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'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...
'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...
SECMD24: Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma & Mizzou take the Tuesday stage
Press Conference video courtesy of the Southeastern Conference. Tuesday at SEC Media Days brings representatives from Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Missouri into the spotlight. Each head coach and three player representatives for each school took to the stage on Day 2, along with SEC Coordinator of Football Officials John McDaid.
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...
Norman boy competes for best mullet, channels former OU football player
NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — It's all business in the front, party in the back for one boy in Norman. Cameron Nutt is trying to win best mullet in Mullet Champ's kids' category ages 0-4. Mulletchamp.com posts that Nutt is the son of a hairstylist. The two decided to take...
Food On The Move To Distribute 90 Pounds Of Tomatoes
Food On The Move is preparing to distribute 90 pounds of tomatoes at one of their food and resource festivals on Tuesday. In March, TTCU donated 750 tomato plants from Southwoods Nursery. Now, the plants have been harvested and are ready for the community to eat. TTCU staff members will...
One more day with hot conditions then changes to the forecast begin | 7/16AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Walking out the door we have more clouds on the horizon compared to this time yesterday. Rain is also on radar this morning but the activity is mostly along/ north of I-40. Today will be the last day of this triple digit stretch as the first cold front will move in tomorrow bringing cooler temperatures/ higher chances for rain. Heat indices across much of the area will be between 105 and 110 this afternoon which has prompted a heat advisory for almost all of the DMA. Southwest winds at 10 to 15mph.
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
Oklahoma ranks high in food insecurity, local efforts intensify over the summer
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — The fight to end hunger in Oklahoma is a daunting task given that Oklahoma is ranked as one of the worst states when it comes to food security. According to Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the nation. One in...
Oklahoma City nonprofit expands tiny home community for foster care alumni
A newly built and furnished set of 15 tiny homes have popped up in Oklahoma City. While they’re all around just 300 square feet, they’re equipped with everything you’d find in a studio apartment — a kitchen, a bathroom, and an area to eat and sleep.
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Douglass WR Jaden Nickens has shown 'dog mentality' with Trojans
Douglass High School football coach Damon Turner recently struggled to answer a question from a coaching buddy. Is Jaden Nickens, the Trojans’ new star receiver, better than Talyn Shettron, another dynamic receiver Turner coached at Edmond Santa Fe? ...
Ardmore City School investigating comment made by teacher
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore City Schools is investigating a comment made by an employee on social media concerning the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. An X account called ‘Libs of TikTok’ posted a screenshot Tuesday morning of music teacher Alison Scott saying “wish they had a better...
'You dare not walk on 200th street without your head on a swivel'
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — A Broken Arrow resident reaches out to NewsChannel 8 frustrated with drivers blowing through stop signs and speeding at excessive rates. The resident stated that he has reached out to the city of Broken Arrow for years and has not gotten anywhere. After getting...
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