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The Porch: 'Hope's Hollywood Christmas' Filming In The Heart Of Oklahoma
It must be Christmas In July! "Hope's Hollywood Christmas" is a romantic comedy that is being shot in the heart of Oklahoma amidst the season’s extreme summer heat. The L.A. production company made sure to hire a University of Oklahoma alumni to direct and a native Tulsan as the lead actress.
Longtime OSU donors funding a scholarship program for students in rural northwest Oklahoma
Two longtime donors to Oklahoma State University will fund a new scholarship program designed to benefit rural students from northwestern Oklahoma, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the OSU Foundation said Wednesday. The Thoma Scholars Program will be paid for through a donation from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation....
New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
Indigenous Oklahoma woman paves the way for a beautiful tomorrow
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, homicide is one of the top 10 causes of death for Native American females under the age of 45. Native America women experienced the second highest rate of homicide in 2020, but there are efforts to stop it. Join News Four’s Joleen Chaney and First Fidelity Bank to Pay it Forward.
Bee Jay Bats Silent Against Bat Cats
The Liberal Bee Jays dropped their third straight game on Thursday night. The Great Bend Bat Cats, topped the Jays 4-1 at Veterans Park in Great Bend. Liberal had just one hit. Jhett Huffman pitched five innings allowing one earned run. Logan Wade worked three scoreless innings with three strikeouts....
Early Morning Shooting in Muskogee
One man is dead and a woman is injured following an early morning shooting in Muskogee. Around 1:30 this morning, Muskogee Police responded to a call of shots fired. They arrived on the scene to find a man and woman inside a car. Both had multiple gunshot wounds. They were each taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The man – identified as 38-year-old Reon Bell – later died from his wounds.
Edmond Police Sgt. fights to restore quality of life after nearly losing life on the job
In September of 2022, an Edmond police officer was violently run over on the job by a suspect who was fleeing from police in a high-speed chase. Since then, Sgt. Joseph Wells has defied odds and has made unbelievable strides in his recovery. He survived, but he says his quality of life may not.
How Ryan Walters went from ‘excited’ to ‘disgusted’ over education standards he helped create
Bob Blackburn can still picture the room where he helped decide how Oklahoma students would learn their history. Six years ago, the then-executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society sat at the head of a table with five other members of a committee spearheading the next state academic standards for social studies education.
What are new education laws in Oklahoma? What to know as school starts this fall
Fall semester is approaching for many students in Oklahoma as several state laws went into effect earlier this month related to public education. From cursive teaching requirements to diabetes information, here's a look at laws in effect as school starts:. HB 3958: Prohibits one-on-one texting between student and teacher. House...
Peyton Manning Shares Honest Thoughts About Texas, Oklahoma Joining The SEC
It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t have a strong opinion about the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners joining the SEC in 2024. Former Tennessee Volunteers legend Peyton Manning is one of them, and during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, he shared his thoughts about his old ...
Heart on Main Street Donates $10,000 to Help Oklahoma Retailer Rebuild After Tornado
Heart on Main Street, a non-profit organization focused on supporting independent retailers across the country, has donated $10,000 to a small Oklahoma shop that was destroyed by a tornado earlier this year. On April 27, 2024, an EF-3 tornado ripped through the small town of Sulphur, Okla. The Mix Mercantile,...
Thunder have opportunity to hurt the Knicks in NBA free agency yet again
Already this summer, the OKC Thunder have proverbially stuck it to the New York Knicks organization by stealing away prized free agent big, Isaiah Hartenstein, via a three-year, $87 million contract. Now, more than two weeks into the illustrious offseason festivities, they may want to consider double-dipping by swiping another...
Dallas-Fort Worth Warned of Impending Storms and Poor Air Quality, Residents Urged to Take Precautions
Residents of Dallas and the Fort Worth area are being cautioned of potential hazardous weather and air quality conditions over the coming days. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has triggered an Ozone Action Day for today, due to expected high levels of ozone air pollution. The public is urged to minimize pollution by carpooling, taking public transit, and other eco-friendly actions, as per the National Weather Service.
Sapulpa man sentenced to 30 years for brutal 2015 murder in Indian Country
SAPULPA, OK (KTUL) — On Friday, 31-year-old Arnold Dean Howell was sentenced to 360 months in prison for second-degree murder in Indian Country. Following his sentencing, he will supervised for five years. “Howell will serve 30 years in prison for the harm he has caused,” said U.S. Attorney Clint...
Commission encouraged over the possibility of more electric power here
(From the July 8,1999, issue of the Sequoyah County Times) —The water level at Lake Tenkiller is dropping about six inches per day, Carton Bailey, park ranger with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, said. The drop is the result of evaporation and the release of water from Tenkiller Dam, he said.
Watch: Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein swishes 3-pointers in offseason workout
When the Oklahoma City Thunder added Isaiah Hartenstein, the immediate thought was how the 26-year-old would help the rebounding and size problems. His rebound rate would’ve easily ranked best in OKC last season. At 7-foot, 250 pounds, he provides the Thunder some serious size at center that they previously didn’t have. After that though, there are some other secondary benefits with Hartenstein. One might include bringing back an outside shot he abandoned with the New York Knicks. Hartenstein is a career 27-of-87 (31%) from 3 in his six seasons but only attempted three outside shots last year. He didn’t rule out expanding his...
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