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Thunder star Chet Holmgren sets record straight on Victor Wembanyama, ROY race
This past season, the OKC Thunder finished as the top seed in the Western Conference standings and advanced toward their first playoff run since the 2020 Lake Buena Vista bubble. Though the majority of attention and credit for these successes were directed toward superstar guard and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,...
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
Oklahoma Christian Joins GLVC as Associate Member in Women’s Bowling
INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced Thursday that Oklahoma Christian University will join the league as an associate member in women’s bowling, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season. A private Christian university located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the Eagles will compete alongside seven other institutions in...
Yukon man sentenced to five years for juvenile rape
EL RENO – A Yukon man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for raping an underage girl inside his apartment. Jay Fitzpatrick Shelton, 27, pleaded guilty July 1 in Canadian County District Court to rape by instrumentation. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Special Judge David H....
New SEC Teams in 2024
There has been plenty of conference realignment in the last few years. There are two teams joining to SEC. Here are the new SEC teams in 2024. Oklahoma was a member of the Big 8 then the Big 12 and now joins the SEC. Brent Venables is in charge, heading into his third season. He has notched six and 10-win seasons in his first two years, but the SEC presents a new challenge.
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
OCPD investigating after woman found dead at Oklahoma City pharmacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police say they are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was found in a drive-thru of a pharmacy Thursday afternoon. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers were called around 3:20 p.m. to a Walgreens, near Southeast 44th Street and Shields...
15-year-old arrested in connection with deadly shooting of 13-year-old at northwest OKC home
OKLAHOMA CITY — A 15-year-old was arrested after a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed during a sleepover earlier this week in northwest Oklahoma City. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Around 1:40 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a shooting at a home near...
Oklahoma Business Opportunity Conference on Advanced Manufacturing
The Oklahoma Business Opportunity Conference, themed “Advanced Manufacturing,” will connect Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with corporations seeking procurement opportunities with diverse suppliers. Sponsored by OG&E Energy Corp., the one-day event, scheduled for July 25th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature networking sessions, roundtable discussions and a trade...
Join Rock And Roll HOF Inductee In OKC This September
By leveraging long-standing efforts to bridge gaps and achieve positive change across the political spectrum, LiveFree OKC is collaboratively pursuing a more inclusive ecosystem for policy creation. Join us September 26th-28th in downtown OKC for a convergence of proven peacemaking strategies across community organizing, art, education, dialogue, and advocacy. Learn...
Oklahoma City Fire Department rescues man trapped in manhole near Britton Road
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) rescued a man trapped in a manhole Thursday morning. According to OKCFD, an individual fell through a manhole cover near West Britton Road. Responders used a short-haul system to enter the manhole and recover the victim. The man...
Oklahoma Wildcatters defeat the scoreless Austin Gamblers on final night of PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand at Paycom Center
Capping an opening weekend in which several PBR Teams records were shattered, the Oklahoma Wildcatters concluded their inaugural PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series homestand and highly anticipated debut of head coach J.B. Mauney with a crucial victory, defeating the scoreless Austin Gamblers 155.75-0 to improve to 2-1 in game play.
She participated in sit-ins and was OKC's first Black female TV journalist. Her work isn't done yet
Joyce Jackson is a mother and grandmother who's satisfied with the life she lives and says she still has plenty to do. She's done plenty already. As a child during...
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