Sentinel
LATEST NEWS
152nd Quapaw Powwow concludes with final celebrations
QUAPAW, Okla. — Hundreds of people gathered in Oklahoma this weekend for the 152nd Quapaw Nation Powwow. It began on the 4th of July at the Quapaw Nation Powwow grounds. It’s a celebration of the heritage and culture of the Quapaw Nation tribe. The event draws in hundreds...
OKC overwhelmed by pet overpopulation; free spay/neuter services offered
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Animal Shelters in the OKC metro area are overwhelmed, many of them exceeding capacity for dogs and cats. PETA says the best solution to the pet overpopulation issue is spaying and neutering your pets, this summer they have placed ads in Oklahoma City urging Oklahomans to do so.
Oklahoma City Zoo mourns loss of beloved serval Bosco after battle with cancer
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens have announced the death of one of the Zoo's servals, Bosco, due to cancer. Bosco was 15-years-old and arrived at the OKC Zoo in 2019. In February 2024, a salivary gland tumor was removed from Bosco and according...
Impressive July rainfall totals, and we aren’t done yet!
Several inches of rain fell across parts of northern and central Oklahoma Sunday morning. As much as 5-6 inches of rain fell northwest of OKC, which is VERY high for July storms. Flooding is ongoing in some areas into Sunday evening. Additional rain and storms are possible as the atmosphere...
Five-year-old dies, several injured in early morning I-40 crash near El Reno
EL RENO, OKLA (KOKH) — A crash near El Reno resulted in a 5-year-old's death. According to The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the crash occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m. on June 7 on I-40 in Canadian County. Roberto Martinez, 29, drove a Toyota Tacoma eastbound with four passengers; he...
Street lights installed after Altus man spoke out on deadly intersection
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - One Altus local is speaking out on an intersection that he believes the lack of light has resulted in two separate deaths. Marcell West was working the morning of July 2, when a semi-truck hit a pedestrian on the intersection of South Main and Ridgecrest Road.
Shooting deaths are down in NE OKC this year. A violence intervention program might be why
Nearly a year after its launch, a community violence intervention program based in northeast Oklahoma City updated the public on the progress of its goals recently and announced plans for a "summer of peace." LiveFree OKC, started in August last year, is piloting the state's first gun violence intervention program...
'Remembering Adobe Walls' at 150: Exhibit opens at PPHM
CANYON - Friday evening, June 28, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon introduced a new exhibit to a full crowd. "Remembering Adobe Walls" focuses on the events that eventually led to the Red River War, which directly affected United States history in a fundamental and far-reaching way, according to Michael R. Grauer, McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture/Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
Big Inning Haunts Thunder in Series Opening Loss to West Virginia
The Thunder dropped their third straight game at Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday night, as they fell to the West Virginia Black Bears by a final of 10-5. In what started as a pitcher’s duel, quickly became an offensive outburst from the Black Bears, who piled on eight runs in their half of the eighth inning.
Provence promoted to YFD battalion chief
A 24-year Yukon Fire Department veteran has been promoted to battalion chief. Cary Provence celebrated his most recent promotion during a July 3rd ceremony at YFD headquarters, 1000 E Main. Provence became a full-time Yukon firefighter in September 2000 after serving as a volunteer. Provence’s previous promotions were to the...
Yukon man leads barbershop chorus
Yukon is no stranger to barbershop performances. In recent years, barbershop quartets have performed at one of Yukon’s local churches as well as one of Yukon’s retirement homes. Barbershop quartets have also popped into Yukon businesses upon request to deliver singing valentines during Valentine’s Day. In addition, several...
God Provided the Last Big Bang
In a remarkable photograph, Jeff Flinn caught a lighting strike hitting a small pond at the HOA Southern Reserve in Jenks during their July 4th Celebration this year. Board President Jason Reed said “We knew rain was on the way, but we didn’t expect lighting to hit that close.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.