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Here Are The Oklahoma Drive-In Movie Theaters Showing ‘Twisters’
It's "Twisters" weekend in Oklahoma! A majority of Okies are making plans to be at the movie theaters this weekend. And one of the best places to see "Twisters" is a classic Oklahoma drive-in theater. "Twisters" may not be considered a sequel to "Twister," but like its predecessor, "Twisters" is...
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
Sooners add former Texas A&M pitcher Jason Bodin via transfer portal
The Oklahoma Sooners added to their pitching staff via the transfer portal on Wednesday, picking up a commitment from right-hander Jason Bodin. Bodin transfers in from Texas A&M, where he spent one season as an Aggie. He took to social media to announce his decision. A true freshman out of...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Checotah's Elijah Thomas' confidence, dedication led to OU
Checotah’s Elijah Thomas has known from a young age where he’s headed in life. That was never as evident as when he respectively declined a camp invite from Alabama, arguably the most prestigious college football program of all time, after receiving an offer to play football for the Crimson Tide. His family raised him in a town of just over 3,000 people two hours east of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and are lifelong Sooners fans.
Major Oklahoma City hospital groups say they weren't affected by worldwide IT outage
OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities with three of Oklahoma City's major hospital groups say they have not been impacted by a worldwide technology outage that has affected banks, airports, hospitals and media outlets. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced an outage overnight, causing disruptions to companies and services around the world. The...
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."
OKC Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Woman’s Body Found In Southeast OKC
A woman's body was discovered outside a Walgreens at Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard. Oklahoma City Police officials had little information about the woman who was found. OKC Police Capt. Michelle Henderson said a passerby noticed a woman’s body lying in the drive-through of that Walgreens late Thursday...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
OKCPD investigates after woman found dead at Walgreens drive-thru
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) is investigating a possible homicide after a woman was found dead in the city. Police said the woman was found outside a Walgreens in the drive-thru on 44th and Shields. According to OKCPD, someone called in about the body...
The Porch: Oklahoma City Thunder Hosts Youth Basketball Camp In Tulsa
This offseason the Oklahoma City Thunder are developing the next generation of basketball players. The team is holding Thunder Youth Basketball summer camps across the state. In Tulsa, the three-day Breakaway camp just wrapped up for ages 9 to 14 years old. "We are really developing the players," said Tanner...
Free sports physicals link and information
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — First Med Urgent Care is offering free sports physicals from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the location on South Western in Oklahoma City. This is open to the public. They prefer appointments but will accept walk ins. This is the only site where the free physicals...
Thunder Thursday: Community Basketball Courts Unveiled
The Oklahoma City Thunder is unveiling more community basketball courts. This time in a community devastated by a tornado in 2013. Erin Oldfield, Director of Community Engagement with the Thunder joined the News 9 team. Earlier this week, a renovated court in Bethel Acres was revealed at the Alfred M....
Headlines: OKC homeless attack, Miami flooding money & “Rez Dogs” Emmy nods
Homeless advocates worry about attacks on unhoused people. (KOSU) AG Drummond fights injunction against state immigration law. (KOSU) Both sides appeal ruling on critical race theory law. (NewsOK) Tulsa plans to pay $2M to settle police shooting lawsuit. (Tulsa World) Medical Marijuana Authority lays off 10% of workforce. (Tulsa World)
Authorities Respond To I-44 Rollover Accident
Authorities responded to a rollover accident involving a commercial vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City. The scene is blocking the ramp on westbound Interstate 44 to North Hefner Parkway. Authorities say that fuel has spilled on the roadways. OCFD and Hazmat are on the scene. Bob Mills SkyNews9 is flying over...
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
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