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The Frontier: In the Oklahoma Legislature, a new wave of school curriculum bills | News
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced a series of bills this session to impose…
Archbishop of Oklahoma City says Mount St. Mary needs to do better
The Very Reverend Paul S. CoakleyMount St. Mary's Catholic High School is a unique school for Oklahoma, established by the Sisters of Mercy in the early 1900s and now co-sponsored by the Sisters and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. It is…
Oklahoma High School Girls Basketball: Regional Quarterfinal Scores
After games were pushed back two days due to weather complications the state faced throughout the week, the Class 6A-5A regional tournament began on Saturday. Here is a quick overview of some actions:GUTHRIE 53, GUYMON 52Anjewl Murillo took…
‘I felt called to do something substantial in my community’, Oklahoma City man switches…
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Four years ago, Oklahoma City native D'Andre Foster rose through the corporate ranks, building a deep cleaning division within the Cintas company from the ground up.
He succeeded, but yearning for more, the…
McAlester superintendent set to retire | News
McAlester Public Schools Superintendent Randy Hughes cried before his retirement was announced at the end of…
Boomers sweep comeback games | Local News
Woodward's basketball teams had a successful comeback night on Friday, sweeping the Altus Bulldogs.The girls…
Oklahoma’s small towns fight people leaving, work to keep history alive
The unique community of Lone Wolf in Oklahoma is hanging on as it tries to transition from survival to prosperity. In doing so, she undergoes a transformation similar to many of her peers in the state. "We have one…
We all benefit by making Oklahoma a place where everyone can thrive
Senator Julia Kirt is Co-Chair of the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Caucus and Mental Health Legislative Caucus.Jennifer JonesAs spring approaches, many high school students are finalizing their next steps, applying to schools,…
Ladye ‘Bootsie’ Brown | Kingfisher Times and Free Press
Ladye Travis "Bootsie" Brown, Hennessey, died on January 14, 2022. She was 96.
Bootsie was born on December 22, 1925, to Samuel Travis and Mickey Ruth (Wright) Greene in Terrell, Texas, where she grew up and graduated from high school at…
Policy Brief: Powerful state senator clashes with gun rights lobbyist | Government and politics
"I'm just shaking my head," Andrews said. “Walters is asked to 'outsource' to a hand-picked charter school by one of his campaign donors to demonstrate he is getting what teachers and students are dealing with COVID infections and…
Obituary of Brenda Grigsby (1962 – 2022) – Oklahoma City, OK
Brenda Diane (LaFaver) Grigsby, 59, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, returned home on January 7, 2022. Brenda was born on February 11, 1962 in Oklahoma City. She attended Frederick Douglass High School where she excelled in upholstering…
Oklahoma City School Sexual Assault Allegations, Reporting Laws
With a Catholic school in Oklahoma City receiving allegations of sexual assault, many are wondering what the mandatory reporting laws are for schools. Was the local Mount St. Mary Catholic School required to go to…
High School Sexual Assault Allegations Investigation
Oklahoma Police are investigating allegations of sexual assault at a local high school. New details emerged on Monday of allegations of sexual assault at a local school that led to the resignation of their…
Obituary of Rebekah Franklin (1981 – 2021) – Oklahoma City, OK
Born May 8, 1981, died early in the morning December 22, 2021. She was predeceased by her father, Norman Carl Williams. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Williams, her sisters Beth Williams and Ruth (Jim) Kaptein, and her children,…
Highlights of the community development committee of the city of Ponca
The Ponca City Community Development Committee held its regular meeting on Thursday, December 16th. Brad Fox opened the meeting, after which various updates from Ponca City and Kay County were provided.
Pepper Barnes, representing…
Former Oklahoma City Manager Is Dead news – The Black Chronicle
ABILENE, Texas-Terry L. Childers, who served as Oklahoma City's first black city manager and later founded Childers Construction Co., died Dec. 8 at his home in Abilene.He was 68 years old.Mr. Childers has been described as a "pioneer…
Three Forks Story: Muskogee Recognized for Community Achievement | News
In early 1967, the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce sponsored a community achievement competition for…
In Reno, NBA Commissioner Silver talks about handling the early days of the pandemic
In early March 2020, Adam Silver knew a problem was looming, but like much of the rest of the country, he believed the coronavirus pandemic would be limited and basketball would resume business as usual in a few weeks.Silver, the…
Why Brent Venables is the Perfect Choice to Replace Lincoln Riley in Oklahoma
Through RJ YoungFOX Sports College Football WriterJust a week after Lincoln Riley shock Oklahoma supporters and the world of university football by accepting the USC coaching job, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables…
Triple fatal accident leaves Oklahoma communities in mourning
MCCLAIN COUNTY (KFOR) - Three lives were lost in a tragic multiple-car crash in McClain County on Thursday evening.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Soldier Eric Foster told News 4 Patricia McLoed, 34, was driving a pickup truck westbound…
OU receiver Jadon Haselwood enters transfer portal
NORMAN, Oklahoma (KFOR) - Following the loss of their head coach, a top receiver has announced he is leaving the University of Oklahoma.
