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Oklahoma City Police Release Video Of Deadly Police Shooting
Newly released video shows a deadly police shooting that happened on Aug. 2 in southeast Oklahoma City near Southeast 74th Street and South Sooner Road. The Oklahoma City Police Department said its officers responded to a mental health call around 3 a.m. when the department said its officers encountered a man with a gun threatening suicide.
Annual Stockyards Stampede in Oklahoma City On The Way
Surely, we've all seen a scene from an old western movie with cattle running down the field with cowboys running in tow, pushing them along to the next place. Stampedes these days look a little bit differently. If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself this fall. The...
OKC FRIDAY Fabulous at 50: It’s exciting to open newspaper
State Chair, Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women. The excitement about Fridays is opening OKC FRIDAY to catch up on local happenings. It is so much fun to read articles and see photos of colleagues and friends supporting and strengthening our great city. OKC FRIDAY has been a great media partner on many projects since I began working closely with the editorial team on the first official Oklahoma Centennial event, which was completing the Oklahoma State Capitol Dome on Statehood Day in 2002.
Putnam City Schools Aviation Program Finds New Home
Wiley Post Airport in Northwest Oklahoma City will now be the home to Putnam City Schools Aviation Program. This expansion will allow students to gain hands-on experience in the state's second-largest industry. " It really goes into detail with every single little thing you might need to know," said Xochitl...
UPDATE: Norman roads back open following vehicle collision with building
NORMAN, Okla. — UPDATE:Northbound Interstate Drive is back open to all traffic. The Norman Police Department reported road closures after a vehicle struck a building Saturday afternoon. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Northbound Interstate Drive is closed to all traffic between Parkway Drive and...
Resilient and Sustainable Industrial Facility Blueprint
Lessons learned from retrofitting Johnson Controls Norman, OK manufacturing facility, created a blueprint for global customers. Being a true pioneer requires blazing the trail into uncharted territory and often “building the plane as you fly it.” Being the first at anything is inherently risky, but if you succeed, you lay down a path for others to follow. Johnson Controls knows that to help other organizations create smarter, healthier and more sustainable buildings, it first has to set the standard for what’s possible itself.
Family Grieves Man Killed In Mustang Officer-Involved Shooting
A Mustang police officer opened fire on a man during a welfare check Thursday. The man's family says they called 911 because he was suffering a mental health crisis and needed help. The family of Juan Barbosa is in disbelief now that he's gone. His twin sister didn't want to...
Soccer Meets Oral Roberts Sunday
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma soccer team continues non-conference play Sunday by hosting Oral Roberts at John Crain Field. First touch vs. the Golden Eagles is set for 8 p.m. on SEC Network+. OU was handed the first loss of the season in Stillwater Thursday. The Sooner defense...
‘From the classroom to the courtroom’: Former Norman teacher’s battle over banned books isn’t over
But Boismier said the fight isn’t over yet. “I see this as a much larger fight beyond just me versus [State Superintendent Ryan Walters] or me versus [the State Board of Education], kind of situation,” Boismier said. “So what our next steps would be, essentially, is to move this fight from the classroom to the courtroom.”
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