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Norman City Council discusses Comanche Street project, special UNP arena TIF election lawsuit in special meeting
The Norman City Council discussed a project proposal requiring vacating Comanche Street and adjourned into an executive session to discuss the newly filed lawsuit seeking to cancel the special UNP project TIF election at a special meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, City Council members also discussed procedures for pursuing fixing...
NSA Fast Pitch World Series kicks off with Skills Competition & Heavy Hitters Camp, featuring College World Series Champions from the University of Oklahoma
Countless athletes and coaches, along with a fleet of parents congregated at the Crown Point Sports Complex on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series Kick-Off Day. Organized by the NSA in partnership with the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA),...
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
‘Horns Down’ gesture is ‘not taunting’ and won’t be penalized per SEC head of officials
According to SEC head of officials John McDaid, the “Horns Down” taunt towards the Longhorns will not be penalized this upcoming season as Texas and Oklahoma join the conference. McDaid shared that plan of action Tuesday during SEC media days in Dallas. “To be unsportsmanlike conduct, I’m asking my officials to use a framework of judgment where the act to be a foul needs to be in one of three buckets. It needs to be taunting an opponent, to be a travesty in a game or it needs to otherwise compromise our ability to manage the game,” McDaid explained. “I ask my...
College Softball: Will Top Pitcher NiJaree Canady Join Oklahoma Sooners?
Top transfer target NiJaree Canady, college softball's standout pitcher, sparked interest as she entered the transfer portal, with Oklahoma emerging as a likely destination due to their need for pitching prowess post their fourth consecutive NCAA championship win. Canady's silence on her decision has fueled speculation about potential landing spots, including Florida, Florida State, Texas, and Oklahoma, all starting fall semesters soon. While Oklahoma secured a pitcher recently, the door for Canady remains open with potential for creative roster management and Coach Patty Gasso's recruiting acumen, making the Sooners a formidable force if she joins.
Oklahoma has an all-time winning football record against SEC teams
The Oklahoma Sooners and teams from the Southeastern Conference have both been playing football for well over a century, yet when you separate out former Big Eight and Big 12 Conference foes, the Sooners have played only a meager percentage of games all-time against SEC teams. Missouri and Texas A&M...
Norman man charged after allegedly soliciting a minor on Discord
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OK (KOKH) — A Norman man was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on a social media platform. The arrest comes after a cyber tip was assigned to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) last week. According to CCSO,...
Help celebrate KOCO 5's 70th anniversary as our On the Road Tour heads to Guthrie
GUTHRIE, Okla. — KOCO 5 is going back On the Road on Wednesday, visiting Guthrie as we continue to celebrate our 70th anniversary. Guthrie has such a rich history in Oklahoma dating back to the Land Run. In 1907, the city actually became the first capital of Oklahoma. On...
Man And Woman Hospitalized After Being Intentionally Set On Fire
A man and woman are hospitalized after police say someone intentionally set them on fire. It happened Tuesday in a busy area near West Hefner Road and Western Avenue. A metro business owner said a stranger helped the couple. The owner said her neighbor saw a woman on fire and then placed her in his shower to help put out the flames.
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