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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.
Good heavens, Batman! A comic book store is the latest United Methodist outreach ministry
A mural on the wall of the new store featured a stained glass motif of Captain America, Superman — and the Cross and Flame emblem of the United Methodist Church. Several ministers mingled with members of the community while Dr. Strange perused the shelves. ...
Don’t Tell Comedy OKC: Out Loud Laughs in Secret Locations
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City as port of call doesn’t get many sailors on shore leave, but we found Taylor Dunn, an active duty Navy Specialist stationed at Tinker AFB, looking around Film Row like he was lost. “It’s a blast,” he smiles. What he...
Fort Sill Graduates: Nearly 400 move on from basic training in double graduation
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Two classes of nearly 400 basic trainees donned their black beret Friday, marking the start of their Army careers. A double graduation was held for the soldiers this afternoon in the Cache Creek Chapel. They’ll now go on to serve in a number of different...
Local venders discuss Norman’s Gray Street construction, potential negative impact on business
The City of Norman announced Thursday that construction to convert Gray Street into a two-way street will begin on Aug. 5. According to a press release, the construction will begin on the north side of Gray Street at Porter Avenue on Monday. The project will continue from Porter Avenue to University Boulevard and is expected to be completed in August 2025.
Aerosmith cancels BOK Center performance, band announces retirement from touring
TULSA, Okla. — Legendary rock band Aerosmith's performance at the BOK Center has been cancelled amidst the group's retirement from touring. The decision to end the PEACE OUT™ tour comes after the postponing of several dates due to front man Steven Tyler's health. In 2023, Tyler sustained vocal...
'Bacone's Not Dead': New President Upset After Multiple Break-Ins, Vandalism At School
Bacone College in Muskogee has had a rough few years and is now closed after filing for bankruptcy. The historic college is one of the oldest in the state and served a lot of Native American students. Now, someone has broken into the school and created a huge mess. The...
Woman Arrested for Hit-and-run and Assaulting Officer at Tulsa Casino
A woman who is accused of hit-and-run and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer was taken into custody by the Tulsa Police Department. The arrest report stated that officers were dispatched to the River Spirit Casino in response to an allegation of an employee who was intoxicated while on the job.
OSU Faces Housing Shortage Ahead Of Fall Semester Move-In
As the fall semester quickly approaches, Oklahoma State University is facing a shortage of dorm rooms to house students this year. The university says it is expecting a record-breaking number of students trying to live on campus. Parents and students say the shortage is affecting housing arrangements that have been...
Bureau of Land Management hosts two-day wild horse and burro adoption event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a two-day wild horse and burro adoption event this week. The event runs from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, featuring over 100 adoptable animals. BLM is offering up to $1000 adoption fees in Lawton...
Bixby School District responds to State Superintendent Walters' "inaccurate and malicious" remarks
Responding to questions about why school districts across the state have yet to receive information about their Title I allocations, data which has always been sent to the districts in the spring. With some districts literally starting school next week, they’ve received nothing - but State Superintendent Ryan Walters, instead of offering any plausible explanation of the delay, chose instead to attack Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller, saying that “We’re dealing with all kinds of financial problems with his district we’re having to address right now.” He called Miller a “clown and a liar,” but it turns out it was Walters who wasn’t truthful. As pointed out in a response from the Bixby District, its bond rating is AA-Stable, which is very high, and its latest audit uncovered no material deficiencies whatsoever.
Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation to host fourth annual controlled deer hunts
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation Department is hosting its fourth annual controlled hunts this fall on preserve land in Sequoyah County. The 2024 controlled deer hunts will be held on Cherokee Nation’s 4,000-plus-acre Sequoyah Hunting Preserve north of Sallisaw, with 10 Cherokee elders, 10 Cherokee veterans, 10 Cherokee youth, 10 Cherokee speakers, and 10 Cherokee citizens being selected by a random draw of qualifying applicants. The controlled hunts are not subject to any residency requirement and applications are open to all Cherokee Nation citizens.
City of Broken Arrow names new Streets and Stormwater director
The City of Broken Arrow has a new Streets and Stormwater Department Director. City Manager Michael Spurgeon announced that Tim Wilson, who has been serving as the interim director since March, has been promoted to full-time director. Wilson has worked at the City of Broken Arrow for 5.5 years and...
Pet Of The Week: Luna
Our Pet of the Week is a 2-month-old puppy named Luna. She loves to cuddle, snuggle, give kisses and play for hours. She is still a puppy and loves to chew things since she's teething, so make sure she has tons of fun toys to play with. She's still learning...
Yukon High School announces inaugural Hall of Fame class
Longtime Yukon sports editor Chuck Reherman and former YHS baseball star Joe Cooper are among nine individuals and two state championship teams chosen for induction into the inaugural Yukon High Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Lorie Halbert-Beckner, Darryl Andrews, Jane Clough-Deskis, Jennifer Stewart-Barrett, coach Leroy Estes and the...
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...
Win the Ultimate Rock Star Experience to the Tulsa State Fair
The Tulsa State Fair is almost here and 103.3 The Eagle wants to give you the Ultimate Rock Star Experience to experience the fun for yourself. The prize includes two Mega Ride Passes, one Advance Gate Admission book, and four Advance Ride Coupon Books and can be used any day of the fair. The Tulsa State Fair runs from September 26th – October 6th.
Oklahoma City Mayor Holt visits the Paris Olympics to prepare for hosting canoe and softball events in his city in 2028
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is eager to bring Olympic canoe slalom and softball to his city. Since 2018, Holt has been working behind the scenes to help secure the decision for these sports to be held in Oklahoma City during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. To prepare, Holt and...
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.