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Oklahoma Tourism Department highlights local spots after Twisters box office success
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is highlighting some key locations after a successful opening weekend for the locally filmed movie, "Twisters". The film brought in $81.2 million at the domestic box office on opening weekend. “Not only did ‘Twisters’ double initial box office...
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...
ODOT shutting down lanes for construction on I-35
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Traveling south on I-35 might be a little harder this week as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation continues to install a wrong-way detection system. ODOT said it will be narrowing the interstate to one lane between Brooks Road in Springer and Highway 77 in Davis from...
State closes Gum Springs School
—The Oklahoma State School Board of Education voted unanimously at a special meeting Tuesday to deny Gum Springs School accreditation, Sandy Garrett, state superintendent of schools, said. This means Gum Springs will face mandatory annexation, she said. Garrett said it wasn’t a happy time for the state board, “We don’t...
Tulsa Nonprofit Assisting Immigrants On Path To Citizenship
A Tulsa nonprofit has added a new free service to help immigrants in the city on their path to becoming a U.S. citizen. Leaders from the Tulsa Immigrant Community Development Corporation said their new naturalization program helps provide financial assistance to cover the citizenship process. TICDC executive director Luis Flores...
Grizzlies assistant promoted to head softball coach
Last year at this time, both former Gans Lady Grizzlies softball coach Laney James and her assistant Jacklyn Green weren’t put in place in those coaching posts until late summer break. Thus, there was little time to get the Lady Grizzlies into fast-pitch softball mode. That didn’t happen this...
Local race horse wins Speedhorse Futurity
Local race horse Ima Fancy Eye, owned by Shania and Terry Dale Cox and trained by Rhonda Valvidia, won last Saturday’s Speedhorse Futurity, which took place at Tulsa’s Fair Meadows Race Track. The winning jockey was Jesus Salazar. The win was the local racehorse’s fifth straight and sixth victory this year. Ima Fancy Eye recorded a 91 speed index in winning the event.
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...
Criminal Justice Resource Nonprofit Diversion Hub Closer To Construction Of New OKC Facility
Oklahoma is well above the national average for incarceration, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. The metro nonprofit Diversion Hub tries to stop cycles and create proactive solutions. The organization’s new building is closer to construction. In July the city council approved the final plans for Diversion Hub’s new...
'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...
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