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Shawnee museum is home to mummies, shrunken human heads and more
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Shawnee is home to one of the oldest museums in Oklahoma, showcasing collections from all over the world. The Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art was founded in 1919. The museum features unique pieces of art, ancient artifacts and attractions that draw people from all over to Shawnee.
Shawnee Milling Company creates sweet treats without letting any go to waste
SHAWNEE, Okla. — The Shawnee Milling Company, where several homemade treats are made, is one of the largest employers in town. Started in 1906, the Shawnee Milling Company is a family-owned company that makes a truckload of product every hour and a half. "We’re embedded in town, so being...
New Details Emerge In Investigation Of Grady County Mother's Death
More details are coming out about what may have led up to the murder of a Grady County wife and mother. Investigators say Holly Miller was found dead inside her Chickasha home on July 8. An affidavit for a search warrant reveals more about what happened that day as Miller’s daughter files a protective order against her mother’s husband.
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
1953 Shawnee High School graduate looks back at how the town has changed through the years
SHAWNEE, Okla. — As KOCO 5 takes a look back at Shawnee's history, a 1953 Shawnee High School graduate talked about what has changed and what has stayed the same throughout the years. Bob Dutton was born and raised in Shawnee. While he said the city looks different than...
Ex-Thunder big puts LeBron James on blast, calls him 'dictator of the NBA'
Former OKC Thunder big man and current activist Enes Kanter Freedom has frequently and unabashedly made his feelings about the NBA and its members well-known since he last suited up for an organization back in 2022. From criticizing the league's partnership with China to voicing his disapproval over the association's...
The Used & Taking Back Sunday announce co-headlining tour
The Used and Taking Back Sunday are taking you back to the glory days of early 2000s emo on a co-headlining tour. The joint outing kicks of Oct. 9 in Oklahoma City and wraps up Oct. 24 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two bands will trade off who is closing depending on the night.
Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Back Applauds SEC Stance On Horns Down Gesture
Oklahoma Sooners' defensive back Bill Bowman was the first member of the Sooners program to enter the media room on Tuesday at the SEC media days in Dallas, Texas, where he applauded the conference's stance on the Sooners' mock "Horns Down" symbol. Many Sooners fans mockingly display in front ...
Police Connect 4 Murder Suspects To Violent Crime Spree Across OKC Metro
Investigators have tied four murder suspects to a violent crime spree spanning the Oklahoma City metro. A man and three juveniles were accused of a deadly shooting at a motel on the southeast side of the city last week. The crime spree started last Tuesday at a home in northwest...
Almost entire Thunder squad show out to support OKC in summer league loss to Heat
During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer league contest against the Miami Heat, players from the main roster started to trickle into the seats. Nearly the entire squad attended the Thunder’s loss to the Heat in Las Vegas. This comes a game after several key members supported OKC in its loss to the Toronto Raptors.
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Douglass WR Jaden Nickens has shown 'dog mentality' with Trojans
Douglass High School football coach Damon Turner recently struggled to answer a question from a coaching buddy. Is Jaden Nickens, the Trojans’ new star receiver, better than Talyn Shettron, another dynamic receiver Turner coached at Edmond Santa Fe? ...
Oklahoma City apartment blaze damages four units, all evacuated safely
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon. According to OKCFD, the fire started on the first floor and spread through a window to the unit above. Some furniture was caught on fire and...
Two people 'intentionally' set on fire while sleeping outside, Oklahoma City police say
A man and a woman sleeping outside near Hefner and Western were reportedly set on fire Tuesday morning, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department. The department received a call around 6 a.m. this morning reporting that two people were set on fire. Police say it appears the fire was...
Norman man charged after allegedly soliciting a minor on Discord
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OK (KOKH) — A Norman man was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on a social media platform. The arrest comes after a cyber tip was assigned to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) last week. According to CCSO,...
Oklahoma City nonprofit expands tiny home community for foster care alumni
A newly built and furnished set of 15 tiny homes have popped up in Oklahoma City. While they’re all around just 300 square feet, they’re equipped with everything you’d find in a studio apartment — a kitchen, a bathroom, and an area to eat and sleep.
Her hearing implant was preapproved. But she still received multiple $139,000 bills
Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn't stand and also deaf in one ear, the result of an infection that affected one of her cranial nerves. Though her balance recovered, the hearing never came back. Growing up, she learned to cope — but it...
Josh Heupel excited for return to Norman in September
Oklahoma’s first game in the SEC will also mark the first starts in SEC competition for former five-star quarterbacks Jackson Arnold and Nico Iamaleava. But another first will also occur on September 21 when the Tennessee Volunteers roll into Norman. It will be the first time for national championship...
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