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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...
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.
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...
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?’
Durant Public Schools names new superintendent
DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — Durant Public Schools on Wednesday announced that Mark Moring has been named the district's new superintendent. In a statement, the district said Moring has 26 years of educational experience. He currently serves as the superintendent for Davis Public Schools, which has an enrollment of 879.
Texomans turning to private storm shelters as public storm shelters close
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - With several public storm shelters closing in the past few years, more Texomans are buying or building private storm shelters to keep their families safe. The city of Durant closed their last public storm shelter back in 2021. “We decided it was no longer feasible to...
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.
Oklahoma State Schools Superintendent talks tornado relief funding
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters in Durant. “Here to get some feedback from the local superintendents and continue working forward to make Oklahoma the best in education,” Walters exclaimed. He spoke about different initiatives he plans to introduce in the upcoming months, and funding that...
Roosevelt Bridge closed for several hours Wednesday due to semi-truck crash
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - Eastbound and westbound US-70 was closed at the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma between Mead and Kingston in Marshall County after an earlier crash involving a semi truck. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol Captain Scott Hampton, part of the vehicle is hanging off the bridge. There...
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