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Adam Kemp is a news and health reporter for The Oklahoman. He grew up in Oklahoma City before attending Oklahoma State University.
Oklahoma's healthcare workers say COVID surge has made hospital atmospheres 'bleak'
Standing outside of Integris Baptist Medical Center on the first day of May, a group of nurses and doctors turned and looked to...
Oklahoma state Rep. Emily Virgin grateful for parents COVID recovery
Standing in the parking lot of St. Anthony Hospital, Emily Virgin was consumed with one thought. Would she ever be able to hug...
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COVID vaccine in Oklahoma: Most residents won't see vaccine for months
While vaccines against COVID-19 have appeared on the horizon, experts warn it will take months for most to receive it....
Oklahoma City hospital capacity: COVID-19 patients from rural counties filling rooms
Oklahoma City area hospitals continue to report record-high numbers of COVID-19 patients and many are coming from outside the...
Oklahoma health officials balk at mandating masks
As a record surge of new COVID-19 infections continues to spread across Oklahoma, the state’s leading health official said he...
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Oklahoma officials place responsibility on state residents after huge surge in COVID cases
Another record-setting day of new COVID-19 infections prompted state health officials and Gov. Kevin Stitt to plead for...
Local hospitals working together to prevent COVID crush
Collaboration between local health officials might be the only thing keeping some of Oklahoma City’s hospitals from becoming...
COVID-19 emergency declared at Tinker AFB
Tinker Air Force Base declared a health emergency on Thursday and has implemented mandatory mask use on base as COVID-19...
Pressure on hospitals intensifies as OKC reaches Tier 3 of COVID-19 surge plan
As the number of Oklahomans hospitalized due to COVID-19 continues to hit record highs, the Oklahoma City metro on Thursday...
Tinker Air Force Base declares public health emergency following increase in COVID-19 cases
Tinker Air Force Base declared a health emergency on Thursday and has implemented mandatory mask use on base as COVID-19...
Public Health Lab employees shocked to find out lab is moving to Stillwater
Gathered around a computer during a lunch break, employees of the state’s public health laboratory were some of the last to...
More than 30,000 mail-in ballots counted in first few days at Oklahoma County Election Board
More than 33,000 mail-in ballots were counted in the first three days of processing at the Oklahoma County Election Board....
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More than 33,000 ballots counted already in Oklahoma County, here's what that process looks like
More than 33,000 ballots, including 16,000 for the 2020 Presidential election, were counted in the first three days of...
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Retired veteran welcomed home by neighbors he's never met
After 36 years and a career spent serving others, Bruce Jahnke was ready to be home. After retiring on Sunday, the former...
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Oklahoma families mourn as state surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths
As William Tall Bear received the results of his test, he smiled and praised his creator for what he thought was good news....
What you need to know about the Epic Charter Schools saga
A partial investigative audit of Epic Charter Schools was released on Thursday revealing millions of dollars in questionable...
A look back at Epic Charter School's history and previous controversies.
A state audit unveiled this week that raises serious questions about Epic Charter Schools' finances is just the latest in a...
Three former Ponca City coaches charged with sexual offenses involving students
Three former Ponca City wrestling coaches have been accused in criminal charges of sexual offenses involving students and...
OKCPS releases guidelines for return to in-person learning
Oklahoma City Public Schools officials announced on Wednesday afternoon their plan to have students, teachers and staff return...
OKCPS announces return to campus plans
Oklahoma City Public School officials announced on Wednesday afternoon its plan to have students, teachers and staff return to...
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The Dream Clock: Foundation for OKC schools says listening to community vital to changing lives
Mary Mélon thinks a lot about the three-ring binder problem. A few years back, some well-meaning local businesses asked Mélon...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: State passes 1,000 deaths as 990 more infections reported
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 990 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,003 new cases; three additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,003 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases...
Norman church's community event creates platform for change
Knowing their community needed to have the hard conversations, two pastors at Timber Creek Fellowship Church wanted to provide...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,237 new cases; four additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,237 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,249 new cases; nine additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,249 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That brings the total number of cases...
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White House report places Oklahoma in top 5 for positive test rate and daily COVID-19 cases
Oklahoma continues to one of the states hit hardest by COVID-19, according to a new report from the White House Coronavirus...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 970 new cases; 12 new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 970 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,091 new cases; seven new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,091 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. That brings the total number of cases...
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Second chance employment fits mission of Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Chris Eaton takes a moment every once and awhile to remember who he is serving. As the warehouse manager at the Regional Food...
President's downplay 'problematic' but local officials insist response was serious from day one
Despite President Donald Trump's comments that he wanted to "downplay" the danger of COVID-19 at the beginning of the global...
Horn, Bice set to debate ahead of congressional vote
Congresswoman Kendra Horn and State Senator Stephanie Bice are set to square off in a debate next month just weeks ahead of the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 613 new cases; no new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 613 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That brings the total number of cases since...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 420 new cases; three new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 420 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases since...
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Homeless Alliance OKC an example of the power of joining together
Dan Straughan didn’t have all the answers. But he knew others who did. Straughan, who has been the president of the Homeless...
Ski Island man's body recovered after drowning in flood waters
The body of a missing man, who drowned in flood waters outside of his Ski Island neighborhood home, was recovered on Thursday...
OMRF brain tumor drug receives rare disease designations from the FDA
A “game changing” drug for treating two different types of cancer has been given the green light by the U.S. Food and Drug...
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March to state Capitol recalls March on Washington 57 years ago
Hundreds of people marched east along NW 23 from Tower Theatre to the state Capitol late Friday to commemorate the historic...
The Dream Clock: How a friendship with George Floyd and work with non-profit continues to build bridges in community
Stand up. Speak up. Be accountable. That's one of the principal tenets that’s guided Jonathan Veal in recent months. It's...
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Election 2020: Runoff voters cast congressional vote with who 'can beat Kendra Horn' on their minds
Dressed in a bright orange Hawaiian shirt with his mask in hand, Mark Sneed took a moment to think when asked who he was...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 853 new cases; 10 new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 853 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That pushes the total number of cases...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,077 new cases; six new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,077 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That pushes the total number of cases...
Experts warn of future spikes as Oklahoma cases top 50,000
As Oklahoma passed 50,000 reported infections and more than 700 deaths on Thursday, state health experts warned that the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: Oklahoma exceeds 50,000 infections and 700 deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 746 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That pushes the total number of cases...
