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Local Church Turns The Pastor's Struggles Into Salvation For Metro Kids
Pastor Louis Rogers went through some unthinkable challenges, but it was those times of challenge that are today helping kids all over the city. “Living on the street, eating out of trashcans, sleeping on trees, sleeping up under bridges,” said Pastor Louis Rogers, of Miracle Temple Baptist Church. His...
Countdown to Camp: Oklahoma State
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Mike Gundy and the Cowboys enter McLane Stadium with the most experienced roster in the Big 12. The Pokes return all 11 starters on offense from a season ago including the nation’s leading rusher in Ollie Gordon and seven-year college football veteran Alan Bowman to lead the charge. Sports Anchor […]
Oklahoma inside top-six for elite hoops prospect John Clark
The Oklahoma men's basketball program got some good news from the recruiting trail recently. John Clark announced via social media a list of his top-six schools at this point in his recruitment. The Crimson and Cream was able to make the cut. Oklahoma was listed alongside programs like Kansas, Texas,...
NEWS: JetBlue Adds 3 NEW Nonstop Flights to Orlando Airport
There are a lot of things you need to consider when planning a Disney World trip. You’ll need to figure out your budget. Then you’ll need to pick your hotel, decide what kind of park ticket to get, and figure out HOW you’re getting to Orlando. Now, the latter is starting to get a lot easier, especially if you plan on flying because Orlando International Airport is getting new nonstop flights all the time. Now, several new nonstop flights have been added to the airport.
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.
Another North Texan is a millionaire after winning Choctaw promotion
DURANT, Okla. — Another North Texan won a million early Sunday as part of a summer promotion at Choctaw Casino & Resort. Carl Stone of Trenton, Texas was declared the winner of the competition's second grand prize $1 million drawing, the casino announced in a press release. He is one of three rewards club members who will win $1 million this summer, the release states.
Chase McDermand Ends 20-Race Drought Day After 24th Birthday at Tulsa Speedway
TULSA, OK (July 27, 2024) — There was one thing Chase McDermand wanted for his 24th birthday; something he hadn’t experienced in 10 months. On Saturday night at Tulsa Speedway, albeit a day late, he got it – a win with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Alumnus Tim Latimer is finding a way to expand geothermal energy
University of Tulsa mechanical engineering alumnus Tim Latimer (BS ’12) was dealing with drilling equipment that kept breaking from the high temperatures deep underground. “I had never even heard of ‘geothermal’ at that point,” Latimer says. “But it was where all the solutions for high-temperature drilling were, so I did more and more research.”
2025 NBA Mock Draft: Thunder Boost Frontcourt with Asa Newell; Clippers in Lottery Predicted
The OKC Thunder improved their frontcourt by signing Isaiah Hartenstein, addressing size and depth issues from the previous season. Despite this upgrade, there is still a need for another traditional big man to strengthen their rotation, as suggested by Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman. With the possibility to land a top-14 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Thunder could benefit from their rights to swap picks with the Clippers, potentially receiving the 10th pick and selecting promising prospect Asa Newell.
Yukon Sunset mural hits big screen in ‘Twisters’
A unique tourist attraction painted on the side of a downtown Yukon office building can be seen in a summer blockbuster filmed in Oklahoma. The movie “Twisters” has taken box offices by storm nationwide since its July 19th release by Universal Pictures. A nighttime, driving shot was filmed...
Slate Sourdough opens in downtown Tulsa
A new bakery downtown is offering Tulsans freshly baked bread. Slate Sourdough at 11 Reconciliation Way is an extension of Sourdough Tulsa, a local movement promoting the benefits of sourdough bread. Sourdough Tulsa has gained over four thousand Instagram followers through workshops, recipes, and a bread subscription service. Co-founder Lawrence...
Our triple-digit temperature stretch begins today | 7/28 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Happy Sunday, Texoma! We are going to be seeing a ridge of high pressure building this week across our area, leaving us very dry and very hot. Afternoon highs today will reach the triple-digit mark across many locations under a mostly sunny sky. Southerly winds will blow between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Oklahoma was represented 100 years ago in the running deer event at the 1924 Olympics in Paris
On April 20, 1924, this excerpt appeared in The Daily Oklahoman about the state championship for small-bore rifle shooters to be held in Tulsa. ...The entry of Major J.K. Boles, U.S.F.A., who's stationed at Fort Sill put a different aspect on the prospects of some of the likely candidates for first honors. The major is one...
⚾ Tulsa Sandlot edges Hutchinson Monarchs in NBC
WICHITA, Kan. —Tulsa Sandlot jumped on the Hutchinson Monarchs early in the first inning early Sunday morning by scoring five runs in the bottom of the first and eventually winning 7-6 in the second pool play game of the 90th annual NBC Tournament at Wichita State University,. Hutch fought...
Purcell Animal Shelter updates procedures for accepting animals
PURCELL, OKLA (KOKH) — The Purcell Animal Shelter sent out a notice to Purcell about new procedures about their abandonment policy and accepting animals. According to Purcell Animal Shelter, the number of dogs coming from outside city limits has been overwhelming, leading to the shelter prioritizing resources within city limits.
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