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Central football coach adding baseball to coaching duties
In a bit of a whirlwind situation, Central High School was in need of filling its baseball coaching job after CHS fast-pitch softball and baseball coach Wes Green was hired as the new Sallisaw Lady Diamonds softball coach, so in last Wednesday night’s Central Public Schools Board of Education meeting, it decided to let the current staff fill the void.
Three new assistant principals hired at Po-Hi
PONCA CITY — Clark Crawford, Kaitlyn Pressnall and Kimberly Stafford are joining the Ponca City Schools District as assistant principals at Ponca City High School. Crawford is a graduate of Kingfisher High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Oklahoma and his master’s degree at East Central University in Ada. He worked as assistant principal and summer school principal at Yukon Public Schools. Prior to that he was a teacher and team leader at Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools in Choctaw.
Big gains for Big Lots
Situated at the crossroads of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma, Big Lots' 1.2 million square foot distribution center serves 235 stores within a network of more than 1,300 stores across 48 states. Big Lots is a large national discount retailer, providing everything from furniture to food, as well as household goods and seasonal décor.
Lily Gladstone visits Tulsa to promote new documentary
Actress Lily Gladstone, star of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, visited Tulsa to promote her new movie. Gladstone produced and narrated Bring Them Home, a documentary about the Blackfeet Tribe’s efforts to reintroduce buffalo to their native Montana Reservation. The film was screened at Circle Cinema, where...
'Near and dear to me': OKCPS updates communications policy to comply with new state law
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — On Monday, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted to update its social media policy in response to a new state law that took effect Jul. 1. According to the lawmakers who authored the legislation, House Bill 3958 is meant to protect...
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
State pledges $39M in matching funds for amphitheater infrastructure
Source: Oklahoma Department of Commerce, City of Broken Arrow. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced Tuesday it would partnering with the city of Broken Arrow and Wagoner County by providing up to $39.5 million in matching funds through the Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act to help fund infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater development.
Altus 7News viewers might see disruption in signal while water tower work in progress
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - We have an alert for our viewers in Altus and how your ability to watch some of our content will soon be affected. The City of Altus is getting ready to start a project to refurbish their water tower for some repairs. Unfortunately, for them to do these repairs 7News is going to have to remove our equipment off the tower while the work is being completed.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Beating Woman To Death In 2019
A Mayes County man is headed to federal prison for 20 years for beating his girlfriend to death with a hammer. Harvey Murphy pled guilty to second-degree murder in 2023 for killing Kimmy Stipes in 2019. Murphy's lawyers said he was addicted to meth at the time and has mental...
Marietta secures grant to repair inoperable tornado sirens
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - Marietta city administrator Scott Chaney says a $50,000 emergency grant with the Southern Oklahoma Development Association has been approved to repair Marietta’s tornado sirens. “Right now I just sent in the paperwork to OmniWarn out of Yukon, Oklahoma who is going to be taking care...
OKC Thunder adds Alex Ducas to two-way deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday that they have signed undrafted rookie Alex Ducas to a two-way deal. The 23-year-old spent five college seasons at Saint Mary’s from 2019-24. He averaged 9.9 points on 45.3% shooting, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 34 games last season. He shot 43.8% from 3 on 5.4 attempts.
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl
A Bartlesville woman was booked into the Washington County Jail on the charge of trafficking a controlled dangerous substance. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance incident already in progress and later realized the defendant, Michelle Sandberg was trafficking Fentanyl. A probable cause affidavit states that officers were advised of Sandberg's...
Bartlesville Man Seen on Burglary and Larceny Charges
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court this week on two separate charges of larceny shoplifting, and burglary in the second degree. Hugo Ramos is charged with larceny that stems from July 5th when he is accused of taking a $248.29 TV from Wal-Mart. Ramos is also accused...
Woman arrested after allegedly hitting person with baseball bat
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - An assault with a baseball bat lands a Duncan woman in jail. Court documents show the incident happened around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Katelyn Schornick, 36, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. An affidavit shows Schornick hit the victim in the head with...
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...
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