Renowned Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling dies
Renowned Cherokee Nation linguist Durbin Feeling advocated for the continued use of the Cherokee language until his last...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 597 new cases; 17 new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 597 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 369 new cases; 4 new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 369 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That brings the total number of cases since...
Refugee organization about building relationships with neighbors
A group stands in a mock apartment, surveying the objects all around. Photo albums, medication, clothes and kids' toys are...
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Latinxlandia working as guide to showcase the full spectrum of community
You can’t be what you can’t see. That was a core principle for Lincka Elizondo-Sanchez when dreaming up how to make change...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State Health Department names epidemiology consultant after interim epidemiologist contract ends
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is looking for its third lead epidemiologist since the beginning of the global...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 377 new cases; one new death
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 377 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That brings the total number of cases in...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 494 new cases; one new death
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 494 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases in...
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Four O'Clock hour asks, when was the last time you had someone of a different race as a guest inside your home?
Sitting back in her chair with a glass of red wine, Taniyah Washington wanted to listen to how everyone responded to the...
New return-to-work guidance emphasizes symptoms over testing
Health care professionals who test positive for the coronavirus are being advised they can return to work sooner. The Oklahoma...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 747 new cases; 5 additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 747 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That brings the total number of cases in...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,117 new cases; 13 additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,117 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That brings the total number of cases in...
OU Medicine chief COVID-19 doctor says infection rate will be sign of mask mandate effectiveness
OU Medicine Enterprise Chief Quality Officer Dale Bratzler answered questions Wednesday regarding the ongoing COVID-19...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 848 new cases; 14 additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 848 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases in...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,089 new cases; 13 additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,089 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. That brings the total number of cases in...
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Survey: Oklahomans have conflicting feelings for masks, COVID-19 dangers
A national survey of coronavirus beliefs and practices found that many of the Oklahomans studied believe that while wearing a...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: State reports record high 1,401 new cases; no new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,401 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That is a new record high and brings the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,204 new cases; no new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,204 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases in...
To understand another community, Norman pastor says it's about showing up
Standing outside Nappy Roots Books on the northeast side of Oklahoma City, Elizabeth Goen watched her two sons play in a bouncy...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: OSDH reports 314 new cases, 7 new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 314 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That brings the total number of cases in...
Man fatally shot by police and sheriff deputies during traffic stop
A man was fatally shot by two Cleveland County deputies and an Oklahoma City Police officer early Wednesday morning, according...
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Seeing others is the second step in Norman pastor's plan to improve race relations
Sitting on his porch one day earlier this year, it occurred to Robert Haskins that he didn’t know a single neighbor on his...
Police respond to shooting outside of Bricktown Ballpark
Oklahoma City Police say one person was shot in the leg following a fight between two groups down the street from the Chickasaw...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 916 new cases; six new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 916 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases...
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Coronavirus testing results slowing down as some wait weeks for answers
Quarantined, nervous and growing frustrated by the day, Rylee Meek tried one more time to find out her COVID-19 test results....
Step one to improve racial relations, identifying 'Us' vs. 'Them'
Watching the news coverage on TV, Elaine Brown had to check herself. A native of Bermuda, Brown said a recent murder on her...
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Norman Pastor Clarence Hill offers guide on how to improve racial relations
Pulling into his neighborhood, the Rev. Clarence Hill waited to see who would make the first move. His anguish had grown with...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 596 new cases; six new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 596 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That brings the total number of cases since...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 603 new cases; three new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 603 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That brings the total number of cases...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 673 new cases; three new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 673 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases...
Two Native organizations in Oklahoma receive large grants
Two Native-led organizations in Oklahoma were given grants totalling $400,000 on Tuesday. The Association of Tribal Archives,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 858 new cases; five new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 858 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. That brings the total number of cases since...
Trooper remains hospitalized; SUV driver not at fault
An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was still in the hospital Friday with internal bleeding, broken bones and a concussion after...
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Record number of mail-in votes for Tuesday primary
A repurposed trash can, locked down tight by opposing party members, carried the first votes of the upcoming primary election...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 302 new cases; one new death
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 302 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, bringing the total since the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 299 new cases; seven new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 299 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, bringing the total since...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 395 new cases; two new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 395 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, bringing the total since the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 438 new cases; three new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 438 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, bringing the total since...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 438 new cases; one new death
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 482 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, bringing the total since...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 295 new cases; two new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 295 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, bringing the total since...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 218 new cases; no new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 218 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, bringing the total since the...
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President Donald Trump takes aim at Joe Biden, 'unhinged left' at Tulsa rally
TULSA — President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the “radical left” would take over the country if Democrat Joe Biden wins...
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Trump faithful gather close outside the rally
TULSA — Fire and brimstone preachers, flags featuring the president holding large machine guns and a woman holding a 9-foot boa...
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OAN reporter Chanel Rion showed up to Trump rally in OSU shirt
Just days after OSU football coach Mike Gundy called the OAN Network disgusting, one of their reporters showed up in Tulsa in...
Black gun owners plan pro-Second Amendment walk
They will be arriving in peace, and hoping to carry a message. Omar Chatman, 41, is one of the organizers for 1,000 brothers...
OMRF awarded grant to study impact of coronavirus in Oklahomans
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a large federal grant to study the impact of the coronavirus on...
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Community barbecue a chance to rest amid turbulent times
The movement will continue, but on Sunday, it was time to rest. As the sizzling barbecue chicken and hot dogs came off the...
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'Enough is enough': Dozens watch Floyd memorial service together in OKC
One by one the crowd rose to it feet, paying tribute to the memory of a man they had never met from nearly 800 miles away....
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Police make 11 arrests in second night of George Floyd protests in Oklahoma City
Police arrested at least 11 people overnight during a protest that started Sunday afternoon and led demonstrators to the state...
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Rebuilding America: Coronavirus causes health officials to open a new playbook
Higher prices for services, more restrictive access for visitors, virtual appointments by video and care from health...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 77 new cases; no new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 6,037, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
Families return to sports fields looking for slice of normalcy
Madelyn Card was tired of playing with a net. The 10-year-old from Norman was crushed when she was forced to stay at home,...
