A US pastor abducted in South Africa has been rescued after a police shootout

In this photo provided by the South African Police Service, South African law enforcement officers enter the gate of the house where an American missionary Josh Sullivan was being held in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, South Africa, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (South African Police Services via AP)JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An American pastor who was Read More.

OSU Cowgirls fall to South Dakota State in NCAA opener

By JIM FULLER Associated PressSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Facing a double-digit deficit early in the second half did not shake the confidence level of a South Dakota State women’s basketball team that starts all juniors and seniors.Using a more aggressive mindset after halftime, the 10th-seeded Jackrabbits won their NCAA tournament opener for the fifth... Read More.

OSU Cowgirls and South Dakota State square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressThe South Dakota State Jackrabbits (29-3, 19-0 Summit) and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls (25-6, 15-5 Big 12) will play today at 3:30 p.m. EDT in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK Line has the Cowgirls at -6 and the over/under is 138.5.The Cowgirls' record in Big 12 play... Read More.
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Jalon Moore scores 22 as OU pulls away for 82-62 victory over South Carolina

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalon Moore scored 22 points and Oklahoma pulled away in the second half to beat South Carolina 82-62 on Saturday.Moore made 6 of 10 shots from the floor and 10 of 11 at the free-throw line for the Sooners (14-4, 1-4 Southeastern Conference). He added eight rebounds.Jeremiah Fears totaled 16... Read More.

Injury Accident Early Wednesday South of Fairfax

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 76 year old Wagoner man was insured in a single vehicle accident early this morning at the intersection of Oklahoma 20 and Oklahoma 18, south of Fairfax in Osage County.The report states that at approximately 4:37 AM on Wednesday, Calvin R. Stroud was traveling... Read More.
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UPDATE: Grass Fire South Of Winfield At U.S. 77 Likely Sparked By Catalytic Converter Failure

Updated: Wednesday, 2:16 p.m.Approximately 10-15 acres burned early Tuesday evening south of Winfield on the east side of U.S. 77.Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry told KSOK Wednesday afternoon the blaze likely sparked from the side of the highway via catalytic converter failure."It's our best guess," Mayberry said.Mayberry said that when a vehicle's catalytic converter... Read More.

PCFD responds to fire Tuesday night on South Elm

Ponca City firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 8:43 p.m. Tuesday at 320 S. Elm.According to Kay News Cow, Fire chief Butch Herring said heavy smoke was showing when firefighters arrived.“Crews contained the fire to a bedroom by fire suppression,” said Herring.Herring said crews were on scene until 10:12 p.m.... Read More.
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One person killed in accident Monday morning on South Avenue

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident that occurred just after midnight Monday morning at the South Avenue underpass.The Ponca City Police Department received a call about the accident. Driving the vehicle was Michael Fink, 32, who is listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. His passenger, Dickey... Read More.