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Grade the Trade: Thunder land veteran power forward in new win-now proposal
The OKC Thunder are heading into the 2024-25 campaign with an overwhelming amount of optimism. After rattling off 57 wins, becoming the youngest team in league history to clinch a top-seed in a conference standings, and advancing to their first semifinals appearance in nearly a decade, this summer Mark Daigneault's already menacing Oklahoma City squad managed to get even more terrifying.
What you need to know about Tuesday's hotel tax election and more
Good morning, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Expect a breezy morning, followed by a hot, sunny day with a high of 99 degrees and a low of 74 degrees, according to AccuWeather. ...
This Week in Sapulpa History: “The largest liquor and gambling crackdown in several years”
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. There have been many stories of Sapulpa and Creek County being known for its vices of liquor and gambling. Many of these stories took place in the time of the outlaw eras, of pre-state to the 1910s. And other stories of liquor and gambling took place during the prohibition era, of the 1920s to mid-1930s. But most of the stories involved raids.
Crimson Countdown: No. 6 Nigel Smith
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC. The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 […] The post Crimson Countdown: No. 6 Nigel Smith appeared first on On3.
Opioid settlement fuels treatment center
PARK HILL – The $25 million price tag for a new drug and alcohol treatment center is paid for by opioid manufacturers the Cherokee Nation sued in 2017. The tribe filed suit against drugmakers McKesson, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. and Cardinal Health, which led to a settlement of $75 million-plus in 2021. The Cherokee Nation also settled with e-cigarette maker Juul in 2022 over the company’s role in youth vaping. Those settlements were funneled into the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act of 2021 – amended most recently in 2023 – which dedicates $100 million for a variety of public health programs, including $76 million for drug treatment capital projects.
Barry Manilow Performs At BOK Center In Tulsa
Famous singer-songwriter Barry Manilow was at the BOK Friday night for his last Tulsa concert. A lot of fans were there excited to hear the 81-year-old perform his greatest hits live. Fans also got to hang out with our radio partner friends from 92.9 The River.
Jackson Arnold's high school coach gives insight into Sooners' new quarterback
DENTON, Texas — The University of Oklahoma has a long list of legacy quarterbacks winning the Heisman Trophy. There's a spot in OU's trophy room ready for the Sooners' next Heisman winner, possibly for the next quarterback. Jackson Arnold is set to take over Oklahoma's offense in 2024 after...
Healdton schools cancel classes Friday following targeted threat
HEALDTON, Okla. - Healdton Public Schools closed their doors Friday morning after what police say was a targeted threat towards the district. “We want to err on the side of caution, and we support the school and the decision that they made,” Healdton City Manager Gus Handke said. The...
‘From the classroom to the courtroom’: Former Norman teacher’s battle over banned books isn’t over
But Boismier said the fight isn’t over yet. “I see this as a much larger fight beyond just me versus [State Superintendent Ryan Walters] or me versus [the State Board of Education], kind of situation,” Boismier said. “So what our next steps would be, essentially, is to move this fight from the classroom to the courtroom.”
Tulsa-Based Construction Company Using Safety Helmets, Hopes Others Adopt Them
Tulsa based Flintco has adopted a new standard for the most basic construction safety gear: the hard hat. Flintco employees nationwide wear an updated safety helmet with a chin strap, that offers better protection from impacts on the side. OSHA recommends but doesn’t require employers to use the higher standard...
7News continues asking questions to finance department over recent 2019 CIP activity
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton Finance Department sent 7News further explanation on previously asked questions regarding the $40 million loan and a General Revenue Summary. In the original article, 7News sought answers to various questions pertaining to recent CIP activity. However, after receiving the original responses, 7News...
Edmond State Lawmakers Call On District To Reconsider Flag Policy
Four Edmond state lawmakers are calling on Edmond Public Schools to reconsider its policy regarding United States flags on school grounds. This comes after a student said he was told to remove the stars and stripes from the back of his truck. “Sounds like a lot of patriotic students there...
Mayor envisions Yukon as Oklahoma’s ‘live music capital’
Mayor Brian Pillmore delivered a compelling speech Aug. 13 to the Yukon Rotary Club at Johnny Carino’s, where he shared his vision for the future of Yukon, emphasizing the city’s potential to become the “live music capital of Oklahoma.”. Drawing inspiration from the multi-decade revitalization of Chattanooga,...
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