Medical director of infection prevention speaks on the future of COVID-19 precautions
Dr. David Chansolme, the medical director of infection prevention at INTEGRIS Health, warns that COVID-19 has not been...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Chickasaw Nation to open all casinos next week
WinStar World Casino and Resort, Riverstar Casino and all other gaming facilities owned by the Chickasaw Nation will open at...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 169 new cases; three new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 5,849, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 148 new cases; five new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 5,680, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 43 new cases; five new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 5,532, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Woman details month-long fight against COVID-19
There were five times in the hospital when she thought she wouldn’t see her family again. Doctors told her that she technically...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 91 new cases; Six new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 5,489, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 88 new cases; no new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 5,398, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Phase two could see resumption of delayed funeral services
While death remains inevitable, the steps that come after have largely been placed on hold due to COVID-19. Funeral homes...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State officials stepping in to help Oklahoma meat processing plants in COVID-19 fight
State officials are now stepping in to help meat processing plants in Oklahoma, some of which have become hot spots for...
Hundreds line up at casino opening
NORMAN — The line to get inside Thunderbird Casino stretched nearly 250 people long. Inside, guests' temperatures were taken...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Mercy to furlough thousands
Mercy announced on Friday it expects to furlough thousands of workers and eliminate positions due to the economic toll caused...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum to open later this month
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum announced it was preparing to open later this month, barring in any further...
Oklahoma City-County Health marks 5,000 COVID-19 samples taken
Oklahoma City-County Health marks 5,000 COVID-19 samples taken The Oklahoma City-County Health Department announced on...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Stephenson Cancer Center to study cancer, COVID-19 links
OU Medicine studying cancer, COVID-19 links The Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine is set to participate in two clinical...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 4,127 confirmed cases, 247 deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 4,127, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The...
Four-alarm fire near downtown destroys four buildings and caused $180,000 in damage
A four-alarm fire near downtown Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon destroyed four buildings and caused more than $180,000 in...
116 COVID-19 infections found in pork processing plant in Guymon
More than 110 coronavirus infections reported to the Oklahoma State Health Department have come from a meat processing plant in...
Guthrie police apprehend suspect after two people shot at Guthrie Walmart
Two people were shot Thursday in a Walmart parking lot in Guthrie, according to the Guthrie Police Department. The shooting...
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OCU to furlough employees due to COVID-19 outbreak
Oklahoma City University announced a summer furlough plan that could see some employees go unpaid for as long as 13 weeks. As...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Confirmed cases top 3,200; 195 dead
The number of Oklahomans with confirmed cases of COVID-19 has topped 3,200, according to data released Sunday by the Oklahoma...
Outlook 2020: Robinson-Woods looks to make impact by focusing on next generation
Cecilia Robinson-Woods, 48, is making decisions that will impact her community’s future. It’s a job she doesn’t take lightly....
Outlook 2020: Kami Kuykendall's lasting legacy of helping homeless youths
Kami Kuykendall took over as the president and CEO of Pivot in 2015, helping give the former Youth Services of Oklahoma County...
Outlook 2020: Karen Youngblood believes more shouldn't fear to fail
After more than 14 years at the University of Central Oklahoma, Karen Youngblood made a career move to become the chief...
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Elective procedures to resume next week at OU Medicine hospitals
Dr. Cameron Mantor, the chief of pediatric Surgery at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine and the acting chief medical...
Outlook 2020: Sit-in students now the teachers of history
As Marilyn Luper Hildreth looked out over the packed auditorium at Fairview Baptist Church, she had a wish and a prayer....
Outlook 2020: Natalie Shirley applies swim lesson to business dealings
A lot of Natalie Shirley’s knowledge for business comes from the deep end of a swimming pool. As a 19-year-old working a...
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Oldest brother of Elizabeth Warren dies from COVID-19 complications in Norman
The oldest brother of Massachusets Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Donald Reed Herring, died Tuesday night in his hometown of Norman due...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OU infectious disease specialist highlights how to remain safe once state re-opens
Dr. Kimberly Martin, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at OU Physicians Tulsa, spoke about why she believes more...
Oklahoma severe weather: Two people killed in Madill tornado
Two people were killed in a tornado in Madill on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Marshall County Emergency Manager....
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: People with diabetes face more severe complications from COVID-19
Health officials say recent studies have shown COVID-19 could pose even more severe risks to adults and children living with...
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Dozens visit closed memorial to pay respects on 25th anniversary
Barricades barred the path inside the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum while signs hung out front apologizing for...
Outlook 2020: Miki Farris works to provide for all children
Miki Farris likes to greet all mothers, children and volunteers coming in the door. It reminds her of her own beginnings, the...
Outlook 2020: 'We care about these women,' Dr. Eliza Chakravarty says
Dr. Eliza Chakravarty is really in it for the baby pics. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation rheumatologist and...
Outlook 2020: Dr. Heather Rice is back home and ready to change the world
Heather Rice hopes to make groundbreaking discoveries in the world of Alzheimer’s research. And she wants that work to happen...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Chinese community helping in the fight against COVID-19
Before the virus ever made its way to the United States, many Chinese Americans had a sneak preview of the danger as they...
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Family of bombing victims, survivors to pay tribute from home for 25th anniversary
It’s the place where Ivan Martinez comes to learn about his father. Each year on April 19, Martinez and his family have spent...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Youth baseball leagues in limbo during epidemic
Buck Thomas Park has been Matt Purser’s second home for years. As the tournament director and league scheduler for Moore Youth...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Rural hospitals face more hurdles in COVID-19 fight
As coronavirus continues to spread into rural Oklahoma, hospitals serving those communities are worried about keeping up. As...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Nearly 1,000 infected in Oklahoma as state faces financial shortfall
As the number of Oklahomans infected with COVID-19 rose by more than 100 for the fourth straight day, Gov. Kevin Stitt...
Santa Fe Family Life Center using gym for PPE assembly line
James Timberlake walked through the recreation center the day after being forced to close and was overwhelmed by the silence....
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: American Sign Language interpreter thrust into role as a lifeline for deaf and hard of hearing
Swerving in and out of traffic, Jimmy Mitchell made a mad dash to get to the Oklahoma state Capitol. After a quick stop at a...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tinker Air Force Base orders 1,800 employees back to work
More than 1,800 workers are heading back to work at Tinker Air Force Base on Wednesday. In the midst of the ongoing...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Q&A with infectious diseases specialist Dr. Douglas Drevets
Dr. Douglas Drevets, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, held a public...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Many find no answers when seeking COVID-19 test
They won't hand these tests out to just anybody. That was the message Tanner Frisbie received when he inquired about getting...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahomans are contributing much-needed medical masks as hospitals run short
Tiffany Cunningham saw the call for help on Facebook, dusted off her old sewing machine and got to work. It didn’t take long...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Death toll, infections rise but more efficient testing on the way
Oklahoma saw its biggest jump yet in the number of people infected on Wednesday while the number of deaths in the state doubled...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: As cases rise, many hospitals say visiting hours are over
Bonnie Merkerison has kept one eye on her daughter and one hand on speed dial for her doctor for the past 18 years....
