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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.
Oklahoma Sooners New Defensive Coordinator Praised By Veteran Players (Report)
The Oklahoma Sooners showcase at SEC Media Day was held last week and the Sooners showed out with their stars as they prepare to enter their first year in SEC play. Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman, Jackson Arnold, and Head Coach Brent Venables arrived in Atlanta and handled the media day questions with eagerness and professionalism.
Enid Wrestlers Payton Zweifel and Steven Brooks Shine in Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Dual
Enid wrestlers Payton Zweifel and Steven Brooks are set to compete in the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Dual, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Broken Arrow Event Center, solidifying their all-stater status. Brooks and Zweifel have been with Enid throughout their four years of high school wrestling careers. Brooks...
Former Oklahoma State QB Gunnar Gundy to continue career at DII Emporia State in Kansas
STILLWATER — Gunnar Gundy’s football career is buzzing again. The son of Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy is set to become a Hornet at Division II Emporia (Kansas) State University, as reported by KSNT News. ...
What is Oklahoma State paying new wrestling coach David Taylor? Contract details released.
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s David Taylor is set to be the first college wrestling coach to earn $1 million per year. The six-year contract will pay Taylor $7.45 million in all, opening with a $1 million annual base salary in his first year, plus $30,000 raises each year, according to the contract obtained...
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