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'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...
Claremore Residents Frustrated After Utility Bills Increase After Tornado
A Claremore woman is frustrated after she says her electric bill went up by $100 even though she wasn’t living in her house for more than a week after the tornado in May. She’s one of several people complaining about higher electric bills, but the City of Claremore says it’s happening because people use more electricity in the summer.
City council to meet with CM candidates
The Yukon City Council will meet this weekend with candidates seeking the city’s top administrative post. Special city council meetings are set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4 inside the Centennial Building, 12 S 5th. Council members will consider convening into executive session both days to conduct...
Tulsa commission will study reparations for 1921 race massacre victims and descendants
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tulsa officials announced the creation of a new commission to recommend how reparations can be made for a 1921 massacre that destroyed a thriving Black community in the city. The panel will review a 2023 report for the city and a 2001 report by a...
Upbeat for ‘24, Gundy and the Cowboys face gentler-than-most travel, and Pressley on a watchlist
Oklahoma City -- Coach Mike Gundy's Oklahoma State Cowboys are upbeat about their 2024 football season prospects. A wave of pre-season honors for players, including this week's listing of Brennan Presley on the Hornung Award "watch list," adds to the hopes and dreams of the Cowboy faithful. Bookies.com study of...
Blonien, Darr in lead groups as U.S. Women’s Amateur begins Monday at Southern Hills
The two Oklahoma residents competing in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills Country Club will be among the first to take a shot when the competition begins Monday. Natalie Blonien of Altus will be in the first group to tee off at 7:15 a.m. on the first hole. Lucy Darr of Stillwater will tee off at the same time on hole 10. The tournament will feature 18 holes of stroke play on Monday and Tuesday with the top 64 advancing to match play beginning Wednesday and concluding with the 36-hole final on Sunday.
Washington Co. 4-H Excels at State Round-up
Nine Washington County 4-H members excel at the state meet in Stillwater. Oklahoma 4-H’ers were in the fast lane during the 103rd State 4-H Roundup as they raced from workshops to contests to district rallies and more. More than 600 club members and adults were on the Oklahoma State University campus for the biggest 4-H event of the year. This year’s theme was The Fast Lane to Your Future.