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Malaria, autoimmune disease drug snapped up at local pharmacies
Four more Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19, while pharmacies around Oklahoma City are seeing a drug used to treat...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma families looking for tests and results
Scott Collier searched through the reports of the infected from the Oklahoma Health Department every day. He saw one confirmed...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State to partner with private labs to expand testing for COVID-19
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced on Friday that is was going to partner with a private lab to help expanding...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Child at St. Luke's childcare center tests positive for COVID-19, center plans to stay open
A child at St. Luke's Childcare Center in Downtown Oklahoma City has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Number of positive cases now at 17
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday morning that Oklahoma now has 17 positive cases of COVID-19 in the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC Mayor declares State of Emergency
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared a state of emergency in Oklahoma City on Sunday evening due to a case of coronavirus...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State reports more infected with COVID-19 as numbers jump overnight
The number of infected Oklahomans nearly doubled from Saturday as the Oklahoma State Health Department reports three new people...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Spring break in the time of coronavirus
Robyn Winters had just set foot on the deck of the Carnival Vista cruise ship when she got the notification on her phone....
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: state receives 500 more coronavirus tests
The Oklahoma State Department of Health received more coronavirus test kits and changed its guidelines to allow for more people...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: How to get tested
Currently people want to get tested for the coronavirus just to ease their mind are out of luck. The Oklahoma State Health...
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First positive coronavirus test confirmed in Oklahoma County
State health officials say the first positive test of coronavirus in Oklahoma County has been confirmed.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State health department put to the test
Oklahoma's coronavirus examination capabilities were put to their own test on Wednesday. After 58 people related to the Utah...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Health providers pushing people to telemedicine as first step in coronavirus diagnosis
A doctor’s advice from the safety of your home. In-home visits are not making a comeback, but the use of video chats and phone...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Guidelines for coronavirus testing from Oklahoma State Health Department
As the Oklahoma State Health Department continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus, more questions arise about how testing...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma to cover cost of coronavirus testing
Oklahoma’s largest health insurer announced Monday it would cover the cost of coronavirus tests for insured patients. Blue...
Ten people under investigation for coronavirus in Oklahoma
After one person was officially confirmed to have COVID-19 in Oklahoma last week, more were under investigation for the disease...
Health officials separate fact from fiction regarding coronavirus
As the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Oklahoma and the disease continues to spread across the United States and the...
First case of coronavirus in Oklahoma confirmed
TULSA — The first person in Oklahoma has tested positive for coronavirus. The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced...
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Governor Kevin Stitt says state is prepared for coronavirus
As coronavirus angst grips the nation, state officials gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to ensure Oklahomans they are...
OKGOP trying to keep momentum rolling on Super Tuesday
It was time for a Grand Old Party party. That’s the way Oklahoma GOP Chairman David McLain was feeling. While Super Tuesday...
New coronavirus testing kits to be available in Oklahoma in coming weeks
New testing kits for the coronavirus that could provide faster and more accurate test results are being tested by the Oklahoma...
'I could not believe it': Lack of mental health parity leaves families looking for answers
In crisis and out of answers, Virginia Holleman knew she couldn’t quit. Her only son was in a spiral. An addiction to a...
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Dozens sworn in as naturalized U.S. Citizens
Rising to her feet, Ana Ortiz placed her right hand over her heart and said the Pledge of Allegiance. For the first time...
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OU student protest calls for provost resignation, new multicultural center and Popeyes on campus
Following two controversial incidents of professors using a racial slur while teaching, dozens of University of Oklahoma...
Police release details of Bethany couple's deaths
BETHANY — Police have released details after a couple was found dead inside a Bethany home last week. Bethany Police were...
Third slain Moore student remembered for finishing the race
MOORE — In the last few days of his life, the family of Kolby Crum gathered by his hospital bed to pray. Filled with anguish,...
EMSA, Integris unveil ambulance for heart and lung patients
Integris Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority announced a new tool in the fight to save lives in Oklahoma. A new...
Monster Jams: Yukon boy surprised with monster truck experience
Flying down the mud ramp, his skull and crossbones flag whipping behind him, Ryker Ammons couldn’t be stopped. The 4-year-old...
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'We must love one another': Moore student's mom makes plea on behalf of daughter
Erika Martinez scanned the crowd before collecting herself to offer one final plea on behalf of her daughter. She asked the...
Midwest City Police arrest son after father shot and killed
Midwest City Police arrested a man for allegedly killing his own father on Wednesday morning. Police responded to a shooting...
Three children allegedly killed by mother remembered at funeral in Oklahoma
PADEN — Three small white caskets sat in the middle of the room, each adorned with a bouquet of flowers and a favorite toy. The...
Two people in Oklahoma under investigation test negative for coronavirus
The two individuals in Oklahoma under investigation for coronavirus tested negative, the Oklahoma State Department of Health...
Undercover operation results in arrest and recovery of underage sex trafficking victim
An undercover operation resulted in the arrest of two females engaging in prostitution, one of whom was 16. The Oklahoma...
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Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., continues father's message
Dr. Bernice King addressed the packed lunch-time crowd at OU Health Sciences Center, speaking on the life, philosophies and...
Coronavirus: Test results for 2 Oklahomans expected soon
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Wednesday the testing of two individuals in Oklahoma for coronavirus is...
Kirkpatrick Family Fund announces $500,000 grant with Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund is teaming up with the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation to help preserve and improve the...
Oklahoma State Health Department to test two people for coronavirus
The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed it is working on coordinating testing for two individuals that meet the...
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Many mall shoppers seek answers before heading back to Penn Square
After two shootings at Penn Square Mall in less than a month, mall shoppers and the surrounding community have been asking the...
Prague woman arrested for smothering her three children in Arizona
An Oklahoma mother arrested in Arizona for allegedly smothering her three children was addicted to meth and had her children...
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'It was chaos': Deputy recounts chasing shooter from Penn Square Mall
As he ran out of the doors of AMC Movie Theater at Penn Square to the sound of gunshots, Lt. Justin Kimbrough unholstered his...
Norman Chocolate Festival is a day for the delectable
Looking over his voting card for best dish, Cooper Hanchett asks if a vote for the Okie Baking Co. would be breaking any...
Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported
Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported The latest weekly flu report shows a child has died from the illness in...
