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Yes, it's happening: Multi-million dollar film studio coming to Bartlesville
After almost a year of delay, Buffalo Roam Studio will take ownership of one of Bartlesville's historic sites and transform it entirely. In October of last year, the Bartlesville City Council unanimously approved $2 million in city investments and other measures, paving the way to repurpose the former First Christian Church into a "cutting-edge" film studio and film school.
Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
Deer Creek Business Association to hand out free school supplies
EDMOND, Okla. — The Deer Creek Business Association plans to host its first-ever school supply bash to help students and families. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. They plan to hand out free school supplies to the Deer Creek community while supplies last. The event...
Oklahoma City man sentenced to 25 years for trafficking fentanyl-laced pills
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Fentanyl trafficking. Lammon Russell Blonner, 27, was involved in a conspiracy to traffic more than 46 pounds of Fentanyl-laced pills. According to an affidavit in a previously filed criminal complaint, law...
Serial mail thieves sentenced after robbing USPS carriers and stealing over $500K
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — In March of 2023, we reported on an armed robbery of a USPS mail carrier in Stillwater. A month later, on April 17, 2023, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Inspectors tracked and observed an individual unlocking mailboxes with a stolen "Arrow Key," removing U.S. mail, and placing the mail in a trash bag in Edmond before attempting to get away.
Lawton, Oklahoma’s Walmart Among The First To Get New Restaurant
Some of Oklahoma's Walmarts are on the list for a new addition. After years of going without a sit, stay and pay place, a new restaurant is moving in. Mr. Gatti's Pizza, based out of Fort Worth, just partnered with Walmart to open 92 new locations in 4 different states in the U.S. and Oklahoma is one of them.
Local faith leaders adjust sermons, urge calm
The events of last Saturday evening altered the sermons of Sunday morning. In places of worship across the nation, faith leaders responded from the pulpits Sunday morning to the shocking evening events of July 13 – an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The potential ups and downs of Thunder's new Hartenstein, Holmgren tandem
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been welcoming some fresh new faces into town during this 2024 NBA offseason. Easily the most noteworthy of the bunch was big man Isaiah Hartenstein, who was signed as a free agent after spending the previous two campaigns with the New York Knicks. Hartenstein offers...
St. Jude Dream Home tours start; win big while supporting child cancer research
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — It's time for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Today, July 19, kicks off the first day you can actually tour the half-million-dollar dream home. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an organization like none other, sharing the latest in cancer research and providing free cancer treatment to the world's children.
Edmond Police Sgt. fights to restore quality of life after nearly losing life on the job
In September of 2022, an Edmond police officer was violently run over on the job by a suspect who was fleeing from police in a high-speed chase. Since then, Sgt. Joseph Wells has defied odds and has made unbelievable strides in his recovery. He survived, but he says his quality of life may not.
An Appeal for Help: Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone — Spiritual Food is needed
Scripture Reference: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. — Matthew 4:4. The Bible says, in the Book of Matthew, that women and men need spiritual food. Towards the end of May, we sent out an urgent appeal...
Peyton Manning Shares Honest Thoughts About Texas, Oklahoma Joining The SEC
It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t have a strong opinion about the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners joining the SEC in 2024. Former Tennessee Volunteers legend Peyton Manning is one of them, and during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, he shared his thoughts about his old ...
Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is about six months into a multi-year plan to revitalize a portion of the metro. It’s called the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and is a HUD-funded grant program. A public housing development must be the center of the project. For Oklahoma City, this will center...
Lankford’s Dropped Ball Enabled Trump Shooter
The headline certainly sounds like a wild accusation or a conspiracy theory. It’s neither. The Tulsa area has more space related technological expertise than most of us imagine. Tulsa, in union with Indian nations, also has a wealth of federal contracting capabilities greater than most areas of the United States outside of Washington, D.C.
QuikTrip on 11th Street near University of Tulsa to close
QuikTrip is closing one of its locations along Route 66. The QT at 3008 E. 11th Street, across from the University of Tulsa campus, will be shutting its doors at the end of the month. That’s according to employees who would not speak on the record. A spokesperson for...
OKC Homelessness Outreach Teams Helping People Seeking Shelter In Storm Drains
Oklahoma City first responders have noticed people seeking shelter in storm drains. Earlier this week, OKC firefighters rescued a woman from a flooded drain. People will seek shelter in storm drains because they provide security. However, city homeless leaders work daily to give these people another option. Unlikely places can...
Clayton Kershaw allows 3 runs in 4 innings in Triple-A rehab start
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw pitched four innings in his second rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night and allowed three runs. Now the question is whether the left-hander’s next start will be in the minors or at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw allowed three runs on six...
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