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Daily Delivery: Big 12's future is bright because it found a strong leader at the right time
For years, the Big 12 seemed the obvious choice as the conference that would be torn apart by realignment, but now that Texas and Oklahoma have departed, the conference is enjoying a renaissance under new commissioner Brett Yormark, who is proving good leadership can be what separates the winners and losers in this world of college athletics realignment.
Woman Found Dead With Gunshot Wound In SE Oklahoma City Drive Thru
Police said a woman who was found dead in a pharmacy drive-thru on Thursday had an apparent gunshot wound. The woman, who Oklahoma City Police have not identified, was found outside a business near SE 44th and Shields Blvd. on Thursday. Investigators said they're working to learn what led to...
Local, state leaders call for civility after shooting
An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump sent shockwaves across Yukon – followed by a call for civility. Trump was shot in the upper right ear but escaped serious injury while speaking July 13 during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. The attempted assassination of the Republican presidential...
Local faith leaders adjust sermons, urge calm
The events of last Saturday evening altered the sermons of Sunday morning. In places of worship across the nation, faith leaders responded from the pulpits Sunday morning to the shocking evening events of July 13 – an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The potential ups and downs of Thunder's new Hartenstein, Holmgren tandem
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been welcoming some fresh new faces into town during this 2024 NBA offseason. Easily the most noteworthy of the bunch was big man Isaiah Hartenstein, who was signed as a free agent after spending the previous two campaigns with the New York Knicks. Hartenstein offers...
Power mostly restored after dump truck got tangled with powerlines in Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Power is mostly restored to thousands of customers who faced outages after a dump truck got tangled in powerlines in Broken Arrow Friday morning. First responders and witnesses on scene said the truck got tangled in powerlines at the intersection of Florence and Elm. According...
Summer 2024 commencement ceremonies to be held on Friday and Saturday
Southeastern Oklahoma State University will hold its 2024 summer commencement ceremonies on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, in Durant. On Friday, July 26, master’s degrees will be conferred at 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 27, baccalaureate degrees will be awarded at 9 a.m. The Summer 2024 graduating...
VIDEO: Check out “Twisters” at the Tee Pee Drive-In! 🌪️
The time has finally arrived: Twisters is officially out in movie theaters and we teamed up with Sapulpa’s Tee Pee Drive-In to do an early premier on Thursday night (7/18) which was SOLD OUT:. How fitting that our premiere was in Sapulpa when Kate Cooper, the lead female played...
Oklahoma City Zoo becomes first in nation to breed Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
For years, Katie Porth shined a light on a rare species of Galapagos tortoise eggs, hoping to see movement. Year after year, batches of about two dozen eggs remained empty and unfertilized. But last April was different. For Porth, a Senior Animal Caretaker at the Oklahoma City Zoo, it was...
Mansion With Unbelievable Amenities for $17.25M, Twisters Movie Review Insults Science, Arvest Bank Tips to Prevent Small Business Fraud: This Week’s Top News Stories
Oklahoma Mansion With Every Amenity Imaginable Seeks $17.25M. An extraordinary megamansion in Oklahoma City has hit the market for $17.25 million, fully furnished. The gated estate spans 36 acres and boasts a luxurious 19,000-square-foot main house with eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms. Additional features include a koi pond, bowling alley, billiards room, arcade, two-lane basketball court/helipad combo, and an extravagant barn equipped with bars and event spaces. This property is the city’s most expensive listing ever.
Community Celebrates Opening of Youth Services Office Opens in Okemah
The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services celebrated a landmark moment Tuesday with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new office in Okemah, located at 124 N 5th Street. The event was attended by local officials, community leaders, and supporters, highlighting the collaborative efforts that brought the facility to fruition.
Donations sought for OHS football pantry
Head Coach Randy Jackson of the Okmulgee Bulldogs announced that they are accepting contributions to the team’s food pantry. The pantry supports players by ensuring they have nutritious meals, contributing to their performance on and off the field. Anyone interested in donating to the Okmulgee Bulldog Football team can...
CN citizen Carson Benge selected in first round of MLB draft by New York Mets
STILLWATER – Cherokee Nation citizen and Oklahoma State Cowboy Carson Benge saw his dream come true when the New York Mets selected him with the 19th pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. The redshirt sophomore was a two-way star for the Cowboys in 2024....
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