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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.
Yukon man killed in semi rollover crash
A Yukon man was killed this week in a Comanche County semi-truck rollover crash. Matthew R. Williams, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle traffic collision that occurred about 12:56 p.m. July 15 on State Highway 65 just south of NE Mountain View Road seven miles south of Sterling.
Six Incoming Sooners Earn All-America Honors at Junior Nationals
FARGO, N.D. — Incoming University of Oklahoma wrestler Koufax Christensen competed for a national title at the Junior Nationals Freestyle Championships on Wednesday at the FargoDome. The Sooners had a total of six incoming wrestlers earn All-America honors. Oklahoma's nine wrestlers in attendance posted a 50-17 record during the...
Norman Music Institute Shares Details Of Upcoming Seminar Featuring Well-Known Drummer On The Porch
Norman Music Institute is hosting a free drum seminar on Friday night with a high-profile drummer. Dean Brown, the owner of Norman Music Institute, said Gregg Bissonette, the drummer for Ringo Starr and other musicians, will teach the seminar and share insight into the music business. Brown said the seminar...
Councilman resigns after controversial comment following assassination attempt on former President Trump
A Guthrie city councilman has resigned after making a controversial comment on social media. Councilman Jim Case has resigned from his position, effective immediately, following a comment he made regarding the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania last weekend. Case regretted his remark in a public...
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