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Street fight leads to shooting death
EL RENO – A Yukon-area man faces the death penalty or life in prison for allegedly shooting to death another local man during a street fight in a neighborhood north of Yukon. Ramari Zaishawn Boone-Haye, 21, was charged July 23 in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder (deliberate...
Shawnee Art Museum Offering Free Admission To Visitors On The Porch
If you're still looking for a fun yet educational summer activity, a local museum might have you covered. The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is offering free admission for all visitors throughout the rest the summer, which includes viewing exhibits and participating in various events at the museum. Established in 1919,...
Oklahoma Women’s Basketball in top 6 for No. 1 player in 2025
Coming off of their second-straight NCAA tournament appearance, Jennie Baranczyk and the Oklahoma Sooners find themselves in the middle of a big-time recruiting battle. On Tuesday, the Sooners were included in the top six for point guard Aaliyah Chavez out of Lubbock, Texas. Chavez is considered the No. 1 player in the nation, according to On3. The Sooners were included along with some of the heavy hitters in women’s college basketball like South Carolina, LSU, Texas, UCLA, and Texas Tech. South Carolina, fresh off an undefeated season and their second title in three years will always be tough to beat in a recruiting...
Skip the lines at Will Rogers World Airport with new TSA PreCheck option
OKLAHOMA CITY — CLEAR, which is a TSA PrecCheck provider, has expanded its services to Will Rogers World Airport. WRWA is one of six new airport locations to add this program. CLEAR is one of three authorized enrollment providers that speeds up the security process for travelers. This is...
38 Prairie Dogs In Yukon Moved To Natural Habitat In Northwestern Oklahoma
The ultimate fate of a prairie dog colony in Yukon is now known. These wild animals have been a hot topic for years as new developments kept forcing them to migrate to the Northwest near Route 66. Last week, many people noticed cages at the location off of Sara Road, wondering what was happening.
Social Security announces transition to authentication services
On Tuesday, the Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services.
Tulsa Community College selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Community College has joined the sixth cohort of the Metallica Scholars Initiative. The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) aims to support community colleges across the U.S. by providing substantial grants to enhance career and technical education programs. Tulsa Community College (TCC) is the only college from...
CAP Tulsa: More than Daycare
The 4-year-old boy had never been to preschool before. When he first set foot into the classroom, he was nervous. He was also nonverbal and needed individualized attention. But just six months later, that little boy was speaking and making friends. It’s exactly the kind of transformation that teachers and parents dream of seeing in their children. And it’s just one of many powerful outcomes being seen at CAP Tulsa as they lead the way in championing high-quality early childhood education for all Tulsans.
Bartlesville Man Held on $2 Million Bond
A Bartlesville is held over on a $2 million bond after facing new charges. 45-year-old Thomas Conway was arrested earlier this month on charges related to the death of Alex Daughtery. That case remains under investigation, but Conway now faces new charges related to a search warrant that was executed during the course of that investigation. While police were searching Conway's residence, they found a white liquid that tested positive for cocaine. Officer also found other drug paraphernalia, fentanyl pills, and a loaded handgun.
Bartlesville Schools Gets New Pom Coach
Bartlesville Public Schools will have a new Pom Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Gloria Castillo has been appointed to that position. A press release states that Castillo served as an assistant pom coach last year and that Castillo has a lot of experience and knowledge that will serve well in this role.
OSUIT, Muscogee Nation celebrate GED graduates
The community recently celebrated the most class of graduates during the GED Graduation Ceremony held July 11 on the campus of OSUIT. The program, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and Muscogee Nation Employment & Training Adult Learning Programs, provides a second chance for adults looking to obtain their degrees, and helping them join the workforce.
GMFS RT 66 Heritage Fest!
Jennie LaFave, the CVB Director with Miami, Oklahoma, came on the show today to tell us all about the RT 66 Heritage Fest! Starting on Friday July 26th at 9am at 111 North Main Street, Miami, OK, 74354. FREE Concerts are happening Friday July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2024, on Miami’s Downtown Main Street! Lots of fun for everyone with so much to do like vendors, food and music so mark your calendars, grab a lawn chair and join the community party!! To learn more you can visit https://www.facebook.com/miamiok66fest.
NTSB issues advisory after 2022 fatal Tishomingo crash linked to cannabis impairment
Two years ago, six high school girls were killed in a crash while traveling east on Oklahoma State Highway 22 near Tishomingo. The 16-year-old driver of a small Chevrolet Spark hatchback slowed for an intersection, accelerated through a stop sign and was hit by a semi truck hauling gravel. The...
Norman City Council don't come to decision on whether to close homeless shelter
NORMAN, Okla. — Norman's only homeless shelter will remain open for now after the city council failed to reach a decision during Tuesday night's meeting. While the Norman City Council did not decide on the future of the homeless shelter, there was a discussion on a new site for a shelter at Griffin Memorial Hospital. That site, however, is not a quick fix.
Gore Schools hire new wrestling coach
Gore has found its successor for wrestling coach Matt Hawkins, who earlier this summer took an assistant football coaching job with the Sallisaw Black Diamonds. The Gore Public Schools Board of Education hired Jake Constant as the new high school and middle school wrestling coach at its July 15 meeting.
Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Offensive line
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's offensive line.
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