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Negligent homicide charge filed in fatal county crash
EL RENO – A semi-truck driver faces up to two years in prison and fines totaling up to $2,000 if convicted of causing a fatal crash in far west Canadian County. Chickasha’s Cordele R. Brandon Sr., 69, was charged April 9 with two counts of negligent homicide by motor vehicle in Canadian County District Court.
Victims Identified After 5 People Found Dead In A SW Oklahoma City Home
Oklahoma City police have identified the five people who were found dead in a home on Monday, including two children, in a southwest Oklahoma City home. Police say officers made the discovery during a welfare check at 9:35 a.m. on Monday. Investigators say it is believed that the suspect, Jonathon...
Fake Amazon Van In Oklahoma Leads To Illegal Marijuana Grow Site
A fake Amazon delivery van led agents to an illegal marijuana operation in McClain County, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. The bureau said the investigation got started in January when the Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped the delivery van as it entered Missouri from Oklahoma and troopers found marijuana inside.
Rush Springs man wanted after authorities allege he was living on oilfield site
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Rush Springs man faces a felony charge after investigators believe he had been living at an oilfield site. Ronnie Frick faces a single charge of trespass and damage to a critical infrastructure facility, a crime that could land him behind bars for 10 years and fines up to $100,000.
Legendary Ag Teacher at Amber- Pocasset retires after 48 Years
AMBER, Okla. (KFOR) — The days are getting longer, winter wheat is heading out, and Ag Teacher Billy Scott is riding herd on a regional speech contest, a last for him, though he’s made a promise not to count. “I’m not saying anything about this being my last...
Despite sweep of Houston, is OU softball pressing at the plate? What Patty Gasso says.
NORMAN — Leaving runners on base continues to be an issue for OU softball. Though the Sooners outscored Houston 23-2 during a three-game sweep of the Cougars, OU left plenty of chances on the table. The Sooners left 30 runners on base in the three-game series, going 9 for...
Big 12 softball power rankings: Did OU do enough to pass Texas for top spot?
OU softball’s sweep of Houston last weekend wasn’t enough to lift it over the Longhorns in this week’s Big 12 softball power rankings. While the Sooners still hold a game advantage over Texas in the Big 12 standings, the Longhorns beat them 2-1 in a series on April 5-7.
Gov. Stitt signs bill on name, image and likeness. Here's what it means for OU, OSU.
NORMAN — Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday that allows universities to directly pay student athletes for name, image and likeness, should NCAA or federal laws change to allow it. The bill also outlines protections for student-athletes and universities alike. Senate Bill 1786 was authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond) and Rep. Chris Kannady...
Risk increases & expands: Central Plains, Ozarks storms & flooding
As we discussed this week, the thread for severe storms across the Plains and flood risk continues to be fine-tuned. Starting Thursday evening, over 5 million people are at risk of severe weather, and the risk increases and expands on Friday and into the weekend. Flood Threat. , mainly for...
Norman City Council approves outside counsel for library, Rose Rock School addition
The Norman City Council approved retaining outside counsel for issues related to the Norman Public Library Central closure and an addition to the Rose Rock school on Tuesday. Council approved the rezoning of Rose Rock School, located at 1515 W Main St, to allow for additional structures. According to a...
OU baseball beats Wichita State 3-1, John Spikerman and Jackson Nicklaus return
No. 18 Oklahoma (25-14) defeated Wichita State (21-21) 3-1 at L. Dale Mitchell Park in Norman on Tuesday. OU made its way back into the top 25 rankings after its fourth Big 12 series sweep against BYU last weekend. The Sooners headed into their midweek matchup on a seven-game win streak. Oklahoma continued to fire on all cylinders against the Shockers, highlighted by a defensive play from senior infielder Anthony Mackenzie.
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