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Norman program helping fathers to reconnect with their children
NORMAN, Okla. — A Norman program is on a mission to help those down on their luck, and help fathers reconnect with their children. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "We know children do better when they have both parents in their lives,” said Christine...
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join...
Norman Leaders Consider Moving Downtown Homeless Shelter To Griffin Memorial Site
The City of Norman is considering a new location for an emergency homeless shelter after a scathing audit of the current facility. The current shelter location in downtown Norman off James Garner Avenue & West Gray Street has drawn the anger of area business owners and criticism from a city audit that found 19 deficiencies with the current setup.
Meet The News 9 Weather Team On Saturday, July 27
Come meet the News 9 weather team at Bob Mills Furniture on Saturday, July 27th from 10 a.m. to noon for a meet and greet. Check out our storm tracking trucks then come inside to meet the weather team. The event is free for all, so bring the whole family...
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...
Celebrate World Elephant Day at OKC Zoo
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month and the Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating. World Elephant Day, Aug 3, will celebrate the Zoo’s Asian elephant herd, caretakers, and conservation efforts and research in support of Asian elephants. Activities start be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00...
'Twisters' taking local drive-ins by storm
OKLAHOMA CITY — With “Twisters” raking in big at the box office, a local drive-in theater said they haven’t seen as many people come out for a movie in a long time. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “We did the premiere...
2024 Olympics provide first chance to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey square off
The 2024 Olympics has kicked off, which means group play for the Men’s Basketball tournament will soon begin. Most Oklahoma City Thunder fans will root for a second squad beyond the hometown Team USA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort hope to carry Canada’s momentum from its bronze medal finish last year at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Gilgeous-Alexander is the face of the program. The 26-year-old is one of the best players in the league and is fresh off a runner-up finish in MVP last season. Canada will go as far as he takes it. Canada must survive group play first though —...
6-year-old girl gets special honor at OKC Baseball Club game
OKLAHOMA CITY — A young girl who has battled a number of medical conditions was honored Friday at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “We call her a tiny tornado. She can wreak havoc in like 30 seconds. If you close...
Jaylin Williams hosts first Jaylin Williams Youth Basketball Camp in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Arkansas Razorback and current Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jaylin Williams hosted his first ever Jaylin Williams youth basketball camp Friday morning in Fort Smith. Williams, who is graduate of Northside High School, spend the morning session with kids who ranged from six...
Oklahoma’s largest food provider seeing delays after USDA program change
OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma tribes are struggling to feed those in need due to a change in a program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state’s largest food provider is also feeling the squeeze. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The USDA...
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,...
Economist Reacts To Olympic Events Coming To Oklahoma City
As the world prepares for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Oklahomans are anticipating their own Olympic future in 2028. Officials announced in June that Oklahoma City would host the Canoe Slalom and Softball events during LA28. Economist Steve Agee said basic economic principles have made the practice of spreading events to other cities more widely accepted.
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