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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...
Former Sooners defensive tackle traded to the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have needed defensive tackle help and they got it in the form of former Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. The former Sooner, who signed with the New York Giants this offseason, is being traded to the Cowboys, according to reports from NFL Insiders Jordan Schultz and Josina Anderson.
Brent Venables believes there's no limit to what Sooners can achieve
Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Brent Venables answered a lot of questions in 2023. After being hired to be the next head coach of the historic OU Football program on December 5, 2021, he had plenty of work to do to build the program in his image after his predecessor’s sudden and unexpected departure. Oklahoma fans didn’t know just how much of a rebuild it would be. Venables clearly believed that the Sooners had slipped from the standard of toughness, physicality, and discipline that made them one of college football’s premier programs.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by semi on Turner Turnpike near Stroud, OHP says
STROUD, Okla. — Authorities say a man died after being hit by a semi-trailer early Thursday morning on the Turner Turnpike near Stroud. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol collision report states that around 2:15 a.m., a semi-trailer struck a...
'Sorry son, you can't come to this school': Mid-Del families describe enrollment issues
DEL CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Several Mid-Del Public Schools families shared with FOX 25 that they're having issues with enrollment—even as students have already started classes. One parent is worried his son may not be going to the same school as he did last year. The parent did...
Overnight Storms Bring Moisture, Flooding To Green Country
Severe thunderstorms moved through Green Country late Thursday night, bringing hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds. Some roads in Tulsa and the surrounding areas experienced flooding. Please be aware of any low-lying areas that may potentially be flooded, and don't attempt to drive through them. What is the weather like...
Oklahoma tax credit program sparks statewide surge in private school tuition
When parents enrolled their children in a small private school in Ardmore in the fall of 2023, the tuition was $1,000 per semester. The Parental Choice Tax Credit Program started in December, promising parents a tax credit of up to $3,750 per student for spring tuition. Global Harvest Christian School responded by raising its spring tuition to $3,500.
New Hutton Pharmacy opens August 19 thanks to Blackwell's spirit
Hutton Pharmacy will officially be opening at their new Doolin location on Monday, August 19 with their hours being from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The last year has been rough for the Blackwell staple, but owner, manager, and...
Terral Volunteer Fire Chief faces charges
TERRAL, Okla. (KSWO) - The Volunteer Fire Chief for Terral is facing up to five years in prison and a $500 fine for allegedly setting up a camera in an air conditioning vent in the women’s restroom of Terral City Hall. The affidavit states the camera was found in...
New Rankings Released by Flo Wrestling Show Difference David Taylor Has Made
STILLWATER – Flo Wrestling has come out with what Iwould call a “way too early” rankings of the college wrestlers and the college teams. There is no surprise at the top as Penn State is projected No. 1 by the Flo Wrestling calculations, but Oklahoma State; under new head coach and former Penn State NCAA, Olympic, and World champion David Taylor; has made a huge rise from previously being No. 11 to sitting at No. 3.
Foyil firemen band together to organize benefit dinner for chief recently diagnosed with stage four cancer
FOYIL, Okla. — A Foyil fire chief devoted to protecting his community has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and the members of his community are hosting a benefit dinner and silent auction to help combat the cost of his care. Chief Randy Atchley's benefit dinner will be...
Last Chance To Ride Old School Train in Oklahoma This Weekend
Every year, the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City hosts weekend rides on their classic trains. This weekend, Saturday, August 17 is the last day of the summer that you'll be able to hop on the express. What To Expect. You can expect a comfortable and beautiful ride on the...
Severe Storms and Dangerous Heat Possible for Oklahoma
Summer is still raging on in Oklahoma! More days of dangerous heat are expected for Oklahoma. But a weak cold front will move through Thursday bringing severe thunderstorms to the state. Before the cold front heads to Oklahoma, we'll have another day of dangerous heat. High temperatures will be near...
Additional suspects charged in a $100 million bidding scheme in Oklahoma
A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City has indicted a Weatherford-based erosion control company and its top executive for participating in a price-fixing conspiracy that impacted over $100 million in publicly funded transportation contracts throughout the state. Sioux Erosion Control Inc., along with its Vice President BG Dale Biscoe and...
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