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TWISTERS movie mentions Blackwell Library; features local storm chaser
This weekend saw the release of the highly anticipated feature film “Twisters” from Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery which opened to a staggering $80 million dollars, well beyond even the most lofty industry projections. The film acts as a “stand-alone” sequel to the 1996 film “Twister” which,...
Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets
--- The Tulsa Premium Outlets in Jenks unveiled more the two dozen stores that will be a part of the shopping center for its grand opening on August 15th this year. It's been more than five years since the project started. On Wednesday, the highly-anticipated opening date was announced, as well as the stores involved.
Oklahoma high school football: Putnam City defensive back Mykel Ford commits to Nevada
Putnam City senior defensive back Mykel Ford announced his commitment to Nevada on Wednesday. He chose the Wolf Pack after receiving Division I offers from Kent State and South Dakota. Ford, a 6-foot, 160-pound senior, is a recent addition to Putnam City after moving from Putnam City West over the summer. He joins a Pirates defense that already hosts talent defensively, with defensive back Elijah Asberry and recent Tulsa commit Brayden Knox. ...
OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 preseason schedule
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule. They will play in five contests in 10 days from Oct. 7 to Oct. 17. After a first-seed finish last season, the Thunder enter next year with high expectations. They are viewed as a championship favorite after the additions of Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein. This will also be the second season together for OKC’s trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Expect those three to continue to develop. Below is the Thunder’s 2024 preseason schedule: Thunder at Spurs on Monday, Oct. 7 with a 7 p.m. CT tip Rockets vs. Thunder on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with a 7 p.m. CT tip NBL’s New Zealand Breakers vs. Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 10 with a 7 p.m. CT tip in Tulsa, Okla. Thunder at Nuggets on Tuesday, Oct. 15 with an 8 p.m. CT tip Hawks vs. Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 17 with a 7 p.m. CT tip More Schedule!Thunder vs. Mavericks summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for SaturdayWarriors vs. Thunder summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for FridaySuns vs. Thunder summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark welcomes new hires, forms executive committee
OKLAHOMA CITY — OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark (OKANA) announces the hiring of nine new leadership team members for the $400 million project along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City. These new leadership team hires will join OKANA’s Managing Director, Ken Leone, on the resort’s newly created executive committee.
Man sought in connection to alleged Pocola murder arrested in Indiana after more than a year
POCOLA, Okla. — According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), a suspect in a Pocola murder investigation from 2023 has been arrested. In 2023, OSBI and the U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) began searching for Tyriq Eastling in connection to the alleged murder of a man in Pocola on Feb. 21, 2023.
New mural at Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie unveiled
GUTHRIE, Okla. — A new mural has been unveiled at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The museum held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the painting. Dr. Bob Palmer and artists from Palmer Studios started working on the "A New Day..." mural last week.
GoFundMe launched for family after suspected murder-suicide in Broken Arrow
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A GoFundMe has been started for the family involved in a possible murder-suicide on July 19. Four people were found dead inside a home near E 91st Street and S Aspen Avenue. A member of the family said her father, sister, and two nephews were...
Piedmont lowers number of ag program animals on small acreages
The Piedmont City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to limit the number of farm animals used in a school agricultural education program such as those that have been living in Dickerson Farms. At issue has been the number of animals allowed with a special permit from the city at a...
Yukon Czech Hall reaches milestone
Yukon Czech Hall, a historic hub of Czech-American culture, will mark a historic milestone with a 125th anniversary celebration this Saturday, July 27. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a commemorative program, followed by live music and dancing from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Czech Hall’s bar...
Retiring Northeastern State University Professor establishes endowed scholarship for counseling
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Dr. Kenny Paris, a professor in the Northeastern State University (NSU) Department of Psychology and Counseling, has established the Dr. Kenny Paris Endowed Scholarship for Counseling in honor of his retirement after 28 years of service. Paris and his wife, Tammie, established the endowed scholarship for...
Woman says she paid $20k for walk-in tub that has never worked, company won’t fix
An Oklahoma City woman she feels like a bath remodeling company took advantage of her after she paid them $20k to install a walk-in-tub in her house two years ago, only for the tub never function properly.
BHS Football Will Have Spots to Fill
At Bartlesville High, the Bruin football team is only 2.5 weeks away from practices kicking off across Northeast Oklahoma. This fall will be an interesting mix for the Bruins. BHS will have multiple big-time returners, notably at quarterback and wide receiver in Nate Neal and Damien Niko. However, Bartlesville will also have to fill some holes.
Judge issues protective order against Ryan Walters, requested by student who's suing him
NORMAN — A Cleveland County judge has formally granted a protective order sought by a Moore Public Schools student against state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters and members of the State Board of Education. Cleveland Country District Judge Michael Tupper filed the order on Monday, 19 days after he said during a court hearing...
Thunder guard undergoes surgery, 'expected to miss the 2024-25 season' says Insider
Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that rookie Nikola Topic had officially undergone surgery to repair his partially torn ACL. It was a long time coming for the youngster, as he sustained the injury earlier in the year while playing with the Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga, the news that the operation finally came underway should certainly be exciting for Oklahoma City faithful to hear, though, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, one shouldn't expect to see their Euro prospect playing anytime soon.
Will Rogers World Airport offers on-site TSA PreCheck enrollment
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma City travelers can now enroll in TSA PreCheck at Will Rogers World Airport. CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, is now available on-site to speed up the airport security process. The service is available at CLEAR kiosks, located at the security level...
A Piece of Hollywood in Oklahoma
The blockbuster movie, Twister, not only has been filmed in Oklahoma but Guthrie is home to an original part of the film!. How do you wear out a compact disc of the 1996 blockbuster movie Twister?. It's a one-word answer for Jessica and Tim Stegner. “Research,” said Jessica. The...
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