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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.
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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
A Stillwater teen is being charged with the murder of his stepmother's boyfriend. Coryon Maryell Leray Thomas, 17, was arrested...
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
Marching up the steps to Oklahoma City Police Headquarters, Lola Mitchell is on the lookout. The 6-year-old opens the glass...
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
DEL CITY — A dispute between two children led to a deadly confrontation between older brothers. Del City Police found Michael...
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
Check out The Oklahoman's All-City wrestling team rosters here.
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....
Class B boys championship: Kinta takes Class B crown
Kaleb Stephens drove the baseline as time was winding down. The junior had struggled shooting all night Saturday in Kinta's...
Class A boys basketball: Cyril takes down Fort Cobb-Broxton for Class A title
Cyril made it clear they wanted to face Fort Cobb-Broxton in the finals. The two Caddo-County rivals have a history. Fort...
Boys basketball roundup: Del City punches ticket to state tournament
Del City has used the backdoor the past two years to get to the state tournament. This year the Eagles are kicking down the...
Class B boys basketball: Calumet rallies to take down Paden
Down six points midway through the fourth quarter Friday at State Fair Arena, Calumet coach Jacob Mayfield looked as his team...
Class A boys basketball: Fort Cobb-Broxton takes down Glencoe
Fort Cobb-Broxton rolled after halftime, beating Glencoe 54-40 to advance to the Class A state championship game.
Class A boys basketball: Fort Cobb-Broxton takes care of Garber
Kellen Hines got Fort Cobb-Broxton going. His teammates took it from there.
Class A boys basketball: Glencoe survives Whitesboro in quarterfinals
Glencoe senior Cale Lazenby took a huge sigh when Whitesboro’s final shot clanged off the rim.
Class A boys basketball: Cyril blows past Frontier to get back to semifinals
Nearly everybody in the gym could see it coming.
Class A boys basketball: Okarche turns on the jets to advance past Kiowa
Okarche senior Tucker Neuenschwander knows what to do when he hears to call.
Class B boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Class B Boys Thursday at Yukon. Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena KINTA VS. BRAGGS, 7 P.M. KINTA Coach: Jim Jenson...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class B state tournaments
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Duke. Coach Nick Gable will get to shave his ridiculous goatee, and...
Class A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Class A Boys Thursday at Mustang. Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena FORT COBB-BROXTON VS. GARBER, 8:30 P.M. THURSDAY FORT...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class A state tournaments
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Jacob Unruh: Fort Cobb-Broxton. The path to another title isn’t as clear like past...
Father and son lead Okarche back to state tournament
OKARCHE — Aaron West still gives his dad a hard time about the last time he made it to the boys state basketball tournament....
High school basketball notebook: Putnam City one win away from state tournament
Putnam City coach Daniel Cunningham asked his boys basketball team to take stock of its play. Entering the last week of the...
Class B boys basketball: Calumet rolling heading into state tournament
CLASS B BOYS Calumet rolling heading into state tournament Calumet coach Jacob Mayfield wasn’t sure what life would be like...
Class A boys basketball notebook: Okarche headed back to state tourney
CLASS A BOYS Okarche headed back to state tourney Okarche coach Ray West has been telling his team to get ready for the time of...
Class 5A state wrestling notebook: Piedmont’s Heindselman finishes undefeated
The feeling Josh Heindselman felt when he popped up off the mat was one of jubilation. The Piedmont senior went back to back on...
Class 4A wrestling notebook: Heritage Hall's Val Park claims third
When he’s on the mat, Heritage Hall senior Val Park feels like an artist. His art on Saturday was rewarded with gold. Park won...
Tuttle claims 11th straight Oklahoma state wrestling title in dominating fashion
Tuttle coach Matt Surber tries to start each season with a blank slate. He’ll have a heck of a time clearing the deck next...
High school basketball: Each qualifying team for Class A and Class B state tournaments
Class A Boys No. 1 Fort Cobb-Broxton (22-17) No. 2 Glencoe (27-2) No. 3 Frontier (21-7) No. 4 Kiowa (27-2) No. 6 Cyril (23-4)...
High school boys basketball roundup: Deer Creek escapes upset-minded Yukon
Deer Creek coach Mike Donnelly never has to worry about his team’s effort. Especially this time of year. “This is the time of...
High school boys basketball: Heritage Hall sophomore passes 1,000-point mark
Only a sophomore, Heritage Hall guard Trey Alexander is already leaving his mark in the record books. Alexander scored his...
Edmond Santa Fe tops Midwest City in father-daughter matchup
Midwest City coach Katie Bass couldn’t help but notice her father’s shiny black-and-gold shoes. Edmond Santa Fe coach Paul Bass...
