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Woman arrested after allegedly hitting person with baseball bat
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - An assault with a baseball bat lands a Duncan woman in jail. Court documents show the incident happened around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Katelyn Schornick, 36, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. An affidavit shows Schornick hit the victim in the head with...
Leonardo's Children's Museum helps kids learn culture, significance of Enid
ENID, Okla. — Within the city of Enid is an interactive museum that has a big impact on the community. Leonardo's Children's Museum brings kids from the city and beyond to learn something new. Luca, a 6-year-old who is going into the first grade, said he loves spending time at the museum.
Three new assistant principals hired at Po-Hi
PONCA CITY — Clark Crawford, Kaitlyn Pressnall and Kimberly Stafford are joining the Ponca City Schools District as assistant principals at Ponca City High School. Crawford is a graduate of Kingfisher High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Oklahoma and his master’s degree at East Central University in Ada. He worked as assistant principal and summer school principal at Yukon Public Schools. Prior to that he was a teacher and team leader at Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools in Choctaw.
Merle Haggard statue unveiling and tribute concert set for Oct. 10
MUSKOGEE, OK – A tribute concert and unveiling of a statue of country music mega-star Merle Haggard is scheduled for Thursday, October 10. Haggard is most famous for the “live” album called Okie From Muskogee, recorded fifty-five years ago in 1969. A statue of his likeness will...
Big gains for Big Lots
Situated at the crossroads of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma, Big Lots' 1.2 million square foot distribution center serves 235 stores within a network of more than 1,300 stores across 48 states. Big Lots is a large national discount retailer, providing everything from furniture to food, as well as household goods and seasonal décor.
Her hearing implant was preapproved. But she still received multiple $139,000 bills
Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers may send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement. It's stressful and annoying — but legal.
Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old man last seen six days ago
JAY, OK (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man on behalf of the Jay Police Department. According to OHP, 76-year-old Larry Clark was last seen on July 10 getting into a grey car on his way to the VA Hospital. OHP...
Norman boy competes for best mullet, channels former OU football player
NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — It's all business in the front, party in the back for one boy in Norman. Cameron Nutt is trying to win best mullet in Mullet Champ's kids' category ages 0-4. Mulletchamp.com posts that Nutt is the son of a hairstylist. The two decided to take...
Interactive children’s storytelling comes to Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
VINITA, Oklahoma ~ Enjoy an interactive day of immersive children’s storytelling July 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. Children of all ages are invited to gather for “Ours to Tell: Cherokee Children’s Stories” at the 2023 Tribal...
Historic Oklahoma vs. Tennessee College Football SEC Game: Date, Tickets, and More
The SEC matchup between Oklahoma and marks a historic weekend in Norman, with the Sooners hosting the Volunteers for just the second time in their history. Last time the two teams faced off was in 2015 with Oklahoma securing a double-overtime win. Josh Heupel's Vols, after an 11-2 season in...
Love's celebrates National Hot Dog Day with free treats on July 17
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Love's is offering free hot dogs in honor of National Hot Dog Day on July 17. Love's Travel Stops is partnering with Schwab Meat Co. to offer customers a free hot dog or roller grill item on Wednesday. "Our customers are at the heart of...
Chat Pile announce new album 'Cool World' & tour, share "I Am Dog Now"
OKC noise rockers Chat Pile have announced that they’ll follow their 2022 breakthrough debut album God’s Country with their second proper album, Cool World, on October 11 via The Flenser (pre-order). It was mixed by Uniform’s Ben Greenberg, marking the first time the band worked with an outside mixer. “Cool World covers similar themes to our last album, except now exploded from a micro to macro scale, with thoughts specifically about disasters abroad, at home, and how they affect one another,” says vocalist Raygun Busch. “If I had to describe the album in one sentence, it’s hard not to borrow from Voltaire, so I won’t resist – Cool World is about the price at which we eat sugar in America.”
Tulsa man marks 99th birthday with loved ones, credits long life to loving wife
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa resident recently celebrated a big birthday surrounded by loved ones. Barney Mecom, a resident of Asher Point Independent Living of Tulsa turned 99 years old on June 19. He spent the day with his loved ones, including his wife of 75 years, Melba...
Bartlesville HS Alum Drafted by Twins
A former Bartlesville High Bruin had his name called during the 2024 MLB Draft. Right-handed pitcher Jakob Hall was selected in the eighth round of the draft by the Minnesota Twins, out of Oral Roberts University. Hall was the leader of the ORU pitching staff the past two seasons, emerging...
Sooners Add Alejandro Melero for 2024-25 Season
NORMAN – Head coach Nick Crowell announced the signing of Alejandro Melero to the Oklahoma men's tennis team for the 2024-2025 season. "Today is another big day for the program," Crowell said. "Alejandro is a world-class player with world-class experience." Melero, the No. 17 junior in the ITF rankings,...
Durant Fire Department to host applicant testing
The Durant Fire Department will host applicant testing on Saturday, August 17. Potential candidates interested in participating must submit an application for employment at durant.org/jobs by Friday, August 9. Following review by staff, applicants will be contacted about the upcoming test date. Both the physical and written tests will be...
Urban Institute, Microsoft Awards Grant To OKC’s Diversion Hub To Study Criminal Justice Reform
Oklahoma City's Diversion Hub helps people navigate the criminal justice system. The Diversion Hub provides a way to get to court dates and even legal representation for people who face socioeconomic barriers. Now, officials hope a new grant will lead to solutions and help communities across the state. Through a...
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