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Blanchard Lions Gear Up To Defend State Title With Key Leadership
Blanchard is coming into the season as defending state champions for the first time in over a decade. Despite last season’s success, the players were as hungry as ever this offseason. “Regardless of state championship or not, we just try to emphasize the fact that there are going to...
Authorities Battle 3-Alarm Fire At Vacant Motel In SE Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Fire is battling a three-alarm fire at a vacant motel on Sunday. Firefighters responded to the Rodeway Inn near SE 66th and Eastern around 7:20 a.m., where black plumes of smoke were pouring from the building. Authorities said the fire quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire. They said...
Supporters of a hotel tax increase in OKC say it would promote tourism. Will it be enough?
Oklahoma City voters will decide Tuesday whether to increase the local hotel occupancy tax in an attempt to generate more funding to promote the city's tourism industry. If passed, the tax would go from its current rate of 5.50% to 9.25%, effective Oct. 1. The tax increase would be charged to people staying overnight in a hotel or renting home-sharing properties, such as Airbnbs, in Oklahoma City. ...
Chickasha's Hollywood closeup in 'Twisters' almost didn't happen because of strike
In the spring and summer of 2023, principal photography on the blockbuster movie "Twisters" zipped from Oklahoma City and El Reno to Fairview and Okarche to Burbank and Pawhuska. Like the 1996 hit "Twister" before it, the standalone sequel "Twisters" took its production team all over the state, as filming also took place...
What you need to know about Tuesday's hotel tax election and more
Good morning, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Expect a breezy morning, followed by a hot, sunny day with a high of 99 degrees and a low of 74 degrees, according to AccuWeather. ...
KFOR hosts Clear the Shelters, helping animals find forever homes
Canines, felines and equines! News 4, in partnership with the NBC Network, hosted 'Clear The Shelters' on Saturday. An annual adoption program to help beloved sheltered animals find their forever homes.
Fire destroys trailer north of Newkirk and closes highway
NEWKIRK — Newkirk, Kildare, River Road and Dale Township firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 2:44 p.m. today two miles north of Newkirk. NFD chief Adam Longcrier said that crews arrived to find an abandoned trailer engulfed and partially burned to the ground. “A subject...
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Oklahoma City metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Oklahoma City metro area using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
This Week in Sapulpa History: “The largest liquor and gambling crackdown in several years”
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. There have been many stories of Sapulpa and Creek County being known for its vices of liquor and gambling. Many of these stories took place in the time of the outlaw eras, of pre-state to the 1910s. And other stories of liquor and gambling took place during the prohibition era, of the 1920s to mid-1930s. But most of the stories involved raids.
Tulsan calls 2 News after getting no help for dead animal in home
TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa individual was at risk of losing their rental assistance after a housing inspector found a rotting animal in their closet ceiling. Lawren McKenna reached out to 2 News Problem Solvers on behalf of her sibling, who asked to go by the name Sunflower. McKenna...
News 9 8 a.m. Newscast 8/24/2024
Watch News 9's 8 a.m. Newscast for Aug. 24, 2024, now. Please note: Newscasts are divided into segments. All segments will play in order, but the elapsed time in the video player only reflects the segment you are currently watching.
A man was killed Friday night in an officer-involved shooting in Edmond.
One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Edmond. Emily Ward, Edmond Police public information officer, said police received a request to check for a suspicious person in the 1900 block of Three Stars Road just before 11 p.m. Friday. The address is near E Second Street and Bryant Avenue. ...
OSU's Alan Bowman Nominated For Wuerffel Trophy
OSU quarterback Alan Bowman spent time this offseason speaking about the importance of mental health. He joined News 9 Saturday morning to talk about his work and his nomination for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy for 2024. For the full nomination list, CLICK HERE.
Vacant Home In Mustang Catches Fire, Cause Under Investigation
A house fire is under investigation in Mustang on Saturday. Firefighters said a vacant home near Highway 152 and Richland Road caught fire around 6:30 a.m. Oklahoma City Fire said it was fully involved and listed for sale, but nobody was inside. Crews are still at the scene this morning...
Unleash Your Inner Flower Child at SMO21+ Adults Only: SMOstock at Science Museum Oklahoma August 30
Get ready to groove back to peace, love, and protons at Woodstock-themed SMOstock. On Friday, August 30, join Science Museum Oklahoma for an unforgettable evening for adults that channels the spirit of the iconic 1969 festival. With live music, retro vibes, and far-out fun, SMO21+: SMOstock promises to transport you...
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