Bridge Creek wrestling is building momentum
BLANCHARD — Up on the wall of the sweltering practice room at Bridge Creek High School hang four plaques with the wrestling...
Five storylines to watch at state wrestling tournament
The state wrestling tournament is Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Here are five storylines to watch throughout the...
High school notebook: OSSAA sets state tournament sites
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the sites for each opening day of the state basketball...
As Classen looks to reach new heights, senior Campbell Walker Fields balancing basketball and singing
There is a moment during each Classen SAS boys basketball game that senior Campbell Walker Fields enjoys most. Usually after...
The Oklahoman's picks for top basketball players of the week
Boys basketball JD Ray, Midwest City JD Ray had one last home game at Midwest City. He went out with a bang. Ray scored 53...
Mustang wins regional, looks to fix errors for state tournament
Mustang wrestling coach Brian Picklo has some ideas about postseason mentality. The end of the year is no time to get fancy....
How NBA-level introductions have trickled down to the high school level
Sometimes Putnam West coach Lenny Bert watches the introduction of his starting lineup and just prays his team’s actual play on...
High school boys basketball roundup: McGuinness gets going in second half against Berryhill
McGuinness forward Patrick Sullivan left the floor frustrated in the first half. The senior picked up his third foul early in...
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High school girls basketball roundup: Edmond Santa Fe looks like old self in win
Keira Neal took flight despite the odds of blocking the shot. Edmond Santa Fe’s star guard is 5 feet 9. Edmond Memorial’s star...
High school sports notebook: Del City wrestling ready for regionals
Del City coach Wes Ruth believes success builds confidence. The Del City wrestling team is heading to Westmoore this weekend to...
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Stillwater closes road-stretch with win against Southmoore
Stillwater coach Michael Davis is ready to head home. And he’s even more glad to being do so after a tough conference win. No....
High school basketball: Players of the week
Girls basketball Kamri Heath, Edmond North Edmond North coach Pete Papahronis believes the mid-range scoring attack is becoming...
High School Notebook: Casady runner Sam Bass named Gatorady Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
Casady junior Sam Bass was named the Gatorade Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year for Oklahoma on Monday morning. Bass, who...
Casady's Sam Bass named Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
Casady junior Sam Bass was named the Gatorade Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year for Oklahoma on Monday morning. Bass, who...
The Oklahoman's final 2019 Super 30 rankings
Once the first offer came from Utah on Jan. 11, they wouldn’t stop. Tulsa Union defensive back JT McCloud never thought the...
High school wrestling notebook: Perry claims 20th Dual State title
It wasn’t how coach Lonnie Delk wanted to see the Maroons claim No. 20. But in the end, it might have been a great wake up...
Dual State Tournament Championships: Tuttle has perfect weekend
SHAWNEE — Success is just an expectation for Tuttle wrestling. But when you exceed those expectations, it tends to leave even...
High school boys basketball roundup
Silas Elliott stood at midcourt with his parents and next to his fellow senior teammates, honored before senior night at...
Six wrestlers to watch at the dual state tournament
Wrestlers to watch at the dual state tournament Here are six city-area wrestlers to watch at this weekend's dual state...
Edmond North coach Andy Schneider loves that son's memory still alive within wrestling program
EDMOND — Never far from his mind, Andy Schneider turned to his computer to send his son a note. After Edmond North had a tough...
Broken Arrow linebacker Gavin Potter wore his new school colors for all to see on National Signing Day
Broken Arrow linebacker Gavin Potter didn’t opt for the hat game. He went for body paint. Wearing a Kansas State hoodie to...
Patience pays off for Millwood's De'Mariyon Houston as he signs with Nebraska
De’Mariyon Houston saw it all during his recruiting. Coaches begging for his attention, others ignoring him completely. But...
OSSAA notebook: OSSAA reports big revenue decrease in football
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association said bad weather and a change in playoff seeding contributed to a...
Piedmont coach Trent Worley accepts Kiefer head coaching job
Trent Worley is excited to be heading back to the east side. But he’s even more excited by the program he’s inheriting. Worley...
Millwood's Houston picks Nebraska
Millwood senior receiver De'Mariyon Houston is finally settled. After decommitting from Texas before the early National...
High school basketball roundup: Two outstanding sophomores lead Millwood girls past Heritage Hall
Its lead trimmed to single digits, Millwood needed a spark. That’s when sophomore TaLiyah Grambling started gambling. On...
High School Sports: Athletes of the Week
Boys Basketball Micah Thomas, Putnam North Micah Thomas has been on an interesting journey this season. The senior and his...
