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Oklahoma high school basketball: Carlsheon Young, Kaidon Rayfield moving to PHH Prep
Two of Oklahoma's top 2025 basketball recruits are headed elsewhere for their final high school season. Midwest City guard Carlsheon Young and Putnam City West forward Kaidon Rayfield are transferring to PHHoenix Prep in Arizona to play for the Diamond Doves in the Overtime Elite League. PHH announced their choice on social media Thursday.
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department
A district judge in Delaware County ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry must give greater public notice, and consider public input and pollution issues prior to authorizing the construction of large poultry farms. Judge David Crutchfield issued the order in a case against the Agriculture Department....
Revealing The Trust Issues Oklahomans Have With Tap Water
Oklahomans want to be able to drink water from their sink tap without concern, but over the years, recent studies and reported violations have revealed that Oklahoma's tap water might not be as safe as consumers thought. In 2023, Oklahoma ranked as one of the worst states for tap water.
Oklahoma mandates Bible be taught in classroom; superintendent defiant despite pushback
The superintendent of Oklahoma public schools recently announced he will mandate that the Bible be taught to students in grades 5-12 starting with this coming school year. Superintendent Ryan Walters is facing backlash from both the state attorney general and local school boards who say he doesn’t have the authority to make that mandate. Walters insists he does. KOTV reporter Amy Slanchik spoke to Walters about the decision, the pushback and spoke to a defiant Tulsa school board member.
What to expect: Fourth of July will be hot and humid with a potential for storms later
A hot and humid holiday is on tap, but Oklahoma City and most of the state could see thunderstorms in the evening and into the night. The National Weather Service in Norman said heat indices will be up to 110 degrees in Oklahoma City and Lawton, 106 degrees in Ponca City and about 111 degrees in Ada.
Judge to grant protective order requested by student against Ryan Walters, state board
NORMAN ― A Cleveland County judge said Wednesday he will grant a protective order requested by a Moore Public Schools student against the state’s top education official, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, and members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The decision involves a lawsuit over the...
Advance tickets go on sale July 4 for upcoming movie 'Reagan,' filmed in Oklahoma
In conjunction with Independence Day, ShowBiz Direct has announced that tickets will go on sale July 4 for the upcoming movie "Reagan," which was filmed primarily in Oklahoma. Billed as the first full-length feature film about America's 40th president, "Reagan" stars Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight and Penelope Ann Miller and is set to debut exclusively in theaters nationwide Aug. 30.
Oklahoma, America – Where You’re Free to Love Your Jeep
This Saturday, July 6, Jeep lovers from all across the state are gathering for another year of celebrating Medicine Park's Jeeplahoma event. Jeeps are popular in Oklahoma, being one of the states for the most Wranglers per capita, according to hedgescompany.com. "For 2007-2023 JK, JKU, JL and JLU the states...
Reminder: Stay Hydrated Throughout the Holiday Weekend
As we roll into our July 4th holiday with a hot forecast and heat advisory, it's important to make and keep a hydration plan for your celebration. If you skimp on the water, you'll be in for a miserable time. Sure, knocking back some cold ones is ridiculously refreshing when...
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