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Police Identify 20-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Tulsa Grocery Store Parking Lot
A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and killed in a Tulsa grocery store parking lot Sunday morning, police said. Tulsa Police said officers responded to a shooting in the Aldi's parking lot at E. 21st St. and S. 129th E. Ave. around 3:30 a.m. Officers at the scene...
Trio of Oklahoma Sooners recruiting targets among ESPN’s top 25 prospects
The Oklahoma Sooners 2025 recruiting class is nearly complete. They have 22 players committed to the class but are working to earn commitments from three more targets this cycle. Five-star offensive tackles Michael Fasusi and Andrew Babalola, five-star safety Jonah Williams, and four-star linebacker Christian Jones are the top remaining targets. Fasusi and Williams are considered two of the top prospects in the country regardless of recruiting class. ESPN’s Billy Tucker ranked the top 25 (ESPN+) prospects regardless of recruiting class, with Williams coming in at No. 16 and Fasusi landing at No. 20. At one point, the Sooners were considered the leaders...
League registers top-20 finish in U.S. Kids Teen World Championships
Kael League of Enid shot rounds of 71-70-77 to finish at 2-over par and tie for 18th in the Boys 13 Division of the U.S. Kids Teen World Championships held last week at Pinehurst Resort. League is the son of Michael League, the director of operations and superintendent at Meadowlake...
Longtime softball coach who saw success at MacArthur and Cameron dies after cancer battle
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Sad news in the local sports world as longtime softball coach Dennis Furr, who led programs at MacArthur and Cameron University, has passed away at the age of 49 after a battle with cancer. Furr won six state championships at the high school level, including two...
The Porch Visits Oklahoma Local Pro Pickleball Player In Edmond
Over the past few years, pickleball has taken the recreational sporting world by storm. With the fanbase and player range continuing to grow with the sports popularity, a new league has been established for those at the top to compete at the highest level. The National Pickleball League (NPL), has...
Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Working To Bring More Fresh Produce To Those In Need
A new campaign from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is working to provide fresh produce to the communities they serve. As part of the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma's mission to help end food insecurity, the organization is also working to provide fresh produce and ensure those they serve receive a proper nutrition.
As investors pay top-dollar for land, farmers are often priced out
As Jess Bray pulled up to a 21-acre farm nestled in an eastern Oklahoma valley, she instantly got a warm feeling. “This is the place,” she thought. After attempting to buy two other properties before being outbid by cash buyers, Bray and her husband Jon began to wonder whether their dream of owning and operating their own farm would become a reality.
Organizers Behind Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference Discuss What To Expect
An expo designed to allow Oklahoma hunters the opportunity to learn hands-on skills from experts is scheduled to happen in August in Midwest City. Rick Nolan, president of Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers, is one of the organizers behind the Oklahoma Deer Conference and Expo on Aug. 17, and said there will be several topics discussed at the conference.
Yukon FFA Rodeo begins Friday
Rusty Morland, head honcho of Rockin’ R Pro Rodeo, still remembers the first time he rounded up his stock – bulls, broncs and all – to come to Yukon in 2002. It’d been a decade-plus since the town had hosted a rodeo, and the previous tries weren’t all that successful, so many were skeptical.
Three killed in Sunday shootings in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City police responded to three homicides Sunday night. About 8:25 p.m. in the 2100 block of South Harvey Avenue, police found a male gunshot victim. He was transported to OU Medical Center where he died from his injuries. ...
Local Oklahoma educators attend Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute
OKLAHOMA CITY — Two Ottawa County teachers were part of a 34-member delegation of Oklahoma fifth and eighth-grade teachers who attended the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute. Brandi Pierce, a Turkey Ford teacher, and Chelsie Clapp, a Commerce School District teacher, focused on the daily life of colonial Virginians and the transition from subject to citizen […]
Texas Based Energy Company Looking To Build Battery Farm In Oologah
A Texas-based energy company is asking Rogers County to help pay for a large 20-acre battery farm in Oologah. Rogers County Commissioner Steve Hendrix said the board always strives to attract new businesses to Rogers County, but Project Olive is something they’ve never seen before. “We’re very proactive in...
SNU Welcomes Prof. Will Fairbanks, our New Director of Bands
SNU is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Will Fairbanks as our new Director of Bands. Fairbanks brings over three decades of experience as a band director in secondary schools and collegiate programs. Previously, he spent four years at Weatherford High School in Oklahoma and ten years at Greenville University in Illinois. Prior to that, he led the Trinity Valley Community College Band (Athens, TX) as it grew to become the third largest community college band in Texas. The TVCC Band had the honor of performing at prestigious events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland.
The Porch Visits Oklahoma Local Pro Pickleball Player In Edmond
Over the past few years, pickleball has taken the recreational sporting world by storm. With the fanbase and player range continuing to grow with the sports popularity, a new league has been established for those at the top to compete at the highest level. The National Pickleball League (NPL), has...
Health Matters: Farmer's Market
We are taking a look at simple yet impactful choices we can make for a healthier lifestyle, such as the many benefits of shopping and eating local. News 9 Health Coach Dottie Small spoke with a local dietician about the nutritional value of foods found at the farmer's market. Taylor...
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