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Man swims Chouteau Creek in an attempt to avoid arrest, faces multiple charges
MAYES COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — One man is facing multiple charges after trying to flee officers by swimming in Chouteau Creek. Officers received a call about a suspicious person on Sunday around 11 a.m. The person was reportedly walking in traffic on State Highway 412 near the Chouteau Creek...
2 Twisted Couples Murder a Mother and Friend in Texas County
A grandmother, her boyfriend, and two others were caught up in a twisted conspiracy to murder 2 women who were on their way to pick up 2 children, who were in the custody of their grandmother. THE BODIES OF 2 WOMEN DISCOVERED IN TEXAS TOWN. Two weeks ago, Veronica Butler,...
The Porch Visits Local Swimming School To Learn New Swimming Moves
If your still looking for last minute summer activity ideas, it's not too late to sign you or your child up for an 8 week swim program that welcomes adults and kids alike. News 9's Jordan Ryan took the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to Therafish to learn some new swim moves.
Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits, Stillwater's Ethan Holliday make USA Baseball 18U team
A pair of Oklahoma high school baseball standouts are set to compete for Team USA next month. Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits and Stillwater's Ethan Holliday were named to USA Baseball's 18U National Team on Sunday and will compete in the World Baseball Softball Confederation 2024 U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama.
Tulsa Musician Johnny Polygon Performs Newest Single Ahead Of Album Release
Tulsa musician Johnny Polygon visited the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch back in March and now two of his songs have over 2 million streams on Spotify. Johnny says his music is inspired by his road to sobriety and his next album called "The Program" will have twelve songs. Each song represents a step in his journey. On Monday, Johnny Polygon once again joined News On 6 on the porch to perform his song "Step 9" on the Coca-Cola Porch.
Thunder stud Chet Holmgren calls out media for altering quotes 'to get reactions'
For years, there's been a consistent level of disconnect and disdain for the media by professional athletes. Recently, OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren provided fans and pundits alike with a straightforward reason why. During a July 16 appearance on the Road Trippin' podcast, the 22-year-old was asked to list the...
FBM opens a brand-new office in Oklahoma
The 22,000-square-foot facility will enable the local team to deliver the company’s games and cabinets to American casinos. Press release.- FBM has announced the opening of its new office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. According to the company, the transition to its dedicated building is “a significant milestone for the group operations in the US and a step forward in the brand’s journey to expand and strengthen its presence in the market.”
Below average highs with an isolated chance for rain | 7/22AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - We’ll see mostly cloudy skies this Monday with temperatures remaining below average for this time of year. Typically we see highs in the triple digits to upper 90s (average exactly being 98°) however today we’ll see mid to upper 80s area wide. Northeast winds at 5 to 15mph. Coverage isn’t terribly high but with that said showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible. Brief heavy rain and gusty winds will be seen with most storms but severe weather is unlikely!
'Tornadoes are real life': National Weather Service in Norman gave 'tornado bootcamp' to cast of 'Twisters'
The National Weather Service office in Norman played a big role in the blockbuster hit "Twisters," telling the cast and crew what they needed to know about the weather prior to filming. The cast and crew underwent a "tornado boot camp" to learn about storm spotting and tornado culture in...
WATCH: Sky 5 captures beautiful sunrise over OKC to start new week
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is known for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and the Sooner State started the new week with another amazing sunrise. Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday mornings, captured a beautiful sunrise over downtown Oklahoma City. Open the video player above to watch.
Talk of the Town: Murder at the Saloon
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - The Rusty Chicken Saloon in Tishomingo is hosting an evening of mystery and fun as they try to solve a murder mystery. The show will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here.
Some Duncan residents to be without water as city repairs fire hydrants
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Duncan residents living on Stoneridge Lane and Springdale between Stagestand Road and Crestwood Lane can expect to be without water starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, while crews work to repair fire hydrants in the area. It is unknown how long the repairs will take.
OU basketball's Jeff Nwankwo out for season with torn Achilles, per report
NORMAN — OU redshirt junior Jeff Nwankwo will miss the 2024-25 season with a torn Achilles, per a report from SoonerScoop.com. Nwankwo reportedly tore his Achilles during summer workouts, has had surgery and will remain on scholarship. The former Putnam City North basketball and football standout spent last season...
Women’s Tennis Claims ITA All-Academic Team Award, Six Individuals Honored
NORMAN – Six Sooners have been named ITA Scholar-Athletes and OU has been named an ITA All-Academic Team for the 14th year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Monday. Ava Catanzarite, Samantha Fulnecky, Roisin Gilheany, Zdena Safarova, Alina Shcherbinina and Emma Staker all earned Scholar-Athlete status for maintaining a grade...
Greg McElroy evaluates Brent Venables comment on adjusting to SEC
Brent Venables knows Oklahoma‘s transition into the SEC won’t be easy. At the 2024 SEC Media Days, the Sooners’ head coach revealed his team’s mindset ahead of its debut campaign in the prestigious conference. “You’re not going to sneak up anywhere, any week, in any venue,...
Paul Finebaum calls Brent Venables 'very underrated'
SEC media days have come and gone for the Oklahoma Sooners, their first go-around participating in media days in their new conference. Brent Venables and the Sooners had a successful week in Dallas, showing they won’t back down from the challenge that the SEC presents. One of the most...
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