Norman Chocolate Festival a sweet deal for education
As if you needed any more reason to eat chocolate, this weekend it helps support education in Norman. The 38th annual Norman...
Police-scanner watchdog Robert Moose dies
Robert Moose was a man in the know. Whether that was following news from around the world, relaying information about severe...
Four more flu-related deaths reported in Oklahoma
The most recent flu report shows four more Oklahomans have died from flu-related illness and more than 180 others were...
OKC family attacked in Mexico identified
A family from Oklahoma City attacked in Mexico, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old boy, was identified Tuesday afternoon....
Oklahoma man sought in child's death found dead in refuge
Man sought in child's death found dead in refuge A 38-year-old man wanted on a murder warrant in the death of a 2-year-old boy...
Police still looking for suspect in OKC child abduction case
A late-Sunday Amber Alert ended with the safe return of a child, but police say the suspect is still at large. An argument...
Man shot by woman in downtown Oklahoma City domestic incident, police say
A woman shot a man who was a passenger in her car in Downtown on Monday morning. Oklahoma City Police said they got a call of...
National wheelchair basketball tournament draws big crowds
Ryder Gibson got a hand in front of a pass while playing basketball with his friends and took off toward the basket. The...
Oklahoma sees spike in RSV as deadly flu season continues
A spike in a respiratory virus known to harm infants and older adults has Oklahoma health officials urging caution. More than...
OKC firefighter placed on adminstrative leave after arrest
OKLAHOMA CITY OKC firefighter on administrative leave after arrest A veteran Oklahoma City firefighter has been placed on...
Oklahoma City communities working hard to fight back against package thieves
As holiday crunch time nears, packages and gifts continue to disappear. It's the last days before Christmas and millions across...
Fiery wreck shuts down eastbound I-40 near Del City
A semi truck and another vehicle collided in the eastbound lane of Interstate 40 in Del City on Friday morning, causing the...
Police arrest man after chase through McDonald’s parking lot
After being called on his bluff during a robbery, a man was then tackled by a police officer after a chase. Police arrested...
Police search for person responsible for hit and run death in southwest OKC
Oklahoma City Police are searching for a person responsible for killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene. Investigators say...
Oklahoma City woman's car stolen with child inside
A woman was arrested on Tuesday after stealing a car with a 15-year old girl still inside. Oklahoma City Police arrested...
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Oklahoma City Fire Department responds to fire in First National Center
The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a fire inside the First National Center on Tuesday evening. Just after 7...
Crime briefs: Police investigate three homicides over Thanksgiving weekend
Three new homicides under investigation Oklahoma City Police are investigating three recent homicides, including one on...
Oklahoma City man found shot to death in abandoned gas station parking lot
On Saturday around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of NW 28th and May ave. Officers...
Oklahoma City man shot and killed after domestic altercation
On Friday, just before 5 p.m., Oklahoma City Police responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 7000 block of NW...
Police investigate deadly shooting at southwest Oklahoma City hotel
Police on Friday were investigating a early morning shooting at a southwest Oklahoma City hotel that left one person dead and...
Fleece Navidad: Newcastle alpaca ranch offering Black Friday event
NEWCASTLE — The clang of the food bucket brings the herd running. As Kerry Bates tries to stay ahead of the fluffy mass of the...
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Two shot outside NE OKC church after funeral
As friends and family gathered at a Northeast Oklahoma City church to mourn the loss of a man killed in a shooting earlier this...
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Fireman's Best Friend: New canine partner an asset to Moore Fire Department
Unafraid of the spotlight, the golden retriever greeted the room with an excited "Hello." As Bob Funk Sr. addressed a roomful...
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Pilots identified in Vance Air Force Base mishap
An Air Force instructor pilot and a young flight student were identified as the two airmen killed in an accident at Vance Air...
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Duncan police identify victims and gunman in Walmart shooting
The Duncan Police Department released the names of the victims and gunman from Monday's shooting in a Walmart parking lot....
Teen injures himself in jump from jet bridge at Oklahoma City airport while trying to escape sheriff's deputies
Law enforcement said a teenager is in the hospital with two broken legs after leaping from a jet bridge at Will Rogers World...
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Few details emerge in Duncan shooting
DUNCAN — Three people were shot and killed in a Walmart parking lot in Duncan on Monday, drawing a full-scale response from law...
UCO International students share global voices in exhibit
Elyssa Wong believes differences can bring a community closer together. As the University of Central Oklahoma and city of...
Tecumseh student killed in car wreck
A Tecumseh high school student was killed and another left in critical condition after a Tuesday afternoon crash. Tecumseh...
Stillwater teen charged with first degree murder
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Deadly robbery leads to officer-involved shooting
A deadly robbery in Southwest Oklahoma City led police to a shootout with the suspect, ultimately ending in the man's death....
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Oklahoma City's Survivor Tree seedling is a symbol of thanks to Tulsa
TULSA — Perched on a hill with views of the Arkansas river on one side and a sprawling urban park on the other, the offspring...
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Tondalao Hall to have sentence commuted on Friday
An Oklahoma woman who drew attention as an example of Oklahoma's harsh sentencing laws will be released on Friday after being...
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Oklahoma City police officer's murder conviction a nationwide rarity
A jury’s decision to convict a former Oklahoma City police officer for the murder of an unarmed suicidal man is a rarity in the...
Chief says permitless carry law creates policing concerns
While most Oklahomans can now legally carry a firearm without a permit or training, Oklahoma City's top police official is...
Local program inspires love of the outdoors for underserved youth
Forming a circle around the dwindling campfire, the group closes in tight. Arm in arm, the teens share blessings and concerns...
Midwest City shooting kills one, injures three others
MIDWEST CITY — One man is dead and three others were treated for gunshot wounds after a late-night shooting at an apartment...
OKC 6-year-old on a friend-making mission with police officers
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OU hires vice president for diversity and inclusion
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma announced a new hire on Friday to help bolster the school’s promise to ensure a more...
'I'm stealing your stuff': Oklahoma City woman confronts package thief
When April Patrick arrived home and saw an elderly lady on her driveway, she assumed it was somebody looking for help. She...
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Man arrested in shooting outside of Fassler Hall
A fight outside a popular Midtown bar led to shots being fired and one person arrested. Oklahoma City Police arrested Deandre...
Police search for suspect in SW OKC shooting
Police were searching for a suspect Monday after a man was found shot to death in southwest Oklahoma City on Sunday night....
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Oklahoma City's Scissortail Park a hit for first round of visitors during its grand opening
Sitting on their blanket in the grassy shade of a sound booth, sisters Judy Fitzpatrick and Linda Farner were ready to rock...
