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Drug Task Force raid leads to arrest of Ada man
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man is in jail after a police and a drug task force raid in Ada on Tuesday. Ada police said Jeffrey Crosby was arrested during the incident, which started as a domestic disturbance at a home on E. Timber Terrace. Police found drugs at...
County leases out 145 acres of ag property
EL RENO – A quarter section of vacant farmland just east of Canadian County’s juvenile facilities will finally be put to good use. Canadian County Commissioners have approved leasing 145 acres of county-owned property next to a lagoon at the Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children’s Justice Center, 7905 E U.S. Highway 66.
City code, lack of housing variety punctuate Tulsa's home shortage
On a Friday morning in August, Amy Behar waters her garden in front of her midtown Tulsa home. The front garden is full of flowers. The one in the back has vegetables, which Behar harvests with her mom and her aunt. “We all live here together, and we just make...
ESPN FPI projects Oklahoma football's 2024 schedule
ESPN's Football Power Index metric provides Oklahoma's projected chances of winning each of its 12 regular-season games in the Sooners' first SEC season. The level of difficulty for Oklahoma is being taken up a couple notches as the Sooners enter their first SEC season. After leaving the Big 12 behind...
Millers take opener from defending 6A champs
MOORE – Yukon held off a late rally from defending Class 6A state champion Southmoore Tuesday evening to win its season opener, 8-7. “I think (this win) sets the tone for the season,” head coach Katy Hoke said. “We can do this.”. A pair of freshmen...
Tulsa to spend $1 million in honor of Emmett Till: Here’s where the money is going
Tulsa is looking to use more than $1 million from the federal government earmarked for solving racially motivated cold cases. The city says it’s putting the funds toward education. Tulsa was awarded the money through the U.S Department of Justice’s Emmett Till Cold Case program. Till was a...
National Night Out Event A hit for the county
The public had the opportunity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to peek behind the curtains to get a glimpse of the workday life of first responders. From drug sniffing K-9s, to drones; from jaws of life to medical emergencies – first responders play a vital role in the community and the community had the opportunity to honor those who put their lives on the line by attending a National Night Out event held in McIntosh County.
Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land 2025 5-star offensive tackle
If there’s been a big fish in the 2025 recruiting class, it’s offensive tackle Michael Fasusi. Much like David Stone was for the 2024 cycle, all eyes have been on Fasusi over the last couple of years. He’s been a priority target for OU and offensive line coach...
Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
Jenks Public Schools Extends School Day By 15 Minutes
Teachers and students are returning to the classroom Thursday morning in Jenks, according to Jenks Public Schools. Faculty at Jenks West Elementary School said what parents need to know most for the new school year is a new start and end time for the school day. JPS said every school...
Kani Walker: The Sooners' Emerging Secret Weapon in the Secondary
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for their highly anticipated debut in the SEC, one player who has been turning heads in fall camp is redshirt junior defensive back Kani Walker. Hailing from Suwanee, Georgia, Walker brings a combination of size, skill, and tenacity that makes him an ideal fit for the SEC's rigorous demands. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 205 pounds, Walker's physical attributes alone make him a standout in the Sooners' defensive backfield. However, it’s his performance on the field and consistent growth that have caught the attention of head coach Brent Venables and the entire coaching staff.
His life was transformed through faith and education. Now he aims to give back to others
A Stillwater veteran who spent more than 45 years in and out of prison aims to help others now that his life has been transformed through faith and education at a local Christian university. Keith Barton, 67, said he became connected to a prison ministry while he was incarcerated and he began studying...
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