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OKC Spark, New York Rise Win on Day One of Champion Cup
Top Stories Justin McLeod - July 26, 2024 The OKC Spark and the New York Rise took home dominant wins on day one of the Champion Cup in Chattanooga, the final battle of the summer between the four teams that competed this summer in the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. The Rise took on the Florida Vibe in each team’s respective tournament opener, and the Rise offense clicked immediately and often. Two runs in the first inning started things off, with the Rise scoring[…]
Kirk Herbstreit Picks College Football Playoff Sleeper Team In The SEC
After adding the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners, the SEC saw some growth this offseason. The College Football Playoff is growing too, expanding from four teams to 12 for the first time since its introduction during the 2014 season. Kirk Herbstreit, on a recent edition of "The Pat McAfee ...
Jail bookings July 15-25
The following information is provided by the Kay County Detention Center. Those booked in the county jail July 15-25 include:. Jody Forrest Angel, 54, Ponca City, firearm charges. Joseph Atijar, 30, Ponca City, embezzlement of bank fund. Roy Dean Atkins, 51, Newkirk, obstruction. Kristen Doss Baker, 30, Ponca City, child...
Okmulgee Public Schools welcomes Clay Vinyard
In a pivotal move for Okmulgee Public Schools, Clay Vinyard steps into his role as the new superintendent, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective aimed at revitalizing the district. With a background deeply rooted in education and a passion for student success, Vinyard’s journey to Okmulgee is marked by his dedication to transforming educational environments.
Most officers named in $2 million settlement still at Tulsa Police Department
Most Tulsa police officers named in a remarkable settlement for shooting a man to death in 2020 still work for the department. Eight officers confronted Jonathan Randell on Aug. 8, 2020 as he had a mental health episode outside of a Catholic Charities facility in north Tulsa. They first fired pepper balls at Randell while he harmed himself with a pocket knife. Then, they shot him when he threw the knife in their direction, even though most of them were behind police cars or riot shields.
Three arrested in Okmulgee bridge abduction and assault case
OKMULGEE, OKLA (KTUL) — The Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) arrested three people in an abduction investigation. According to OCSO, deputies responded to a complaint of a man jumping into traffic near the Hwy 266 Deep Fork River bridge on July 25. Upon arrival, deputies found the male subject...
Cadaver dogs trained to smell death through water alert authorities in search of Oklahoma pond
CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. — A cadaver dog hit three areas inside a quarry pond on Friday in the quest to find the possible remains of a missing northwest Arkansas woman. Authorities are using divers and cadaver dogs at 33 Acre Pond south of Vinita. McDonald County Cold Case Detective Lori Howard said Friday’s hits were at […]
Disparity in Oklahoma minimum wage rates prompts calls for statewide increase
OKLAHOMA CITY – A growing disparity between what the state requires its employees to make and what it requires everyone else to pay is an indication that it’s time to increase the state’s minimum wage rate, advocates said. Starting July 1, all state employees must make at least $12.41 an hour, or an annual salary […]
Cold Case investigators from 3 states return to Oklahoma strip pit
CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — Investigators from multiple agencies come together again at a strip pit in the southeast part of the county seeking to locate evidence regarding cold cases in different jurisdictions.
Police association rallies to help veteran detective with inoperable brain tumor in North Texas
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas — A veteran Van Alstyne Police Department detective is fighting for his life today in Oklahoma and his fellow officers are doing everything they can to help him fund that fight. Earlier this year Dale Ingram, a 45-year police veteran, was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma,...
Former Senator On 2028 Olympics Events In Oklahoma City
We're still learning just how Oklahoma City landed the honor of becoming a host site for the 2028 summer Olympics. We know that, as this deal was gaining momentum a few years ago, Casey Wasserman, the head of LA-28, the organizing entity for the games, solicited the help of a DC lobbying firm with a strong Oklahoma connection.
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