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Oklahoma City's Indian Clinic celebrates 50 years at First Americans Museum
The center serves tribal citizens with preventative and follow-up care needs, and in recognition of this golden achievement, the clinic is celebrating at the First Americans Museum this Saturday. According to the clinic, the day will include cultural games, traditional dancing and craft booths. Local food trucks will be available...
Dawson fell just short in D-2 commissioner primary
EL RENO – Lacey Dawson fell just one vote short in the Republican primary of winning the District 2 Canadian County Commissioner seat – forcing a runoff with the second-place finisher. Union City’s Dawson earned 49.9% of the 3,861 votes cast across 19 precincts in a three-person District...
Chat With The Chief: Event Security
After a former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, many have asked about the quality of security at similar events. News 9 spoke with Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley to discuss how his department handles large gatherings.
Thunder star Chet Holmgren sets record straight on Victor Wembanyama, ROY race
This past season, the OKC Thunder finished as the top seed in the Western Conference standings and advanced toward their first playoff run since the 2020 Lake Buena Vista bubble. Though the majority of attention and credit for these successes were directed toward superstar guard and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,...
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
Oklahoma Christian Joins GLVC as Associate Member in Women’s Bowling
INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced Thursday that Oklahoma Christian University will join the league as an associate member in women’s bowling, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season. A private Christian university located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the Eagles will compete alongside seven other institutions in...
Yukon man sentenced to five years for juvenile rape
EL RENO – A Yukon man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for raping an underage girl inside his apartment. Jay Fitzpatrick Shelton, 27, pleaded guilty July 1 in Canadian County District Court to rape by instrumentation. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Special Judge David H....
New SEC Teams in 2024
There has been plenty of conference realignment in the last few years. There are two teams joining to SEC. Here are the new SEC teams in 2024. Oklahoma was a member of the Big 8 then the Big 12 and now joins the SEC. Brent Venables is in charge, heading into his third season. He has notched six and 10-win seasons in his first two years, but the SEC presents a new challenge.
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
Oklahoma City Zoo becomes first in nation to breed Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
For years, Katie Porth shined a light on a rare species of Galapagos tortoise eggs, hoping to see movement. Year after year, batches of about two dozen eggs remained empty and unfertilized. But last April was different. For Porth, a Senior Animal Caretaker at the Oklahoma City Zoo, it was...
Oklahoma City Council Pauses New Short Term Rentals, Considers Future of Housing Market
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council voted to approve an emergency moratorium lasting for 180 days and prohibiting the approval of new applications for home-sharing, such as Airbnb's or Vrbos, for areas in the city where 10% of the block already contains a home-sharing rental. Current short-term...
OCPD investigating after woman found dead at Oklahoma City pharmacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police say they are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was found in a drive-thru of a pharmacy Thursday afternoon. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers were called around 3:20 p.m. to a Walgreens, near Southeast 44th Street and Shields...
15-year-old arrested in connection with deadly shooting of 13-year-old at northwest OKC home
OKLAHOMA CITY — A 15-year-old was arrested after a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed during a sleepover earlier this week in northwest Oklahoma City. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Around 1:40 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a shooting at a home near...
Oklahoma Business Opportunity Conference on Advanced Manufacturing
The Oklahoma Business Opportunity Conference, themed “Advanced Manufacturing,” will connect Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with corporations seeking procurement opportunities with diverse suppliers. Sponsored by OG&E Energy Corp., the one-day event, scheduled for July 25th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature networking sessions, roundtable discussions and a trade...
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