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Park-goers experience Scissortail Park on Saturday
The top of the hill was a popular destination for early-going park visitors. As the sun crept over the downtown landscape,...
U.S. Marshals arrest man in Denver wanted for murder in Oklahoma
A man accused of murdering another man in Oklahoma was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Colorado on Friday. David Ray Sisk, 33,...
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OKC's Scissortail Park's grand opening will feature Kings of Leon and fireworks
As he surveys the last-minute projects and finishing touches to Scissortail Park, chief operating officer Christopher Bachmann...
One man killed, multiple stabbed in NW Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City police say a 23-year old man was found stabbed to death at a home in NW Oklahoma City over the weekend. Officers...
OU interim president releases statement after latest blackface incident
NORMAN — University of Oklahoma interim president Joseph Harroz released a statement Sunday evening after another incident of a...
Teenager released from hospital after struck by police car
As Oklahoma City teenager was struck by a police car as she exited a school bus over the weekend. On Saturday around 9:30...
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Hundreds in OKC march in international youth climate strike
Standing with her sign raised out in front of her, Maria Wood made her intentions known. "I want you to panic," read the...
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Officer under investigation after confrontation with citizen
The Oklahoma City Police Department is investigating one of its officers after he was allegedly caught on video sleeping in his...
College students trying to lead the fight on climate change
Kristen Ball’s game-day experience is a bit different at Oklahoma State. While most college students are enjoying the...
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Boone Pickens shares final thoughts in letter
Boone Pickens just had to get in a few more pearls of wisdom. Pickens, the former oilman, corporate raider and Oklahoma State...
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Gun threats close Yukon school, lock down four Edmond schools
Threats of gun violence forced Yukon Public Schools to close on Tuesday and a separate threat in Edmond put three schools in...
High school football: Minco spoils milestone night for Crossings Christian
The sea of red and black filled the parking lot as the two-hour countdown to kickoff started. Twenty years ago it would’ve...
5 takeaways from Minco's 14-6 win against Crossings Christian
In a battle of Class A teams, No. 4 Minco (3-0) took down No. 8 Crossings Christian (1-2) 14-6 on Friday night behind a stingy...
State Fair competitions are fierce and fun
The grand prize winners are kept safely behind a quarter-inch of glass. More coveted than the golden crust of a perfect angel...
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Del City man remembered for being a peacemaker
Holding hundreds of red and white balloons, the family of Michael Young stood surrounded by friends as the sun began to set....
Dispute between brothers leads to Del City man's death
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Oklahoma City Police have big success using social media to find suspects
To start each day, Oklahoma City Police Staff Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow checks her messages on various social media. Her mentions...
Court must rule before permitless carry petitions are counted
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has asked organizers behind a petition to halt the state's new permitless carry law to provide a...
Severe storms leave thousands without power, facing major cleanup
Sitting inside the Del City Library, Shelbie Marks waited at the checkout counter with her flashlight out. Despite the lack of...
Local agencies recover stolen guns, tasers and badges, arrest 3
Stolen guns, tasers, a ballistic vest and law enforcement badges were all recovered after a recent string of thefts on law...
Oklahoma City Fire Department rescue man at Lake Overholser Dam
Torrential rain, damaging winds and dangerous lightning moved across the Oklahoma City metro area Monday night leaving...
Oklahoma receives two grants for graduate medical education
Two multimillion dollar grants will be awarded to OU and OSU to help curtail the shortage of medicaid physicians. The...
Cuban dance instructor Karel Cruz hopes to share passion with OU students
NORMAN — He covers ground quickly as he circles his partner with huge but graceful steps. Then with surprising strength, he...
First-generation college students are looking to improve their future
The date is always on the mind of Rosa Teus. May 8, 2020. That’s the day when she’ll set personal history. “It gives me...
Education briefs
Five colleges receive grant to fight opioid abuse The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and five state colleges are...
Gov. Stitt shows support for CareerTech path
Addressing the crowd at the Cox Convention Center for the kickoff of the CareerTech Oklahoma Summit recently, Gov. Kevin Stitt...
OU Interim President Joseph Harroz welcomes new students to OU
NORMAN — The welcome brigade waved signs and cheered as the long line of cars ushered in the next wave of University of...
Side effects: Medical marijuana may be legal across Oklahoma, but on state colleges it's been denied admission
A short walk separates college life from a different sort of higher education. Pass between the brick and stone columns that...
OU flying high with airline partnerships
Brendan O’Toole loves the view from his classroom. As a student of aviation studies at the University of Oklahoma, the cockpit...
OSU professor is accounting for her dad
STILLWATER — Sitting in accounting class on the first day of her first semester of college, Rachel Cox felt the slight sting of...
University of Oklahoma and Southwest Airlines team up as part of new pilot pathway program
The University of Oklahoma is making Southwest Airlines its co-pilot.The University of Oklahoma School of Aviation Studies...
OMRF Fleming Scholars Program has local students ahead of the game
Emma Turner thought about taking a summer off. Thoughts of laying by the pool, road trips and just enjoying being lazy for...
OSU President Burns Hargis keeping school's relationship strong with Ethiopian college
Across the globe, standing before a room of foreign graduates, Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis could see the...
Neuhold-Ravikumar set to take over as President at UCO
Half-packed boxes and nearly empty bookshelves are the visible signs of transition happening at the University of Central...
OU, OSU to keep tuition flat in new school year
Oklahoma's largest universities will not raise tuition this coming year. The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State...
Oklahoma's Promise scholarship deadline approaching
Oklahoma students who just completed the 10th grade have until Monday to apply for a state college tuition scholarship. July 1...
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Education Secretary DeVos backs funds for inmate education
HOMINY — Each carrying a diploma, more than 70 incarcerated men walked across the stage to shake the hand of U.S. Secretary of...
University of Oklahoma to keep tuition flat for second straight year
For a second straight year, the University of Oklahoma is keeping tuition rates flat. The OU Board of Regents voted on...
OSU-OKC expands partnership with Amazon
Sitting inside the dark classroom with his computer screen illuminating his face, Chris Willis is back in school learning how...
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Students, faculty and alumni rally to save OU pipe organ program
NORMAN — Dozens of students, faculty and alumni gathered underneath the ornate pipe organ inside the lobby of the Catlett Music...
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What will happen with Boren's statue on OU's campus?
Former president David Boren announced this week he will sever ties with the University of Oklahoma. But his likeness is set to...
