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Yukon Veterans Museum honors military history and those who lived through it
YUKON, Okla. — The Yukon Veterans Museum offers visitors a glimpse at history, but much of it is about family. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "There are a lot of stories that come in. I wish I could say all of them are positive. Some of them are negative,” said Jerry Icenhower, archivist at the Yukon Veterans Museum.
Yukon’s Best Dog Show comes to Kimbell Park
The sun was shining down on Yukon’s Kimbell Park as dog-owners, onlookers and prize pooches alike all began their preparations for this year’s first Friday Fun Day of July, “Yukon’s Best Dog Show.”. A sizable crowd gathered July 12 at the park to bring their competing...
Norman Music Institute Shares Details Of Upcoming Seminar Featuring Well-Known Drummer On The Porch
Norman Music Institute is hosting a free drum seminar on Friday night with a high-profile drummer. Dean Brown, the owner of Norman Music Institute, said Gregg Bissonette, the drummer for Ringo Starr and other musicians, will teach the seminar and share insight into the music business. Brown said the seminar...
Brent Venables' long-standing relationships fortify faith in new offensive coordinators: 'Leaders of leaders'
The move to the Southeastern Conference has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. This transition comes at a time where the program is no stranger to change. From key roster turnover to major 'front office' style moves off the field and whatever in between, Brent Venables has had to embrace 'new'. But sometimes the old can shape the new and encourage evolution. That's where Brent Venables is as he navigates life with a new offensive staff.
Lankford’s Dropped Ball Enabled Trump Shooter
The headline certainly sounds like a wild accusation or a conspiracy theory. It’s neither. The Tulsa area has more space related technological expertise than most of us imagine. Tulsa, in union with Indian nations, also has a wealth of federal contracting capabilities greater than most areas of the United States outside of Washington, D.C.
The Heart of Perry Wrestling: Honoring Leonard ‘Shorty’ Shelton
Oklahoma high school wrestling lost a coaching legend last week, but Leonard “Shorty” Shelton had an even bigger impact off the mat in the small town of Perry. Shelton led powerhouse Perry High School to 10 state championships and coached 41 individual gold medalists during a brief – though stunningly successful – 11-year stint as head coach (1970-79, 1995).
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
Multiple Oklahoma public schools take stand against Ryan Walters' Bible mandate
Norman Public Schools’ superintendent is standing firm—no Bibles in the classroom. This comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters recently announced changes to the state's social studies standards that introduces the Bible as an instructional resource. However, NPS superintendent Nick Migliorino says it’s not happening. "Norman Public Schools...
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...
Oklahoma City Zoo becomes first in nation to breed Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
For years, Katie Porth shined a light on a rare species of Galapagos tortoise eggs, hoping to see movement. Year after year, batches of about two dozen eggs remained empty and unfertilized. But last April was different. For Porth, a Senior Animal Caretaker at the Oklahoma City Zoo, it was...
Yes, it's happening: Multi-million dollar film studio coming to Bartlesville
After almost a year of delay, Buffalo Roam Studio will take ownership of one of Bartlesville's historic sites and transform it entirely. In October of last year, the Bartlesville City Council unanimously approved $2 million in city investments and other measures, paving the way to repurpose the former First Christian Church into a "cutting-edge" film studio and film school.
Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
More Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Raping Teenager
Tulsa Police say a man already charged with raping a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint has now been charged with raping two other 15-year-old girls. Investigators say Yander Ramirez was driving around town drinking in March and forced the victim to get in his car, then gave her beer and a vape pen. She escaped, ran to a house and called police, and officers arrested Ramirez.
OCPD investigating after woman found dead at Oklahoma City pharmacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police said the body of a woman was found in a drive-thru of a pharmacy Thursday afternoon, and they suspect foul play. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers were called to a Walgreens, near Southeast 44th Street and Shields Boulevard, Thursday...
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