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OCPD Sgt. Awarded For Bravery, Recovering From Being Shot In Standoff
The Committee of 100 in Oklahoma City honored OCPD Sgt. Joshua Scott on Wednesday for his 'bravery during a standoff'. OCPD says that Scott was shot by a suspect on July 2 after responding to a call of a man with a gun in northwest Oklahoma City. Scott received the...
1 area Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to improve upon to win MVP
This past season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came astonishingly close to becoming the third OKC Thunder player in the franchise's history to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award. From his stellar two-way productivity that saw him average 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game on 53.5 percent...
OKC leaders approve 6 months moratorium on new short-term rental homes
OKLAHOMA CITY — For at least the next six months, Oklahoma City is not allowing newly bought homes to turn into short-term rentals. Some Oklahoma City leaders are worried that too many homes are being bought up to be used for home sharing through websites like Airbnb and Vrbo. So, on Tuesday, they did something about it.
Ex-Thunder big puts LeBron James on blast, calls him 'dictator of the NBA'
Former OKC Thunder big man and current activist Enes Kanter Freedom has frequently and unabashedly made his feelings about the NBA and its members well-known since he last suited up for an organization back in 2022. From criticizing the league's partnership with China to voicing his disapproval over the association's...
Moore Public Schools responds to Bible mandated curriculum
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — Moore Public Schools released a letter to parents regarding the Bible mandate released by State Superintendent Ryan Walters in June. In this letter, MPS states, "However, it is important to clarify that while students learn about religion's role in historical and cultural contexts, teaching any specific religious doctrine or practice is not a part of the current standards."
After Little Free Library stolen from Del City home, community raises funds to replace it
After news broke that someone had stolen a Little Free Library from a front yard in Del City, the community has banded together to replace the library and restore hope for little readers. The Little Free Library was handpainted with butterflies and dragonflies, made out of an old Edmond Sun...
Chisholm Creek sushi spot, Midwest City Chinese restaurant are latest metro closures
The closure of the Oklahoma City location of a sushi restaurant and announcement of a Midwest City Chinese restaurant's upcoming closure are the latest in Oklahoma City during a period of growth amidst a phase of openings around the city. Yokozuna, 13230 Pawnee Dr #100, closed it Chisholm Creek location...
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
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