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'That's the dream,' Anthony Ramos says of filming 'Twisters' on location in Oklahoma
When Anthony Ramos touched down in Oklahoma to film "Twisters," he quickly learned that the wind does indeed come sweepin' down the plain in the Sooner State — and that the rest of the weather can get pretty dramatic, too. "(It was) unpredictable every day. Every day was new. Hot, and then...
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
Prairie Surf discusses hosting Universal ahead of 'Twisters' release
OKLAHOMA CITY — "Twisters" is set for its wide release in theaters across Oklahoma and the country. Parts of the movie were shot in the Sooner State, with parts of Oklahoma City, Okarche and Midwest City being turned into movie sets. Prairie Surf Media helped with some of the...
Inaugural OKC Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off August 1
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Local chefs are gearing up to compete for votes with the latest. creative and tasty plant-based menu options throughout the metro for the The OKC Vegan Chef Challenge. Vegans or those who seek to be introduced into veganism will have one month from August 1...
Horse owner charged with animal cruelty
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A 20-year-old Oklahoma City man accused of failing to provide prescribed medication to a six-year-old Arabian mare kept at Starr Valley Stables in rural Stillwater has been sent a letter to appear in court on July 24 on a charge of animal cruelty or face being arrested.
Join Rock And Roll HOF Inductee In OKC This September
By leveraging long-standing efforts to bridge gaps and achieve positive change across the political spectrum, LiveFree OKC is collaboratively pursuing a more inclusive ecosystem for policy creation. Join us September 26th-28th in downtown OKC for a convergence of proven peacemaking strategies across community organizing, art, education, dialogue, and advocacy. Learn...
Oklahoma Business Opportunity Conference on Advanced Manufacturing
The Oklahoma Business Opportunity Conference, themed “Advanced Manufacturing,” will connect Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with corporations seeking procurement opportunities with diverse suppliers. Sponsored by OG&E Energy Corp., the one-day event, scheduled for July 25th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature networking sessions, roundtable discussions and a trade...
The Porch: Oklahoma City Thunder Hosts Youth Basketball Camp In Tulsa
This offseason the Oklahoma City Thunder are developing the next generation of basketball players. The team is holding Thunder Youth Basketball summer camps across the state. In Tulsa, the three-day Breakaway camp just wrapped up for ages 9 to 14 years old. "We are really developing the players," said Tanner...
Chat With The Chief: Event Security
After a former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, many have asked about the quality of security at similar events. News 9 spoke with Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley to discuss how his department handles large gatherings.
Oklahoma Film Industry Continues To Boom
The CEO of Prairie Surf Studios says credit goes to city leaders and visionaries of the 1990s. Because of their hard work, the Oklahoma movie industry continues to boom. Before there were plans for the sequel, the 1996 release of Twister put the Sooner State’s wild weather on the big screen.
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...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
OKC investor in Prairie Surf, Wheeler Bio buys majority interest in Energy FC team
Oklahoma City investor Christian Kanady on Wednesday purchased majority interest in the Energy FC soccer team and is also stepping in to complete a land donation to the city as part of the proposed agreement to build a stadium south of Lower Bricktown. The sale by team owners Bob Funk...
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
AM NewsBrief: July 18, 2024
Oklahoma AG Appeals Federal Halt on State Immigration Law. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is appealing the federal halt on a highly-contested state immigration law that criminalizes people’s unlawful presence in Oklahoma. Drummond’s appeal takes the legal battle over Oklahoma’s law criminalizing all unauthorized immigrants in the state to...
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