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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.
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.”
Man Shot, Killed In Tulsa Grocery Store Parking Lot
A man is dead after a shooting overnight in Tulsa, police confirm. Tulsa Police said a man was found dead with a gunshot wound in the Aldi's parking lot at E. 21st St. and S. 129th E. Ave. TPD and the Medical Examiner's Office are investigating at the scene. There...
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 House Catches Fire, No Injuries Reported
Fire crews are working to put out the flames of a house fire in Yukon Sunday morning. The Oklahoma City Fire Department said they were called to the home near SW 15th and Cemetery Road around 1 a.m. Firefighters said there are no injuries. The cause of the fire is...
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.
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...
Local group recreates Middle Aged competitions in Elmer Thomas Park
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - One local group that’s all about the Middle Ages invited the public to join them in Elmer Thomas Park. The Barony of Eldern Hills Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) hosted “A Day in the Park.”. Members of the group and locals...
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