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Tulsa SPCA Rescues Over 30 Dogs
The Tulsa SPCA says it's in serious need of donations after taking in 34 new dogs. They say this is its third large-scale rescue in just two months. Tulsa SPCA says they were contacted by a case worker assisting a client who was doing her best to take care of over 30 dogs left behind when her brother died. They say she was overwhelmed and the situation was taking a toll on her health and finances.
USA BMX Forms First TPS High School Team
USA BMX has formed the first high school racing team in Tulsa Public Schools and offered the team the chance to practice at the Hardesty National BMX facility in Tulsa, where professional and Olympic athletes train. Edison High School has the first team, composed of 13 students, with most in...
'A Good Addition:' New Statue Debuts Along Route 66 In Tulsa
On Route 66 in downtown Tulsa, something new is turning heads. “This is Meadow Gold Mack the Friendly Lumberjack,” said Mary Beth Babcock. Stationed outside the Meadow Gold Mack Outpos … he’s hard to miss. Babcock is the store owner and says the 20-foot-tall roadside attraction made...
What you need to know about Tuesday's hotel tax election and more
Good morning, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Expect a breezy morning, followed by a hot, sunny day with a high of 99 degrees and a low of 74 degrees, according to AccuWeather. ...
Temperatures cool down just a bit for the upcoming week | 8/24 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Sunday will be a quiet weather day across Texoma as temperatures will cool down slightly across the area. Morning temperatures will start in the mid-70s around sunrise, and afternoon temperatures will climb into the low 100s. Skies will be mostly sunny during the day with south winds at 5 to 15 mph.
Fire destroys trailer north of Newkirk and closes highway
NEWKIRK — Newkirk, Kildare, River Road and Dale Township firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 2:44 p.m. today two miles north of Newkirk. NFD chief Adam Longcrier said that crews arrived to find an abandoned trailer engulfed and partially burned to the ground. “A subject...
Seth Littrell, Jackson Arnold Could Unlock Neglected Part of Oklahoma Sooners' Offense In 2024
Oklahoma's offense last year was one of the best units in college football last season, finishing sixth in passing offense, fourth in scoring, seventh in third-down, and third in total offense. However, if there was one part of the offense that was missing, it was Oklahoma's involvement of ...
Thunder Big Man “Hurt” After Shocking Offseason Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the NBA world by earning the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season. En route to a 57-25 record, their best since the 2013-14 season, the Thunder were led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Coach of the Year Mark Daigneault. Ultimately, the team lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. However, it is clear the Thunder are destined for greatness. And after their offseason moves this summer, the Thunder likely have further solidified themselves as title contenders. Most notably, the team traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for defensive ace Alex Caruso. While Caruso is an excellent acquisition for the Thunder, some within the organization were upset about moving on from Giddey. Most notably, Thunder big man Chet Holmgren recently spoke about being “hurt” after the trade.
This Week in Sapulpa History: “The largest liquor and gambling crackdown in several years”
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. There have been many stories of Sapulpa and Creek County being known for its vices of liquor and gambling. Many of these stories took place in the time of the outlaw eras, of pre-state to the 1910s. And other stories of liquor and gambling took place during the prohibition era, of the 1920s to mid-1930s. But most of the stories involved raids.
Hobby’s Hoagies brings East Coast-style sandwiches to Okie palates
Hobby’s Hoagies brings East Coast-style sandwiches to Okie palatesOver 30-plus years of business, Hobby’s helped define great sandwiches for generations of metro diners. Greg Elwell has this review. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
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