Local News

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (801+ words) The Oklahoma high school football season continues with a Week 2 slate featuring great matchups. Among the Friday games we're following closely: Carl Albert at Bishop McGuinness, Jones at Mount St. Mary and Edmond Memorial at Deer Creek. Here's a look…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (239+ words) Oklahoma ranks near the bottom of a new WalletHub study listing the happiest states in the United States. According to Chris Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, the states were ranked on various areas of quality of life, including state economies, great…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1730+ words) Oklahoma has a bold and unique way of preparing onions. They hit a hot griddle, get smashed into a beef patty, and cook down until the whole burger smells like someone made a very good decision with a bag of…...

18+ hour, 15+ min ago   (906+ words) Wildfires can quickly reshape Oklahoma’s landscape, killing some animals and forcing others to search for food, water and shelter in unfamiliar areas. The effects can be especially dangerous for young animals, nests and species unable to move quickly. However, wildlife…...

20+ hour, 33+ min ago   (454+ words) The property had previously been used for cattle and, farther back, as a terraced cotton farm, the Lincoln County News reported. Lucas first tried other fruit trees before settling on chestnuts. His first harvest, in 2015, totaled less than 30 pounds; he…...

22+ hour, 30+ min ago   (138+ words) Northern Oklahoma faces a severe weather threat with damaging winds and hail, while Oklahoma City prepares for its 41st day of 100-degree temperatures. Oklahoma is set to experience another day of extreme heat and severe weather, with Oklahoma City reaching 100 degrees…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (617+ words) The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld an Oklahoma curriculum restriction law, saying that nothing in the language prohibits educators from discussing race-related, sexist or oppressive concepts "in the abstract or in connection with historical or popular figures." The…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (411+ words) Have you ever looked up at the Oklahoma sky and wondered why it’s blue? Or watched a colorful sunrise or sunset and wondered what creates those vibrant shades of red, orange and purple? Meteorologist Justin Rudicel breaks down the science…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (184+ words) The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $95,000 in youth literacy grants to 21 Oklahoma schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations. The grants are part of more than $4.1 million awarded nationwide to support literacy programs for K-12 students. Recipients can use the…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (253+ words) An Oklahoma City man is putting on a benefit concert to raise money for his kidney transplant and recovery. Musician Tony Foster Jr. said he is facing what he described as “the fight of my life” and is asking the…...