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Yukon Veterans Museum honors military history and those who lived through it
YUKON, Okla. — The Yukon Veterans Museum offers visitors a glimpse at history, but much of it is about family. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "There are a lot of stories that come in. I wish I could say all of them are positive. Some of them are negative,” said Jerry Icenhower, archivist at the Yukon Veterans Museum.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to 25 years for trafficking fentanyl-laced pills
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Fentanyl trafficking. Lammon Russell Blonner, 27, was involved in a conspiracy to traffic more than 46 pounds of Fentanyl-laced pills. According to an affidavit in a previously filed criminal complaint, law...
Tulsa Public Schools launches Bridge to Graduation program for at-risk students
TULSA, OK (KTUL) — Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) has announced a new program to help at-risk students graduate. Bridge to Graduation is a summer program for Tulsa students funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Students enrolled in credit recovery will work with TPS staff to recover missing...
Now-former Cache Ag teacher says she plans on appealing termination decision
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The now-former Cache teacher who was terminated from her position after a lengthy board meeting Tuesday, July 16, is speaking out. Kelly Jenkins’ employment with the district was the subject of the contentious meeting that lasted the entire day. Testimony was heard from school officials...
Sallisaw wrestler makes national quarterfinals at Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler Cason Craft is still in line to be a national champion. At the 2024 National Junior Wrestling Tournament, Craft won his third and fourth matches at 106 pounds in the Junior Freestyle Division of the event to make it to the quarterfinals. Craft, who won the Class 4A State Tournament at 106 pounds last February, defeated Virginia’s Jonathan French 10-0 in the round of 32 and beat California’s Elias Briones 10-0 in the round of 16 to put him in a quarterfinals match against New Jersey’s Charles Esposito.
New Roads Pave Way For Tulsa Homeless Housing Project
A new community is being built in Tulsa to help house people experiencing homelessness. While completion of the tiny home village is still months away, crews are making progress on unique roads at the development. When you think of roads being laid for a neighborhood, asphalt or concrete might come...
Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is about six months into a multi-year plan to revitalize a portion of the metro. It’s called the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and is a HUD-funded grant program. A public housing development must be the center of the project. For Oklahoma City, this will center...
Chet Holmgren breaks silence on viral Miami Heat quote that sparked controversy
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren clarified his comments about playing road games against the Miami Heat. The former No. 2 overall pick shared on social media that he actually was complimenting Miami for the atmosphere it has in the fourth quarter in close games. It seems like Holmgren’s...
428th Artillery Brigade welcomes new leadership, says goodbye to outgoing commander
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Thursday morning, a change of command ceremony was held at Fort Sill’s Polo Field welcoming a new era for the 428th Field Artillery Brigade. Dozens gathered just before 8 a.m. to say their thanks to Col. Victor Scharstein as he handed over charge of the brigade.
Brent Venables' long-standing relationships fortify faith in new offensive coordinators: 'Leaders of leaders'
The move to the Southeastern Conference has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. This transition comes at a time where the program is no stranger to change. From key roster turnover to major 'front office' style moves off the field and whatever in between, Brent Venables has had to embrace 'new'. But sometimes the old can shape the new and encourage evolution. That's where Brent Venables is as he navigates life with a new offensive staff.
Thunder legend slated to sign with direct conference threat, join forces with 3x MVP
Since departing from the OKC Thunder back in the summer of 2019, Russell Westbrook's career has seen a turn for the worse. Despite being an eight-time All-Star and an NBA MVP during his 11 year reign out in Loud City, during the five following his tenure the point guard has found himself suiting up for three separate organizations and, over time, lose his regular spot within a starting lineup.
Interactive children’s storytelling comes to Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
VINITA – Enjoy an interactive day of immersive children’s storytelling July 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. Children of all ages are invited to gather for “Ours to Tell: Cherokee Children’s Stories” at the 2023 Tribal Destination of the Year. The special event will feature performances throughout the day from celebrated Cherokee storytellers including Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis and Cherokee Nation citizens Traci Sorell and Candice Byrd Boney.
Can You Identify the Suspects in Recent Theft From Wichita Falls Lowe’s?
The Wichita Falls Police Department needs your help identifying the two suspects in a recent theft from Lowe’s. If you know the identity of the suspects, call Crime Stoppers at (940)322-9888. If you have any information on this or any other felony crime, call Crime Stoppers twenty-four hours a...
Wichita Falls PD looking for runaway teen
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Police Department has announced that they are looking for 16-year-old Sarhyia Alexander. WFPD described Alexander as a 5′4 black female with black hair and brown eyes. Alexander was reportedly last seen at the Washington Village apartment complex within the last 24...
Oklahoma awarded $124 million federal grant to replace Lake Texoma bridge
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is going to replace the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma using the largest federal grant in the agency’s history. The White House announced this week the project is approved for $124 million through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program. The grant will pay for replacement of the bridge, which opened in 1945 and connected Kingston and Durant in southeastern Oklahoma.
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