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Oklahoma energy company gives significant funds to support OU engineering, energy, business colleges
Williams, an Oklahoma-based energy company, gave a significant gift to OU to support the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Price College of Business. “Williams is investing in the workforce of tomorrow through this gift to OU, a respected leader in curriculum for...
Protesters ask for investigation to reopen into Robert M. Greer Center abuse
ENID, Okla. — A group protesting outside of the Garfield County Courthouse on Monday morning was fighting for justice after abuse claims came to light at a facility for those with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. The call for change came after a series of abuse claims at the...
State of the Sooners: Strengths and Weaknesses of Oklahoma's roster heading into first SEC season
2024 is a year of change for the Oklahoma Sooners. Entering their inaugural season in the SEC, the Sooners have a new starting quarterback, offensive line, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, and special teams coordinator. Despite this upheaval, there are plenty of reasons to be ...
College football predictions: Every SEC team's final record in 2024
Picks for every game in the SEC and where they finish. SEC football is back and College Football Playoff expansion brings several teams to the top of the national championship conversation. Game-by-game predictions for every team are updated now that two-deeps are established and training camp scrimmages are over. Welcoming...
Engineers surveying damage at Quapaw Schools
QUAPAW, Okla. — Damage to the Quapaw School District’s buildings has delayed students’ return to class for a week – and maybe longer. Quapaw Superintendent David Carriger said it’s a “tentative” plan to have school start on August 26. The school lost the roof of the elementary school gymnasium, five heating and air conditioning units, […]
Cherokees move into new housing addition
TAHLEQUAH – A new housing addition built by the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah offers tribal citizens – some who’ve waited years – an opportunity to become homeowners under a lease-to-own model. Named after the Cherokee word for house, the 23-acre Galitsode addition is located off Allen...
Bartlesville City Council Approves Grant Applications
The Bartlesville City Council approved two grant proposals Monday during a special meeting. One grant would provide $120,000 worth of funding over two years for mental health services for homeless persons along the Pathfinder Parkway. Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry explains the grant opportunity. Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry explains the...
Cortes Law Firm Tackles Consequence of No Probate in Purcell, Oklahoma
The Consequence of No Probate in Purcell, Oklahoma is a pressing issue that Cortes Law Firm aims to tackle. As a Purcell OK Probate Lawyer, the firm helps clients navigate the tricky waters of probate law, making sure assets go to the right heirs, debts are settled, and beneficiaries get their inheritance without delay.
75 Years Of News On 6: 2003 AirGas Explosion
As News On 6 looks back on 75 years of covering Oklahoma, we're looking at one memorable event from 2003. This week marks 21 years since the explosions and fire at the AirGas plant on North Peoria. No one was hurt, but some homes caught fire. Both News On 6's...
Federal agency joins criticism of Oklahoma education department's financial controls
A federal performance review of the Oklahoma State Department of Education shows that U.S. officials — like state lawmakers — have serious questions about the spending practices within the state agency that’s headed by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters. The 98-page report, dated July 25, addressed the status of fiscal and program monitoring...
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