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Police Connect 4 Murder Suspects To Violent Crime Spree Across OKC Metro
Investigators have tied four murder suspects to a violent crime spree spanning the Oklahoma City metro. A man and three juveniles were accused of a deadly shooting at a motel on the southeast side of the city last week. The crime spree started last Tuesday at a home in northwest...
Almost entire Thunder squad show out to support OKC in summer league loss to Heat
During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer league contest against the Miami Heat, players from the main roster started to trickle into the seats. Nearly the entire squad attended the Thunder’s loss to the Heat in Las Vegas. This comes a game after several key members supported OKC in its loss to the Toronto Raptors.
College Softball: Will Top Pitcher NiJaree Canady Join Oklahoma Sooners?
Top transfer target NiJaree Canady, college softball's standout pitcher, sparked interest as she entered the transfer portal, with Oklahoma emerging as a likely destination due to their need for pitching prowess post their fourth consecutive NCAA championship win. Canady's silence on her decision has fueled speculation about potential landing spots, including Florida, Florida State, Texas, and Oklahoma, all starting fall semesters soon. While Oklahoma secured a pitcher recently, the door for Canady remains open with potential for creative roster management and Coach Patty Gasso's recruiting acumen, making the Sooners a formidable force if she joins.
Oklahoma has an all-time winning football record against SEC teams
The Oklahoma Sooners and teams from the Southeastern Conference have both been playing football for well over a century, yet when you separate out former Big Eight and Big 12 Conference foes, the Sooners have played only a meager percentage of games all-time against SEC teams. Missouri and Texas A&M...
Oklahoma City apartment blaze damages four units, all evacuated safely
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon. According to OKCFD, the fire started on the first floor and spread through a window to the unit above. Some furniture was caught on fire and...
Two people 'intentionally' set on fire while sleeping outside, Oklahoma City police say
A man and a woman sleeping outside near Hefner and Western were reportedly set on fire Tuesday morning, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department. The department received a call around 6 a.m. this morning reporting that two people were set on fire. Police say it appears the fire was...
Meteorologist with cancer, 33, shares message on body-shaming after 'hateful' comment about her wig
Meteorologist Laura Mock has received comments about her appearance before, but one that was recently sent to her entire team at work struck a nerve. Mock, 33, who works at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, typically brushes off such comments. But this one was jab at the wig she recently started wearing because she's undergoing chemotherapy.
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.
Here is everything we know about Adams Golf Course multi-million dollar renovation
Bartlesville's Adams Municipal Golf Course is set for its largest financial investment since its inception, including a leadership transition and a multi-million dollar greens rebuild project. The course, originally costing $317,000 or approximately $3.3 million in today's money, was completely funded through private donations. This time, less than a quarter of the new project is funded with donations, the rest through taxpayer dollars. ...
Woman arrested on numerous charges following dangerous chase in Broken Arrow
A Tulsa woman was arrested on numerous charge after allegedly leading police on a dangerous car chase through Broken Arrow Monday. Ashley Marie Aguilar was arrested shortly after 5:30 p.m. and booked at the Tulsa County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding (endangering others), malicious damage to property, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, assault with dangerous weapon and registration and proof of insurance violations. Aguilar has a court date of July 22.
Pennrose, Tulsa Housing Authority to Develop $190 Million Mixed-Income Project in Tulsa, Oklahoma
TULSA, OKLA. — A public-private partnership consisting of Pennrose and the Tulsa Housing Authority will develop 36N, a $190 million mixed-income project in Tulsa. The partnership will redevelop the existing property at the site, a 271-unit community called Comanche Park Apartments, and construct an additional 274 units from the ground up. Once completed, 36N will comprise 545 apartments. The development is part of a larger revitalization initiative known as Envision Comanche.
Sallisaw duo opens with wins at Fargo; all 3 Black Diamonds, Stilwell girl still alive
FARGO, N.D. — Two Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestlers are still in line for national titles at the 2024 USA National Juniors/Cadet Wrestling Tournament. Cason Craft, who won the Class 4A 106-pound state title in February, opened with a 10-0 win over South Dakota’s Bailey Gillen 10-0 in his 106-pound Junior Division openinground match. He was slated to face Virginia’s Jonathan French in Round of 32.
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.
Special meeting held to determine possible termination of Cache High School teacher
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The special school board meeting to discuss the termination of a Cache High School agricultural teacher took place Tuesday, July 16, with the board ultimately deciding to terminate the teacher’s employment. Kelly Jenkins was the teacher being discussed for termination. The high school principal was...
Newcomer enthusiastically invests in Bristow community
As people move into and join the Bristow community, many of them remain unseen by locals, choosing to slowly integrate themselves. The same cannot be said for Lara Lee, who moved to Bristow with her husband in March of this year to be nearer to her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
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...
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