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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...
Oklahoma lawmaker plans interim study to uncover the truth about conditions inside state prisons
Rep. Justin "J.J." Humphrey (R-Lane) tells KRMG that despite his position as Chairman of the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee, and his seat on the Public Safety Budget Committee, the Department of Corrections refuses to respond to his requests for information.
Chickasha mayor nominated for seat on OML board
CHICKASHA – Mayor Zach Grayson was nominated by the City Council for appointment to the District 9 seat on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Municipal League. The city “realizes many benefits from the policy and legislative work” of the OML and supports its mission, “which is to provide services and programs to its members to assist them in better serving their citizens,” the council declared in a resolution.
Tulsa Hematologist Only Oklahoman To Receive Cancer Treatment Award
A Tulsa hematologist is the only doctor in the state to have been selected for a prestigious award in the cancer world. Dr. Caleb Scheckel works at Ok Cancer Specialists and Research Institute and he has been to receive this year’s esteemed 40 Under 40 in Cancer award. Dr. Scheckel took a few minutes to speak to News On 6 about this honor and the work being done in Oklahoma to diagnose and treat cancer.
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