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Derby tight end DaSaahn Brame flips commitment to Tennessee
DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) - One of the country's premiere players in the Class of 2025 will now play college football in the SEC. Derby tight end DaSaahn Brame announced via social media on Sunday he has flipped his commitment from Oregon to Tennessee. The four-star prospect revealed his choice after returning to Knoxville this weekend for another visit with the Volunteers.
150 athletes compete in Wellington’s ‘The Great Race’
WELLINGTON, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s been one of Wellington’s biggest traditions since the 70s. It’s called “The Great Race,” and it’s much more than your average 5k. “This course has been almost unchanged for 33 races, nine and a half miles of hell,” said race master Jack Potucek.
KDHE: Boil water advisory issued for the city of Attica
TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Attica public water supply system located in Harper County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:. Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or...
Oklahoma couple rescued after spending 36 hours afloat in Gulf of Mexico
MATAGORDA, Texas (KTRK) -- The Coast Guard rescued a couple stranded at sea for 36 hours just 15 miles off the coast of Matagorda. Officials said Nathan and Kim Maker from Oklahoma went missing during a scuba dive on Wednesday. Another diver told KOCO-TV that while others made it back...
Oklahoma Forecast: Rain Showers and 110F Heat Wave Expected
Tulsa, OK – Rain and storm chances are possible this morning across parts of northeast Oklahoma as precipitation moves in from the west. Brief heavy rainfall is possible in the stronger showers and thunderstorm activity. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, the probability of thunderstorms ranges...
Why Oklahoma State football QB Alan Bowman's mustache is more than fun facial hair choice
STILLWATER — During a family trip to San Diego just after Christmas in 2017, Alan Bowman sat in Qualcomm Stadium watching Michigan State defeat Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. Bowman saw Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski make his first career start, in which he completed 39 of 50 passes for 272 yards...
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.
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 Edmond Warns About Toxic Algae Found Near Lake Arcadia
The city of Edmond is warning residents about a type of algae near the face of the dam at Lake Arcadia. "It's different from your normal lake algae," said Bill Belgey, Marketing and PR Manager for the City of Edmond. " Normal algae is grass-based, it's more green, more solid. This is like a film on top of the water."
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.
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