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'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.
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.
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...
Setting The Bar: Yukon Olympic High Jumper Vernon Turner's Road To Paris
From Yukon High School to the University of Oklahoma, and now to the Olympics in Paris, it has been quite a journey for 25-year-old high jumper Vernon Turner. “He’s been so busy I haven’t got to talk to him a whole lot, but he sent me pictures,” Turner’s mother Melonie Carpenter said.
Chickasaw Nation To Host Annual Meeting and Festival This Fall
ADA, OK – The Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival will take place Sept. 27 and continue through Oct. 5. Each year, friends and family from across the country enjoy a variety of festival events culminating in the Chickasaw Annual Meeting featuring Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby’s State of the Nation Address.
NEO A&M Announces 2024 Football Schedule
MIAMI, OK — The NEO Golden Norsemen are looking for a bounce back season this year and they recently announced their schedule for the 2024 season. Here’s what that will look like along with dates and times. August 31st– @ Butler Community College– 7:00 p.m. September 7th– vs Independence Community College– 7:00 p.m. September 14th– […]
Habitat celebrates donors with ‘Thank You’ BBQ
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity celebrated a festive "Donors Thank-You Barbecue,” with approximately 150 guests who dined on top-notch picnic fare and enjoyed live music in the nonprofit’s daisy-themed warehouse at Habitat’s headquarters in south Oklahoma City. COHFH Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland said the celebration honored Habitat’s...
Jackson Arnold helped get center Branson Hickman to Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Sooners were in need of offensive line help in the post-spring transfer portal window. Specifically, offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh needed to land a center to anchor thew middle of the unit. OU got the job done, earning a commitment from SMU transfer center Branson Hickman, but it...
New surface going in downtown Nocona
Members of the Bowie High School Marching Band took to the gym to start learning marching skills for the upcoming season. They also started music rehearsals in the band hall. (Courtesy photos) Forestburg Watermelon Festival adds new event. Join the Forestburg community for a fun evening as residents kick off...
Former Barbe Baseball Player Landon Victorian to Get Fresh Start at Oklahoma
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Landon Victorian was one of the highest ranked baseball recruits in the nation for the Class of 2024, but after being expelled from Barbe High School following an incident in December of 2023 his future was placed into question. Victorian, who was signed to play...
Tarrant County provides fresh produce to 500 families ahead of school year
NORTH TEXAS – Tarrant County provided 500 families with fresh produce today as they prepare for the start of the school year. Volunteers handed out food provided by farmers, grocery stores, and even meal kits from HelloFresh. The back-to-school Mega Mobile is designed to serve any families in Denton,...
Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for Texas schools, state funding
As millions of Texas schoolchildren return to the classroom this month, the state is offering every school district a new system free of charge to improve safety for students, teachers, and staff. The Sentinel School Safety system was launched a couple of weeks ago.In an exclusive interview at the Texas Capitol this week, Gov.Greg Abbott said the program uses cutting-edge technology. "It may be the best program in the United States," he said.Abbott explained that the system works in various ways to enhance safety on campuses across Texas. Following the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde more than...
Oklahoma Weather: High Heat Indices Through Mid-Week
Tulsa, OK – A severe heatwave is set to grip Tulsa and the surrounding areas, with heat indices expected to reach between 100°F and 110°F by mid-week. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa has issued a warning for the upcoming days, urging residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe in the extreme heat.