Two Poteau men killed in LeFlore County collision on Saturday
21-year-old Jace Goff and 22-year-old Florentino Ramirez were killed in a crash on May 9, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
May 10, 2026Open source
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The bill said the bridge is on U.S. Highway 59 crossing over Poteau River north of Heavener.
The bill said the bridge is on U.S. Highway 59 crossing over Poteau River north of Heavener.
May 4, 2026Open source
Poteau community unites in music-filled tribute for fallen LeFlore County Deputy LeMay
Poteau community unites in music-filled tribute for fallen LeFlore County Deputy LeMay
May 3, 2026Open source
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Community Conversation event set for tonight in east Tulsa
The meetings are a chance for Tulsans to receive an update on city activities from Mayor Monroe Nichols and question department heads face to face.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Wembanyama scores 33 and Spurs trounce Thunder 103-82 to even West Finals
San Antonio held Oklahoma City to 38 points in the first half, tied for its second-lowest half in the past four regular and postseasons.
May 26, 2026Open source
Lakers guard Luka Doncic first-team All-NBA selection; Kawhi Leonard named to second team Shai Gilgeous-Ale...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections this season, while San Antonio's Victor...
May 26, 2026Open source
Thunder-Spurs slugfest in WCF is playing out perfectly for the Knicks
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are duking it out in a full-blown slugfest — a best-of-seven ser...
May 26, 2026Open source
Wembanyama’s huge game helps Spurs trounce Thunder, even West finals
San Antonio Spurs hold Oklahoma City Thunder to its second-lowest postseason total
May 25, 2026Open source
Turnover-prone Spurs drop Game 2 in Oklahoma City; series now moves to San Antonio
The Thunder won 122-113 in a game where the Spurs turned the ball over 21 times. The Western Conference Finals are tied 1-1.
May 21, 2026Open source
Draymond Green believes Victor Wembanyama Game 1 performance is one of best ever
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green praised San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
May 20, 2026Open source
OKC City Council allows some data center projects to move forward despite moratorium
An Oklahoma City Council meeting discussed "common sense exceptions" to the city's moratorium on data centers Tuesday.
May 20, 2026Open source
One person dead after shooting at Oklahoma City police
One person is dead after being shot by officers at an apartment complex in southwest Oklahoma City near 60th and Douglas Avenue.
May 20, 2026Open source
Body found by fishermen in river near Jones, officials say
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office confirmed that two men were fishing in the North Canadian River when they saw a body float by. Deputies, as well as Okla...
May 20, 2026Open source
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs
By TIM REYNOLDS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Last season, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player announcement timeline went like this: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announ...
May 17, 2026Open source
Tulsa Public Schools announces plans to drop Aramark, bring child nutrition in-house
After the first year with the vendor, some support staff pointed out concerns about Aramark, including food orders being changed without cafeteria managers
May 16, 2026Open source
ROUTE 66: Two 100-year-old neighbors leading Tulsa's Capitol Cruise Guinness world record attempt
On May 30, 2026, Morris Neighbors and Betty Lee Jones will lead thousands of cars down the Mother Road in a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest cl...
May 16, 2026Open source
Finch and Gray take top honors in Skeltur Conference
ENID, Okla. — After a great baseball season in Northwest Oklahoma, conferences are handing out awards and honors.
May 15, 2026Open source
Southwest flight from Albuquerque makes emergency landing after windshield cracks midflight
A Southwest Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore made an emergency landing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after the plane
May 12, 2026Open source
Spacecraft parts manufacturing facility planned at Tulsa Airport
The new facility would have an initial 50 "high-skill" jobs, according to Quantum Space, where Jim Bridenstine is CEO.
May 12, 2026Open source
Drummond calls on EPA to change course over chemical facility database
An Oklahoma state leader is calling on a government agency to do more to protect data regarding chemical facilities across the United States.Oklahoma Attorney G
May 12, 2026Open source
Lifeguard shortage could lead to pool closure in Midwest City
A local aquatic center says it is in desperate need of lifeguards ahead of this summer season.Reno Swim & Slide, in Midwest City, says it has a critical shortag
May 12, 2026Open source
Police shoot, kill man who they say caused crash in north Tulsa by shooting at driver
Walt Whitman Elementary School was placed on lockdown as the gunman tried hide from officers in a pond between the school and nearby Flat Rock Creek.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Wembanyama scores 33 and Spurs trounce Thunder 103-82 to even West Finals
San Antonio held Oklahoma City to 38 points in the first half, tied for its second-lowest half in the past four regular and postseasons.
May 26, 2026Open source
Lakers guard Luka Doncic first-team All-NBA selection; Kawhi Leonard named to second team Shai Gilgeous-Ale...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections this season, while San Antonio's Victor...
May 26, 2026Open source
Thunder-Spurs slugfest in WCF is playing out perfectly for the Knicks
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are duking it out in a full-blown slugfest — a best-of-seven ser...
May 26, 2026Open source
Wembanyama’s huge game helps Spurs trounce Thunder, even West finals
San Antonio Spurs hold Oklahoma City Thunder to its second-lowest postseason total
May 25, 2026Open source
TIMELINE: Thunderstorm risk tonight in western Oklahoma, severe weather unlikely
Thunderstorms are possibly in western Oklahoma Saturday night, with gusty winds and small hail possible, but severe weather and tornado risks remain low.
May 24, 2026Open source
Memorial Day events to honor our nation's heroes
Communities across central Oklahoma will gather this Memorial Day weekend to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation.
May 24, 2026Open source
Gov. Kevin Stitt denies grand jury allegations over ankle monitor release
Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected claims of political favoritism in an ankle monitor release case, calling the grand jury process "political weaponization" and addre...
May 24, 2026Open source
Spurs outpaced in Game 3 loss as Thunder bench scores 76 to take Western Conference Finals series lead
On Friday, the Thunder bench mob struck again, scoring 76 points and keying Oklahoma City’s 123-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs for a 2-1 series lead.
May 23, 2026Open source
WATCH: KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga joins Spurs fans ahead of Game 3 against OKC Thunder
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga joined Spurs fans at The Rock at La Cantera ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
May 22, 2026Open source
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