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Marlow students take the stage for Schoolmates

MARLOW, Okla. (KSWO) - Marlow Public Schools hosted a local country band Thursday at the Marlow Performing Arts Center to perform for middle and high school students. Gage Wilkerson and the Young Guns are an up-and-coming red dirt band hailing out of southwest Oklahoma. This five-piece band, comprised of high schoolers with two being senior outlaws of Marlow High, took to the stage, showcasing their talent and love of music. Having opened for a plethora of well- known artists from the Kansas border to the Lone Star State, the young guns never expected to be performing for a much younger crowd on a school day.

Marlow, OK · 15h
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He built this 34 years ago, now this Stratford artist wants to build it much bigger

STRATFORD, Okla. (KFOR) — To meet Tyler John is to hear him talk. “Fame and five bucks will buy you a Big Mac,” he smiles. “So keep your headspace and do what you do. Let it ride, you know?” He is constantly full of grand ideas with an extra bullet at the 7 Shooter Coffee […]

Stratford, OK · 3d

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Bison still roam free on these ancient granite peaks in southwest Oklahoma

You would not expect mountains here. Oklahoma’s southwest corner is flat, dry country, and then suddenly, ancient granite peaks punch through the prairie like fists. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge covers about 59,020 acres near Lawton, and it holds bison, elk, longhorns, canyons, and lakes all in one place.

Lawton, OK · 1d
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Lawton Has Talent debuts Saturday with 21 finalists

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The first “Lawton Has Talent” show is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at McMahon Memorial Auditorium, with 21 finalists scheduled to perform. Evelyn Fullerton, chair of the Lawton Has Talent committee, and Robert De Shade Workman, the committee’s marketing chair, discussed the event Wednesday morning with anchor Dan Threlkeld. Watch the full interview above.

Lawton, OK · 2d
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Hand-Dipped Candles and Oklahoma Pioneer Craft Days: What the Record Shows

Some of the best finds in Oklahoma start with a small line in an old news story. A single mention of candle making at a pioneer craft day is enough to make you picture warm wax, smoky wicks, and busy hands. Before you pack the car, it helps to know...

Oklahoma · 2d

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Piece of Wichita Falls history goes on the auction block

A piece of Wichita Falls history goes on the auction block beginning Monday. The Wichita Tower at 800 Indiana Ave., formerly known as the Staley Building, is up for bids. The 12-story building was most recently the temporary home to some of the Wichita Falls city offices while City Hall was undergoing renovation . The building was constructed during the oil boom of the early 20 th century by oilman J.I. Staley and was known as the Staley Building for many years. Wichita Appraisal District records show it being built in 1919. But the listing agent, Brendan Bell, said he has also seen 1911 as the construction date. The structure, at the corner of Eighth Street and Indiana Avenue, was built in the same era as other tall buildings along Eighth Street, such as City National Bank, the Hamilton Building and the early incarnation of Big Blue. It is owned by Wichita Tower Inc., which is owned by Steve Muehlberger. A June 26, 2011, article in the Times Record News said the building had fallen into disrepair by the late 1970s. An Abilene firm bought it in1980 and began extensive renovations that included a light-colored stucco-type covering of the red

Wichita Falls, TX · 4d

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Why You Should Never Speak This Name in the Oklahoma Woods

Oklahoma is famous for its sweeping plains and autumn foliage at places like Greenleaf State Park—but after sundown, the state's dense, dark forests hold a very different vibe. Ever wondered why a simple owl's hoot can send an immediate shiver down your spine in the wilderness? It isn't just nocturnal wildlife—it comes down to one of the most unsettling legends in the Sooner State.

Oklahoma · 4d

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Snag a Hand-Thrown Bowl at Oklahoma’s Kiln-Fresh Pottery Sale Every Winter

I walked into a chilly Oklahoma studio expecting a few dusty shelves and walked out cradling a bowl still faintly warm from the kiln. Winter pottery sales across the state are easy to miss, tucked into college art buildings, rural studios, and small-town galleries. Yet they offer something rare: a...

Oklahoma · 4d

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Two New Movies for the Price of One Still Light Up This Oklahoma Drive-In Every Weekend

I almost drove right past it, a big pale screen standing in an open Oklahoma field like a giant waiting for the sun to set. Then I smelled popcorn and burgers drifting across the highway, and my stomach made the decision for me. What looked like a simple roadside lot...

Ninnekah, OK · 2d

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Inside the Grass Mound Off I-40, All 39 Tribal Nations Tell Oklahoma’s Story in Their Own Words

You might spot it from the highway and think it is just a big green hill with a curved building beside it. I almost drove right past, hungry for lunch and curious about nothing in particular. Once I stepped inside, I found one of the most moving places in all...

Oklahoma City, OK · 4d

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Watch Traditional Dances And Explore A Recreated Native Village In Oklahoma This November

Most museums ask you to stand back and look. This one invites you into the dance circle. In Oklahoma, a recreated 18th-century Native village sits on a sprawling campus. Walk past a council house, a corn crib, and a stickball field. Why only watch history when you can join it?

Oklahoma · 4d

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Cotton County courthouse marks 100 years of history

COTTON COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Walters community is coming together to celebrate 100 years. A century ago, things looked a little different in Cotton County. No cellphones, no computers and plenty of paperwork. But since 1926, the courthouse has been a constant in the community. “Everything from gas lighting,...

Cotton County, OK · 3d

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News on 6 at 6 p.m. Newscast 11/2/2026

Join Oklahoma’s Own Politics team as we break down the races and issues that will impact you and your family as you head to the polls Tuesday. Russell Westbrook had no idea what Sam Presti was about to announce. During the Oklahoma Standard Award luncheon in Oklahoma City, Presti...

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d

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Paul Lehman, Oklahoma's first Black TV anchor, dies at 85

EDMOND − Professor Paul Lehman thought, and wrote, that America has never properly dealt with race because Americans think things are as they should be, an observation about perception, language and behavior rooted in his experience as Oklahoma's first Black television news anchor and his other early work in broadcasting.

Oklahoma · 5d

Wichita Eagle

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How 'Boomer Sooner,' 'Oklahoma!' became state's shared voice | Opinion

In 1953, a debate over Oklahoma's state song was interrupted by a performance. Rep. George Nigh wanted to replace the solemn "Oklahoma, A Toast" with the title number from Rodgers' and Hammerstein's musical. An opponent had defended the old song by singing it on the House floor. Nigh returned with a women's college choir and Ridge Bond, an Oklahoma actor who had played Curly on Broadway. Bond came through the chamber door singing "Oklahoma!" The lawmakers stood and cheered. Nigh got his bill passed.

Oklahoma · 6d