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Edmond Sam's Club launches new recycling unit free to the public
EDMOND, OKLA (KOKH) — The Sam's Club located at 1117 W I-35 Frontage Road in Edmond just launched a new Community Recycling Unit in partnership with Walmart. The free, self-service drop-off container provides a free recycling location that can accept materials that may not be accepted in local curbside bins.
Finally A Close Game In Oklahoma City
It took until the third game, but we finally had a close one in Oklahoma City. After the teams exchanged blowout wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Rainiers took the third game of the series last night, 5-3. This game had a lot going for it, in terms of entertainment....
All-Army Sports Softball Trials underway at Fort Sill
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Soldiers from across the Army are present at Fort Sill for the All-Army Sports Softball Trials for their spot on the All-Army rosters. The final roster will be set by Aug. 5 for men and Aug. 8 for women with those being selected set to participate in the Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Championship Aug. 13 through 19.
The Essential 11 - No. 5 DE Ethan Downs
Oklahoma football's 2024 season kicks off in exactly five weeks as the Sooners host Temple on Friday, August 30th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. On every Friday until then, we're counting down the eleven most important players for OU to have success in Year 3 under Brent Venables and the program's first in the SEC.
OKC Spark, New York Rise Win on Day One of Champion Cup
Top Stories Justin McLeod - July 26, 2024 The OKC Spark and the New York Rise took home dominant wins on day one of the Champion Cup in Chattanooga, the final battle of the summer between the four teams that competed this summer in the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. The Rise took on the Florida Vibe in each team’s respective tournament opener, and the Rise offense clicked immediately and often. Two runs in the first inning started things off, with the Rise scoring[…]
Grammy-nominated Doug Stone brings talents to Cherokee Casino Aug. 22
WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. - Known for his storytelling of heartaches and triumphs, Doug Stone is set to take the stage at Seven Bar, located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs, on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. The show is free to the public ages 21 and...
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer headed to Owasso!
This October, the old Carl’s Jr. at Smith Farm MarketPlace in Owasso is getting a makeover and becoming a Waldo’s Chicken & Beer with construction well underway:. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more!
Musicians To Assemble For Tulsa's First Swim Meet: A Live Vinyl Recording Event
Tulsa FMAC and Sunset Club Records are partnering to close out Tulsa Music Month with a big event. Swim Meet is a free event with networking and a live vinyl recording. Musicians are invited to join together at the Chimera Cafe on July 27 to celebrate Tulsa music. Featured bands include; Winston Churchbus, Along Came Paully, Dead Shakes, Damion Shade, Fabulous Minx, Hector, and the Hexed.
Chandler Park splash pad closures sparks frustration
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Chandler Park splash pad is a great place for families to get together and beat the summer heat but when bodily fluids contaminate the water, they are forced to shut down. “The splash park does have to close down after there is an accident...
Show Review: Bowling For Soup, Keep Flying, and Eternal Boy at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK
“There’s 104 days of summer vacation till school comes along just to end it. So, the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Like maybe….” seeing Bowling For Soup if you were in Tulsa on July 20. The Wichita Falls band...
Oklahoma Tourism Department highlights local spots after Twisters box office success
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is highlighting some key locations after a successful opening weekend for the locally filmed movie, "Twisters". The film brought in $81.2 million at the domestic box office on opening weekend. “Not only did ‘Twisters’ double initial box office...
Oklahoma ranked among the worst in the nation for women's health care
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma ranked among the worst states in the United States for women’s health and reproductive care, according to a new national health scorecard. Ranked at 48, only Texas and Mississippi performed worse. The state’s most recent maternal mortality rate is 31.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the national average of 26.3 deaths,...
State workers received a minimum wage increase. Advocates want the same for all Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY – A growing disparity between what the state requires its employees to make and what it requires everyone else to pay is an indication that it’s time to increase the state’s minimum wage rate, advocates said. Starting July 1, all state employees must make at least $12.41 an hour, or an...
With program ending, Oklahoma students are losing access to mental health care
Through guitar lessons and group music sessions, Leticia Castro helped students in her small, rural district in western Oklahoma build confidence and form deeper relationships with their peers. Over a semester, she taught 60 students in kindergarten through 12th grade how to express their emotions and encourage others through music. “By the end...
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