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Oklahoma HS football: Putnam City LB Brayden Knox commits to Tulsa 2025 recruiting class
Just over an hour after Jenks offensive lineman Javion Antai announced he’ll continue his career at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane got another commitment from an in-state prospect Thursday. Putnam City linebacker Brayden Knox announced he’ll play for Tulsa at the next level, choosing the school over several other Division...
NorSun invests $620 million to build solar wafer manufacturing plant in Oklahoma
NorSun has announced plans to establish its first U.S. facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Norwegian solar energy company will invest $620 million into the project, creating 320 new jobs in the process. According to NorSun, the manufacturing plant will produce 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafers and help meet increasing demand from U.S. solar cell and panel manufacturers. Construction is expected to begin in 2024, with production starting in 2026.
Former All-Star Clearly Unimpressed By NBA’s Latest $87M Signing
To say that a lot of money has been thrown around in the opening week of NBA free agency would be an understatement. One of the biggest beneficiaries of this recent spending spree is former New York Knicks big man Isaiah Hartenstein, who has decided to take his talents to the Oklahoma City ...
Separation of church and state isn’t going away
Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction ordered all teachers in the state to apparently violate both state and federal laws separating religion from public schools last month. According to Reuters, he said: “Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom to ensure that this […] The post Separation of church and state isn’t going away first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
'Please, Feel My Pain:' Says Mother Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Accidental OKC Shooting
A southeast Oklahoma City family is grieving the loss of 17-year-old Alfredo Sanchez, who was killed in an apparent accidental shooting while at work on June 28. His mother, Ana Lilia Sanchez, is now planning a funeral for a son she was not prepared to bury. "He was such a...
Stay hydrated, arrive early when going to Fourth of July celebrations across Oklahoma
Celebrations are underway as there are fireworks, food and fun for the Fourth of July. No matter where you go in Oklahoma, all event organizers have one thing in common: they want you to be prepared. The first things they suggest are to stay hydrated and to get to the...
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
A Break From Heat And Humidity Friday In Green Country
A few showers are present along and south of I-40 Friday morning as a cold front moves southward. Another area of moderate to heavy showers and storms continues across west central to southcentral OK early this morning. The risk of severe storms has diminished, but localized heavy rain may continue...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Carlsheon Young, Kaidon Rayfield moving to PHH Prep
Two of Oklahoma's top 2025 basketball recruits are headed elsewhere for their final high school season. Midwest City guard Carlsheon Young and Putnam City West forward Kaidon Rayfield are transferring to PHHoenix Prep in Arizona to play for the Diamond Doves in the Overtime Elite League. PHH announced their choice on social media Thursday.
Video: Supreme Court justices rule the government went "too far" on charges for January 6th
Justices ruled the government went "too far" in charging people with obstructing an official on January 6th. FOX23 spoke with a Tulsa attorney and former Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General about this issue.
Bank robbery reported in Harrah
HARRAH, Okla. — Authorities are searching for a suspected bank robber after the FNB Community Bank inside Harp’s Grocery Store was targeted Friday afternoon. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. Harrah police Chief Marty Burns said about 3:30 p.m....
Court date set for Ponca City man accused of eluding deputies
NEWKIRK — An attorney status review is set for Christopher John Hollis, 42, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Hollis is facing a felony count of endangering others while eluding police and a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle with expired tags. Kay County deputy Scott King reports...
Henryetta High School Band alumni sought
Calling all Henryetta Fighting Hens & Knights Band alumni!. The Henryetta Band Boosters will host a Band Alumni Banquet this fall with a yet to be determined date. All HHS band alumni, as well as past directors, are asked to join them for an evening of nostalgia, entertainment and dining.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Makes Its Way Through Tulsa Metro
One of America's most iconic hot dogs on wheels has made its way to Tulsa for the weekend. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was at FreedomFest, but it still has quite a few other spots in town to visit before hitting the road again. The Wienermobile is in Broken Arrow until...
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