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St. Jude Dream Home tours start; win big while supporting child cancer research
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — It's time for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Today, July 19, kicks off the first day you can actually tour the half-million-dollar dream home. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an organization like none other, sharing the latest in cancer research and providing free cancer treatment to the world's children.
Edmond Police Sgt. fights to restore quality of life after nearly losing life on the job
In September of 2022, an Edmond police officer was violently run over on the job by a suspect who was fleeing from police in a high-speed chase. Since then, Sgt. Joseph Wells has defied odds and has made unbelievable strides in his recovery. He survived, but he says his quality of life may not.
Emergency crews respond near Del City Water Treatment Plant
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Emergency crews responded near the Del City Water Treatment Plant Thursday afternoon. Crews were seen on Southeast 44th Street near South Sunnylane Road. Officials haven't said what caused the large response. Check back for any updates.
'Beyond exciting' to see Native representation in Emmy nods, Oklahomans say
Sterlin Harjo was talking with his brother Wednesday when he suddenly got about 30 text messages all at once. "Then, I got more texts after that," said the Tulsa-based writer, director and producer. ...
Can a mom who smoked pot while pregnant be charged with child neglect? It depends
A mother cannot be charged in Oklahoma with child neglect for using pot while pregnant if she had a medical marijuana card, a divided appeals court ruled Thursday. Judges on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals called on the state Legislature to address the issue. "We certainly do not condone marijuana use by an expectant mother," Presiding Judge Scott Rowland wrote for the majority.
Science behind 'Twisters': Can you really 'kill' a tornado? Oklahoma meteorologists explain
After a record-setting year for tornadoes, the release of stand-alone sequel "Twisters" this week is particularly timely. The disaster film follows two storm chasers on their quest to research the destructive power of tornadoes, while potentially disrupting the twister altogether and mitigating risk. The premise sounds entertaining, but is it...
What are new education laws in Oklahoma? What to know as school starts this fall
Fall semester is approaching for many students in Oklahoma as several state laws went into effect earlier this month related to public education. From cursive teaching requirements to diabetes information, here's a look at laws in effect as school starts:. HB 3958: Prohibits one-on-one texting between student and teacher. House...
Focus: Black Oklahoma was at the RNC in Milwaukee. Here's what they heard
Trump is incredibly popular in Oklahoma, winning all 77 counties in 2016 and 2020. Reporters from KOSU’s Focus: Black Oklahoma were in Milwaukee to cover the spectacle from an Oklahoma political angle. Here is some of what they’ve found. Oklahoma Republican leadership confident in Trump. One Oklahoma political...
OU football predicted to finish eighth in SEC preseason media poll
NORMAN — OU was picked by SEC media members to finish eighth in the preseason poll released Friday. The Sooners totaled 2,022 points, 146 behind Tennessee, which was voted seventh with 2,168 points. Georgia was picked to win the SEC by a 289-point margin over Texas, which was predicted to finish second.
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #42 Wyatt Gilmore
An Edge player out of Minnesota, Wyatt Gilmore was a priority for the Sooners in the 2024 recruiting class. He was offered by OU in February, 2023 and visited a month later. The visit made a big impression, as did a return visit for the ChampU BBQ that summer. Gilmore’s top five included OU, Minnesota, Miami, Oregon, and Kansas State. Within weeks of his return summer visit, Gilmore narrowed it down to just one.
Moore Police host 'Cops & Bobbers' fishing clinic at Buck Thomas Park
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Moore Police Department (MPD) is hosting a free fishing clinic for all ages on June 20. Cops & Bobbers will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th St. Moore, OK.
Local man denied records; police seek dismissal
EL RENO – The Yukon Police Department and Chief John Corn have asked a Canadian County judge to dismiss a civil suit filed against them this spring by a local man who was thwarted when making open records requests. Plaintiff Charles Edward Bishop filed the civil action May 23...
Arkansas HC Sam Pittman agrees with Steve Sarkisian's comments on Hog fans
The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners officially became members of the Southeastern Conference on Jul. 1, with SEC media days taking place this past week, it finally feels real. The Longhorns will play a new schedule with games against the likes of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. They...
Oklahomans Flock To Theaters For Opening Night Of Movie Twisters
What some are calling the movie of the summer is now in theaters. Twisters--which was largely filmed in Oklahoma--debuted Thursday night. The 1996 movie Twister was also set in Oklahoma. People were heading inside the AMC theaters in Tulsa Hills all Thursday afternoon, and just about everyone News On 6...
Oklahoma's defensive leaders confident heading into the SEC
The Oklahoma Sooners defense took a huge step in 2023. They improved from 99th in the nation in scoring defense to No. 49, cutting their points per game allowed by nearly a touchdown in the process. It’s a group that is expected to take another step as the Sooners head into the SEC.
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