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Oklahoma Indian Clinic Celebrates 50 Years
Saturday the Oklahoma Indian Clinic celebrated its 50-year anniversary. Since opening its doors 50 years ago, the clinic has seen tremendous growth. "To watch the growth and be a part of it is so overwhelming that I don't even know how to articulate it. " Said Robyn Sunday Allen, CEO of OKC Indian Clinic.
Oklahoma Baseball lands commitment from infielder Mason Hamlin
Oklahoma Sooners baseball head coach Skip Johnson’s hot streak in the transfer portal has continued into the weekend. OU added infielder Mason Hamlin out of the portal from Texas Permian Basin, a Division II school in Odessa, Texas, on Saturday. Hamlin entered the portal on June 25th after a...
Oklahoma lands commitment from point guard Jeremiah Fears
After missing the NCAA Tournament each of the past three years, the Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball team will be under a great deal of pressure when the 2024-2025 season rolls around. Head coach Porter Moser knows this after failing to make the tourney in each of his first three seasons at OU. He’s trying to ensure that his team has enough talent to take a step forward into the postseason next year.
Oklahoma’s Top-Ranked Defensive Backs Spark Remarkable Turnaround
Oklahoma's pass defense has dramatically improved over the years, transitioning from being ranked last in NCAA Division I to now being considered one of the best in the country. With a focus on improving the defense in preparation for their move to the Southeastern Conference, the Sooner secondary has seen a remarkable transformation, showcasing talent, skill, and depth that provide a competitive edge. Phil Steele's 2024 College Football Preview and Athlon Sports rank the Oklahoma defensive backfield as the second-best nationally at the Division I level.
Exciting Race Ahead for Muskogee Teen at Thunderbird Speedway
A Muskogee teen, Racen Stacy, will be racing at Thunderbird Speedway in the Sooner Late Models Series on Friday, after falling in love with car racing during his first visit two years ago. Racen Stacy has raced in 13 out of 14 features this year. He is currently in fourth...
Tulsa's right to counsel pilot program faces uncertain future
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 25% of renter households in Tulsa are at risk of eviction. “We have one of the highest eviction rates in the nation," said Eric Hallett, the Coordinator of Housing Advocacy for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. "Actually, we were found to have the 11th highest eviction rate in the nation."
Chet Holmgren reacts to Victor Wembanyama's 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award
One of the larger storylines from this past season surrounds the Rookie of the Year race. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren squared off as the pair had historical first seasons. The two seven-footers will likely be compared to each other for their entire careers. They headline a new era of...
Sen. Lankford’s Dropped Ball Enabled Trump Shooter (ANALYSIS)
The headline certainly sounds like a wild accusation or a conspiracy theory. It’s neither. The Tulsa area has more space related technological expertise than most of us imagine. Tulsa, in union with Indian nations, also has a wealth of federal contracting capabilities greater than most areas of the United States outside of Washington, D.C.
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
'Twisters' tornado consultant and director talk about film's stormy real-life inspirations
Editor's note: This story contains minor spoilers for the movie "Twisters." Almost three decades ago, Oklahoma meterologist Kevin Kelleher was tapped to help the cast and crew of the movie "Twister" learn the basics of tornado science and even to vet some of the ideas behind the Hollywood closeup for Oklahoma's famously stormy...
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