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Boring Summer League another sign Thunder have arrived
By the time the Oklahoma City Thunder arrived in Utah, it was evident this year’s summer league wouldn’t have the same pizzazz as previous offseasons. The Thunder’s offense struggled and went 1-4 in Las Vegas. By the last handful of contests, OKC’s roster looked closer to the G League’s Blue than the actual Thunder.
Leaving Las Vegas was no easy task for Miller Kopp
Miller Kopp was not going to be denied. The waiting began in Las Vegas on Saturday at his final NBA Summer League game with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There, he was waiting to hear his name called for one more opportunity to prove his ability to compete at the highest level.
Report: Police force on Black Tulsans far exceeds representation in city
Tulsa police use non-lethal force on Black people far more than anyone else in the city, but TPD officials argue there is legitimacy to when officers choose to use force. The department's 2023 annual report shows 371 verified uses of force during arrests. 176 of these — 48.2% — were on Black people. This rate is more than triple Tulsa's Black population of roughly 15%, though the numbers mirror national statistics.
New Osage Nation Counseling Facility Aims To Combat Substance Abuse
The Osage Nation is celebrating a brand-new counseling center that is expected to treat hundreds of people in Osage County struggling with substance abuse. The complex in Pawhuska brings all of the nation's treatment services to one location with the goal of saving lives. What was once just an empty...
Kellyville Football Enjoying Positive Summer
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR KELLYVILLE –– With official practices still several weeks away, the summer has been a fairly successful one for the Kellyville football team as preparations are underway for the […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber,...
Osage County Commissioners Standing With Barnsdall
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for a brief and productive meeting. Monday's meeting was the first one since the Board had hired Stacey Brace to be a commissioner's assistant. From now on, Brace will put the agenda together for the meeting. County Clerk Robin Slack, who had been responsible for doing these things, was absent from Monday's meeting.
Nowata Commissioners Discuss Boiler Bids and Private Property Agreements
The Nowata County Commissioners started their Monday meeting talking about courthouse improvements, including quotes on a replacement for a new boiler. No bids were selected, and the selection process will extend for another week. Commissioner Paul Crupper talked about an agreement to work on private property in reference to District...
'Somebody Has To Know Something:' OSBI Investigating Suspicious Disappearance After Chickasha Man's Remains Found
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation identified a man's remains in Chickasha as Richard Houston in early July. His family says he was just starting to turn his life around when he disappeared in August of last year. Friends and family say the 47-year-old’s disappearance shocked them. “This event was...
Passenger Killed In Logan County Crash Identified
One person was killed and four others were injured Saturday night in a multi-vehicle collision in Logan County, according to OHP. The collision occurred near Portland Avenue and Triplett Road in Guthrie at approximately 7 p.m., OHP says. The victim, 25-year-old Harika Jetti of Edmond, was pronounced dead at the...
CCFI Is Having Their Night At The Club In Norman On 8/2
Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) began in 1969 as a shelter for youth, from birth to 18 years old, who needed a safe and nurturing place to stay while waiting to be placed in foster care. Known then as Juvenile Services, Inc. (JSI), we met a vital need in the community while laying the foundation for our mission “to improve the lives of children.”
Porter Moser lands former Illinois commit
Porter Moser just made an unexpected splash on Saturday by securing a commitment from 2025 point guard Jeremiah Fears who has decided to reclassify to the 2024 class. Fears is listed as the 24th-ranked prospect in the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class and had initially committed to Brad Underwood and Illinois. The combo guard wanted to see the floor a year ahead of time and Oklahoma had an urgent need for more guard depth after the departures of Otegah Oweh, Milos Uzan, and Javian McCollum.
The Porch Visits Local Swimming School To Learn New Swimming Moves
If your still looking for last minute summer activity ideas, it's not too late to sign you or your child up for an 8 week swim program that welcomes adults and kids alike. News 9's Jordan Ryan took the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to Therafish to learn some new swim moves.
Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits, Stillwater's Ethan Holliday make USA Baseball 18U team
A pair of Oklahoma high school baseball standouts are set to compete for Team USA next month. Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits and Stillwater's Ethan Holliday were named to USA Baseball's 18U National Team on Sunday and will compete in the World Baseball Softball Confederation 2024 U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama.
Polk: Lessons learned from previous superintendent will help her avoid high turnover rate in OKCPS job
New Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk said lessons learned from working for, and watching, her predecessor will be important if she is to avoid the high turnover rate that’s plagued that position for the past four decades. One of her primary goals, she told The Oklahoman in a wide-ranging interview, is...
Thunder stud Chet Holmgren calls out media for altering quotes 'to get reactions'
For years, there's been a consistent level of disconnect and disdain for the media by professional athletes. Recently, OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren provided fans and pundits alike with a straightforward reason why. During a July 16 appearance on the Road Trippin' podcast, the 22-year-old was asked to list the...
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