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Oklahoma students are headed back to school. An OSU psychiatrist has tips for supporting them
New schedules, teachers, environments and expectations can be overwhelming for any student, no matter their age. Dr. Sara Coffey said parents should pay special attention to their childrens’ mental health needs as the summer comes to an end and all these changes become a reality. “When kids go back...
Earthquake in Oklahoma shakes residents in Northwest Arkansas
Residents in Northwest Arkansas said they felt a 2.86 magnitude earthquake in Quinton, Oklahoma, according to reports. At approximately 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a depth of 4.6 miles. People have reported feeling the earthquake in the following areas:. Fayetteville, Ark. Canehill,...
Lathrop on roll, leads amateur qualifying for Oklahoma Open
Ben Lathrop of Oklahoma City followed up his victory in last week’s Talor Gooch Foundation Junior Championship by leading the amateur qualifying for next week’s Oklahoma Open, shooting a 5-under 65 Thursday on the West Course at Oak Tree Country Club. The Oklahoma Open will be conducted Aug....
Man captures 'very Oklahoma' picture of cattle with lightning in the background
STILLWATER, Okla. — Severe storms brought some lightning shows throughout Oklahoma on Thursday. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. KOCO 5 viewer Evan Michaels says he was out feeding the cattle when storms rolled into Stillwater. While he was feeding them, he snapped a "very Oklahoma" picture of a cattle with a large lightning strike in the background.
U of Oklahoma dental school launches state's 1st pediatric residency
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry launched the first pediatric dental residency program in the state. The two-year program is 80% patient care and 20% didactic, and is focused on training residents to provide dental care to children with an emphasis on care for children with medical complexities and developmental conditions, according to an Aug. 14 news release from the university.
Vote for Oklahoma high school football's top senior heading into 2024 season
The 2024 Oklahoma high school football season is almost upon us, but until teams kick off in late August, we're asking readers to vote on the top teams and players in the state. Each summer The Oklahoman ranks the top college football 30 recruits in the state for the upcoming recruiting class. We rank our Super 30 series based on recruiting value, but which player would be the best on the field in 2024? ...
Oklahoma governor encourages discussions across party lines
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging Oklahomans to “disagree better” when they’re discussing controversial political topics or their differing faiths. At an event derived from the Disagree Better initiative started by the National Governors Association, the Republican governor pushed Oklahomans to engage in civil discourse in political discussions. Stitt serves as the vice […]
Legislator calls on Oklahoma Corp. Commissioner Todd Hiett to resign
On Thursday, Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, announced he is calling on Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett to resign. The call for resignation comes as allegations of sexual molestation and public drunkenness have taken a political spotlight on Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Hiett.
Roland opens season with road district sweep over Heavener
HEAVENER — The Albis Ramos era as coach of the Roland Lady Rangers got off to a successful beginning as the Lady Rangers swept a pair of road district games from the host Heavener Lady Wolves by scores of 12-3 and 12-2 on Tuesday evening. In the opener, after...
‘You bring a treat or carrot, and she was your best buddy’: Metro man searching for two missing donkeys
A metro man is on the lookout for his two missing donkeys. He said he’s had them for about a decade and while others have helped look, they haven’t been able to find them.
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