High school notebook: Dual-state wrestling brackets set by OSSAA
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the brackets for this weekend’s dual-state wrestling...
OSSAA announces 2019 dual state tournament brackets
The high school wrestling postseason begins on Friday in Shawnee. The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association revealed...
High school boys basketball roundup: Putnam West squeezes by Putnam North
Each time Putnam West would cut it close, Putnam North had the answer. Until the end. No. 7-ranked Putnam West got its first...
High school football notebook: Former Norman North kicker Jackson Wilhite dies
Former Norman North and Southwestern Oklahoma State University kicker Jackson Wilhite died earlier this week. Wilhite, 19, had...
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High school girls basketball roundup: Dale survives CHA in thriller
Class 2A No. 1 Dale survived Class 3A No. 6 Christian Heritage Academy with a fourth-quarter spurt from a key senior.
High school boys basketball roundup: Kingfisher takes down Bethany
Kingfisher coach Jared Reese thinks sometimes his firepower overpowers. Coming off its toughest stretch of the season,...
High school notebook: All-State football teams announced
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday the rosters for the annual All-State football game scheduled for late in the...
High School Athletes of the Week
Boys Basketball Jaylen O'Conner, Edmond Santa Fe Edmond Santa Fe coach Josh Williams thinks his team is still surprising...
Norman's Maag named Oklahoma's Gatorade Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year
Sophia Maag rounds out her varsity cross country career with another honor. The Norman senior was named the Gatorade...
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High school girls basketball roundup: Brenna Burk sparks Deer Creek to tournament title
Deer Creek junior Brenna Burk was named tournament MVP after leading the Antlers past No. 4 Edmond Memorial.
Memorial cruises behind freshman Seat
JV Seat feels grateful just to be out on the floor for Edmond Memorial.
High school basketball roundup: Norman North advances to John Nobles championship
Norman North girls basketball coach Rory Hamilton went to the locker room ready to bust a move. In a matchup of top 5 Class 6A...
High school girls basketball roundup: Tuttle's Hadley Periman finding comfort level
Tuttle freshman Hadley Periman is getting comfortable. She proved that in Thursday's win over Plainview.
High school boys basketball roundup: Del City uses defense to pull away against Muskogee
His team's lead cut to single digits, Del City coach Lenny Hatchett decided it was time turn it up. Midway through the third...
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Oklahoma Centennial High School may be almost out of time
Oklahoma Centennial High School, whose athletics have always been a bright spot, has been tapped for closure under sweeping OKC...
High school boys basketball roundup: Edmundson leads Centennial past OKC Storm North
After the tough start to the season Centennial has had, Moun'Tae Edmundson feels like his team is coming together. Facing off...
High school athletes of the week
Boys basketball Cedric Rollerson, Mount St. Mary Mount St. Mary senior guard Cedric Rollerson has accepted the challenge. This...
High school sports notebook: Norman North, Edmond North win COAC swim meet
Last winter's Class 6A boys state swimming champion Norman North is again atop the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference. The...
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High school boys basketball roundup: Dyson Plumley sparks El Reno
El Reno senior Dyson Plumley calmly stood in the corner, caught the pass, dribbled once and released a smooth shot. All net....
High school girls basketball roundup: Shawnee's Makyra Tramble finds shot in rout
Shawnee senior Makyra Tramble scored 16 points in the second half to come out of a shooting slump and lead the way in a win at...
Winding basketball journey finds McCoy back at home
Losing four out of five starters and most of its bench production from a season ago, Norman North is still right in the thick...
OSSAA unanimously rejects third private school reclassification proposal
A third proposal from Blanchard superintendent Jim Beckham to reclassify private schools was shot down quickly on...
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High school girls basketball roundup: CHA tops Jones on Rylee Langerman's buzzer beater
Christian Heritage junior point guard Rylee Langerman hit a shot as time expired to beat Jones 46-44 in a chaotic finish.
High school boys basketball roundup: DJ Alexander makes the plays in the clutch for John Marshall
John Marshall point guard DJ Alexander likes to be the quiet leader. But the junior's big plays in the clutch against a rival...
Christian Heritage senior Olivia Curtis named Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year
For the second straight year, Christian Heritage Academy outside hitter Olivia Curtis was named the state’s volleyball Gatorade...
High school notebook: Jones girls win first tournament in 5-on-5 era
As Jones celebrated winning Beggs' girls tournament on Saturday, coach Jenni Holbrook was unaware of the history made. Jones...
High school athletes of the week
Girls basketball Aliyah Llanusa, Choctaw For years, Aliyah Llanusa had a pause that made her shot just a tad slower than normal...
