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Oklahoma State sending a record 11 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State is sending a record 11 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The list is comprised of men's golfers Wyndham Clark (USA), Viktor Hovland (Norway), Alex Noren (Sweden) and Kris Ventura (Norway), women's track and field athletes Ariadni Adamopoulou (Greece), Chase Ealey Jackson (USA), Gabija Galvydyte (Lithuania), Ieva Zarankaite Gumbs (Lithuania), men's track and field athlete Jacob Fincham-Dukes (Great Britain), men's tennis player Aleksandr Nedovyesov (Kazakhstan) and women's golfer Maja Stark (Sweden).
Big 12 Conference Power Rankings Ahead of 2024
5-4, PAC-12 Key returners: Quarterback Cameron Rising, Tight End Brant Kuithe. The Utah Utes are the best addition to a league losing both the Sooners and the Longhorns. They are highly competitive, recruit game changing talent, and have a home field advantage that will be the best in the Big 12. The return of quarterback Cameron Rising gives a big lift to the Utes. Rising sustained a left knee injury in their Rose Bowl loss to Penn State, missing all of 2023. His 2022 season was an indicator of what could be this season, starting in 13 games and throwing for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns, while rushing for another six touchdowns. Wide receiver transfer Dorian Singer brings Rising and Utah another offensive weapon.
Group submits plans for new AQ Chicken House in Springdale
A 76-year Springdale restaurant that closed last year is one step closer to reopening. Catalyst Capital, an investment company that purchased the rights to AQ Chicken House, has submitted plans to the city for a new restaurant near the Elm Springs Road exit off Interstate 49. The group includes partners...
Couple charged after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident site to Oklahoma
The two people who allegedly fled the scene of a Council Grove drug incident site and went to Oklahoma have both been formally charged and are awaiting court dates in Morris County. Meagann Ruth Mason and Colby Vaughn Ross are both charged with possessing marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Both are...
Slight Rain Chances Continue This Week
Despite a small chance of scattered showers or storms later this afternoon, temperatures will remain below average across the Ozarks on your terrific Tuesday! Unfortunately, gulf moisture will continue to become more prevalent over the coming days, with muggy dewpoints in the upper 60s to lower 70s expected by the end of this week. This […]
Arkansas baseball: A way-too-early prediction for the Razorbacks 2025 Opening Day lineup
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas baseball roster is coming into focus with the MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror, and there are no shortage of questions for the Razorbacks. Fortunately for coach Dave Van Horn, those questions are built out of depth and options instead of trying to find replacements. The Hogs had...
Osage County Commissioners Standing With Barnsdall
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for a brief and productive meeting. Monday's meeting was the first one since the Board had hired Stacey Brace to be a commissioner's assistant. From now on, Brace will put the agenda together for the meeting. County Clerk Robin Slack, who had been responsible for doing these things, was absent from Monday's meeting.
Afton town leaders appoint new police chief, judge and court clerk
AFTON, Okla. – For the first time in three months, Afton city leaders held a town meeting after swearing in their newest board member, Shasta Waggoner. The three-member board voted to convene for an executive session to discuss the employment of a town employee. The board returned 45 minutes and took no action.
‘Twister’ Stunt Boss Says Steven Spielberg Flew to Oklahoma and ‘Was F—ing Yelling’ at the Director After Crew Walked Off Set Amid Chaotic Filming
In the lead up to the release of “Twisters,” the stunt coordinator from 1996’s “Twister” spoke to The Independent about the chaos that ensued during the production of the original movie. Mic Rodgers recalled “Twister” director Jan de Bont having an alleged meltdown on set one day that resulted in the crew temporarily abandoning the production.'Twisters' Cut a Kiss Between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones Due to Steven Spielberg's Advice; Powell Explains Why 'It's a Good Spielberg Note' Per The Independent: “De Bont’s most notorious outburst nearly scuppered the entire production. The crew was filming in a ditch one day, when...
Hedwig Comes to the Grove
Davida Jones is a girl with many talents, and she was the perfect Homecoming Queen to have as the world was still emerging from the pandemic. On July 13, 2024, she took the stage at Cherry Grove Community House Theatre to deliver a rousing revival of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” much to the audience’s delight. Capturing all the drama, angst, and vivid imagery of the 2014 Tony Award-winning production, this performance was for one night only – but what a night it was. This production and many others this summer have been brought to you by the Arts Project of Cherry Grove. Bravo!
Will Rogers World Airport eyes international expansion with $2.5M grant for new flights
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A plan for new nonstop destinations could be taking off at Will Rogers World Airport. Through partnerships, the airport is applying for a state grant. If they qualify, they'll receive around $2.5M to expand flight services, both domestic and international. Right now you can...
2 Twisted Couples Murder a Mother and Friend in Texas County
A grandmother, her boyfriend, and two others were caught up in a twisted conspiracy to murder 2 women who were on their way to pick up 2 children, who were in the custody of their grandmother. THE BODIES OF 2 WOMEN DISCOVERED IN TEXAS TOWN. Two weeks ago, Veronica Butler,...
Jackson Arnold confident about Sooners' rebuilt OL, finds comfort in addition of Branson Hickman
DALLAS — Jackson Arnold was introduced to Branson Hickman shortly after the Oklahoma quarterback walked off the field at the end of the Sooners' spring game in April. The two hung out that night, and less than 24 hours later, Hickman — the offensive line transfer from SMU — was committed to OU.
MSU target, four-star CG Jeremiah Fears commits to Oklahoma
The brother of a Spartans guard has committed to Oklahoma. Four-star combo guard Jeremiah Fears committed to Oklahoma on Saturday. He is the brother of Spartans point guard Jeremy Fears. Fears is ranked as the No. 6 combo guard in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed...
Arkansas football DE Landon Jackson knows he needs more consistency in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — There is plenty of hype surrounding Arkansas football's Landon Jackson as he enters his senior season, and much of it stems from his signature performance in 2023. The 6-foot-7 defensive end posted career-highs with 11 tackles and 3.5 sacks in the Razorbacks mid-October loss to Alabama. His stats that day accounted for 25% of his total tackles and more than 50% of his total sacks on the season. ...
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