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"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Lady Wolves upend Pryor for Class 5A regional championship
Foul concerns limited Josie Megehee’s play in the first half.
OBU men controls Southeastern from start to finish, 81-65
DURANT– Oklahoma Baptist controlled the game from start to finish, securing an 81-65 road win over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Thursday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. For OBU, it was their first win at SE since January of 2021.
Bison women prevail at Southeastern Oklahoma State 85-63
DURANT – A double-double from Jaedyn Getman sparked Oklahoma Baptist University to an 85-63 triumph over the host Southeastern Oklahoma State Thursday night. The Bison swept the Savage Storm in their two-game series after OBU edged Southeastern 86-82 in overtime at home back on Dec.
U.S. Transportation Secretary announces air traffic controller hiring supercharge at FAA Academy in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P.
Tecumseh's Vivian Hayes crowned state wrestling champion
OKLAHOMA CITY – Tecumseh High School’s Vivian Hayes was crowned state champion at 105 pounds Saturday after rolling to a perfect 3-0 record in the Class 5A Girls’ State Wrestling Championships.
Shape Your Future offers tips for National Nutrition Month
Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering free resources on nutrition and health to all Oklahomans for National Nutrition Month in March. From nutritious, delicious recipes and easy-to-follow workout guides to blogs covering a variety of health topics, Shape Your Future resources make the healthy choice the easy choice.
Three Shawnee girls place at state wrestling championships
OKLAHOMA CITY – Three Shawnee High School girls’ wrestlers placed in the Class 6A State Wrestling Tournament on Saturday at the Jim Norick Arena (State Fair Arena). Freshman Silver Belvin posted a state runner-up finish at 105 pounds while another SHS freshman Ra’Dence Grant placed fourth at 115.
AAA: Tips for staying safe if severe weather strikes while in your car
OKLAHOMA CITY – Spring and summer are a time to keep an eye to the sky and stay weather-aware. As many people in this part of the country are aware, strong thunderstorms and even tornadoes can strike quickly and fiercely.
Pott. County Sheriff's Office warns of alarming rise in scam calls
The Criminal Investigations Division of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a rise in scam calls following a case here in Pottawatomie County. "We want to inform the public about an alarming rise in scam calls aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting individuals.