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Oklahoma adding 'blue-collar, hardhat' wing in top JUCO prospect Jeff Nwankwo
A month ago, Jeff Nwankwo made the short, hourlong trek north from Arkansas City, Kansas, to Wichita, Kansas, to speak with a group of AAU teams. The junior college All-American, who became the newest member of Oklahoma's basketball program this week, met with the Wichita Padres to share his story, inspire and discuss his unorthodox journey to big-time college basketball — a path that began as a wide receiver at Tulane in 2021 before leading him to Cowley College and, at last, a Division-I opportunity on the hardwood. Over the course of his time speaking with the Padres, Nwankwo shared what has been the biggest lesson he learned over the last three years: the need to differentiate himself.
Osage Casinos Still Offering Free Rooms For Tornado Victims Across Four Cities
Osage Casinos said its doors are still open for tornado victims. People are in free rooms in four cities, including Pawhuska and Bartlesville. Management at Osage Casinos is assessing the need one day at a time, so right now, there is no timeline for when they will stop offering free rooms to tornado victims.
Otoe-Missouria Tribe expands recycling program with $1.5 million EPA grant
The Otoe-Missouria Tribe in northern Oklahoma plans to increase its recycling rate to 50% with the assistance of a $1.5 million EPA grant. The Otoe-Missouria Tribe's environmental coordinator, Angela Heim, said this EPA grant is the first of its kind for her tribal nation. It will help recapture waste that usually goes into landfills, creating a better environment for those in the area.
One killed in highway motorcycle crash near Winfield
COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - One person has been killed in a crash involving a motorcycle near Winfield on Wednesday morning, the Cowley County Sheriff's Office says. The sheriff's office says that just before 5:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash in the 4000 block of U.S. 160 Highway. A motorcyclist was confirmed deceased at the scene.
Osage Casinos Still Offering Free Rooms For Tornado Victims Across Four Cities
Osage Casinos said its doors are still open for tornado victims. People are in free rooms in four cities, including Pawhuska and Bartlesville. Management at Osage Casinos is assessing the need one day at a time, so right now, there is no timeline for when they will stop offering free rooms to tornado victims.
One killed in motorcycle crash near Winfield
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Cowley County Sheriff’s Department confirmed one person was killed in a motorcycle crash near Winfield on Wednesday morning. The crash closed US Highway 160 about five miles west of Winfield. Authorities will provide additional details later Wednesday. Copyright 2024 KWCH. All rights reserved. To...
One killed in highway motorcycle crash near Winfield
COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - One person has been killed in a crash involving a motorcycle near Winfield on Wednesday morning, the Cowley County Sheriff's Office says. The sheriff's office says that just before 5:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash in the 4000 block of U.S. 160 Highway. A motorcyclist was confirmed deceased at the scene.
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