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Oklahoma state superintendent went from ‘excited’ to ‘disgusted’ over standards he helped create
OKLAHOMA CITY — Bob Blackburn can still picture the room where he helped decide how Oklahoma students would learn their history. Six years ago, the then-executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society sat at the head of a table with five other members of a committee spearheading the next state academic standards for social studies […] The post Oklahoma state superintendent went from ‘excited’ to ‘disgusted’ over standards he helped create appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
KOCO 5 General Manager Brent Hensley reflects on station’s service to Oklahoma communities
MOORE, Okla. — As KOCO 5 wrapped up its On the Road tour in Moore on Friday, we looked back at the 70 years we’ve been serving Oklahoma communities. The tour gave KOCO 5 staff the opportunity to engage and celebrate with the people and places that make Oklahoma so great.
After report on deadly Oklahoma crash, NTSB urges awareness about marijuana-impaired driving
A tragedy in Oklahoma in which six teens died in a car crash is prompting the NTSB to send out a warning to parents: Talk to you children about driving under the influence of marijuana.
Daily Delivery: Big 12's future is bright because it found a strong leader at the right time
For years, the Big 12 seemed the obvious choice as the conference that would be torn apart by realignment, but now that Texas and Oklahoma have departed, the conference is enjoying a renaissance under new commissioner Brett Yormark, who is proving good leadership can be what separates the winners and losers in this world of college athletics realignment.
Focus: Black Oklahoma was at the RNC in Milwaukee. Here's what they heard
Trump is incredibly popular in Oklahoma, winning all 77 counties in 2016 and 2020. Reporters from KOSU’s Focus: Black Oklahoma were in Milwaukee to cover the spectacle from an Oklahoma political angle. Here is some of what they’ve found. Oklahoma Republican leadership confident in Trump. One Oklahoma political...
Comanche Nation celebrates 71st annual Homecoming Powwow
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) - Friday was a big day for the Comanche Nation, as they began their 71st annual Homecoming Powwow. The three-day event is taking place at Sultan Park on East Colorado Street in Walters. The public is invited to come out and watch the tradition of the Comanche...
Lawton Police and Lawton Firefighters face off in annual Boots vs. Badges blood drive
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Police and Lawton Firefighters came together Saturday for a little friendly competition, all for a good cause. Our Blood Institute put on their annual Boots versus Badges blood drive Saturday to help bring in more donations during the summer. The first responders love to go...
Oklahoma narcotics bureau seizes over 36,000 marijuana plants in Tyrone raid
TYRONE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 36,591 marijuana plants from a cannabis grow on July 18 in Tyrone. According to OBN, the search warrant of Boomer Buds Cannabis Company LLC was part of an ongoing investigation into marijuana trafficking. In addition to the 36,591...
One brings home title after Drill Sergeant competition ends on Fort Sill
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Friday, July 19, saw the conclusion of a Drill Sergeant competition on Fort Sill. From fitness tests, obstacle courses and a ruck, the competition pitted Drill Sergeants against each other to figure out who’s the best of the best. At the end, Staff Sergeant...
OU football projected to finish 8th in SEC, All-SEC teams announced
Oklahoma has been picked to finish eighth in the SEC preseason poll, the SEC announced on Friday. In addition to the poll, the SEC also announced its preseason All-SEC teams, with linebacker Danny Stutsman and safety Billy Bowman Jr. being selected to the defensive first-team All-SEC. On offense, wide receiver Deion Burks was named to the third-team All-SEC.
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning coming to Norman for Tennessee game
One of the most anticipated games on the 2024 schedule for the Oklahoma Sooners comes on September 21. It’s the first conference game in the SEC for OU and one of the most storied programs in college football comes to town. The Tennessee Volunteers will be in Norman, and one of their most famous alums will aparanetly be there as well.
Lawton, Oklahoma’s Walmart Among The First To Get New Restaurant
Some of Oklahoma's Walmarts are on the list for a new addition. After years of going without a sit, stay and pay place, a new restaurant is moving in. Mr. Gatti's Pizza, based out of Fort Worth, just partnered with Walmart to open 92 new locations in 4 different states in the U.S. and Oklahoma is one of them.
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