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Judge issues protective order against Ryan Walters, requested by student who's suing him
NORMAN — A Cleveland County judge has formally granted a protective order sought by a Moore Public Schools student against state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters and members of the State Board of Education. Cleveland Country District Judge Michael Tupper filed the order on Monday, 19 days after he said during a court hearing...
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
Handgame competition brings Kiowa, Apache elders together in Western Oklahoma
As a little girl in the early 1970s, Lee Colorado, who is Apache, learned how to play Handgame in her great-grandmother’s shed in the wintertime. She explained that the history of the game existed as far back as she could remember. Now, Colorado is 61 and is still using...
Major Renovations, Including AI Enhancements Planned For Will Rogers Museum In Claremore
It’s been nearly 40 years since the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore received a major renovation but work is being done to attract a new generation. A new event center will be built overlooking Claremore. There will also be a collection area to showcase Will Rogers’ memorabilia collection. A new entryway will open up for the museum and officials said they want it to be more appealing for events and programs.
City of Lawton names new Public Works Director
LAWTON, Oklahoma (KAUZ) - Michael Watrous was named the city’s new Public Works Director at the Lawton City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 23. Watrous will be succeeding Larry Wolcott in this position. According to the City of Lawton, Watrous will oversee the department’s operations and review procedures to enhance the effectiveness of divisions such as Drainage Maintenance, Electronic Maintenance, Solid Waste, the Landfill, Stormwater Management, and Streets and Traffic Control.
Thunder guard undergoes surgery, 'expected to miss the 2024-25 season' says Insider
Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that rookie Nikola Topic had officially undergone surgery to repair his partially torn ACL. It was a long time coming for the youngster, as he sustained the injury earlier in the year while playing with the Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga, the news that the operation finally came underway should certainly be exciting for Oklahoma City faithful to hear, though, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, one shouldn't expect to see their Euro prospect playing anytime soon.
Conn's HomePlus, Nationwide Home Goods Seller, Files Bankruptcy; Several Locations Set To Close
Conn's HomePlus, a home goods seller with locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy this week, with several stores set to close. There are four locations in Oklahoma, two in Oklahoma City and two more in Tulsa. Following the company's bankruptcy filing, all four stores will now close. Here...
Sallisaw football camp is Monday, Tuesday
The 2024 Sallisaw Black Diamond Football Camp will take place from 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Perry F. Lattimore Stadium. The camp is open to those youth who will be in grades three through six this upcoming school year. The cost is $50 per camper. Payments can be taken...
Elite four-star 2026 DL James Carrington visiting Oklahoma
The dead period has past. College football recruits can resume visit schedules in the backend of the summer. This means several events will pop up across the country for this weekend. One of them, Sooners Under the Stars. For a full list of visitors, CLICK HERE to read. Oklahoma football...
Retiring NSU professor establishes endowed scholarship in counseling
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Dr. Kenny Paris, a professor in the Northeastern State University Department of Psychology and Counseling, has established the Dr. Kenny Paris Endowed Scholarship for Counseling in honor of his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service. Paris, along with his wife Tammie, established the endowed scholarship...
Cherokee Nation EMS launches Paramedic Education Program
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Emergency Medical Services is launching a new Paramedic Education Program to train new paramedic providers and help address the shortages being experienced across the United States, including within some Cherokee communities. The comprehensive education program spans approximately 18 months and includes both didactic and...
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