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KOCO 5 General Manager Brent Hensley reflects on station’s service to Oklahoma communities
MOORE, Okla. — As KOCO 5 wrapped up its On the Road tour in Moore on Friday, we looked back at the 70 years we’ve been serving Oklahoma communities. The tour gave KOCO 5 staff the opportunity to engage and celebrate with the people and places that make Oklahoma so great.
Lawton, Oklahoma’s Walmart Among The First To Get New Restaurant
Some of Oklahoma's Walmarts are on the list for a new addition. After years of going without a sit, stay and pay place, a new restaurant is moving in. Mr. Gatti's Pizza, based out of Fort Worth, just partnered with Walmart to open 92 new locations in 4 different states in the U.S. and Oklahoma is one of them.
OKC Homelessness Outreach Teams Helping People Seeking Shelter In Storm Drains
Oklahoma City first responders have noticed people seeking shelter in storm drains. Earlier this week, OKC firefighters rescued a woman from a flooded drain. People will seek shelter in storm drains because they provide security. However, city homeless leaders work daily to give these people another option. Unlikely places can...
Bixby Public Schools won't follow Ryan Walters' Bible directive, announces new cellphone rules
BIXBY, Okla. — Big changes are coming to Bixby Public Schools regarding cellphones and the directive issued by State Superintendent Ryan Walters about teaching the Bible in classrooms. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. First, the district will ban cellphones for students in grades 10...
Oklahoma baseball adds Liberty Flames’ Brayden Horton via transfer portal
The Oklahoma Sooners added to their roster via the transfer portal on Friday, picking up a commitment from utility player Brayden Horton. Oklahoma stayed hot on the portal trail after adding pitcher Jason Bodin earlier this week. Horton, who transfers from Liberty, announced his decision to join OU on social media. Horton played two years with the Flames, and he has has two seasons of eligibility to work with as he makes his way to Norman. Last season, he hit .274 with an on-base percentage of .403 to go with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs. Next Chapter… Go Sooners!! pic.twitter.com/VvnauH9jTZ — Brayden Horton (@BHort21)...
Oklahoma picked to finish eighth in 2024 preseason SEC media poll
You’d have to go back quite a while before a preseason conference poll didn’t have Oklahoma as one of the top three teams in that conference. However, in 2024, with the Sooners joining the SEC, Brent Venables’ squad is doing just that as they stare down a predicted eighth-place finish by the SEC media on Friday afternoon. After a fun week of media days that saw the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns acclimate themselves to their new conference, SEC media members voted on preseason accolades, the media poll, and the preseason champion. Oklahoma’s eighth-place finish isn’t farfetched in a conference where the...
SEC Media Days Quotebook: SEC Players, Coaches Discuss Oklahoma Joining the League
The Sooners were a frequent topic of conversation at SEC Media Days this week, with a number of players and coaches from different schools talking about one of the conference's newcomers.
Former Golden Hurricane and NCAA Champion Patrick Dever to Run in Paris Olympics
TULSA, Okla. — Former University of Tulsa track and cross country star Patrick Dever will represent Team Great Britain in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which begins Friday, July 26. The four-time All-American and 2021 10,000-meter NCAA champion will compete in both the 5,000 (Aug. 7) and 10,000-meter (Aug. 2) races.
Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
Tulsa Diner Back Open After Temporary Closure
A Tulsa diner is back open Thursday after being forced to close for a few days because of unpaid taxes. Flo's Burger Diner has been welcoming customers to its Tulsa location for more than six years. But earlier this week, the restaurant was ordered to temporarily close up shop. Care...
'Tulsa Has A Really Great Art Scene': Photograph Displayed At Turkey Mountain
The 'Gilcrease in your Neighborhood' program is displaying new artwork at five locations across Tulsa. Each site will also have activity guides to help you learn more about the new piece. The sound of the wind through the trees and the warm sunshine on your face while hiking Turkey Mountain's...
Oklahoma City Council Pauses New Short Term Rentals, Considers Future of Housing Market
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council voted to approve an emergency moratorium lasting for 180 days and prohibiting the approval of new applications for home-sharing, such as Airbnb's or Vrbos, for areas in the city where 10% of the block already contains a home-sharing rental. Current short-term...
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