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1 Hit And Killed By Train In Moore, Police Say
A person was struck and killed by a train Friday night, according to police. Moore police shared that the roadway between Southeast 4th Street and Broadway Avenue, and Southeast 4th Street and Tower Drive is closed. The cause of the incident is under investigation. This is a developing story. Refresh...
Man recalls rushing to mother’s side at Moore school as tornado approached on May 3, 1999
MOORE, Okla. — It's been 25 years since one of Oklahoma's deadliest tornado outbreaks tore through the state. The May 3, 1999, storm would demolish thousands of homes, including a Moore elementary school. When Anthony Nizza heard a tornado warning was heading toward Kelley Elementary School where his mother was working, he dropped everything and took shelter with her.
How will OU softball respond to first Bedlam series loss since 1997? 'Need to punch back'
NORMAN — OU softball coach Patty Gasso insists it’s no time to panic. But after Saturday’s 6-2 loss to Oklahoma State in Love’s Field, the Sooners’ second consecutive loss to their Bedlam rival and their sixth loss of the season, the sense of urgency is clearly ramped up. ...
Moore tornado 25 years later
🌞 Temperature check: Mostly cloudy today with a high of 73 degrees, low of 59; According to AccuWeather, rain showers and a thunderstorm are likely in Oklahoma City. 📅 Today in History: In 1970, twenty-eight National Guard members fired more than 60 rounds at anti-war protesters on the campus of Kent State University, killing four people and wounding nine. The demonstrators at Kent State were protesting the expansion of the Vietnam War. Guard members had tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas and had advanced toward the protesters with bayonets affixed to their rifles. Some protesters hurled rocks or taunts in response, and soon after, the guard members opened fire.
May 3, 1999 changed the way National Weather Service sends out storm alerts
NORMAN, Okla. — May 3, 1999, is a day Oklahoma stops to remember as it's been 25 years since the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded in the state's history. Thousands of homes were destroyed, and 46 people were killed. Twenty-five years later, KOCO 5 spoke with the National Weather Service in Norman on the historic outbreak and how forecasting has changed since.
University of Oklahoma students hold pro-Palestine rally on Norman campus
The OU Student Coalition for Palestinian Liberation held a rally on campus Wednesday afternoon to call for the university to divest from companies like Chevron, which supports Israel financially, and Lockheed Martin, which provides Israel with weapons. On their Instagram, the student organization notes OU divested from companies supporting South...
How many tornadoes were in Oklahoma last weekend? National Weather Service rankings update
At least 30 tornadoes touched down across Oklahoma during a tornado outbreak April 27 and into the next morning. The National Weather Service in Norman said it is still investigating other areas of damage to determine if more tornadoes occurred in its forecast area. As of now, 27 tornadoes occurred in Norman's forecast...
Rosenberry battles through pain, helps No. 4 OSU beat No. 2 and clinch Bedlam
NORMAN — Oklahoma State head coach Kenny Gajewski stuck to the same plan he used Friday night. Get six outs from his starting pitcher, then go to his ace, Lexi Kilfoyl. Kyra Ayock did it first on Friday. But Saturday evening, after a rain delay, Gajewski watched Ivy Rosenberry deliver the performance he hoped for against the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners.
The Walk-Off: Cowgirls take series opener of Bedlam, Cuse pulls off another upset
The beginning of the Bedlam series certainly did not disappoint. Oklahoma struck first scoring two runs throughout the first and second innings, but rookie Karli Godwin had other plans for the night. Doubling for the second time, she evened the score at two. Micaela Wark and Jilyen Poullard quickly followed up with a pair of solo home runs extending the Cowgirl lead.
OU Softball: Breaking Down the Big 12 Championship Scenarios
Three softball teams come into the final weekend of the regular season tonight with a shot at the Big 12 Conference crown. And two of the three play what’s expected to be an epic series at Love’s Field in Norman. First-place Oklahoma (21-3), second-place Texas (20-4) and third-place...
Oklahoma City Stars lead off MIAA championships with 12-0 run-rule victory
Oklahoma City -- The OCU Stars softball team took care of first-game priorities in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference Championships, played on-campus at Ann Lacy Stadium. (https://www.citynewsokc.com/sports/oklahoma-city-university-co-hosts-sooner-athletic-conference-softball-championship/article_e1040f68-094e-11ef-939f-0b75f891ab11.html ) With a High Noon first-pitch on Friday, March 3, the Stars thumped Southwestern Assembles of God University soundly, prevailing with a "run-rule" 12-0 margin after five innings. ...
Stitt executive order ends decades-old Oklahoma women’s leadership program at OU
OKLAHOMA CITY – A University of Oklahoma program that has trained hundreds of female leaders will shutter because of a gubernatorial executive order that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The National Education for Women’s Leadership program, which started more than 20 years ago, will end because of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order, Michael Crespin, […] The post Stitt executive order ends decades-old Oklahoma women’s leadership program at OU appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Sunday Offering: A Huge Week in Transfer Portal, and Two Oklahoma DB Prospects Reveal Commitment Dates
With spring football now in the rear view mirror, the transfer portal has kept Oklahoma busy over the past week as multiple players have announced their departure from Norman. Despite a handful of former Sooners entering the transfer portal, OU still managed to have a good week on the recruiting trail. In addition to landing a commitment from one of the top players in the transfer portal, Brent Venables and company remained in contention for a 4-star cornerback out of the Lone Star State and extended scholarship offers to multiple high school prospects.
A different kind of Rock Festival: The Town of Noble Celebrates its Favorite Stones
CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – After a good rain, or even during one, as the bar ditches wash away the red clay alongside the gravel roads here, Adam Edwards gets to work, eyes cast down, tire iron in hand, probing for big Rose Rocks. “That’s all I look for,”...
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