Oklahoma native finds inspiration in Thunder Parade, honors city’s resilience in viral video

Oklahoma native Christopher Oven didn’t set out to create a viral video; he said he just felt moved while watching the Thunder’s championship parade. “I was watching the parade on Tuesday,” Oven said. “I was just kind of—really energized, I guess, by how …

Could money fix the Oklahoma County jail? Officials say maybe, but there isn't enough available

FOR A REVIEW INTO THEIR OPERATIONS OF THE JAIL. WELL, IT’S CLEAR THAT EVERY MEMBER ON THE JAIL TRUST AGREES THAT SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE, WHETHER THAT’S MONEY FLOWING INTO THE JAIL OR A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP. THEY DON’T KNOW, BUT THEY AGREE THAT SOMETHING …

Former Waukee standout inks free agent deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

Former Waukee High School standout Payton Sandfort will have the opportunity to earn a spot with the reigning NBA champions. Sandfort signed a undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While with Waukee, Sandfort earned Class 4A …

Pitt basketball | Zack Austin signs with NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder

PITTSBURGH – Pitt’s Zack Austin signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder as first announced by Jon Chepkevich, of DraftExpress.com, Friday evening. Austin averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and a team-best 1.6 blocks per game in 2024-25, …

Oklahoma State football lands another coveted '26 defensive lineman

Federal lawsuit filed on behalf of estate of nonbinary Oklahoma student who died by suicide

A lawsuit alleges deliberate indifference on the part of Oklahoma's Owasso Public Schools to known bullying and sexual harassment that caused a school sophomore’s suicide in 2024. The lawsuit filed Thursday in Tulsa federal court on behalf of Nex …

Newnan’s KK Madrey signs with Oklahoma City Spark pro softball team

Former Newnan High standout KK Madrey is heading to the professional ranks. Madrey, a 2021 Newnan graduate and recent Liberty University star, has signed with the Oklahoma City Spark of the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. The new independent women’ …

Federal funds for Oklahoma migrant students, En…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Schools nationwide, including across Oklahoma, are still waiting for federal funds supporting English learners and migrant students while the Trump administration seeks to eliminate both programs. As schools prepare their annual budgets for …

Oklahoma County Courthouse looks to increase security following recent vandalism

COMMISSIONER MON KYLIE. RIGHT NOW, THE GROUNDS AROUND OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, INCLUDING THE ANNEX BUILDING, ARE ONLY GUARDED BY SECURITY FIRM DURING THE WEEKDAYS. NOW FACING A VANDALISM PROBLEM, THE COUNTY IS UPPING SECURITY. THE COMPLEX AND PARKING …

Oklahoma County Jail Trust embarks on ‘self evaluation’ amid calls for its end

On Friday, members of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously to embark on a performance review process to assess the body’s long-term viability and effectiveness amid calls for it to disband and return day-to-day jail management …