Oklahoma lands $4 billion aluminum plant, creating 1,000 jobs

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce have announced a landmark investment in the state, as Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) has chosen Oklahoma as the site for the first new primary aluminum production plant in the United States in 45 years.The $4 billion project is set to create 1,000... Read More.

4 Men Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card in Ponca City

Last month, four men entered the Valero Short Stop at 320 W. Grand in Ponca City.Each of the men entered the store at different times and purchased lottery tickets and other miscellaneous merchandise. Each of the men checked out separately and told the clerk(s) they did not have their debit cards on them. However,... Read More.

OU is back on top in NCAA women’s gymnastics, winning 3rd national title in 4 years, 7th overall

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma's redemption arc is complete.The Sooners returned to the top at the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on Saturday, cruising to their seventh national title a year after a stunning flameout in the semifinals.Oklahoma's team total of 198.0125 was four-tenths better than runner-up UCLA, which capped a resurgent season behind... Read More.
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POSITIVELY OKLAHOMA: Tulsa Man Creates Caps 4 Cancer to Champion Others

TULSA, Okla. -(KJRH)A Tulsa man is transforming a challenging diagnosis into a meaningful legacy. He is providing hope and comfort, one cap at a time."I'm a firm believer we put the armor of God on to battle things like Cancer because in and of ourselves we can't defeat it," said Bret Rosser.Rosser is a... Read More.

Oklahoma Lawmakers to discuss food dye ban Monday in Senate Bill 4 hearing

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to eliminate certain food dyes, citing concerns over their potential negative health effects, including behavioral issues, endocrine disruption, and DNA damage.Senate Bill 4, authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson, would prohibit the manufacturing, selling, brewing, or distribution of 10 different dyes and substances, including red, blue, and yellow dyes. Thompson,... Read More.
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Michigan Mother Arrested for Abandoning Kids in Home for Over 4 Years, Sheriff Says

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) - Three Michigan kids were found in deplorable living conditions after police say their mother abandoned them years ago. The woman, who was not publicly identified by the sheriff’s office because she shares the same name as one of her children, was arrested last Friday. “Everybody is upset about it,” Emma Gross, a... Read More.

OU falls 70-52 to No. 4 Tennesse

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 21 points, Zakai Zeigler added 17, and No. 4 Tennessee beat Oklahoma 70-52 on Saturday in the teams' first meeting in 56 years.Tennessee (20-4, 7-4 Southeastern Conference) took control early, hitting 14 of its first 16 shots, including going 5 for 5 from... Read More.

OU routs No. 24 Vanderbilt 97-67 for 3rd win in 4 games

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears scored 21 points to help Oklahoma dominate No. 24 Vanderbilt in a 97-67 win on Saturday.Oklahoma's Jalon Moore added 19 points and surpassed 1,000 career points. Dayton Forsythe scored 14 points for the Sooners (16-5, 3-5 Southeastern Conference), who have won... Read More.
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NOC Fine Arts to Present Holiday Concert at Enid December 4

Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts is presenting a holiday concert at NOC Enid Dec. 4.   The concert will be held at the Bivins Chapel inside the Marshall Building on the Enid campus at 6:30 p.m.   The show is entitled “Festival of Angels: The Sacred Carols of Dan Forrest.”  The show includes   eight familiar sacred Christmas... Read More.

4 Vehicle Fatality Accident Early Sunday Morning

A fatal collision occurred on Sunday, August 27th, at 5:34 AM on I-35 northbound, mile marker 221 in Blackwell.Involved in the collision was a 2014 Toyota Tundra driven by Byron Richmond, a 44-year-old white male from Edmond. Richmond was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner.Also involved was a 2021... Read More.