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Oklahoma City breaks ground on new state-of-the-art Fire Station 31
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department broke ground on Monday for a new Fire Station 31. Fire Station 31 will replace an existing Fire Station 31 with a new state-of-the-art facility. According to OKCFD, the current Fire Station 31 has been in operation since 1973. For...
OCU Kicks off a Rousing Season of Musical Theater
Oklahoma City University is a venerable institution, established before Oklahoma even became an official state. Founded in 1904 as Epworth University in Midtown, the school changed names and locations a few times before it was moved to its current spot on NW 23rd Street and officially re-named Oklahoma City University a full century ago in 1924. Now it is known for producing and honing star-quality talent in the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre, with alumni venturing on to perform on both stage and screen. As an alumna of the Music Theatre program myself, I have many times witnessed the Broadway-quality performances that grace the stage at this historic campus—and this upcoming season will be no different.
Attorney General urges denial of clemency for 1992 Oklahoma City murderer
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond has requested members of the state Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn. Littlejohn was convicted of murdering Kenny Meers in June 1992. "Emmanuel Littlejohn is a violent and manipulative criminal who refuses to take responsibility for his...
Local Youth Foundation Shares Importance Of Stopping Bullying On The Porch
In the United States, approximately one in five students is being or has been affected by bullying, which is over 20% of children nationwide. Generation Why, a local youth foundation, has committed themselves to stopping the effect of bullying by combating it with creativity and meaning. The youth group sat...
This company promised to improve health care in jails. Dozens of its patients have died.
NORMAN, Oklahoma — Two days after Thanksgiving in 2022, Shannon Hanchett walked into an AT&T store for a new phone, and ended up in handcuffs. Hanchett ran the Cookie Cottage, a popular bakery in this college town, where she made treats named for places across the state, from Stilwell Strawberry to Lawton Lemon. But lately, her mental health seemed to be fraying. She was falling behind on orders. Her marriage was crumbling. And the 38-year-old mother of two had picked fights with family and friends.
Norman Residents, Business Owners Express Concerns About Planned Billion-Dollar Entertainment District
As plans for a new billion dollar entertainment district in Norman make headway, residents and business owners in the area feel uneasy about how it may affect their community. A recently-filed lawsuit says a special election vote would be an improper legislative act, meaning Norman residents are unable to vote on the project.
Oklahoma Will Soon Begin Losing Daylight
As summer turns into fall, Oklahoma will soon begin to lose hours of daylight. In the summer, Oklahomans see the sun rise in the early hours of the morning after 6 a.m. and setting after 8 p.m. But as summer ends, Oklahoma slowly starts having less and less hours of daylight.
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...
Collin's Corner: Looking back on Party at the Palace for OU football (Notes & more)
The class of 2025 is very nearly wrapped up for Oklahoma football. But that didn't stop the Sooners from capitalizing on the lifted dead period. Oklahoma hosted its 'Party at the Palace' event over the weekend, bringing several of its current 2025 commits to campus. Tailored to these pledges, the one-day visit allowed these prospects to get to know each other and their program more.
Heat Warnings Issued in Oklahoma and Arkansas, Indexes up to 113 Degrees
Oklahoma City, OK – An excessive heat warning is in effect for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas from noon to 9 PM today. Residents should prepare for dangerously high heat index values up to 113 degrees in affected areas including Tulsa, Muskogee, and Bartlesville. A heat advisory has also been issued for the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas with heat indexes expected to reach up to 109 degrees.
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