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7+ hour, 8+ min ago (536+ words) For the eighth consecutive year in a row, the Bixby Spartans will be an Oklahoma high school football state champion. Though unlike their high-scoring selves, the Spartans had to hold off an upset-minded Owasso group to hold on for the 31-17 win to nab the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OHSAA) Class 6A-I state championship at the University [] Lando Norris wins first F1 driver's title of career For the eighth consecutive year in a row, the Bixby Spartans will be an Oklahoma high school football state champion. Though unlike their high-scoring selves, the Spartans had to hold off an upset-minded Owasso group to hold on for the 31-17 win to nab the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OHSAA) Class 6A-I state championship at the University of Central Oklahoma's Chad Richison Stadium. The win completes an undefeated 2025 season for the Spartans as they notched…...

10+ hour, 14+ min ago (577+ words) And though a couple of the games had a bit less bite than they might've appeared early in the season, it was still as tough of a closing stretch as there was in college football. The Sooners rose to the occasion, with road wins over Tennessee and Alabama and home victories over Missouri and LSU. With the victories, OU is almost certainly heading to the College Football Playoff when the field is announced Sunday. Here's a look at the Sooners' five most impactful players during their November run (in alphabetical order): Bowen and his brother came up huge during the closing run. The younger of the two had the flashiest play, an 87-yard interception return for a touchdown against Alabama that put the Sooners up 10-0 late in the first quarter. Bowen also had an interception against Missouri, sealing the game…...

10+ hour, 36+ min ago (315+ words) Arguably the best high school football program in Oklahoma in the 21st century can claim yet another gold ball. Bixby can continue its dynastic run as the Spartans go for their eighth straight state title, and fourth consecutive in Class 6A-I, as they face Owasso for the 6A-I championship Saturday night at Edmond's Chad Richison Stadium. The Spartans (12-0) will face the Rams (10-2) in the 6A-I title game for the second consecutive season. In that game a year ago, Owasso entered with an unbeaten record, but Bixby pulled off a 43-42 win in overtime after successfully executing a two-point conversion. Then, both teams faced off in the regular season opener on August 28, with Bixby taking a 49-21 win at the University of Tulsa. Bixby is also going for its 11th state title in program history, all coming since 2014. The only season the Spartans didn't win…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (206+ words) As the Oklahoma high school football season concludes, local teams prepare for the state finals at UCO's Chad Richison Stadium, with several defending champions aiming to retain their titles. The Oklahoma high school football season is winding down with state championship week, featuring several local schools in the mix at UCO's Chad Richison Stadium as they compete for the coveted gold ball trophy. On Friday night, the 6A-2 division will feature a local matchup between Choctaw and Sand Springs at 7 p.m. Choctaw is the defending champion, while Sand Springs has not lost a game since September 12 and is seeking its first state championship win since 1966. Saturday will see a number of games, including a noon matchup in the 5A class between No. 5 Bishop McGuinness and No. 1 Carl Albert, with the Titans aiming to defend their 5A title. In the 6A-1 division, Bixby will face Owasso,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (201+ words) The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is gearing up for the holiday season, and that includes stocking up on a new collection of gifts for their store. With something for everyone, Museum Store Manager Richard Bruner says their inventory this holiday season is all inspired by artists featured in the museum. News 9 spoke with Bruner to learn more about what to expect at the museum this Christmas season. Bruner: I'd like to start with Paul Reed. We just opened Paul Reed, he's an American artist from Washington, D.C., and part of the American Color School. We've got this beautiful catalog that the Oklahoma City Museum of Art has engineered and created, and it's stunning. Then we've taken a couple of his pieces and made scarves out of them. His exhibit is at the museum right now on the third floor. These…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (203+ words) The stage is set for an epic conclusion to the Oklahoma high school football season as the undefeated Bixby Spartans (12-0) face the Owasso Rams (10-2) in Saturday night's Class 6A-I state championship game in Edmond. This highly-anticipated matchup features a compelling storyline of redemption, as the defending champion Spartans have already defeated the Rams twice in the past 15 months " including a nail-biting 43-42 victory in last year's title game and a more decisive 49-21 win in the 2025 season opener. Both teams enter with momentum after impressive semifinal performances, with Bixby dominating Broken Arrow 49-17 while Owasso survived a thriller against Jenks, 39-36. The championship showdown represents Owasso's opportunity to avenge both recent losses or Bixby's chance to cement their dynasty with another perfect season. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, December 6 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Bixby vs. Owasso…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (430+ words) District Judge Natalie Mai was selected to take over Richard Glossip's case after six Oklahoma County criminal judges recused, forcing the chief judge to turn to civil judges. After months of delays, the Richard Glossip case finally has a new judge and the decision came down to a name pulled out of a box. Criminal Judges Exhausted, Civil Judges TappedWith all criminal judges in Oklahoma County recusing themselves, Chief District Judge Richard Ogden turned to the civil docket to find someone who could take over the case. During Friday's hearing, Ogden placed the names of two civil judges, Judge Amy Palumbo and Judge Natalie Mai, into a box. The name drawn: Judge Natalie Mai. Ogden said he picked these two because they also have significant criminal trial experience. He added that it's rare for every criminal docket judge to step…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (993+ words) From faithful adaptations of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to classic productions of "The Nutcracker" ballet, Oklahomans love to celebrate the holidays with traditional yuletide entertainment options. But many events across the Sooner State have become beloved for offering a twist on the customary holiday festivities. From a series of yuletide science experiments to a winter solstice March of the Trees, here are some of the unique and unusual holiday events offered across Oklahoma: Where: Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park's indoor black-box theater, 2920 Paseo, OKC. " Where: Harn Homestead, 1721 N Lincoln Blvd., OKC. The historic Harn Homestead, which hosted Lyric Theatre's outdoor version of "A Christmas Carol" for three years, is hosting for the third season an immersive outdoor traveling production of Louisa May Alcott's beloved 1868 novel, adapted by OKC-based Storyteller Theatre Arts Co. When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 19 and 20. Where: Har-Ber Village…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (160+ words) The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off in the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. Both programs are in the College Football Playoff's 12-team bracket, but it's unclear how the game's result will affect seeding. Georgia, which has just one loss, should be locked into a spot regardless of the outcome. The same may not be true for Alabama, which has two losses. It's possible that an Alabama loss could knock the Crimson Tide out of the top 12. Georgia is 1-10 in its last 11 matchups against Alabama. Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops made his pick for this weekend's matchup between Alabama and Georgia, and he has the Bulldogs coming out on top. Georgia and Alabama will kick off at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. Related: The truth about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (290+ words) As winter conditions move into Oklahoma, here are key safety tips to help drivers prepare, reduce risk and stay safe on icy or snowy roads. Winter has come on us fast, so let's go over some of the things to remember when the roads get tough. Winter is approaching fast; here are some things to remember when the roads get tough. Travel SpeedsYou need to reduce your speed in the winter when the weather gets bad. "Normal winter driving conditions" are when the roads are dry, and stopping speeds don't change much. When the snow and ice fall and stick to the roads or elevated surfaces, that is when we need to be most careful. It takes over a football field to bring your vehicle to a stop on ice at 35 mph. Traveling in Winter WeatherTraveling in winter weather can…...