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Historic downtown Oklahoma City building purchased, will be turned into housing
More upscale housing is headed for downtown Oklahoma City with Gardner Tanenbaum's purchase of Robinson Renaissance, vintage twin office towers at 119 N Robinson Ave., from the Commissioners of the Land Office state agency. Gardner Tanenbaum paid $10.25 million at auction for the 12-story, 174,140-square-foot, U-shaped office building, built in 1927. The Land...
Pet Of The Week: Puck
Our Pet of the Week is Puck, a 2-month-old dog. Puck is 8 pounds and is a sweet and affectionate puppy. She loves to play and explore, making her the perfect companion for outdoor adventures and walks. However, she's just as happy to cuddle up on the couch and watch...
McIntosh Wins at Arrowhead Speedway
COLCORD, OK (July 26, 2024) — Cannon McIntosh won the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Car Series feature Friday night at Arrowhead Speedway. McIntosh took the lead on lap 14 from Hayden Reinbold and held off Ryan Timms for the victory. Timms, Reinbold, Jade Avedisian, and Gunner Setser rounded out the top five.
Current, former ESPN analyst warn don't sleep on OU, Sooner or later
From the moment official word came out that Oklahoma and Texas were leaving the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference, the public reaction was mixed. Some fans and college football experts were ready to christen the SEC as the ultimate superconference in the conference realignment era with the addition of two of the sport's superpowers. Others, however, were quick to turn to the idiom expression, "Be careful what you wish for."
Our last day seeing double-digit high temperatures? For now... | 7/27 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s the weekend! Your Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies and temperatures a few degrees below average this afternoon in the middle 90s. Southeasterly winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph. This evening, there is a very slight chance for an isolated shower or...
Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Special teams
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's safeties.
Criminal Justice Resource Nonprofit Diversion Hub Closer To Construction Of New OKC Facility
Oklahoma is well above the national average for incarceration, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. The metro nonprofit Diversion Hub tries to stop cycles and create proactive solutions. The organization’s new building is closer to construction. In July the city council approved the final plans for Diversion Hub’s new...
Musicians To Assemble For Tulsa's First Swim Meet: A Live Vinyl Recording Event
Tulsa FMAC and Sunset Club Records are partnering to close out Tulsa Music Month with a big event. Swim Meet is a free event with networking and a live vinyl recording. Musicians are invited to join together at the Chimera Cafe on July 27 to celebrate Tulsa music. Featured bands include; Winston Churchbus, Along Came Paully, Dead Shakes, Damion Shade, Fabulous Minx, Hector, and the Hexed.
Okarche area makes the cut in blockbuster movie
It was like a scene for a movie. Literally. Cinematically. Yes, the spot south of Okarche was the scene and yes, it is in the new movie “Twisters.”. The opening scene of the blockbuster summer movie is just south of town. That movie scene was filmed at Northwest Expressway...
Indians Stay Alive in State Tourney
The Doenges Ford Indians are a victory away from the finals of the Oklahoma State Legion Tournament, as the Tribe won a gritty contest against a young Ada A’s team late on Friday night. Bartlesville topped the A’s 10-8. It was not easy. The Indians scored in each...
Southwest Airlines publishes its initial redeye schedule
Southwest Airlines has new flights available for booking today as the carrier continues responding to Customer demand and preferences with additional service around popular events in Southwest® destinations, as well as redeye operations for the first time. Flexibility for Football. After expanding our college football and professional football playbooks,...
Chandler Park splash pad closures sparks frustration
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Chandler Park splash pad is a great place for families to get together and beat the summer heat but when bodily fluids contaminate the water, they are forced to shut down. “The splash park does have to close down after there is an accident...
Benefits planned for beloved retired ECHS teacher
Debbie Sisemore is currently battling stage 3 cancer. “Debbie was refusing a benefit because it is her nature not to put others out,” explained former student and long-time friend Jessica Nunez. “She didn’t want others to have to spend time organizing it, but that is just how Debbie is. She is always doing for others, but doesn’t want others to be put out helping her. She isn’t going to be able to work for at least two months as she goes through chemo, so I decided that we were doing this. I knew a lot of people in Elk City would be jumping to help her. Everybody loves Debbie.”
OKC ZOO ANNOUNCES FAMILY FUN HAPPENINGS FOR ASIAN ELEPHANT AWARENESS MONTH
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, together with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and international elephant conservation partners, is proud to celebrate the fifth annual Asian Elephant Awareness Month. Since 2019, Asian Elephant Awareness Month has helped inspire people to learn more about Asian elephants and how to help conserve their populations and habitat. This August, the Zoo invites guests to get involved and tag the Zoo @okczoo and share their favorite elephant pictures and videos with #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth to Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter). In addition to sharing elephant photos and videos, the Zoo invites all elephant fans to head to the Zoo on Saturday, August 3, 2024, for World Elephant Day, a special animal awareness day that celebrates the Zoo’s Asian elephant herd, caretakers, and conservation efforts and research in support of Asian elephants.
Experience chills and thrills at OKC Horror Con
OKLAHOMA CITY — Horror fans looking for a spooky good time can meet some of their favorite celebrities at the annual OKC Horror Con, which kicks off Saturday. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Featuring costume contests, haunted walkthrough and other live entertainment, the all-ages...
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