Kingfisher guard Jett Sternberger commits to Rogers State
Kingfisher guard Jett Sternberger has made his college decision. Sternberger, who was named to The Oklahoman's Little...
Heritage Hall's Alexander stars again on big stage
Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander was lights out in the championship game of the Putnam City Invitational championship game,...
High school boys roundup: Undefeated Edmond Santa Fe advances
Edmond Santa Fe coach Josh Williams is comfortable with the expectations. It's a part of his team's identity. No. 1-ranked...
High school boys basketball roundup: Putnam West's Walker stars in the clutch
Down six points to Edmond North with less than five minutes to play, Putnam West coach Lenny Bert pulled junior guard Rondel...
Edmond North extends 'Three Dog Night' streak
For the 18th straight year, Edmond North left little doubt. After defeating rivals Edmond Santa Fe and Edmond Memorial on...
Geary’s 75th tournament team title goes to Blair Academy
While several local schools showed well, the 75th Geary Wrestling Invitational title was once again claimed by out-of-state...
High school boys basketball roundup: Millwood hits last-second shot to beat Carl Albert
In the midst of chaos, Myles Jeffries just tried to keep his head. The final seconds of Class 3A No. 2-ranked Millwood's 55-53...
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High school girls basketball roundup: No. 10 Moore upsets No. 5 Edmond Santa Fe
Moore sophomore Aaliyah Moore scored all 19 of her points in the second half, leading the Lions to a huge victory.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Tulsa Union's Stromberg ready for the big time
Less than 48 hours before signing day, Tulsa Union lineman Ricky Stromberg made the switch from the University of Tulsa and...
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Ardmore's Sitani Lemeki served up the punishment all season
Try watching highlights of Sitani Lemeki without a smile on your face.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Doubters fueled Del City receiver Jeff Foreman
Jeff Foreman feels unstoppable. The speedy receiver came into his senior year looking to prove any Del City doubters wrong.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Bixby receiver Brennan Presley became an all-around playmaker this season
Brennan Presley gave it 24 hours to sink in. For the fifth straight year, Bixby made the state championship game in Class 6A-II.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Bethany's Brandt takes huge stride in junior season
Bethany’s Sam Brandt isn’t normally one to dwell on things.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Meet the first-team defense and special teams
Find out who joined Defensive Player of the Year Dax Hill on the first team.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Meet the first-team offense
Find out who joined Offensive Player of the Year Dadrion Taylor on the first team.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Tulsa Union's Noah Rauschenberg has deep range at kicker
Like a lot of kickers, Noah Rauschenberg's journey into football began on the soccer pitch.
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Guthrie's Vargas came through in the clutch for the Bluejays
Vargas, who has been selected to The Oklahoman’s All-State football team as a punter, was also a marksman as a kicker,...
Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Blanchard's Jamie Nance showed of dynamic playmaking skills in senior season
Jamie Nance just wanted to give it his all. Even when others expected he would not.
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Oklahoma All-State Football 2018: Gaining confidence key for Putnam North's Will Taylor
Putnam North linebacker Will Taylor was tired of not being taken seriously.
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David Tenison led Beggs through tragedy and triumph
In the wake of the shooting death of starting running back Kayson Toliver, first-year Beggs coach David Tenison had to manage...
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The Oklahoman's 106th All-State football team
A complete look at The Oklahoman's 106th All-State football team, including first team, second team and honorable mentions.
The Oklahoman's Big All-City football roster
A complete look at The Oklahoman's Big All-City football roster for the 2018 season.
Meet The Oklahoman's 2018 Big All-City football first team offense
Here is a look at The Oklahoman's picks for Big All-City first team offense: Preston colbert, midwest city Senior quarterback...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2018 Big All-City football first team defense and special teams
Here is a look at the Big All-City first-team selections on defense: trace ford, edmond santa fe Senior defensive lineman...
High school boys basketball roundup: Memorial's Drew Tennial leads with defense against Norman
Edmond Memorial senior Drew Tennial knows what comes first. Even though his team has more offensive firepower this season,...
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High school girls basketball roundup: Edmond North's Kamri Heath's late steal and layup seal upset
Edmond North senior Kamri Heath stole the ball from Jacie Evans with 6 seconds remaining and made the game-winning layup just...
Big All-City football: Will Taylor helped lead Putnam North turnaround
Checking in with his coach the day after his sophomore season ended, Putnam North linebacker Will Taylor felt sick. He had just...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2018 Little All-City football first team defense and special teams
Here is a look at the Little All-City first-team selections on defense: Tyler bingham, tecumseh Senior defensive lineman...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2018 Little All-City football first team offense
Here is a look at the Little All-City first-team selections on offense: Carson Berryhill, tuttle Senior quarterback...
