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Drekka brings experimentalism, scene history to Oklahoma
Drekka brings experimentalism, scene history to OklahomaIndiana-based electronic experimenter Drekka is set for a three-night run through OK, bringing his amorphous sound and a unique perspective on the Metro scene. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Edmond parents plan to rally for student’s right to fly American flag
EDMOND, Okla. — Parents and community members in Edmond plan to rally Monday morning to support an Edmond North High School student who was told he couldn't fly his American flag on campus. "He flew this flag last year. This is not something that just started. He's been flying...
Plane Crashes At Pogue Airport
An emergency landing at the Pogue Airport in Sand Springs ended in a crash Sunday. Firefighters say the single-engine plane's landing gear wouldn't come down so the pilot circled around the airport making the emergency landing. The fire department got the call as the pilot was in the air, and...
School security has many different looks, but it remains a constant focus, officials say
For school administrators, there’s not a single subject more serious than keeping their buildings and students secure and safe. “It’s the most sobering part of my job,” said Justin Milner, the associate superintendent and chief operating officer of Norman Public Schools. “It’s something we think about 24/7, today more than ever.” ...
Hominy police arrest man for meth possession during traffic stop
HOMINY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Hominy Police Department (HPD) arrested a man for methamphetamine possession after a routine traffic stop. According to HPD, officers stopped William Robertson on his bike for ordinance violations on Aug. 9. During the stop, it was discovered that Robertson possessed a crystal-like substance that...
'A Good Addition:' New Statue Debuts Along Route 66 In Tulsa
On Route 66 in downtown Tulsa, something new is turning heads. “This is Meadow Gold Mack the Friendly Lumberjack,” said Mary Beth Babcock. Stationed outside the Meadow Gold Mack Outpos … he’s hard to miss. Babcock is the store owner and says the 20-foot-tall roadside attraction made...
Piedmont Cross Country teams win Deer Creek meet
Just 13 miles east of Piedmont, the sunrise at Deer Creek High School Saturday morning brought pink and red hues to the sky as the 2024 cross country season gun sounded off, and high school runners hit the trails. The day also brought the first victories for the boys and...
Edmond participating in “Keep Route 66 Beautiful” tire cleanup
Residents can drop off old tires for proper disposal Aug. 31 at no charge. The City of Edmond is participating in the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful “Keep Route 66 Beautiful Tire Cleanup” on Aug. 31. The program is free. Edmond residents can drop off old tires at the Edmond...
Fayetteville man featured among USA Mullet Championship's top finalists
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Rocked by rockstars like David Bowie and dating as far back as the Greek empire, the mullet has turned heads through the ages. Fayetteville Lance Hill said the hairstyle has changed his life. "It's not a hairstyle but a lifestyle," Hill said. Hill said he adopted...
A Rare and Odd Earthquake Just Shook Bull Shoals Lake in Missouri
Southern Missouri is one of the most seismically-active areas in America, so it's not strange for earthquakes to happen in that region. They happen all the time, but I cannot remember one centered in Bull Shoals Lake in Missouri like the one that just hit late Saturday night. The USGS...
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued for Memphis Region, Sensitive Groups Advised to Limit Outdoor Activities
The Shelby County Health Department, serving parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for the region that includes Memphis. According to the NWS Air Quality Alert, this alert comes as ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups today. The announcement highlights the need for individuals with respiratory conditions, as well as active children and adults, to limit prolonged outdoor activities.
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