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Patrons Bank Backpack Drive Benefits Schools
Patrons Bank representatives were busy this week delivering backpacks to local schools, thanks to the outpouring of support of the community. The public was invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack donated, Patrons Bank matched the donation. Above left, Patrons Bank representative Rae Lynn Hammer presents donated backpacks to Leslie Jones from Dewar Schools. Above center, Patrons Bank representatives Brittany Coates and Libby Mott are shown with Henryetta Elementary School Principal Kevin Williams as they deliver backpacks to the school. Above right, Wilson School staff member Tammy Thompson is pictured with Patrons Bank representative Marie Hawkins.
Crews battle house fire in Central Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out at a home in Central Lawton Thursday night. Lawton Fire Department responded to the scene at Southwest 23rd place and Tulane Avenue around 11:30 PM. When they arrived there was visible smoke and flames coming from the dwelling. Fortunately,...
Westwin Elements holds ribbon cutting ceremony for pilot plant
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some residents in the Lawton area have continually asked the city to stop Westwin Elements’ nickel refinery from coming to Lawton. As of Aug. 15, it stands fully built, staffed, and ready for operation. Now the community wants to know ‘Where do we go from here?’
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Jackson Weibling
GARBER, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Jackson Weibling of Garber High School. Jackson plays football where he’s a three time All-District selection. He’s also a two-time state qualifier in the shot...
McKnight Center’s music, performances for fall season
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is kicking off its fall season in September. The center is set to have 11 acts perform, ranging from soloists to bands to musicals. With headliners like Idina Menzel to Oklahoma native Vince Gill, the McKnight has performances spanning nearly every genre of music.
Ethan Holliday Carves Path To 2025 MLB Draft Amid Great Expectations
The top 2025 prep prospect, Ethan Holliday leans on his family and skill set to navigate the heightened expectations. The post Ethan Holliday Carves Path To 2025 MLB Draft Amid Great Expectations appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America.
2025 NFL Draft first impression: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
Deion Burks is one of the top transfers in the country at wide receiver. Moving from Purdue to Oklahoma for the 2024 season could really raise BUrks’ draft profile, provided he can continue to produce and demonstrate the skills that make him appealing already. Burks led Purdue in receptions...
Tulsa Nonprofit Helping Oklahomans Pay Utility Bills Seeing Surge In In Requested Assistance
A Tulsa nonprofit dedicated to assisting people with their utility bills has seen a large influx of requests for help so far this summer, organizers say. Neighbors Along The Line is a social services agency created to help residents of northwest Tulsa meet basic needs, and has been in the community for more than 47 years.
Rural Oklahoma county to break ground on hospital after losing its facility in 2016
A rural county in Southwest Oklahoma is one step closer to bringing a hospital back to its residents, who have had to drive about 40 miles to receive hospital-level care since it lost its facility in 2016. Tillman County is set to break ground on a critical access hospital Aug....
Tulsa Police Arrest Man Accused Of Biting Baby
Tulsa Police arrested a man accused of biting his 10-month-old baby because he said he was upset with the baby's mother. Police say Brandon Wilson texted the baby's mother a picture of a bite mark on the girl's arm and told her he bit the 10-month-old in his sleep and that it should have been the mother.
Millers take opener from defending 6A champs
MOORE – Yukon held off a late rally from defending Class 6A state champion Southmoore Tuesday evening to win its season opener, 8-7. “I think (this win) sets the tone for the season,” head coach Katy Hoke said. “We can do this.”. A pair of freshmen...
Purcell welcomes 11 new teachers
Purcell Public Schools is welcoming 11 new teachers for the 2024-25 school term including Marsha Ambrose, Corrynn Breidinger, Christopher Dunshie, Jennifer Davis, Andrea Kulessa, Ireen Adams, Elizabeth Ainsworth, Amanda Cloud, Matt Lohn, Karla Rodgers and Nashea Stubblefield. Ambrose will be teaching third grade. She is a graduate of Maysville High...
Video: FOX23 Investigation: Vietnam Veteran visits daughter after finding the father he never knew
We've been telling you about the ongoing saga with a local Vietnam Veteran who was searching and found his birth father. He's also been fighting cancer, but as Tulsa's Investigative Reporter Janna Clark told you, he recently found out he's healthy enough to travel.
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