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Former WIBW-TV news director inducted to Heartland Emmys Gold Circle
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The former leader of the 13 NEWS team took home a big honor over the weekend. Former news director Jon Janes was inducted into the Gold Circle of the Heartland Emmys. The distinction is reserved for those whose broadcast career spanned more than 50 years. Janes...
OKC ZOO SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THAT ASIAN ELEPHANT, ASHA’S PREGNANCY ENDS DUE TO MISCARRIAGE
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is saddened to share that one of its Asian elephants, Asha (29), went into premature labor on Saturday, July 20 at nearly 13 months pregnant, resulting in the miscarriage of her stillborn calf on Sunday, July 21. This was Asha’s fifth pregnancy and her approximate due date was April 2025.
Oklahoma secures commitment from dual-sport athlete Alec Blair
Porter Moser and the Oklahoma Sooners have had a fantastic week here in July, the program’s third as a member of the SEC. First the Sooners secured a commitment from Jeremiah Fears, a four-star guard who decommitted from Illinois and reclassified so he can join the team this fall. Then, the team landed former Oregon State and St. John’s forward Glenn Taylor Jr via the transfer portal, and now the team has another commitment set to join the program next year in Alec Blair. Blair is a 6’6 forward from Concord, California who is ranked No. 38 in the class of 2025 according...
'More Than Enough For Us': Coweta Acquires Land Off Highway 51 For New Fire Station
The city of Coweta has finalized the purchase of 3.29 acres at State Highway 51 and 305th East Avenue for the new Fire Station 1. “We’re happy with that amount... I can’t wait, I’m ready,” said Fire Chief Brian Woodward. Chief Woodward said the current workspace...
Thunder's Chet Holmgren hosts local youth basketball camp
A little over two years since his arrival, Chet Holmgren has entrenched himself with the Oklahoma City Thunder both on and off the court. If the Thunder experimented in the lab and created the perfect franchise cornerstone that aligns with their on-court play and off-court values, Holmgren would be the final result.
Muskogee debates homeless fines, nonprofit proposes day resource center
Muskogee, Okla. (KTUL) — City of Muskogee officials are discussing a Supreme Court ruling that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested and fined for sleeping outside. Criminalizing homeless people was discussed during last night's city council meeting in Muskogee, but also in that meeting, Green Country Behavioral Health Services...
Communities grapple with tornado destruction long after attention fades
A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground. River Garrett, 8, had to grow up quickly amid the disaster."Our family didn't get hurt, but it's kind of sad to know that other families did get hurt also. They got hurt really bad," River said. "I was in tears because I didn't expect this much damage. But I said to myself that I can't make this about me."This year's tornado season is on track to be...
Tulsa Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Plumbing Parts From Local Restaurants
Tulsa police arrested a man they said went to several restaurants around the city and stole plumbing parts from their bathrooms. A probable cause affidavit said Austen Bumsted walked into the restrooms at places like McDonald's, Braum's, Chick-fil-A, QuikTrip, and Waffle House and took items like flushing handles, valves, pipes, and sensors.
Ottawa County unveils new Emergency Operations Center
MIAMI, Okla. — Ottawa County celebrates the completion of a project five years in the making. A ribbon cutting took place in Miami Tuesday morning for the new Quapaw Nation Emergency Operations Center and Ottawa County Central Dispatch Building. It’s a collaboration between the Quapaw Nation, City of Miami,...
Lawton remembers community pillar Pat Henry
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On Thursday, July 18, Lawton pillar Pat Henry passed away at the age of 94 and now the community she supported her whole life is remembering her. Mayor of Lawton Stan Booker says Henry was a strong leader but an even stronger friend. “Pat Henry was...
Green Country Schools Adapt To New Communication Law
Summer break is quickly coming to an end for Green Country students. For several districts, the start of the upcoming year means new methods of communication between school employees and students. A new law now requires parents to be included in conversations between school employees and students, or for communication...
Robert Spears-Jennings, A Great Asset For The Sooner Defense
Oklahoma has had two great recruiting classes the past two years, finishing 8th in 2022 and 6th in 2023, according to Rivals, under Brent Venables. Shifting the focus to the home front here in Oklahoma and securing the state against rivals, a slew of recruits in the Sooner State have committed to the University in the past two years.
Lawton Goodwill reopens with new look after being closed for over a year
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Goodwill located on SW Lee Boulevard has finally opened it’s doors on July 23 after over a year of being closed. And the store was packed. It closed not too long after the infamous 2023 summer hail storm that damaged a lot of homes and vehicles in the area.
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