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Both sides appealing federal judge's ruling on law banning teaching some racial, gender topics
A federal judge’s ruling that limits enforcement of House Bill 1775, banning the teaching of certain racial and gender topics in Oklahoma classrooms, is being appealed to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — by both sides. Attorneys for the defendants in the case — including Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Gov....
Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
Guthrie brings the wild west alive with old western gunfights
GUTHRIE, Okla. — If you’re visiting Guthrie, you can get a taste of the wild west through western gunfight reenactments each weekend. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Nearly every Saturday, the Guthrie Gunfighters meet in from of the Blue Belle Saloon and bring...
Meridian Technology Center offers STEM programs to jumpstart careers
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Students in high school who want a jumpstart into the workforce can accomplish their goal thanks to programs offered at Meridian Technology Centers. From cybersecurity, construction and biomedical sciences, the Meridian Technology Centers focus on what businesses in their communities need. KOCO 5 meteorologist Sabrina Bates...
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.
KOCO 5 continues On the Road Tour with stop in Yukon on Thursday
YUKON, Okla. — It's day four of KOCO 5's On the Road Tour to celebrate our 70th anniversary, and we're heading to Yukon. KOCO 5 will do our newscasts at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. live under the gazebo at Chisholm Trail Park on Thursday. Before we go live, though, you can stop by and enjoy yard games, carnival games, local vendors, an archery range, a book bus, food trucks and more starting at 3:30 p.m.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to 'take people under her wing'
An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including...
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