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Thunder fans roast Chet Holmgren after clip from youth basketball camp goes viral
It's officially the slow part of the offseason when the NBA Draft and initial onslaught of free agency are in the rearview while the start of training camp is still a ways away. Yet, despite this reality, OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren seemingly finds himself remaining quite busy. On top...
Community steps up to help Lawton firefighter after twin babies born 13 weeks premature
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Keegan and Colbie Garrett, who both work for the City of Lawton, welcomed their baby twins to the world 13 weeks premature on July 10, with one weighing just one pound 13 ounces, and the other weighing one pound 14 ounces. Now the Garrett’s are doing everything they can to make sure their babies are healthy, with some community help.
Raid Leads To Arrests At Oklahoma Marijuana Trafficking Operation
Two people have been arrested after a raid at a large marijuana grow operation in Ardmore. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says state and local law enforcement authorities served the search as part of an ongoing investigation into out-of-state black market marijuana trafficking. “During the investigation, OBN Agents identified people...
Deer Creek, Yukon latest to refuse Ryan Walters' order to add Bible to curriculum
Two more large Oklahoma school districts, Deer Creek and Yukon, have joined a growing number that have declined to change their curriculum despite state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters' directive that the Bible be taught in every classroom. Those two districts have joined at least four others — Norman Public Schools, Moore Public Schools, Stillwater Public Schools and Bixby Public Schools — in lining up against Walters' directive. ...
Green Country Temps Begin Warming As Storm System Nears
Expect a gradual rise in both temperature and humidity for the next few days. The heat index is expected to reach the mid-90s this afternoon, under mostly sunny skies and a continuation of relatively light winds with variable in direction. There's a slight chance of a few isolated showers and...
More than 25 suspected child predators indicted across northeastern Oklahoma
As part of the operation, the U.S. Marshal Service and Mayes County Sheriff’s Office conducted compliance checks on 525 registered sex offenders. They said more than 50 of them were not in compliance with sex offender requirements.
Oklahoma landscapes and resilience shine in summer blockbuster 'Twisters'
Maira Gus, director of Visit Bartlesville, attended the Oklahoma premiere of "Twisters," the highly anticipated summer blockbuster, on Monday, June 15. The film, produced by Steven Spielberg and Universal Pictures and directed by Academy Award-winning director Lee Isaac Chung of "Minari," showcases Oklahoma's stunning landscapes, utilizing Osage County for various scenes. ...
Oklahoma congressman calls for change after visiting site of attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen demanded change after visiting the location of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. As a House committee grilled the director of the Secret Service on Monday, Brecheen and other members of Congress visited the site of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. "There were so...
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