OU wide receiver Jadon Haselwood on Monday caught on!-->…
Football: Creek and Valor to meet for Colorado 5A title
This is exactly what we expected four months ago when Colorado's high school football season began.
Cherry Creek and Valor Christian will play for the Class 5A State Championship at 2:30 p.m. on December 4 at Empower Field in Mile High.…
Katy ISD Students Celebrate National Signing Day
More than 40 Katy ISD student-athletes celebrated the first National Signing Day of the 2021-22 school year on November 10 at eight high school campuses.Students signed National Letters of Intent or Letters of Commitment in nine different…
Metro Tech paves the way for the Academy of Public Security
Construction of a new public security training center for high school students in the metro began on Wednesday. Metro Tech executives along with Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County officials kicked off the project on the South Bryant…
Clara Luper’s legacy commemorated in Oklahoma City schools building
A procession of Clara Luper's family, students and loved ones filled the administration building of Oklahoma City Public Schools, where the walls are covered with the legacy of the civil rights icon.The building itself, the Clara Luper…
Asheville Repairs Leaders Elsewhere Propose Black Census
ASHEVILLE - Leaders of local reparations movements across the country have called for a black census and grassroots movements that will urge the federal government to act.These representatives of places like Asheville; Evanston, Illinois;…
Barry Switzer sang “Poke Salad Annie” in the elevator
October 29 - Tony Joe White, ex-Wolfe City who is now Birmingham-Southern's head football coach, had a chance encounter once with Barry Switzer.They took the same elevator together.White recognized and complimented the former…
Over 300 laws come into effect in Oklahoma on Monday, November 1 Here are a few that could impact…
TULSA, Oklahoma - As the Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocked the entry into force of three abortion laws, more than 365 new Oklahoma laws will come into effect Monday.From education and immigration reform to new medical marijuana…
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight Members of the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors | Oficina…
October 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Appointment
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Cynthia Flores, Charles Richard "Rick" Huber, III, John Henry Luton, Austin Ruiz, OD, and W. Wintford "Ford"…
Community Development Meeting Highlights | News from the city of Ponca
A community development meeting was held in the meeting room of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 21.
Brad Fox opened the meeting and with no new business, committee members provided their updates.
Dawn Brakey from…
CAREER PATH: THS Chamber Partner for Annual Career Fair with New Incentives | New
Tahlequah High School and the Tahlequah Region Chamber of Commerce…
Philippe Redwine | Obituaries | Norman transcription
Philip W. Redwine
March 21, 1942 -…
Cancer fight, age has made Colin Powell vulnerable to COVID
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell greets President Barack Obama's arrival at Benjamin Banneker College High School in Washington, DC on October 17, 2016 (AFP / YURI GRIPAS)!-->…
Mesilla Valley Book Club welcomes author of Hillerman’s biography
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The Mesilla Valley / Southern New Mexico Book Club will host James McGrath Morris, author of "Tony Hillerman: A Life" for an in-person and Zoom presentation from 4 pm to 5 pm on…
It’s a small world | Purcell Register
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Happy Birthday to Jim Blevins, Mike McGregor, Virgil Hope, Kandy Wollenberg, Jackson Ewing, Kevin Jones, Allen Biggs, Phylis Norvell, Brandon Powell, Mike Foshee, Shelly…
Thomas Simms Raley | Obituary
Retired Lt. Col. Thomas Simms Raley, (81), of Fulshear, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021 from a stroke.
Tom was born on May 12, 1940 to his parents Cullen T. and Elna (Peggy) Raley in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After his…
FAFSA Now Available to Oklahoma Students | Community
Current high school and college students seeking federal and state…
Oklahoma City Firefighters Explain Why They Run Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - It's race weekend here in Oklahoma City. This year, we're hosting a two-day event to commemorate the 168 Oklahomans lost in the 1995 bombing.
For many years now, people from here and elsewhere have put on…
SSM Health implements a minimum wage of $ 15 for employees
SSM Santé Saint-Antoine - KFOR
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A hospital system with locations in central Oklahoma says it is implementing a new minimum wage for employees.
