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Furry Friend Friday: 8-month-old Siberian Husky mix
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -7News reporter Mark Lowe joined Hannah Brown at Lawton Animal Welfare to introduce us to this week’s newest furry friend. Brown introduced us to Coda, the 8-month-old Siberian Husky mix. She said he would definitely do well in a home with kids, or any place that...
City of Lawton’s Elk Hunt Drawing applications now available
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Applications are now available to take part in the City of Lawton’s Elk Hunt Drawing. Those wanting to participate must have a valid Oklahoma Hunting license. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 13, at either the City Clerk’s Office or the Lake Headquarters....
Record-breaking enrollment announced among on-campus housing issues
For the third year in a row, OSU has broken its freshman enrollment record. In a Friday release, the university announced more than 5,000 freshmen will be joining OSU's ranks. “The enrollment trends at Oklahoma State University showcase the significant progress we're making,” OSU President Dr. Shrum said in a statement. “In 2022, we launched a strategy to transform higher education and better align students’ goals and passions with career opportunities. By keeping tuition and mandatory fees steady for the third consecutive year, we’re not just talking about our commitment to students; we’re living it."
Raise a Glass to the Biggest Whiskey Event in OKC: The 2024 OKC Whiskey Fest
Oklahoma City is gearing up for the largest whiskey event of the year, the 2024 OKC Whiskey Fest, set to take place on August 17th from 6-9 PM at the historic HARN Homestead. This event promises to be a must-attend for whiskey enthusiasts across the state, offering a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of premium spirits in an unforgettable setting.
Oklahoma City Zoo's 'Haunt the Zoo' tickets now on sale for October
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Tickets for the Oklahoma City Zoo'sHaunt the Zoo are on sale now. From Oct. 5 through 27, tick-or-treaters can walk the Zoo on Saturdays and Sundays to collect candy. “Haunt the Zoo is an event tradition like no other and we look forward to...
New Stillwater High School Groundbreaking
On Tuesday afternoon educators, administrators, and community leaders broke ground at the site of the new Stillwater High School. The ceremony took place at the construction site, north of the current campus at 1224 N. Husband. Image Provided By: Stillwater Public Schools. The new school is a fundamental feature of...
A new mural on an old church in Tatums, OK
TATUMS, Okla. (KFOR) — There’s never been too much in the way of population in this part of the world but opportunity, freedom, and new starts hung in the air when Lee and Mary Tatums applied for a post office station in 1895. Artist Tony Swan still stands...
City of Walters holds first Warrant Forgiveness Program
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Walters is holding its first ever Warrant Forgiveness Program through the end of the month. Anyone with outstanding warrants has the chance to have all of their warrant fees waived. All they have to do is appear in court at City Hall before...
Meet the candidates: Reeves, Smith in the race for Lawton City Council Ward 2 seat
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The race is on for the Lawton Ward 2 City Council seat and both David Reeves and R.L Smith are stepping up to the challenge. The two men are running against Sherri Fox, Justin Harrill and Jervis Jackson Jr. for the spot. Smith is a former...
Perseids meteor shower to continue through the end of August
The Perseids meteor shower the busiest and most active one we see every year, and it's ongoing through tonight and into the weekend. Even though the meteor shower peaked earlier this week, activity remains busy through Friday night and into the weekend. >> KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on...
City of McAlester Hosting Pickleball Tournament
The City of McAlester is hosting a pickleball tournament at the Stipe Center in October. The tournament will be a round-robin format with a six-game guarantee. The tournament will be on Friday, Oct. 25th and Saturday, Oct. 26th. The women doubles games will run on from 12 – 6 p.m. The men doubles will play Saturday starting at 8 a.m. and running all day until it is finished.
The Essential 11 - No. 2 LB Danny Stutsman
Oklahoma football's 2024 season kicks off in exactly two 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.
Who owns Swinging Bridge? Pawhuska council discusses accepting donation of landmark
The Pawhuska City Council voted 5 to 0 on Aug. 13 in favor of determining conclusively who owns a local landmark and tourist attraction known as the Swinging Bridge. The pedestrian bridge, one end of which is located at Kihekah Avenue and East 2nd Street, dates back nearly a century, to 1926. It spans Bird Creek and was originally the primary option for people who wanted or needed to cross the creek into and out of the Pawhuska downtown area. According to a sign placed near the bridge, it was designed by J.M. Buckley, who was the city engineer. The bridge was refurbished in 1970.
Bears Fall at Tulsa in Season Opener
TULSA, Okla. – After lightning delays pushed the season opener to Friday, the Central Arkansas women's soccer team fell in its 2024 debut at Tulsa, dropping a 5-2 decision. The Bears had flashes of really good soccer, but the Tulsa offense found timely goals to control much of the momentum, especially in the second half. Eight Bears made their debut on Friday, including Sophia Backstrom, who earned the game one start, and delivered with her first collegiate goal.
Oklahoma football's 'top-to-bottom' cornerback depth the best of Brent Venables' tenure
NORMAN — A year ago, Oklahoma football entered the season with just one cornerback on its roster with starting experience: veteran Woodi Washington. It was a relatively thin and unproven group in assistant coach Jay Valai's room for Brent Venables' second season as head football coach. In just a year's time, though, the Sooners' cornerback room looks drastically more experienced — and could make a case as the deepest position on an Oklahoma defense that heads into the SEC with exceedingly high expectations.
Mick Cornett Appointed ULI Fellow to Steer Urban Development and Downtown Revitalization Efforts
Washington, D.C. via ULI– The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced the appointment of Mick Cornett, former mayor of Oklahoma City, as the ULI Canizaro/Klingbeil Fellow for Urban Development. The announcement came on Thursday, August 15. Cornett served as mayor of Oklahoma City from 2005 to 2018, leading a major...
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