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The Porch: Martha's Task Celebrates 'Christmas In July' To Boost Holiday Sales
Christmas may be 154 days away, but it is never too early to start holiday shopping. The ladies of Martha's Task are hard at work making items to deck the halls for Christmas in July. "We work with low-income women, federal poverty level and below, and we teach them to...
Peggs woman sentenced to three years for manslaughter on Cherokee Nation land
CHEROKEE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — A Peggs woman was sentenced to federal prison for knowingly shooting and killing one victim. Following her guilty plea in 2023, Wanda Kay Friday, 53, was sentenced to three years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country. According to investigators, Friday shot the...
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.
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Power Restored To Oklahoma City Residents After Vehicle Crash Downs Power Line
OG&E crews worked to restore power Thursday morning after an outage caused by a vehicle striking a power line in northwestern Oklahoma City. According to Oklahoma City Police, the crash happened around 2 a.m. near located near Northwest 10th Street and North Meridian Avenue. OG&E said over 5,000 customers were...
Wellness Wednesday: OCCHD Wellness Classes
The Oklahoma City-County Health Department is offering classes to help Oklahomans live healthier. Joining the News 9 team Wednesday morning is registered dietitian Allyson Drain from the OCCHD with more on their Total Wellness Classes.
Merle Haggard Statue and Tribute Concert Coming To Oklahoma
A statue of the late country music legend Merle Haggard will be unveiled on October 10 followed by a tribute concert to the "Okie from Muskogee" The Merle Haggard Statue Committee has been working on the project for about 15 years. Executive Director of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Tony Corbell dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about the concert and this historic event.
Local Museum Shares Their Unique Summer Camp Experiences On The Porch
Oklahoma Contemporary is hosting summer art camps for all kids to get involved in. Each camp’s focus is different, and what kids can learn changes from week to week. All campers also participate in a guided tour of the Main Gallery to learn more about contemporary art and artists.
Win Tickets to See Childish Gambino in Oklahoma City
Childish Gambino is bringing The New World Tour to Oklahoma City, and we're giving away tickets!. Childish Gambino will perform in Oklahoma City on Sunday, August 11 at the Paycom Center with special guest Willow. Get social with us below to win a pair of tickets to the concert! This contest will end Wednesday, August 7.
Overlooked Opportunities: Sticking With Stickers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City serves more than 18,000 students, making it the fourth largest educational institution in the state. Providing almost all of the printing for the community college is its four-employee in-plant. This includes everything from quick copy work, to name badges, to door signage. One new service that has proven to be lucrative for the operation is stickers.
Local law enforcement agencies investigating a string of stolen vehicles cases
PONCA CITY — A juvenile was arrested Tuesday afternoon after Ponca City police located and pursued a vehicle reported stolen earlier in the day from the McCord area. Ponca City police logs show that a caller reported seeing the stolen Chevy Equinox with a Dallas Cowboy tag at the Triple T on Lake Road at 2:02 p.m. The vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on Sherwin Ave. Tuesday morning. The caller lost site of the vehicle as it left going west on Lake Road.
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