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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 […]
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff first responders say millage increase is needed to keep up with growth
DEER CREEK, Okla. — First responders in a fast-growing part of the Oklahoma City area said they need more money to keep residents safe. Deer Creek and Oak Cliff have a millage increase on the ballot next month, giving voters the opportunity to approve or deny the proposition on Aug. 7. Without funding, first responders said they won't be able to keep up with the growth.
Alex Caruso to Thunder voted as 2nd-best offseason move in ESPN survey
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a productive offseason headlined by the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. Both veterans are immediate fixes and add depth to OKC’s rotation. The Thunder enter the 2024-25 season as heavy title favorites. After a first-seed finish last year, expect them to be in that conversation for the foreseeable future.
OK County jail has fifth death of 2024
The Oklahoma County jail on Monday had its fifth inmate death of 2024. Timothy Lee Hardin Jr., 21, of Oklahoma City, was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell during site checks around 6:30 a.m. Monday, the jail said in a news release. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He did not...
Edmond Man Arrested, Accused Of String Of Cybercrimes: Police Say Multiple Women Lived 'In Fear'
An Edmond man was arrested and is accused of a string of cybercrimes, and sending explicit pictures to multiple women. Edmond Police say one of their own officers helped to widen the scope of the investigation. The investigation began in 2022 when an Edmond Police officer began receiving explicit photos...
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Oklahoma City favorite made the list
Edna's in Oklahoma City made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
ReMerge selects Erin Engelke as new Chief Executive Officer
OKLAHOMA CITY – ReMerge of Oklahoma County has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously chosen Erin Engelke, APR, as the organization's new chief executive officer. Engelke will join ReMerge on August 12. “On behalf of the ReMerge Board of Directors, we couldn’t be more excited for Erin...
Court documents: Driver in Norman crash that killed 1, injured 3 others admits to fleeing collision
NORMAN, Okla. — A 22-year-old driver, who allegedly crashed into a family's SUV on Sunday in Norman, was charged with manslaughter. Witnesses told investigators that Bradyn Thomas Brown was driving westbound on West Rock Creek Road in a 2017 Chevy pickup pulling a trailer when he ran a stop sign. The truck hit an SUV that was traveling southbound on 60th Avenue Northwest, killing its driver and injuring three others, according to an affidavit from Cleveland County.
Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 100 | Oklahoma Football Fall Camp preview: Players & Storylines to watch
With the calendar shifting to August and fall camp getting underway ahead of the 2024 season, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to preview the month ahead. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down all the players, storylines and position...
Defying attorney general, Charter School Board votes to pursue appeal in St. Isidore case
During a tumultuous meeting, the Statewide Charter School Board voted 7-1 on Tuesday to join St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in appealing a recent Oklahoma Supreme Court decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. Minutes later, the board voted 8-1 to table a motion to rescind its contract with the school, despite a standing order to do so from the state court. It also rejected the counsel of the state attorney general’s office on the grounds...
Oklahoma Faces Extreme Heat: Excessive Heat Warning Reissued for Wednesday
Tulsa, OK – The US National Weather Service has reissued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for Wednesday in Oklahoma. Heat indices are expected to reach over 105°F areawide, with temperatures potentially exceeding 110°F in the warning areas. According to the US National Weather Service Tulsa...
Fall Camp Special: Get 60% off your VIP Subscription!!!
The start of football season is just over the horizon. Fall camps open up across the country as college programs prepare for the start of the 2024-2025 game slate. To celebrate, the 247Sports Network and Sooners Illustrated are giving fans a limited time offer. From now through end of day...
Oklahoma adds Utah State to 2027 schedule
The Oklahoma Sooners have officially added to their 2027 football schedule. OU will host the Utah State Aggies at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman on Saturday, September 4th, 2027. FBSchedules.com took to social media to announce the scheduling of the game. Oklahoma and Utah State have met five times...
Judge dismisses lawsuit against the special UNP arena TIF elections
Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman granted a joint dismissal order for the lawsuit filed by two former Norman mayors against the special elections for the proposed University North Park Rock Creek Entertainment District Project Plan, the Daily confirmed via documents obtained Monday morning. On July 10, OU Daily obtained...
Norman Regional Hospital Moves To New I-35 Location
The Norman Regional Health System marked a new chapter Monday with the first full day at a new primary location. After 78 years at 901 North Porter Ave, the location has been decommissioned, closing its hospital doors to patients and making the move across town to a new state-of-the-art hospital near Interstate 35 and West Tecumseh Road. The new location, previously known as the HealthPlex, is now Norman Regional Hospital.
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