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‘There Is Always Hope’: Program Helps Women In Recovery
A Tulsa woman found the ingredients to turn her life around and stay out of prison. She's part of a program that helps women in recovery. That's just how the cookie crumbles: a saying that means someone must accept things the way they are. Korie Grandberry was tired of that.
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum predicts Oklahoma's 2024 season
It’s one of the biggest stories in sports. The Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns left the Big 12 and moved to the SEC. The move became official on July 1, and the regular season begins at the end of this month. Depending on who you talk to, OU...
Tulsa resident stuck with bill for homeless trash dump
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Who should be held accountable to clean up trash and debris left behind by homeless camps?. One Tulsa resident is finding out that answer the hard way. 74 year-old Linda Logsdon has a piece of land on a dead end road near Harvard and Pine near a railroad track. She's owned it for about ten years. Her plans for it?
Nic Anderson says Oklahoma Sooners put through ‘toughest summer’
Coaches and players would argue that every fall camp is the most important. However, the Sooners are heading into a season with a whole new set of challenges. If they’re able to make the College Football Playoff in their first year in the SEC, Oklahoma will need to be physically prepared to handle the added number of games. After their second fall camp practice, a select group of players met with the media, and Nic Anderson was asked what the offseason was like. “(Jerry Schmidt) got after us,” Anderson said. “I feel like this was the toughest summer that we’ve had since...
The Faces of Wedding Events – Aspen Ranch
Aspen Ranch is a premier 160-acre venue nestled in the tranquil landscape of north Edmond. Breaking away from the ordinary, owner Tiffany Smith enlisted the expertise of industry leaders Blair Sims and Jennifer Rodriguez to craft a one-of-a-kind setting. The result is a modern space surrounded by picturesque lawns, trees, and serene ponds, evoking a sense of timeless beauty.
Former BA Duo Trying to Elevate Tulsa Football
A pair of Broken Arrow graduates were front and center during media day for Tulsa Football. Gavin Potter and Zach Marcheselli are new to TU this year as graduate transfers. Being new doesn't mean that the duo gets to ease into their new surroundings. The pair is expected to elevate not only the level of play at linebacker but be leaders for the entire team.
City Council To Discuss Golf Cart Ordinance for a Third Time
The Bartlesville City Council has a large agenda in front of them for Monday evening's meeting, including the possibility of an ordinance allowing golf carts to be driven on city streets. Oklahoma law prohibits driving golf carts on state highways, but city streets are not included in that prohibition. Ward...
Oklahoma Sooners running back named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list
Watch List season has begun in college football, and another offensive star is on award watch. On Friday, Oklahoma Sooners running back Gavin Sawchuk was named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list. The Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the player who best combines community service with academic and on-field success. Sawchuk, who took over midseason for the Oklahoma Sooners, closed 2023 with five straight 100-yard games. On the season, he carried the ball 120 times for 744 yards and nine touchdowns. He also caught 14 passes for 94 yards. Gavin Sawchuk » Wuerffel Trophy Watch List 🏆 https://t.co/NSVRqvHGSQ | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/128atgNm3J — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) August 2, 2024 Two Oklahoma Sooners have won the award since its inception in 2005. Former Oklahoma offensive linemen Gabe Ikard (2013) and Ty Darlington (2015). Sawchuk is looking get off to a faster start in 2024 and with a healthy offseason, has a chance to have a big season for the Sooners. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
Pros and cons of Thunder potentially trading for Jerami Grant
The OKC Thunder have been quite active thus far during the 2024 NBA offseason, as they've hit a trifecta agenda of scooping up widely believed draft-day steals, signing big-name free agents, and locking down some of their own promising young players to long-term deals with the franchise. Frankly, the one...
One college football analyst says Sooners will be lucky to win half their games in 2024
Two seasons ago, in Brent Venables maiden season as head ball coach at Oklahoma, the Sooners won as few as six games for the first time in nearly a quarter century. The 2022 Oklahoma team was not a very good team with not a lot of depth at key positions. The Sooners lost 49-0 that season to Texas. The 2024 Sooner team, however, which begins play in the big bad SEC this season, is much improved over the 2022 OU squad. Yet at least one college football analyst believes this year's team will be lucky to win as many as half of its 12 regular season games.
First responders pay increase hang in balance of election
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Listed in the 2040 CIP extension, is an increase in public safety wages to include: Lawton Police Department, Fire Department and Dispatch personnel. These funds would come from the indefinite 1% excise tax. The initial fund for police and fire would start at $350,000, while the...
On the Town: Hot air balloons to light up at FireLake Fireflight Fest
Look up this weekend when the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual hot air balloon festival fills Shawnee’s skies with color and art. The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest will be Friday and Satur...
Oklahoma County officials move forward with Behavioral Care Center construction
After the Oklahoma County Jail failed multiple consecutive health inspections, the State Department of Health opened an investigation into its conditions. The county was tasked with finding a new location to build the jail, but not without difficulty. The OKC City Council denied its proposed location near Del City in May because of its proximity to homes, schools and nursing facilities. The board has appealed the city council’s decision.
Someone In Teague, Texas Just Won Themselves $5 Million
Everyone in the state of Texas plays the lottery once in a while right?. After all, paying a small amount of money for the chance to take home a major increase in funds is always wanted by something. The growth in money could even be small. For example, turning $10 into $100 would be great for anyone right?