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One on one with Duke's Darren Harris ahead of his transition to college basketball
Future Blue Devil Darren Harris ended his high school career on a tear, leading his Paul VI high school team into the Chipotle Nationals Boys Championship game. Harris opened the national tournament exploding for 36 points in 30 minutes against Florida's IMG Academy before continuing his offensive assault with 20 points in the national semifinals before logging 16 points in the title game against future teammate Cooper Flagg's Montverde squad.
Lawton man accused of stealing computers, bean bag from Altus Walmart
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Altus Walmart. Isaiah Martin is charged with larceny of merchandise from a retailer and conspiracy. A second person is also implicated by court documents, but have not been charged at this...
Rock N Rumble 25th anniversary Car Show and Cruise kicks off in Altus
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Rock N Rumble 25th anniversary Car Show and Cruise kicks off this evening, May 3. The classic cruise starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until 7 p.m., with the open cruise starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m., in Altus. Aside from all...
Coast to Coast: People fly in to help clean up after storms damage Frederick Army Air Field
FREDERICK, Okla. (KSWO) - The severe weather across the state this week has left swaths of damage behind it, including at the Frederick Army Air Field. The storm caused severe damage to the roof of the main hanger, and completely destroyed a storage building. Rebuilding is proving to be not...
Duke Climate Coalition student leaders reflect on divestment activism and University responses
As Duke Climate Coalition reflects on a year of activism, its student leaders express optimism even as the University remains rigid on divestment. This year, DCC’s activism included publishing a report on the extent of Duke research funded by the fossil fuel industry, holding multiple protests to demand the University cut ties with fossil fuel companies and sending over 50 students to a rally in New York City where they called on President Joseph Biden to declare a climate emergency.
Hometown Pride Tour: Food and Fun in Vernon
VERNON, Texas (KAUZ) - We’re continuing our Hometown Pride Tour in Vernon as the city prepares for hundreds of visitors during the annual Santa Rosa Roundup. With all those people in town, it’s just as important they have good food and entertainment to enjoy outside of the arena.
Baseball Recap: Dom Dunn and Jaylen White secure win for De Kalb
De Kalb had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Mount Vernon Tigers on Friday. Winning may never get old, but De Kalb sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Vernon man lands in hospital after Jackson Co. motorcycle crash
JACKSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Vernon, Texas is in the hospital after a crash on April 28, just north of Olustee in Jackson County. According to a report from Oklahoma Highway Patrol, he was riding a motorcycle when he crossed the center line and struck another vehicle while turning with a curve.
Hometown Pride Tour: Santa Rosa Roundup in Vernon
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - For this week’s Hometown Pride Tour, the 78th annual Santa Rosa Roundup’s Larry Drennan paid a visit to the studio. The roundup will go from May 15 to 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. Visit the Rodeo Office at 1614 Main Street...
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