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Mannsville hostage situation ends peacefully, sheriff says
MANNSVILLE, Okla. (KXII) - A hostage situation that shut down a highway in Johnston County Sunday ended with a peaceful resolution. According to Johnston County Sheriff Gary Dodd, the incident happened Sunday near State Highway 177, leading to a temporary closure of the highway. Sheriff Dodd said after several hours...
Special group takes Caddo to Oklahoma softball mountaintop
CADDO, Oklahoma (KTEN) "It was insane," Caddo junior Jaycie Nichols said. "It never gets old. It never gets old." "We just don't want that feeling to go away," senior shortstop Kadey Lee McKay said. It has been a run for the ages for the Caddo Lady Bruins with six-straight softball...
Madill shot stopper signs with Murray State College
MADILL, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Madill shot stopper Miguel Fajardo made it official on Tuesday that he will be heading up Highway 377 to Tishomingo to play soccer at Murray State College in the fall. Fajardo was a key player for the Wildcats this season, earning all-state honors at his goalkeeper position.
Fayetteville judge sentences Oklahoma woman more than 16 years on drug trafficking charge
Detectives were notified that Boehrer was transporting methamphetamine from Oklahoma to the Northwest Arkansas area for distribution, according to a news release.
Plans set to renew Ada's Wintersmith Lake
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — The city of Ada announced a partnership with East Central University's Oka' institute, involving renovations that are planned for Wintersmith Lake. "The Oka' Institute focuses on water sustainability and water management.” Explained Ada assistant city manager Angie Stout. “We reached out to them and said ‘hey, can you help us with the testing of the sediment to determine what the next steps are?’
ASCS Sooner Weekend at Creek, Caney Postponed; New Dates TBD
SAPULPA, Okla. (May 13, 2024) – Races at Creek County Speedway on Friday, May 17, and at Caney Valley Speedway on Saturday, May 18, with the American Sprint Car Series Sooner Region have been postponed. The decision comes after working with track officials to allow for local drivers, who...
Oklahoma high school boys tennis: Edmond North, Crossings Christian win 2024 state titles
The 2024 Oklahoma high school boys tennis state tournament ended Saturday at OKC Tennis Center. This year interestingly included domination by non-Tulsa area schools as all three state champions — Edmond North, Crossings Christian and Ada — hail from closer to the central part of the state. It’s often the complete opposite. Metro Christian...
Caney High School standout chooses military career
CANEY, Okla. (KTEN) — While many students ditch the books and go on vacation after they graduate, one Caney High School senior is breaking the mold and going straight into serving her country. In addition to leading her softball team to victory at the school's first-ever state championship, Leah...
Former Gov. George Nigh has delivered graduation speeches for decades. For year 75, he's returning to his alma mater
Former Gov. George Nigh is returning to his collegiate alma mater this week to deliver a commencement address for a 75th straight year. Nigh, now 96, will be the featured speaker at East Central University in Ada on Saturday for the 10 a.m. ceremony at the Kerr Activities Center. ECU officials said 322 bachelor’s degrees are scheduled to be granted. ...
Storm Recovery Efforts Continue
Storm recovery efforts are continuing in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management says the state has submitted a request for FEMA assistance for Pontotoc and Osage counties. Four people in Oklahoma have died in severe storms since April 25th, including one person following a tornado in Barnsdall earlier this week.
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