The Oklahoman's Little All-City football roster
A look at the complete Little All-City football roster for the 2018 season.
For 75 years, Geary has been the state's capitol for wrestling
GEARY — Few cars are parked on main street in Geary. Even fewer people meander between the last remaining open stores in town....
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Little All-City football: Conner Carey proved unstoppable for Heritage Hall
A Week 1 wake-up call roused more than a defending champion. It also stoked a fire within senior Conner Carey. “I think we came...
Edmond North claims girls crown at Mustang tournament
Edmond North was able to grind out a win against the hometown favorites. Facing off with host Mustang for the girls title...
Midwest City routes Lawton Eisenhower in Mustang tournament final
Midwest City had five scorers in double digits on its way to winning the inaugural Mustang Holiday Classic tournament on...
High school basketball notebook: Mustang girls take down Seiling
MUSTANG — It's not often a Class 6A school plays the underdog role to a Class A school. But Mustang coach Kevin Korstjens...
High school basketball notebook: Class A No. 1 Seiling girls rout Class 6A No. 7 Midwest City
Class A No.1 Seiling has won three straight state championships and in the process taken down Class 6A opponents. Thursday was...
Tuttle claims fourth straight Kansas City Stampede title
For the fourth year in a row the Tuttle Tigers are coming back from Kansas City with gold.
Tuttle wrestling wins fourth straight Kansas City Stampede championship
For the fourth year in a row the Tuttle Tigers are coming back from Kansas City with gold. Tuttle wrestling took down...
High school notebook: Pogi to become Putnam West football coach
Former Oklahoma State and UCO quarterback Aso Pogi is set to become the next head coach at Putnam West. Pending Putnam City...
Aso Pogi to accept Putnam West head coaching job pending board approval
Former Oklahoma State and UCO quarterback Aso Pogi is set to become the next head football coach at Putnam West. Pending...
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Millwood's Marcus Major excited to be part of Sooner running back history
Marcus Major flashed the horns down hand sign after signing his paperwork, his entire family by his side and the Millwood...
High school notebook: Tulsa Washington duo remains in limbo
A Tulsa Washington defensive back will sign a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. It just might not be prized recruit Dax...
Tulsa Union lineman Ricky Stromberg flips to Arkansas
Tulsa Union offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg committed to Tulsa before the season started. Now, just a few weeks after...
High school notebook: Hale scores last-second tip in for CHA win
Just because the high school football season is over, the hits didn't stop for Christian Heritage guard Zach Hale. A little...
The Oklahoman's 106th All-State football first-team selections
The Oklahoman high school sports staff has revealed its first-team selections of the 105th All-State football team. The annual...
The Oklahoman's 2019 Super 30 rankings
Entering the first signing period for Division I football athletes, The Oklahoman's Jacob Unruh and Adam Kemp rank the top 30...
High school notebook: Ferguson Jenkins, Michele Smith Award winners announced
The top five baseball and softball players will receive the award on Friday, Jan. 25, as part of the annual Warren Spahn Award...
Barn Cats: Cashion wrestling beginning from humble origins
Cashion is embarking on its first ever season of high school wrestling this year.
Five high school wrestlers to watch this season
Here are five wrestlers to keep your eyes on as the high school wrestling season gets underway.
Prep parade: Looking back on 2018 high school football season
The Oklahoman's Jacob Unruh and Adam Kemp look back on four storylines of the 2018 football season.
Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander embracing early success
Aspects of Trey Alexander's daily life look a lot like many high school athletes. The 15-year-old studies hard at Heritage...
Tonkawa quarterback Braydon Hampton wins final fan poll
Tonkawa quarterback Braydon Hampton has won The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll after leading the Buccaneers...
Crescent's Bowers commits to Oklahoma State as preferred walk-on
Crescent's Hunter Bowers will keep his high school colors as he heads to college. The senior, who donned the Tiger orange...
Teel leads Sperry to first state football title
Beau Teel came in just shy of 10,000 career yards entering Sperry’s championship game against Beggs on Thursday.
OSSAA names football academic champions
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the academic state champions for each before the state...
Vote in The Oklahoman's high school football Player of the Week Fan Poll
The season is over, but these players deserve their due. The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice Player of the Week poll for the top...
High school notebook: Hill named Gatorade Player of the Year
Oklahoma's top high school football recruit is now being recognized as the state's best player by Gatorade. Tulsa Washington...