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Construction Of New Hospital Building In Tahlequah Reaches Milestone
The Cherokee Nation marked a milestone on Thursday in the construction of a new hospital in Tahlequah. It's expected to help deliver major improvements in health care. A crowd gathered around the final steel beam—nurses and construction workers—to sign it, more than half of them Cherokee citizens. The...
Mizzou favored in football over Oklahoma but not ’Bama, Texas A&M: Caesar's Better Bettor
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify. Hopes are soaring for Missouri football fans heading into this season, with dreams of the Tigers surging into the playoff field that has been expanded from four teams to 12. One of the three sportsbooks in the St. Louis market already has...
Balance of power in Oklahoma football has shifted for 2024 and beyond
Throughout Oklahoma's illustrious football history, the Sooners have been more often associated with offensive greatness than anything else. This doesn't mean that OU hasn't had some outstanding defensive teams. The Sooners had some very good defensive teams with All-American talent on that side of the ball in the Barry Switzer coaching era, despite the fact Switzer was more of an offensive-minded coach.
Oklahoma receives commitment from Northern California multi-star athlete
Porter Moser and Skip Johnson picked up a commitment from a Northern California student-athlete Alec Blair on Tuesday. Blair is a multi-star athlete who has excelled not only on the hardwood but also on the diamond and plans to play both sports once he sets foot on the Oklahoma University campus in the fall of 2025.
Elite four-star 2026 DL James Carrington visiting Oklahoma
The dead period has past. College football recruits can resume visit schedules in the backend of the summer. This means several events will pop up across the country for this weekend. One of them, Sooners Under the Stars. For a full list of visitors, CLICK HERE to read. Oklahoma football...
Oklahoma Sooners Quarterbacks Position Group Insight
OUInsider provides an in-depth overview of the Oklahoma Sooners' quarterbacks as fall camp approaches, highlighting Jackson Arnold as the clear leader of the group. With significant changes around him, including a new offensive coordinator and an SEC move, Arnold faces the challenge of stepping up as a vocal leader and adapting to various adjustments on and off the field.
Mussatto: Imagine an All-Bedlam Team USA softball roster for 2028 Summer Olympics
Breakdancing, skateboarding and sport climbing are among the events at the 2024 Paris Games, but notably absent is a sport near and dear to our hearts: softball. Neither softball nor baseball will be played in these Summer Olympics, but the countdown is already on for 2028, when Oklahoma City will host Olympic softball...
OHP issues silver alert for at-risk missing 65-year old man
Del City, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has activated a Silver Alert for missing 65-year-old Howard Countess. According to OHP, Howard Countess was last seen on 7.25.2024 at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the area of Hillside Drive and Bryant Avenue in Del City. Countess is described as a white male with hazel […]
OU Children's Hospital hosts Olympic-themed day to uplift spirits
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Kids at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health celebrated the start of the Olympics with a sports-filled day. The Child Life and Therapeutics Programs team organized a talent show and various competitive games. Patients, family, friends, and staff showed off their skills in the talent...
Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas Brace for Potentially Severe Weather till 7PM
Tulsa, OK – Residents of Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas should prepare for possible severe weather this weekend. Showers and storms are likely, especially on Saturday afternoon, as an area of low pressure moves across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa warns that these storms could bring dangerous lightning, strong winds, and locally heavy rainfall.
Oklahoma’s Over-the-Top Mansion Complex Is For Sale For $17Million
Some incredible homes have hit the Oklahoma real estate market in the last few years. There's no shortage of incredible dream homes across the Sooner State, and while they all commanded extremely high prices, nothing comes close to the 36 Acres estate in OKC - listed at $17 Million - but you get a ton of home for that eight-digit purchase price.
Police association rallies to help veteran detective with inoperable brain tumor in North Texas
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas — A veteran Van Alstyne Police Department detective is fighting for his life today in Oklahoma and his fellow officers are doing everything they can to help him fund that fight. Earlier this year Dale Ingram, a 45-year police veteran, was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma,...
Man Accused In Mustang Kidnapping Appears In Court
A metro man charged with kidnapping and sex crimes with a child waives his right to a preliminary hearing. The incident happened almost two and a half years ago in Mustang when according to court documents, 24-year-old Alan Montana Anderson-Himes was caught on surveillance video trying to grab the little girl.
Oklahoma inmate accused of running human trafficking ring behind bars
VINITA, Okla. — An Oklahoma inmate is accused of human trafficking after multiple victims spoke out and an investigation was launched at the beginning of the month. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The investigation into Porter Meadows, 53, was launched by the Oklahoma Bureau...
Spirit Halloween Will Open After August 1 in Oklahoma
July is coming to a close, which means summer is almost over and Oklahomans will soon be getting ready for Halloween. And the opening of Spirit Halloween signals that the spooky season will be here soon. After Independence Day, stores instantly began putting Halloween decorations on shelves. And big stores...
Oklahoma City police seek man in road rage incident, 2 hospitalized after being shot
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) is asking for information that can help investigators find a man accused of injuring two people in a road rage incident. According to OKCPD, officers responded to the incident near I-240 and Eastern earlier this month. The man reportedly...
Celebrate western heritage during National Day of the Cowboy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Put on your boots and Stetson hat in honor of cowboy culture during National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. Held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the event...
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