In third round of layoffs, OU cuts nearly 70 jobs
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma went through its third recent round of layoffs on Thursday, as officials said they continue...
University of Oklahoma announces additional staff layoffs
The University of Oklahoma confirmed reports of staff layoffs on Thursday afternoon. A university spokesman said they...
Oklahoma state regents say higher education key to state growth
Oklahoma's higher education leaders agree next year’s $25 million budget increase is better than a cut, but most feel it isn’t...
Former student sues OU over false rankings
A former University of Oklahoma student is seeking a class action lawsuit against her former school for submitting false...
New state budget backs concurrent enrollment program
The goal for Chris Hendricks was a simple one. The 18-year-old from Tulsa wanted to graduate from high school and knock off...
Unique degree paths present numerous possibilities for Oklahoma college graduates
Til death do us part has new meaning for Cassie Alvarez and Ryan Johnson. The two University of Central Oklahoma students both...
Facebook town hall discussion to be held at OU
Facebook is heading to Norman seeking feedback on its future. Representatives of Facebook, the online social media giant, will...
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OU chief focuses on inclusion
The University of Oklahoma's interim president wants to improve inclusion efforts during his tenure, which follows several...
Harroz the pick as OU's interim president
Into the wee hours of Friday morning, the University of Oklahoma regents discussed who would lead the university through one of...
OU Regents name OU Law School Dean, Joseph Harroz as interim president
The announcement of an interim president came well after midnight. At 2 a.m. and after more than five hours in executive...
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OU Regents to meet to discuss president opening
The University of Oklahoma Regents will meet this week to discuss how to go about replacing President James Gallogly. The OU...
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Students asking 'What's Next' after Gallogly retirement announcement
NORMAN — Waiting on a ride home, Jayla Hurd found a shady spot under a tree outside of Price Hall on the University of Oklahoma...
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Boren, Hall accusers issue statement about Gallogly's retirement
The alleged victims of sexual misconduct by former OU President David Boren said President James Gallogly's decision to retire...
OU graduate wears Kentucky blue to honor late wife
NORMAN — As he stepped up to accept his diploma, Phil Todd stood out among the sea of black robes on the floor of Lloyd Noble...
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University of Oklahoma President James Gallogly to step down
Less than a year in office, University of Oklahoma President James L. Gallogly is resigning, sources have told The...
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OU Regents approve sale of alcohol at sporting events
NORMAN — University of Oklahoma officials see beer and sports as a winning combo. On Friday, the OU Board of Regents authorized...
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OU approves sale of alcohol at football games and other sporting events
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents has authorized advertising & sale of alcoholic beverages at athletic...
Journalist Soledad O'Brien to speak at OU Commencement
Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien is set to deliver the commencement address at the University of Oklahoma next week....
Former OU President William Banowsky dies at 83
From a roadside payphone on the way to California in the 1980s, William Slater Banowsky called to say he had made a huge...
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Boost in funding could be coming for Higher Education
After a decade of cuts to higher education funding, all signs from the state Capitol appear that an increase in funding could...
Girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity
Standing between two trophies nearly as tall as her, Jordan Blair’s smile was ear to ear. The Bethel High School freshman is a...
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Memorial Marathon takes runners through heart of the city
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on Sunday takes runners through dozens of communities across the city in one of the area’s...
Education and eSports are trying to level up in Oklahoma
The high score keeps getting broken. The world of competitive video gaming has been ratcheted up to new heights in recent...
Alleged victims demand investigation into OU Title IX office
Standing just outside the closed door where the University of Oklahoma regents met on Friday, accusers of high-ranking OU...
UCO ranks high in work-study jobs offered
Looking up from her desk inside the student affairs office, Mikayla Montoya smiles as a fellow student comes in needing help....
Governor appoints Gary Pierson to OU Regents
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday that businessman Gary Pierson is his choice for the remaining open spot on the University of...
Super 5 boys basketball: Jett Sternberger never stopped working for Kingfisher
He didn’t always feel like it, but more days that not you would find Jett Sternberger in the gym. The 6-foot-2 guard always...
Super 5 boys basketball: A look at past winners
SUPER 5 ROSTERS 2019: Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall; Kalib Boone, Tulsa Memorial; Keylan Boone, Tulsa Memorial; Jett...
Super 5 boys basketball: Kingfisher's Jared Reese named coach of the year
Jared Reese didn’t let the what ifs linger. After getting upset by Heritage Hall in the Class 4A title game a year ago, the...
Super 5 boys basketball: Tough love brought the best out of Putnam North's Micah Thomas
Micah Thomas heard the call come from the bench a few times each game. When it felt like a game was slipping away or things...
Meet The Oklahoman's Super 5 boys basketball first team
Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall Height: 6-4 Position: Forward Class: Sophomore The story: Trey Alexander poured in 24 points per...
New OU Regent Eric Stevenson eager to listen to student's calls for change
NORMAN — Strolling through Beaird Lounge inside the University of Oklahoma Student Union, Eric Stevenson was quickly surrounded...
Meet The Oklahoman's Super 5 and all-state boys basketball teams
The Oklahoman's Super 5 roster First team Name;;School;;Ht.;;Pos.;;Cl.;;Pts;; Trey Alexander;;Heritage Hall;;6-4;;F;;So.;;24.0...
The Oklahoman's Big All-City boys basketball roster
Big All-City First Team Micah Thomas;;Putnam North;;6-0;;G;;Sr.;;29.7 Drew Tennial;;Edmond Memorial;;6-5;;F;;Sr.;;14.4 Dyson...
Meet The Oklahoman's Big All-City boys basketball first team
Big All-City Dyson Plumley, El Reno Height: 6-3 Position: Guard Class: Senior The story: Plumlee became known for his stellar...
Micah Thomas rises to the challenge for Putnam North
There’s no more hiding for Micah Thomas. Before the boys basketball season, Thomas was excited at the prospect of leading...
OU business school dean leaves for TCU
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma announced on Thursday that the dean of the business school and a one-time candidate to...
Little All-City: Jett Sternberger and Kingfisher got defensive to reclaim title
Jett Sternberger wanted to flip the script. Waiting inside the State Fair Arena locker room after a devastating loss to...
Meet The Oklahoman's Little All-City boys basketball first team
Little All-City Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall Height: 6-4 Position: Forward Class: Sophomore The story: Arguably the state’s...
The Oklahoman's Little All-City boys basketball roster
The Oklahoman's Little All-City boys basketball roster First Team Trey Alexander;;Heritage Hall;;6-4;;F;;So.;;24.0 Moun’Tae...
