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Daughter Accused of SHOOTING MAN IN HEAD While Father Was on Vacation, Claims She ‘Couldn’t Take It’ Anymore
A 28-year-old woman in Oklahoma has been detained and accused of groping two children at a public pool. She allegedly told police that she only grabbed the children in an attempt to save herself from drowning. Kayla R. Lena was apprehended and charged with two counts of lewd or indecent acts with a minor under the age of 16, according to court documents reviewed by Law&Crime.
Target of the Day: Four-star WR Mason James
This is the beginning of a series that recognizes the top talent in the state of Oklahoma that the Sooners are going after. We'll start with the 2026 Class since much of the top 2025 class has already made their commitments. We'll start with Mason James, who visited Norman this...
Alumni reunite to celebrate the legacy of Douglass High School
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Douglass High School opened in Ardmore in 1919 during segregation. It was more than just a school. For many, it was a cornerstone of the African American community. “To come together and recognize our joint heritage, and what we have accomplished not only as Douglass High...
Indians Stay Alive in State Tourney
The Doenges Ford Indians are a victory away from the finals of the Oklahoma State Legion Tournament, as the Tribe won a gritty contest against a young Ada A’s team late on Friday night. Bartlesville topped the A’s 10-8. It was not easy. The Indians scored in each...
Ranch Drive, Blackwell and Tonkawa add new fire trucks
PONCA CITY — Ranch Drive, Blackwell and Tonkawa are celebrating the purchases of new fire trucks. Blackwell and Ranch Drive used funds collected through the Kay County Fire Sales Tax that was passed on Nov. 8, 2022, (see story) for the purchases. Tonkawa will use the sales tax fund to purchase equipment for the truck.
CN celebrates placement of final steel beam on new W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah
TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee Nation leaders gathered Thursday to hold a topping-out ceremony in celebration of the placement of the final steel beam for the future, state-of-the-art W.W. Hastings Hospital. The new hospital, a $470 million investment authorized under the tribe’s Respond, Recover and Rebuild plan, will span 400,000 square...
Emergency services at Porter Avenue will move to Norman Regional HealthPlex
The Norman Regional Health System announced it will move its services on July 29 from 901 N. Porter Ave. Hospital to 3300 HealthPlex Parkway. The Porter Avenue location will now be called Porter Heath Village and will no longer provide emergency services, according to a press release. The Emergency Department...
State closes Gum Springs School
—The Oklahoma State School Board of Education voted unanimously at a special meeting Tuesday to deny Gum Springs School accreditation, Sandy Garrett, state superintendent of schools, said. This means Gum Springs will face mandatory annexation, she said. Garrett said it wasn’t a happy time for the state board, “We don’t...
Norman to shift recycling operations to the city starting in August
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The City of Norman will be taking over recycling operations beginning Aug 1. According to the City of Norman, utility customers will experience savings due to the shift from a third-party contractor to a city service. There will be no changes to what can be...
Yukon’s Bedell was respected, adored by all
First Baptist Church in downtown Yukon was filled to capacity Thursday for funeral services to honor the life of legendary YHS track and football coach Clay Bedell. Though the much-loved and revered coach is gone, his spirit and legacy will not soon fade, that much is clear. “Bubba,” as he was affectionately referred to, will be remembered by one and all as a man with a deep passion for coaching and mentoring youth, unmatched dedication to the athletes he trained and endless love for his family.
Is Brandon Miller a Franchise Player, Would OKC Welcome Back Kevin Durant, and Sophomore Projections
Tate and KOC react to Brandon Miller’s progression, discuss whether he will become the next franchise star for the Charlotte Hornets, and talk about Memphis’s decision to double up on bigs with Zach Edey. Then, Tate and Tyler discuss the Thunder’s ascension, whether it’s championship or bust for OKC, and whether the team would welcome Kevin Durant back. Plus, Kyle Mann and Tate share their observations about the top summer league players and performances and which sophomores are ready to make the leap.
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