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Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
1 Injured After SW Oklahoma City Shooting
One person was injured after a shooting Wednesday morning in southwestern Oklahoma City, police say. Oklahoma City Police said a male juvenile arrived at a hospital near Southwest 42nd Street and South Western Avenue with a gunshot wound. OCPD said the victim was questioned by officers, however gave multiple explanations...
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones Wow in Chic Designs at the ‘Twisters’ Screening in Oklahoma
Brett Deering/Getty Images for Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones turned up the heat at a Twisters screening. Powell, 35, and Edgar-Jones, 26, stepped out in style while attending a screening of their new movie in Oklahoma City on Monday, July 15. Powell, for his part, rocked a […]
'It wasn't a given': How the film industry's growth allowed Oklahoma to land 'Twisters'
Oklahoma City's Film Incentive Program is off to a whirlwind start, thanks to the summer event movie "Twisters." After spending months in Oklahoma making the movie last year, "Twisters" stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos took the Sooner State by storm again at a special invitation-only screening and red-carpet event Monday...
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...
Why Josh Heupel's return to OU with Tennessee football 'will be positive'
DALLAS — Josh Heupel, wearing a Tennessee Orange tie and Rocky Top-themed Jordans to match, cracked a smile at a few familiar faces when he wrapped up one of his many interview obligations Tuesday at SEC Media Days. “I thought I would only get one Oklahoma question today,” Heupel...
2024 Oklahoma Sooners linebacker preview: Jr. Dasan McCullough
As McCullough enters his junior year, the expectations are higher than ever. With a full offseason to continue developing his skills and build on his previous success, he is set to make a significant impact on the Sooners' defense. With two years of experience under his belt, McCullough is expected...
'Third time's the charm:' Senate approves Stitt's newest nominee for seat on OSU/A&M board
Without dissent, the Oklahoma Senate on Monday approved the appointment of the widow of a former member of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents to a seat on that board, ending a weeks-long political drama between the Senate and Gov. Kevin Stitt. Jennifer Henderson Callahan was Stitt’s third appointee for an...
Oklahoma Health Leaders Raise Awareness For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National 'Minority Mental Health Awareness' month and Oklahoma health leaders are putting a spotlight on issues impacting minority communities. Health leaders said that there can be a disconnect between minorities and health agencies that can often affect their treatment. Stephanie Roberts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma said...
Fourth arrest made in deadly apartment complex shooting, victim identified
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A fourth arrest has been made in a deadly apartment complex shooting on July 10. Police said the victim, 31-year-old Robert Battle, got into an argument and was shot in the parking lot near W Wilshire Boulevard and N Rockwell Avenue. He fled the scene...
Her hearing implant was preapproved. But she still received multiple $139,000 bills
Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn't stand and also deaf in one ear, the result of an infection that affected one of her cranial nerves. Though her balance recovered, the hearing never came back. Growing up, she learned to cope — but it...
'Freak accident' between 2 state corrections employees leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says two of its employees were involved in a shocking traffic accident in a rural area east of Oklahoma City. One man died in the early Sunday morning crash. Cpl. Robert Sumner worked at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. He was on his...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #45 Hampton Fay
Previous School: Michigan State Univ. Hampton Fay played quarterback in high school at All Saints Episcopal, in Fort Worth, Texas. He joined Michigan State in the 2021 class, where he converted to tight end. Following the 2022 season, he transferred to Oklahoma. Career so Far. Fay spent two seasons at...
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