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Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
Tulsa casino preps for sports betting as gambling woes snag younger people, women
River Spirit in south Tulsa has its eye on a form of gambling that’s been gaining steam. The casino opened a bar earlier this month with infrastructure to support sports betting. The practice is not legal anywhere in Oklahoma but casinos are ready to flip the switch. According to...
Tulsa Health Department and StopDUI Task Force to Host Community Safety Fair
TULSA, OKLA – [July 17, 2024] – The Tulsa Health Department has partnered with the Stop DUI Task Force to host Prevention and Play, a community safety fair, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Genesis Center, 4929 S. Waco Ave. Prevention and Play is a free, fun-filled community event designed for families to gather and discover beneficial organizations and agencies in Tulsa County.
Sooners pick up On3 prediction for 2026 offensive lineman out of Texas
The Oklahoma Sooners have had a nice start to the 2026 recruiting class, picking up commitments from a trio of blue-chip stars on the offensive side of the ball. Kick-started by four-star running back Jonathan Hatton, Jr., he’s been joined in the class by four-star tight end Ryder Mix and four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal.
Port Muskogee awards $10,000 talent incentive to Caitlinn Mosley
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — As incentive, Port Muskogee awards Caitlinn Mosley $10,000 as she joins Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. Skilled Occupational Therapist Caitlinn Mosley is moving from Oklahoma City to Muskogee as new member of Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. This relocation is apart of the Ready.Set.Move program, which offers a $10,000 incentive to draw talented professionals to the Muskogee community.
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
Navigating Compliance in Cannabis Banking
Ben Shreffler (right), Regent Bank’s AVP, BSA CRB customer success, speaks with Cassidy Staton, Tulsa regional manager of Mango Cannabis (opposite). | Photo courtesy of Mango Cannabis. This past September, the Senate Banking Committee passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act on a bipartisan basis. Advocates...
Sand Springs police seek help identifying suspects in $500 Walmart theft
SAND SPRINGS, OK (KTUL) — The Sand Spring Police Department needs help identifying the larceny suspects shown. According to SSPD, the suspects stole over $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and left in a silver van. Police said the suspects drove over a curb and through the grass into...
Unicorn World coming to OKC Convention Center
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Unicorn World is coming to Oklahoma City!. The “family-friendly magical wonderland” is coming to the Oklahoma City Convention Center July 20 and 21. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit theunicornworld.com.
Sooners QB Jackson Arnold warned of this 'cursed' SEC stadium by UGA QB Carson Beck
Carson Beck may be now in the SEC, but Jackson Arnold could be next. As the starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs begins what will be his final season Between the Hedges, the new starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners is ready to leave his mark in OU's new league. The two signal-callers bonded earlier this summer while attending the Manning Passing Academy. There's also this...
Special meeting held to determine possible termination of Cache High School teacher
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The special school board meeting to discuss the termination of a Cache High School agricultural teacher took place Tuesday, July 16, with the board ultimately deciding to terminate the teacher’s employment. Kelly Jenkins was the teacher being discussed for termination. The high school principal was...
Enid based band to perform at July 21 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa
TONKAWA — The Enid-based band Dually Noted will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the free July 21 Full Moon Concert at the Heart in the Park Pavilion in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand. The six-member band features Cathy Nulph and Kristi Browne, vocalists; Kegan Tuohy, trumpet;...
Need School Supplies? We Are Filling Up Backpacks Here On The 20th
Features school supplies, food trucks, games, live DJ, health checks and more. Bring your own backpack and receive supplies at no cost while supplies last. Students must be present. For more information, click here.
Roland assistant football coach promoted to head job
Roland High School did not have to look far to find the successor for football coach Austin Cantrell, who played his high school football with the Rangers and left this summer to take a coaching job at Rogers (Ark.) Heritage High School. The Roland Public Schools Board of Education just promoted one of its assistant football coaches.
CERT camp trains students to safely respond to disasters
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - High schoolers are learning how to save lives and respond to disasters at a CERT camp at Murray State College this week. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. They’re trained to immediately help out after disasters, such as the recent tornadoes, and make it easier for emergency services to respond.
The Porch Visits New Summer Camp From The Academy Of Contemporary Music At UCO
If you're looking for a summer camp that features loud and live music, "Rock Band Camp" from The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma might be the one for you. ACM at UCO in Bricktown has put together a new summer camp for kids that is...
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