The Oklahoman's All-City wrestling team rosters
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Meet The Oklahoman's All-City wrestling first team
Check out The Oklahoman's All-City wrestling first team.
OU regents hear findings of Boren investigation
University of Oklahoma regents spent more than six hours on Tuesday hearing the findings of an investigation into former...
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James Cooper backed by community as he prepares to be sworn in as OKC's first openly gay city councilman
Walking through the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, councilman-elect James Cooper had City Hall in front of him and his...
Oklahoma governor picks ex-chief justice to be state regent
Gov. Kevin Stitt chose a former chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court to serve as the next member of the Oklahoma State...
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Oklahoma opioid settlement may help reframe views on addiction
A $270 million settlement between the state and a major pharmaceutical company will provide a massive funding boost for drug...
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Former OU dean Suzette Grillot files lawsuit against president, board of regents
A former University of Oklahoma dean alleges in a lawsuit that the university president, provost and board of regents violated...
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OSU Center for Health Sciences to receive bulk of settlement with Purdue Pharma to enhance addiction research
TULSA — Standing before a packed hall on the campus of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Dr. Kayse Shrum...
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Learning to be president at OU was a trial by fire for James Gallogly
NORMAN — A stately desk covered in folders, memos and spreadsheets keeps University of Oklahoma President James Gallogly tied...
Two state legislators invited to White House as Trump expected to sign executive order about free speech on college campuses
Two Oklahoma lawmakers plan to visit the White House this week to discuss First Amendment rights on college campuses. State...
Focus on diversity intensifies at OU with appointment of Eric Stevenson to board of regents
It was movie night on Thursday for the University of Oklahoma Black Student Association. Junior Taylor Wilson, who serves as...
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Students gather at Oklahoma State Capitol to plead for action on climate change
Max Salcido stood about 50 yards away from the large oil derrick on the south plaza of the Oklahoma State Capitol on Friday...
OU finances 'turning a corner,' Gallogly says
NORMAN — Eight months into his tenure, University of Oklahoma President Jim Gallogly thinks the university’s finances are...
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The Oklahoman's Class 4A, 3A, 2A All-Tournament teams
Here is a look at The Oklahoman's selections for the Classes 4A, 3A and 2A All-Tournament teams from the state basketball...
Class 4A boys basketball: Kingfisher gets revenge, beats Heritage Hall for title
Kingfisher talked all season about playing the best defense in the state. Saturday night they proved it. Facing off...
Class 3A girls basketball: Adair's Autumn Hines steals it away from Christian Heritage
Adair coach Scott Winfield looked at his girls in locker room at halftime and delivered the blunt news. He was frustrated...
Class 4A boys basketball: Kingfisher runs past Holland Hall
Holland Hall junior Brock Davis looked to the bench after picking up his fourth foul in the first half against No. 1...
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Class 3A girls basketball: Christian Heritage unseats Sequoyah Tahlequah
Lexie Davis stole the ball for Christian Heritage Academy and began her attack up court. The junior guard weaved up...
Class 2A boys basketball: Rejoice Christian takes down Minco
Maybe it’s the football player in him, but Rejoice Christian guard Andrew Crow said he doesn’t feel into a game until he gets...
Class 3A boys basketball: Tylor Perry's buzzer beater wins it for Spiro
Tylor Perry prodded and retreated. The Spiro senior had his way with Sequoyah Tahlequah defense for most of the...
Class 3A boys basketball: Metro Christian races past Hugo
Trevor Burns wanted was proud of how well his team travelled. The Metro Christian faithful packed the Sawyer Center at...
Class 3A boys basketball: Kingston uses second half run to beat Christian Heritage
Swarmed by a mob of blue, Kingston's Jacob Germany couldn't get a clean look in the first half against Christian Heritage...
Class 3A boys basketball: Millwood powers past Washington
Millwood coach Michael Jeffries came into the state tournament knowing his team's versatility was key. At least for the...
Class 2A basketball: A look at each boys team in the state tournament
Class 2A Boys Thursday at Edmond North, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena DALE VS. REJOICE CHRISTIAN, 2 P.M. DALE Coach:...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 2A state tournaments
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Dale. The Pirates have size and athleticism to make a run in a wide-open...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 3A basketball state tournaments.
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Kingston. Jacob Germany isn’t the only big man. Kingston has three others...
Class 3A basketball: A look at each boys team in the state tournament
Class 3A boys Thursday and Friday at Southern Nazarene University, Saturday at State Fair Arena. KINGSTON VS. CHRISTIAN...
Class 4A basketball: A look at each boys team in the state tournament
Class 4A boys Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena KINGFISHER VS. ELGIN, 8:30 P.M. KINGFISHER Coach: Jared Reese...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 4A basketball state tournaments
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Heritage Hall. It’s hard to pick against a team that’s won more than 40...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 5A state tournaments
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Tulsa Memorial. Kalib and Keylan Boone look unstoppable. The talk all...
Class 5A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Class 5A Boys Thursday at Skiatook, Friday and Saturday at Mabee Center TULSA MEMORIAL VS. LAWTON MACARTHUR, 2 P.M. TULSA...
Minco senior Dayken Rackley showing coaches and teammates the way to the Big House
MINCO — Minco senior Dayken Rackley has been telling his coach what to expect when he steps onto the Big House floor. Minco is...
High school basketball: Early adversity helped shape Midwest City’s state tournament run
Battling injuries and players leaving the program, Midwest City boys basketball coach Dewayne Bradley quickly had to learn ways...
Class 6A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday at Catoosa, Friday and Saturday at Mabee Center TULSA WASHINGTON VS. PUTNAM WEST, 3:30 P.M. TULSA WASHINGTON Coach:...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 6A state tournament
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Tulsa Booker T. Washington. It’s a West-heavy field, but the Hornets...
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High school basketball: The Oklahoman's Class A and B All-Tournament teams
Here is a look at The Oklahoman's selections for the Classes A and B All-Tournament teams from the state basketball tournaments...
OSSAA sets Class 2A basketball state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the brackets for the Class 2A basketball state tournaments. The...
OSSAA sets Class 3A basketball state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the brackets for the Class 3A basketball state tournaments. The...
OSSAA sets Class 4A basketball state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the brackets for the Class 4A basketball state tournaments. The...
High school basketball state qualifiers
Class 6A Boys No. 1 Edmond Memorial (25-2) No. 2 Booker T. Washington (23-2) No. 4 Sapulpa (21-4) No. 7 Putnam West (20-7) No....