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2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to 'take people under her wing'
An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including...
Five Tribes Agree to Hunting and Fishing Reciprocity
Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon the Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the Five Tribe...
Lollipops On Deck: Expansion Project Underway
If you have been downtown in Bartlesville lately then you might have noticed that the atmosphere has changed. Instead of being in Oklahoma you are transported to some more exotic and aesthetically pleasing place that is stuck in an earlier time period. With small, family owned businesses, to broadway shows, orchestra concerts, and gallery viewings, to quaint cafes and unique restaurants, Bartlesville is moving up.
Summer Schedule Preview: The Cowboys Go to Provo for the First Time
The second half of Oklahoma State’s season begins with the Cowboys’ first ever trip to Provo. OSU welcomed BYU to the Big 12 with a come-from-behind Cowboy win on Senior Day in Stillwater. Now the Cougars will do their best to get payback on their home field. Despite a disappointing finish, BYU was much better at home in 2023, going 4-2, including its only two Big 12 wins. Let’s dive into the Cowboys’ and Cougars’ second matchup as conference foes.
Here’s What It’s Like to See Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’ In 4DX
One of the standout lines from "Twisters" comes from Glen Powell's character, a loose-cannon tornado wrangler, that has a callback to his followers, "If you feel it, chase it." Most Oklahomans have felt what it's like to be near tornadic weather, and for some, it becomes an addiction, which is why we have storm chasers and films like "Twisters" in the first place.
Here Are The Oklahoma Drive-In Movie Theaters Showing ‘Twisters’
It's "Twisters" weekend in Oklahoma! A majority of Okies are making plans to be at the movie theaters this weekend. And one of the best places to see "Twisters" is a classic Oklahoma drive-in theater. "Twisters" may not be considered a sequel to "Twister," but like its predecessor, "Twisters" is...
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
Bixby schools update policies: New cell phone restrictions and Bible clarification
BIXBY, OKLA. (KTUL) — Bixby Public Schools is preparing for back-to-school season and there are some policy updates parents and students should be aware of. Beginning in August, the district will prohibit cell phones and other communication devices for students through ninth grade. High school students, grades 10-12, can...
Sapulpa could gain jobs and business with new industrial park on Route 66
Sapulpa City Council was given a presentation on a newly proposed industrial and business park during Monday’s study session. The vote for the industrial park was tabled till the next council meeting for more time to review the contract. Dan Keithline, owner of Keithline Engineering Group, expressed excitement for...
BPSF Presents Bartlesville State of the Schools Luncheon
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation State of the Schools Luncheon is August 7, 2024 from 11:30-1pm at the Bartlesville High School Commons. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION in Wednesday was Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley and Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Blaid Ellis invited everyone to this event. Blair...
Sooners pick up On3 prediction for 2026 offensive lineman out of Texas
The Oklahoma Sooners have had a nice start to the 2026 recruiting class, picking up commitments from a trio of blue-chip stars on the offensive side of the ball. Kick-started by four-star running back Jonathan Hatton, Jr., he was joined in the class by four-star tight end Ryder Mix and four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal. The Sooners have been at work this summer looking to move the needle with more prospects in the 2026 class. One player on their radar is Midlothian, Texas, native and three-star interior offensive line prospect Noah Best. Best is considered the No. 29 overall interior offensive lineman in the...
Blackwell Fire Department will face off against Ponca F.D. for a good cause.
Blackwell Fire Department will be going grill-to-grill against two teams from Ponca CIty Fire Department to raise money for a good cause,. The Fire and Life Safety Council (FLSC) announces their upcoming fundraiser “All Fired Up” to be. held Saturday, July 27, at the Pioneer Tech Conference Center...
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the 'summer slide'
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
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