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OU Men's Basketball included in top 9 for four-star forward
The Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball team have had a strong offseason on the recruiting trail. In addition to their transfer portal additions, Porter Moser has picked up commitments from 2025 top-100 small forward Alec Blair and 2024 top-100 point guard Jeremiah Fears. The Sooners are in pursuit of another top-100 prospect, this time 2025 four-star small forward Winters Grady.
Family confirms remains of man missing since May found near Fort Sill
FORT SILL, Okla. — Months after he went missing, Keith Carlson’s family says his remains were found late last month in southern Oklahoma. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. “It is with great sadness that I post this to...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #27 Jayden Rowe
Jayden Rowe played for Union (Tulsa) in high school. The young man was recruited by many programs, including Baylor, Arkansas, and Iowa State. He caught the eye of many for his size and, in particular, his speed. Despite the pressure from other programs, the Sooners made Rowe part of their 2022 class.
Sooners Football: Bowman, Stursman and Burks All-SEC preseason, and an echo from the Big 12
At last month's Southeast Conference football extravaganza for sports reporters, three members of University of Oklahoma Sooners squad were named to the 'Preseason Media Days All-SEC Team.'. Although some of those NOT named might a source of surprise, the three players who were so designated were most deserving. Seniors Billy...
'Amazing' potential of OU freshmen David Stone, Jayden Jackson gives Damonic Williams 'chills'
NORMAN — Damonic Williams knows a thing or two about what it takes to make an impact as a true freshman, specifically as a defensive tackle. Remember, he started all 15 games as a true freshman and earned Freshman All-America honors at TCU two years ago when the Horned Frogs made it to the College Football Playoff championship. So, it shouldn't be taken lightly when the Oklahoma's newest defensive tackle speaks highly of a pair of freshman teammates at the position—David Stone and Jayden Jackson.
How the City of Lawton is maintaining parks and what future plans are in place
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some new developments and amenities in parks across the City of Lawton rely on funding in the 2040 CIP. However, with the vote not being a guarantee, some are wondering what’s being done now to maintain parks like Elmer Thomas or Greer Park. “We go...
Community Conversations: American Scandinavian Student Exchange
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Jennie Hester, an area representative for the American Scandinavian Student Exchange program, stopped by the studio, to tell us about the need for more families to host foreign exchange students. Hester said the program helps connect foreign exchange students to host families in the area. This...
Abandoned structure destroyed in early morning fire
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - An abandoned structure in the 1200 block of Southwest G Ave. was destroyed by a fire Friday morning. Lawton firefighters were called out a little after 7:30 a.m. Crews arrived on scene to a detached garage that was fully involved in flames. LFD got the fire...
Community Conversations: Second Annual Praise Dance Conference
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Maria Meredith, founder of Set Free Ministries, stopped by the studio to talk about the upcoming second annual Praise Dance Conference. Meredith said the event is meant to encourage young people to use the gift of dance to draw themselves and others closer to God. This...
'Ain't from Kentucky': Beshear takes shots at J.D. Vance at Oklahoma City fundraiser
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — On Thursday, a potential vice presidential candidate took the stage at an Oklahoma Democratic Party fundraiser. Party officials said Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) is on the shortlist for the nod. The "veepstakes" are heating up ahead of current Vice President Kamala Harris's expected running...
OHP: All lanes on I-44 in Ottawa Co. blocked due to semi that rolled over and caught on fire
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) said all eastbound and westbound lanes on I-44 at mile marker 308 in Ottawa County are blocked due to a semi that rolled over and caught on fire.
Starring deaf and hearing actors, OKC theater's staging of 'Cinderella' is extra magical
Talk about your heartwarming Cinderella story: As "Impossible" — or at least, as unlikely — as it may seem, Lyric Theatre's bilingual production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's fairytale musical casts a uniquely enchanting spell that adults and children alike can fall in love with. For the final title of Lyric's three-show "Summer...
Sip 'N Slide Takes Over Boulder Ave Bridge In Tulsa
The Boulder Avenue Bridge in downtown Tulsa just got a whole lot more slippery. It took two days for organizers of the 4th annual Sip 'N Slide to build a 500-foot slip-and-slide down the road. The slide is the highlight of the all-day party that goes from noon until 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd.
'The future of aviation'; Tulsa airport breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa International Airport (TUL) breaks ground on the Senator James M. Inhofe Air Traffic Control Tower Complex. This has been long awaited, as the current air traffic control tower doesn’t meet the present-day building code set by the FAA. That’s because it was commissioned...
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Blake Fuksa
ENID, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Blake Fuksa of Enid High School. Blake plays football for the Plainsmen. In the classroom he has a 4.25 GPA with all AP classes. He...