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New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
Therapy Thursday: Addressing Conflict In A Friend Group
Dr. Brenda Lloyd-Jones from the University of Oklahoma joined News On 6 to answer your questions about relationships and mental health. Fran says: I value my friend group, but I'm hurt by one friend speaking negatively about me to the others while acting fine when we're all together. How should I address this?
Oklahoma favored to land 2025 defensive lineman out of Florida
After a fantastic 2024 defensive line haul that netted David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Nigel Smith, Danny Okoye and Wyatt Gilmore, the Oklahoma Sooners have done a nice job adding talent upfront in the 2025 recruiting class. With five months until the early signing period, the Sooners have commitments from C.J. Nickson, Trent Wilson, Ka'Mori Moore and Alexander Shieldknight. They will bolster a deep unit when they arrive in Norman. It doesn’t look like Todd Bates is through by any stretch of the imagination. The Sooners have been in pursuit of Rivals four-star defensive lineman Floyd Boucard and, on Wednesday evening, earned a...
Oklahoma teams chalked full of former Edmond names in 2024
OU, OSU and Tulsa each feature a handful of Edmond-area guys headed into the 2024 season. With the 2024-2025 college football season set to kick off in just over a month, watchers of Edmond-area high schools will be able to see plenty of their favorite local players compete at the next level this season.
Floyd Boucard dishes on Oklahoma and previews his commitment with KREF
Four-star defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is three days away from a commitment to Oklahoma, USC, Alabama or Miami. He’ll choose between the four programs this Saturday, and in advance of his decision, the blue-chipper granted an exclusive interview to KREF on Wednesday afternoon. In his conversation with Mike Steely and OUInsider co-publisher Parker Thune, Boucard dished on Oklahoma, his relationship with the Sooner staff, and what’s on his mind as he tries to arrive at a final decision. ***Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.***
Live updates: Why are there flight delays at Will Rogers? What we know about outage
A faulty system update from Crowdstrike, a major cybersecurity firm, has led to widespread outages and delayed flights, including in Oklahoma. According to USA TODAY, Crowdstrike said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." "The...
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
Indigenous Oklahoma woman paves the way for a beautiful tomorrow
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, homicide is one of the top 10 causes of death for Native American females under the age of 45. Native America women experienced the second highest rate of homicide in 2020, but there are efforts to stop it. Join News Four’s Joleen Chaney and First Fidelity Bank to Pay it Forward.
Oklahoma Film Industry Continues To Boom
The CEO of Prairie Surf Studios says credit goes to city leaders and visionaries of the 1990s. Because of their hard work, the Oklahoma movie industry continues to boom. Before there were plans for the sequel, the 1996 release of Twister put the Sooner State’s wild weather on the big screen.
Horse owner charged with animal cruelty
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A 20-year-old Oklahoma City man accused of failing to provide prescribed medication to a six-year-old Arabian mare kept at Starr Valley Stables in rural Stillwater has been sent a letter to appear in court on July 24 on a charge of animal cruelty or face being arrested.
Chet Holmgren excited for additions of Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a successful offseason. With over $30 million to spend in cap space, the additions of Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein shore up weaknesses from last season. After receiving great reviews from pundits, Chet Holmgren stamped his approval on the Thunder’s offseason moves. In a...
SE Oklahoma City hotel blaze fought by firefighters in unoccupied building
On Wednesday afternoon, the Oklahoma City Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire at a vacant hotel. At around 12:30 p.m., the OKCFD received a call and promptly dispatched crews to a deserted building situated near S I-35 Service Road. According to Assistant PIO John Chenoweth of OKCFD, there have...
A Sign to Preserve Culture.
On Friday, the Edmond Historic Preservation Trust (EHPT) honored the first two centennial homes with commemorative bronze plaques. Plaques were installed at 304 E Second Street and 229 E Main Street with EHPT and City leaders present. The centennial home on 304 E. Second Street is located on land owned...
Oklahoma Game Warden saves drowning man
DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — A Lowell, Ark., man narrowly escaped death by drowning May 11, 2023. But because of the quick actions of an Oklahoma Game Warden who was in the right place at the right time he is still alive today.
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