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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...
‘Twisters’ Premieres Privately In Oklahoma Ahead of Release Date
"Twisters" finally swept through Oklahoma with an invitation-only premiere in Oklahoma City. Cast members, producers and the film's director attended the private premiere at on July 15 at Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16. The premiere was by invitation only and unlike typical movie premieres, members of the public were unaware and...
Jackson Arnold talks offseason growth, calls turnovers vs. Arizona unacceptable
Jackson Arnold’s first start was far from what many Oklahoma fans and recruiting pundits had in mind. For the former five-star quarterback out of Denton, Texas, his first-ever collegiate start was a roller coaster ride that ultimately ended in defeat. In Oklahoma’s 38-24 loss to Arizona, Arnold threw three interceptions and had a lost fumble.
OKCPS board votes in policy to comply with Oklahoma's new inappropriate communication law
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to bring the district into compliance with a new state law regulating communication from school personnel to students. House Bill 3958 requires school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with an individual student to include the student's parents or guardians, unless...
Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #45 Mykel Patterson-McDonald
Mykel Patterson-McDonald, an in-state safety in the 2024 class, is an OU legacy; Larry McDonald played for the Sooners in the 90s. Oklahoma was Mykel’s first offer in January 2023, although offers from Michigan State, Missouri, Iowa State, and others followed. However, the hometown team got the safety’s commitment in the summer of 2023.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce makes significant commitment to Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater project
Up to $39.5 million committed through the Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is 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 the necessary infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater development.
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