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Shawnee sign historic joint agreement
An Oklahoma tribe and a city formed an alliance. Shawnee City Council voted unanimously to return the Potawatomi Nation lands that were south of the North Canadian River. A historic vote putting aside the differences, paving the way,…
Dale Friestad | Obituaries | McAlester News Capital
Dale "Buzz" Friestad, 83, from McAlester Oklahoma, went to live with the Lord on September 23, 2021 after prolonged health problems, unrelated to covid. Family welcomes friends for a visit and visit Wednesday, September 29 from 5 to 8…
The change of course adds a northeast side
Tony Wise thinks he's like most people with roots in Oklahoma City - he knew people who died in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing.There was Charlotte Lewis Thomas, a friend of hers.Also Donald Burns, who had been one of his…
From page to screen; Actress and Screenwriter Delores Wheeler Recalls Cleburne’s Debut |…
Oklahoma resident Delores Wheeler remembers when she was growing up in…
Oregon School Board’s ban on anti-racism and LGBT signs sparks anger | Oklahoma News
NEWBERG, Oregon (AP) - An Oregon school board has banned educators from displaying the symbols of Black…
NSU Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate to Meet Oklahoma Employment Needs | New
Northeastern State University is expanding its supply chain operations…
Oklahoma woman arrested after driving vehicle on Lake Hefner trails while allegedly intoxicated with…
Salute the Badge: Sea of ââBlue for Sgt. Copeland
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Hispanic heritage: OKC launches the city’s first bilingual school
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City's very first bilingual immersion school opened this semester.
Language is the foundation of learning at Western Gateway Elementary.
Mom alleges her daughters were…
Duncan’s Native Plants Take Root in Hometown for Surgical Practice | Community
A local surgeon returned to her hometown to practice medicine, getting…
Friday Night Highlights: How OSU Rookies Performed in Week 4 of Action
Most high school teams play 10 regular season games. It breaks down into about three or four non-district games and six or seven district games. This makes Week 4 one of the most popular weeks off, and a few Cowboy commits have had…
OK celebrates Deaf Awareness Week September 20-26 | New
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Kevin Stitt has officially declared September 20-26 Deaf Awareness Week in…
Community Development Update | News from the city of Ponca
The Town of Ponca Community Development Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 16 at 10 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Chamber of Commerce.
Brad Fox opened the meeting and after approving the minutes from the…
‘This is not how it should be done’: Oklahoma eSports community divided over OSSAA…
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Members of the Oklahoma eSports community are divided over an OSSAA decision that some believe could prevent their children from participating in future competitions.
âThe key players were…
Tonkawa High School Alumni Association names Bruce Robinson as Distinguished Alumnus of 2021
The Alumni Association's Tonkawa High School (THS) Board of Trustees named Bruce Robinson as the Distinguished Alumnus of 2021. Bruce was a teacher, farmer, businessman and community activist. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard in 1957…
Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation Expands Role in Aerospace Industry | New
Oklahoma has a rich heritage of innovation and success in the aerospace industry. Cherokee Nation citizen…
Blood supply is low, patients have to wait
Ellie Roy, owner of Argenta Bead Co., waited in her husband's hospital room as her doctor spoke to emergency hospital staff about having blood platelets available to treat the man she is with. married for 19 years.
The platelets did not…
Here’s how three school districts are defying their state’s ban on mask warrants
But some school districts have taken more methodical approaches, carefully bypassing state restrictions on mask requirements through cautious legal maneuvering or apparent loopholes.Here's how three school districts are defying state…
Obituary for Wednesday August 11, 2021 | Obituary
Gene Tracy Bullock, 77, of Maryville, TN, died on Friday August 6, 2021. He was born July 12, 1944 in…
What the Abilene Reporter-News liked and disliked: the feeling of falling
LOVE1. Say "aaahhhhh ..." Monday was nice but waking up to 59 degrees Tuesday, the third day of August, was amazing. It put a bounce in your step and a hint of a downfall to come⦠maybe two months from now in West…
Family Seeks Answers After Loved One Murdered In Del City Hit-and-Run; No arrests made
A family continues to seek justice nearly a month after their loved one was killed in a hit-and-run accident.Although police released surveillance video from the night of the collision in Del City, no arrests were made. According to his…
Connie Mack World Series Offers Economic, Emotional Boost – The Durango Herald
Host families are Farmington's ambassadors
Ricketts Park was recently renovated and hosted the 2021 Connie Mack World Series. (Courtesy Tyson Snyder)!-->…
ESU Volleyball Wins Team Academic Honors | Release
The Emporia State volleyball team won the US Marine Corps / American Volleyball Coaches Association Team…
Leslie Kutz appointed to Murray State College Board of Regents
Springer resident Leslie (Larsen) Kutz has been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt as a new member of the Murray State College Board of Regents. Kutz, who succeeds outgoing member Frank Johnson who served on the college board for 14 years,…
Former Teachers’ Strike Leader Sentenced for Underage “Sexting” | Oklahoma News
STILLWATER, Oklahoma (AP) - A former history teacher and coach at Stillwater High School who helped organize the teachers' walkout in 2018 has been sentenced to jail for engaging in sexual communication with a minor.Alberto Morejon, 28,…
17 graduates of the Kiamichi Tech Practical Nursing Program | Local News
Seventeen practical nursing students from McAlester's Kiamichi Technology Centers graduated on June…
Biden promotes infrastructure deal with focus on early education
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The Biden administration has said it wants to strike an infrastructure deal that will also invest in education and child care for the future of the U.S. economy.
President Joe Biden visited Illinois on…