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Oklahoma City Mayor Holt visits Paris Olympics as prep for his city hosting canoe, softball in ’28
VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is more excited than ever to bring Olympic canoe slalom and softball to his hometown. Holt’s behind-the-scenes work since 2018 played a pivotal role in the IOC executive committee’s decision to approve moving those sports to Oklahoma’s capital city for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Former NBA All-Star Announces His Shocking Retirement At The Age Of 34
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently made headlines for their treatment of former stars Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. Now, they are in the spotlight again with the unexpected retirement of star player Gordon Hayward. After 14 NBA seasons, Hayward announced his retirement in a heartfelt statement posted on X. “God...
Bixby Superintendent Responds To Criticism From State Superintendent Walters
Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller is responding after State Superintendent Ryan Walters called him a liar at Wednesday's state Board of Education meeting. The back-and-forth started over the weekend when Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller went to social media to talk about schools not getting Title I funds yet from the State Department of Education. Title I is a federal program that helps low-income students.
Nonprofit offers help and hope to abuse survivors through career training
A woman whose youth was spent in the "crossfire" of domestic abuse created a nonprofit dedicated to helping other abuse survivors. Antoria Gillon, of Dallas, founded an organization called From Ordinary to Extraordinary in 2013. Under her direction, the nonprofit has opened several centers in Dallas and other parts of Texas, offering free...
Oklahoma, Arkansas Face Scorching Heat Index of 110° Through 9 PM Thursday
Tulsa, OK – Hot and humid conditions are expected again today, with parts of northeast Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas seeing afternoon heat index values above 110 degrees. Most of the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas can expect heat index values above 105 degrees. According to the US...
Tulsa Police investigate homicide after death of man shot near 61st and Peoria on Sunday
TULSA, Okla. — Police are investigating a homicide after the victim of a south Tulsa shooting on Sunday died Thursday morning.Tulsa Police said officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex near 61st and Peoria around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
Tinkerfest Returns To Tulsa's Discovery Lab, Offering Lessons For Kids & Adults
Tinkerfest at Discovery Lab is back for a second year. The event is Saturday, September 7th and is included with general admission. Tinkering is when a person works with their hands to create or repair something. Director of Education Chip Lindsey said some of the world's most famous inventions started with tinkering, dating as far back as the Bronze Age.
Four Arrested In Connection With Organized Interstate Crime Ring Stealing Luxury Cars
Tulsa Police have arrested four men accused of participating in an organized crime ring responsible for stealing luxury cars across multiple cities in the United States. The investigation began on Tuesday after police received a report of a stolen BMW and a Range Rover. Officers later located the stolen vehicles at a motel near Admiral Place and Sheridan Road. A Range Rover dealership was burglarized the following day, and three more vehicles were stolen. Two of those vehicles were found at another motel later that day.
C&A Tribes celebrates land transfer in El Reno
EL RENO – For years, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have worked to have property south of I-40 and just east of Country Club Road made part of Tribal Trust Land. That work paid off as the just-more-than 93 acres have been officially designated C&A Trust property. The U.S....
Enid Public Schools Announces Schedule Pickups for Different Grades
Enid Public Schools announced some key dates that will be coming up as we get closer to the start of school. Elementary: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Secondary: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Schedule Pick up for Middle School Sites (6th to 8th Grade) 6th Grade Schedule Pick Up/Boot Camp, August 7, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 7th Grade...
Pete Thamel Names SEC Contender That Could Face Significant Growing Pains
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns are entering unfamiliar territory in the upcoming season as they have departed from the Big 12 and are now transitioning to the SEC. The Longhorns are expected to be immediate contenders, not just in the SEC but nationally as well. On the other hand, there ...
US Marshals arrest fugitive after pursuit and collision in Midwest City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — After a brief pursuit, the United States Marshal's Office Western District of Oklahoma arrested a wanted man. The US Marshals Metro Fugitive Task Force adopted the case of fugitive Quintavisa Johnson. Johnson was wanted for a parole violation and felony charges in Cleveland County.