Warr Acres
LATEST NEWS
Big picture: Grind Prep joins league-wide mission to ‘take women’s basketball by storm’
Editor's note: This story is Part 4 of a four-part series offering an in-depth examination of Grind Prep, a new prep school in Oklahoma looking to change the high school basketball game. From the inception to the players to the viability of such a school, The Oklahoman explored every aspect. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here. ...
Contemporary sets new director, renewed focus on arts community
Contemporary sets new director, renewed focus on arts communityAfter six months with no Director, the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center announced that the position has been filled alongside a renewed focus on arts education. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Ozone alert issued for Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas for Saturday. What to know.
This alert led to an “Ozone Alert Day” issued by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments for OKC and by the Indian Nations Council of Governments for Tulsa. "Ozone at ground level is a harmful air pollutant, because of its effects on people and the environment, and it is the main ingredient in smog," according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Who are best 24 NCAA softball players at WCWS this century? Meet Jocelyn Alo & Co.
We're counting down the days until we've once again reached the mecca of college softball. The Women's College World Series returns to Devon Park in Oklahoma City on May 30. The chase for the NCAA title will once again command the spotlight. With stars such as Arizona's Jennie Finch and...
Keep on Running
Of all of the positions of power available to high school students in their academic careers, few are more coveted than the position of senior class president. For the Yukon High School Class of 2024, that position belonged to Korbyn Asencio. Having participated widely in a series of both athletic...
Nuisance apartments in Edmond change hands for $2.65 million
EDMOND — A troubled apartment complex the city declared a public nuisance has been sold. But a case Edmond filed in Oklahoma County District Court to get its issues resolved will continue until suitable progress in correcting its deficiencies is made, city officials said. New Life Village, 1300 E...
Yukon family without roof but OK after overnight tornado hits
YUKON, Okla. — A family near Yukon is without a roof on Monday after a tornado touched down nearby during Sunday night's severe weather outbreak. A tornado hit near a neighborhood near Northwest 10th Street and Cimarron Road, leaving behind lots of damage. KOCO 5 crews found a tree line that was destroyed in the overnight storms, and a family's home no longer has a roof.
Monday Warms Up, Winds Die Down After Weekend Severe Storms
Another round of severe weather impacted western Oklahoma and the OKC metro on Sunday. By midnight Monday, the worst of the storms had deteriorated while some slightly severe storms persisted up north. What is the weather like on Monday?. For Monday, the forecast will be partly cloudy with highs in...
Firefighters Extinguish Bethany Tank Battery Fire
Firefighters in Bethany put out a tank battery fire Sunday evening as severe storms battered parts of Oklahoma. The Bethany Fire Department said they responded to a reported fire at around 9 p.m. near Northwest 30th Street and North Rockwell Avenue. Firefighters said it is unknown if the fire was...
A look at Arnold Palmer's historic OKC visit following his final PGA win in 1964
Gen. Arnold Palmer. Mr. Golf. Arnie's Army. Arnold Palmer was the biggest name in golf, coming off of just winning the Masters in April 1964 in Augusta, Georgia, for his fourth and final time. Palmer became the first person to win the Oklahoma City Open for the second time, The...
Yukon Legion Post named for land donor
After 81 years, Yukon’s American Legion post is getting a new name. The James Albert Wheatley American Legion Post 160 is named to honor a local civic leader who donated land and raised funds to build the post. Legion members meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday each...
YPS honors Support Employee of the Year
Yukon Public Schools’ Support Employee of the Year award winner was lauded for her efforts during the district’s April 25th Teacher of the Year celebration. Donna McGee, office manager of the Special Services Department, has been with YPS for 11 years. “That title does not do justice to...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.