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Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
Recent attack shows vulnerability of Oklahoma City homeless community
A man and a woman sleeping outside early Tuesday morning were set on fire in Northwest Oklahoma City. They are being cared for at the burn center inside the INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center. OKCPD said the woman is in critical condition, but the man is expected to survive. A...
Dude Perfect films airdrop stunts at Altus Air Force Base, aims for new world record
ALTUS, OKLA. (KOKH) — The popular comedy and sports-centric YouTube Channel, Dude Perfect, stopped by the Altus Air Force Base from June 10-13 to film an episode of their show. It featured Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing. “This was an amazing opportunity for our Airmen and wing...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
Tulsa casino preps for sports betting as gambling woes snag younger people, women
River Spirit in south Tulsa has its eye on a form of gambling that’s been gaining steam. The casino opened a bar earlier this month with infrastructure to support sports betting. The practice is not legal anywhere in Oklahoma but casinos are ready to flip the switch. According to...
Five arrested in attempted robbery of marijuana farm
GARVIN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - Five people have been charged in Garvin County with trying to rob a marijuana farm. Court records show Willie Clark, Jeremihy Dews, Daekwon Jackson, and two others listed as “John Doe”, came from Dallas to Maysville to burglarize the farm on Saturday. After...
The massive car dealership cyberattack has sparked a negligence lawsuit from dealers
The June cyberattack of CDK, the company that provides financial services to car dealers, crippled both the company and thousands of dealers across the country. Now dealers and other businesses that relied on the company are suing claiming, CDK was negligent. Suggested Reading. Automotive News reports that Manderbach Ford in...
Broken Arrow Using State Funding To Support Infrastructure Near Amphitheater
The City of Broken Arrow is taking advantage of millions of dollars in state funding to help bolster the infrastructure near a new Amphitheater coming to BA. The program through the State Department of Commerce is designed to help projects that promise to bring tourists to Oklahoma. City leaders say the money will go a long way to support the much-anticipated project.
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
Court date set for Blackwell man in attempted arson case
NEWKIRK — A court date is set for Daniel Don Ryan, 49, Blackwell, in Kay County District Court. Ryan is facing a felony charge of attempted first degree arson. Blackwell police report that on May 30 a female came to the police station reporting that Ryan threatened to kill her, himself and a juvenile and that he tried to set the house on fire with a torch.
Father arrested for murder after 10-month-old found unresponsive in Oklahoma City
A father is facing first-degree murder and child abuse after a 10-month-old was found unresponsive. Oklahoma City Police conducted a welfare check call on an apartment complex near Northwest 16th and North Meridian Avenue around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15. The call stated that 10-month-old Ethan Lopez-Monterroso was unresponsive.
Yukon man sentenced to five years for juvenile rape
EL RENO – A Yukon man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for raping an underage girl inside his apartment. Jay Fitzpatrick Shelton, 27, pleaded guilty July 1 in Canadian County District Court to rape by instrumentation. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Special Judge David H....
Bixby High school is banning cell phones | Spartans also respond to Walters' Bible memo
Bixby, Okla. (KTUL) — The first announcement from Bixby public schools is that cell phones will be prohibited starting this fall. This means elementary, middle school, and junior high school students will no longer be able to use cell phones and other communication devices. 10th through 12th grade, which...
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