach. "We are excited to welcome Boo as our new women's coach," said Ramseyer. "He had a successful and decorated career as...
Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
New hospital in Ardmore making impact after one month
Located right off Interstate 35, Ardmore's new Exceptional Community Hospital has a full service emergency department for trauma and acute care, along with an inpatient hospital, onsite lab and radiology services. New hospital in Ardmore making impact after one month. Located right off Interstate 35, Ardmore's new Exceptional Community Hospital...
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