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Oklahoma Women’s Basketball in top 6 for No. 1 player in 2025
Coming off of their second-straight NCAA tournament appearance, Jennie Baranczyk and the Oklahoma Sooners find themselves in the middle of a big-time recruiting battle. On Tuesday, the Sooners were included in the top six for point guard Aaliyah Chavez out of Lubbock, Texas. Chavez is considered the No. 1 player in the nation, according to On3. The Sooners were included along with some of the heavy hitters in women’s college basketball like South Carolina, LSU, Texas, UCLA, and Texas Tech. South Carolina, fresh off an undefeated season and their second title in three years will always be tough to beat in a recruiting...
Shawnee Art Museum Offering Free Admission To Visitors On The Porch
If you're still looking for a fun yet educational summer activity, a local museum might have you covered. The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is offering free admission for all visitors throughout the rest the summer, which includes viewing exhibits and participating in various events at the museum. Established in 1919,...
Fencing fun with a 'point': OKC Parks hosts swordplay extravaganza
This segment is sponsored by OKC Parks. Today it was all about fencing with the OKC Parks. Living Oklahoma's Paul Stanley was joined by Honorable Lady Veronica and Master of Defense Marcus von fürth for a fencing demonstration. Fencing classes happen every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the...
Oklahoma City man sentenced to prison over bank fraud and identity theft in Springfield
An Oklahoma City man is going to prison for committing bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in Springfield. Gerald Duran was sentenced last week to 45 months. Prosecutors say Duran was arrested last December at a. Springfield bank after attempting to cash a cashier’s check he had fraudulently obtained.
Oklahoma City police and U.S. Marshals arrest man with multiple warrants
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A man wanted for multiple warrants statewide has been arrested by the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCKPD) and the United States Marshals Service. Officials said Michael Railback was arrested on July 16 in the 1800 block of NW 39th. According to OKCPD, Railback was also...
OSUIT, Muscogee Nation celebrate GED graduates
The community recently celebrated the most class of graduates during the GED Graduation Ceremony held July 11 on the campus of OSUIT. The program, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and Muscogee Nation Employment & Training Adult Learning Programs, provides a second chance for adults looking to obtain their degrees, and helping them join the workforce.
Norman City Council discusses new homeless shelter location, approves donations for Fire Department
The Norman City Council discussed a new location for the relocation of A Friend’s House and approved an opioid grant and donations to the Fire Department during its Tuesday meeting. During the last conference meeting, the city council discussed various relocation options for A Friend’s House, an overnight emergency...
'So Terrible': Coweta Mother Worried About Family's Health Amid Water Quality Issues, Superintendent's Resignation
The City of Coweta's water superintendent resigned Tuesday after complaints about the city's water being off-color and not tasting right. The city says it is safe to drink but admits the water is not up to its standards, and they are working to fix the problem. One Coweta mother says...
Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50-year legacy in Tulsa Nov. 23
TULSA, Okla. – Jefferson Starship, renowned as “the road-conquering heroes,” will ignite the stage, singing their epic catalog of rock classics at the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50 and go...
Tulsa Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Plumbing Parts From Local Restaurants
Tulsa police arrested a man they said went to several restaurants around the city and stole plumbing parts from their bathrooms. A probable cause affidavit said Austen Bumsted walked into the restrooms at places like McDonald's, Braum's, Chick-fil-A, QuikTrip, and Waffle House and took items like flushing handles, valves, pipes, and sensors.
Grade the trade: Thunder take West over, shun Warriors in blockbuster deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder were the No. 1 seed in a competitive Western Conference last season despite the second-youngest roster in the NBA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a bonafide MVP candidate, while Chet Holmgren finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and Jalen Williams took a sizable sophomore leap.
Sand Springs Public Schools offering free lunch for students during 2024-2025 school year
Sand Springs Public Schools has announced that all students are eligible for free meals this upcoming school year thanks to a federal program called Community Eligibility Provision. Through this new program, all students regardless of economic standing are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch. Parents/Guardians don’t have to fill...
Teeter fires 10-under 62 to earn top seed in OGA State Amateur Championship at The Patriot
Dylan Teeter of Bixby reeled off 10 birdies in a flawless 62 to earn the No 1 seed for match play in the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship at The Patriot in Owasso. Teeter, who played two years at Oklahoma City University and is now at Texas-El Paso, finished...
Communities grapple with tornado destruction long after attention fades
A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground. River Garrett, 8, had to grow up quickly amid the disaster."Our family didn't get hurt, but it's kind of sad to know that other families did get hurt also. They got hurt really bad," River said. "I was in tears because I didn't expect this much damage. But I said to myself that I can't make this about me."This year's tornado season is on track to be...
Robert Spears-Jennings, A Great Asset For The Sooner Defense
Oklahoma has had two great recruiting classes the past two years, finishing 8th in 2022 and 6th in 2023, according to Rivals, under Brent Venables. Shifting the focus to the home front here in Oklahoma and securing the state against rivals, a slew of recruits in the Sooner State have committed to the University in the past two years.
Ottawa County unveils new Emergency Operations Center
MIAMI, Okla. — Ottawa County celebrates the completion of a project five years in the making. A ribbon cutting took place in Miami Tuesday morning for the new Quapaw Nation Emergency Operations Center and Ottawa County Central Dispatch Building. It’s a collaboration between the Quapaw Nation, City of Miami,...
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