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National Civics Bee comes to Oklahoma; state finals held in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The State Chamber of Oklahoma announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee in Oklahoma. Finalists from competitions across Oklahoma will be invited to compete in a state-level competition on Wednesday, August 21 at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City. Through a...
Oklahoma lets enjoy this fantastic weather for this time of year. Many days with highs in the 80s. Plus, more rain chances by the weekend.
We continue in this northwest flow weather pattern for several more days. This pattern means temperatures below average in the 80s for many days. Plus, more rain chances as we go into your weekend. Here’s a look at the hour by hour temperature forecast for OKC today. Mostly upper 80s for highs today.
How NCAA rule change allowed Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy to add Sean Snyder
STILLWATER — With the hiring of a legendary coach’s son on Wednesday, Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy took his first step into one of college football’s least talked-about rule changes. While so much of the conversation over the last few months has focused on everything from the still-evolving world of name, image and likeness...
FEMA to extend disaster relief funding in northeast Oklahoma
UPDATE/CLARIFICATION: FEMA issued two separate disaster declarations affecting residents in northeast Oklahoma. The one affecting Ottawa, Craig, and Nowata Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of July 31st. The other declaration for Delaware, Mayes, and Rogers Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of August 14th. […]
Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
WATCH: State Supt. Ryan Walters sits down for interview at 2024 Republican National Convention
On day two of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters sat down for an interview to discuss his views on school choice, the role of the federal government and utilizing the Bible in schools.
Meridian Technology Center offers STEM programs to jumpstart careers
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Students in high school who want a jumpstart into the workforce can accomplish their goal thanks to programs offered at Meridian Technology Centers. From cybersecurity, construction and biomedical sciences, the Meridian Technology Centers focus on what businesses in their communities need. KOCO 5 meteorologist Sabrina Bates...
Both sides appealing federal judge's ruling on law banning teaching some racial, gender topics
A federal judge’s ruling that limits enforcement of House Bill 1775, banning the teaching of certain racial and gender topics in Oklahoma classrooms, is being appealed to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — by both sides. Attorneys for the defendants in the case — including Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Gov....
With micro-rebuild complete, Oklahoma confidently embraces SEC era and its bevy of new challenges
DALLAS -- Joe Castiglione hovered in the shadows Tuesday, content to blend into the crowd of 1,200 reporters as he watched Oklahoma take the stage for its grand debut at SEC Media Days. The longtime Oklahoma athletics director marveled at the scene in the familiar stomping grounds of Big D,...
Stillwater bids farewell to K9 Egon, a beloved police dog, after years of service
STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — The Stillwater Police Department (SPD) announced the retirement of K9 Egon. K9 Egon, who served the department since 2017, officially retired on June 12. He is certified in apprehension and narcotic detection in the Special Projects Division and he also participated in outreach projects like...
UFL’s Houston Roughnecks Select Former OSU Linebacker Xavier Benson in Draft
Former Oklahoma State linebacker Xavier Benson will get a chance to play professional football. The Houston Roughnecks selected Benson in the seventh round of the UFL College Draft on Wednesday. He was the second pick of the seventh round in the 10-round draft. To be eligible for the draft, players...
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