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GNO/JPRD wins opener at Little League Southwest Regional
GNO/JPRD Little League struck early with three runs in the top of the first and made it hold up for a 4-1 victory over Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the opening game of the Southwest Regional Thursday at Waco, Texas. The Louisiana state champions will meet the winner of the Mississippi-Texas East...
Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma wins National Affiliate of the Year
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) was awarded National Affiliate of the Year by the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) at their annual convention in Phoenix held from July 26-28.
Damonic Williams discusses leaving TCU, 'deciding factor' in transfer to Oklahoma
NORMAN — Damonic Williams' decision to transfer to Oklahoma wasn't a difficult one, even if the prospect of leaving TCU after two seasons wasn't initially as simple. When Williams opted to hit the transfer portal this spring and visited Oklahoma in April, his mother Cicily Freia left Norman with a straightforward message for her 6-foot-1, 319-pound son.
Ponca City resident exposed by Oklahoma Predator Prevention agrees to plea deal
NEWKIRK — Larry Arthur Beals, 81, Ponca City, entered a no contest plea in Kay County District Court to a felony count of soliciting sexual conduct and or communication with a minor by technology. Beals was arrested by a Kay County deputy on April 7 after a member of...
UPDATE: Failure to appear warrant issued
NEWKIRK — Perciful failed to appear for a court date in Kay County District Court on July 26. A bench warrant with bond endorsed at $50,000 is issued. NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Adam Wayne Perciful, 45, Ponca City, by the Kay County District Court. Perciful...
Back to school tax free weekends around the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. - Some parents in the ArkLaTex can save some money over the next two weekends, just in time for the kids to go back to school. The state of Oklahoma is having it's tax free weekend Friday through Sunday. During this time, the state sales tax of 4.5% will be completely waived, and even county and municipal taxes will be exempted, resulting in a higher overall discount for shoppers.
Saharan Dust Causes Air Quality Health Advisory In Oklahoma
A Saharan dust plume invaded Texas this week and the dust is now creeping into Oklahoma. This dust has lead the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to issue an air quality health advisory for most of Oklahoma. What is a Saharan Dust plume?. Winds move dust from the Sahara...
Oklahoma air quality advisory issued, unhealthy for sensitive groups
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality health advisory. Data shows pollutants in central and southern Oklahoma are unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with respiratory diseases should limit prolonged activities outdoors. According to deq.ok.gov, fine particle matter like dust is in the...
'Twisters' coming back to 4DX: How to catch the blockbuster and 1996 'Twister' in Oklahoma
If you didn't get to experience "Twisters" in the viral, highly immersive format 4DX, you'll have another chance soon. Regal theaters will rerelease "Twisters" as well as the first 1996 installment "Twister" in 4DX for one week, starting Aug. 30. Tickets will be available to purchase starting today, Aug. 1. ...
Big Tent Day Returns to Rogers State University August 21
RSU will be hosting local companies, organizations, industries, and groups at the 2024 Big Tent Day event Wednesday, Aug. 21. Slated from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center on the RSU campus in Claremore, this event is free to students and participating businesses and exhibitors.