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Dennis Furr, longtime Oklahoma high school softball coach, dies at 49
Longtime Oklahoma high school softball coach Dennis Furr died Friday morning surrounded by his family and friends after a battle with cancer. He was 49. Furr's coaching career spanned nearly 20 years as a head coach, with experience at both the high school and college level. He appeared in the state championship game nine times at the high school level and won six fastpitch state titles. ...
Growing conservative-led push to merge religious teachings into public classrooms
American classrooms have become ground zero for cultural debates. Now there’s a push to expand religious teachings in public schools in some states. Roughly 50 million students were enrolled in public schools nationwide in the fall of 2021, according to federal data. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] In Oklahoma, public school enrollment is growing with more than 700,000 students in those classrooms statewide.
Oklahoma couple found 36 hours after disappearing while scuba diving in Gulf of Mexico
A miracle rescue of an Edmond couple took place around 1 a.m. on Friday in the Gulf of Mexico. They disappeared while scuba diving off the coast of Texas and their loved ones feared the worst.
Pawhuska's Streetscape project contract approved
After almost a decade and a half, Pawhuska city government is perhaps just weeks away from the beginning of actual work on a downtown beautification effort known as the Streetscape project. The preparation for the project dates back to 2010, when city government applied for a state Department of Transportation...
City of Bristow holds Bristow C.A.R.E.S. event for those seeking help in addiction recovery
BRISTOW, Okla. — The City of Bristow held their Bristow C.A.R.E.S Festival Sunday afternoon, bringing those struggling, or who know someone struggling, the resources they need to get on the road to recovery. With more than 20 organizations, representatives and even addicts who are on their own journey of...
Canada vs. Australia men’s basketball: How to watch, broadcast info for 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Olympics have kicked off in France. This means that group play for the Men’s Basketball tournament has started. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a pair of representatives during the international tournament. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort are part of Team Canada. It is in Group A with Spain, Greece and Australia. Canada will face off against Australia as it continues its group play schedule. It picked up a close win over Greece on Saturday led by Gilgeous-Alexander to start 1-0. This will be the first time Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey square off since the latter was traded to the Chicago...
Coweta residents struggling, frustrated with quality of water
COWETA, Okla. — Imagine having to shower in yellow water that smells. That's what people in Coweta said they've been dealing with for weeks. A Coweta resident told FOX23 he's having to clean his bathtubs, sinks and toilets constantly. People in Coweta are frustrated with the quality of water...
Food Critic, Psychologist Discusses His Book On Culinary Treasures In Tulsa
A Tulsa food critic and psychologist has written a book about some of his favorite food adventures and some culinary treasures here in Tulsa. Jared Gleaton joined News On 6 at 9 a.m. Saturday to talk about his book 'A Feast for the Senses'. HERE is a link to his...
El Reno businesses reflect on impact of ‘Twisters’
EL RENO – With the release of the new “Twisters” movie, downtown El Reno business owners are hopeful it will attract new customers after closing their shops to allow film crews to use their spaces. Scenes filmed in the downtown area in the summer of 2023 forced...
Derby four-star tight end DaSaahn Brame flips commitment to Tennessee
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One of the nation’s top players in the Class of 2025 will suit up to play college football in the SEC once his career at Derby is done. DaSaahn Brame announced Sunday he would be flipping his commitment from Oregon to Tennessee and joining a top-10 class for the Volunteers. The decision comes after a weekend visit to Josh Heupel in Knoxville, his second visit to Rocky Top this cycle.
Former Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Finds Solace in the Port City
Governor and her husband, en route from Florida to Halifax, make a stop in Oswego. In a year featuring political prominence where either an incumbent president will be re-elected or a former president will reassume our nation’s highest office, hardly any move made by a high-profile politician goes unnoticed.
'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Grace Evans lived through one of the most powerful and deadly twisters in Oklahoma history: a roaring top-of-the-scale terror in 2013 that plowed through homes, tore through a school and killed 24 people in the small suburb of Moore. A hospital and bowling alley were also destroyed. But not the movie theater next door — where almost a decade later, Evans and her teenage daughter this week felt no pause buying two tickets to a showing of the blockbuster “Twisters.” “I was looking for that element of excitement and I guess drama and danger,” Evans said. Her daughter also walked out a fan. “It was very realistic. I was definitely frightened,” said Charis Evans, 15.
Heard Stars in Volleyball All-State
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR JENKS – Sapulpa’s Tyla Heard participated in the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) All-State game for volleyball Tuesday night at Jenks and brought a loud cheering section with […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you...
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Josh Heupel: ‘He’s always been a winner’
Josh Heupel and Brent Venables won a national championship together at Oklahoma in 2000. Now they'll face off as opposing SEC coaches. The post Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Josh Heupel: ‘He’s always been a winner’ appeared first on On3.
Two arrested for meth trafficking in Johnston County
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - Two people have been arrested in Johnston County, accused of trafficking meth. The Johnston County Sheriff said someone called his office last week, apparently concerned about an argument with a gun. Deputies said both Larry Benton and Amanda Cornelison appeared to be high on meth when...
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