Oklahoma ranks third in fatal police encounters
It was Feb. 8, a warm and windy Sunday afternoon in Logan County, when the Sheriff’s Department got a call saying an armed man was suicidal. The man was a 74-year-old retired Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant. He turned his gun toward a Highway Patrol trooper and a Sheriff’s deputy, who both fired. The...
Trifecta: Oklahoma picks up 2nd, 3rd commitments of Future Freaks Weekend
Oklahoma is on a recruiting roll. It’s Future Freaks Weekend in Norman, and Brent Venables‘ staff is landing some verbal pledges for future Sooners. The trifecta started with a commitment from quarterback prospect Jamison Robinson. Offensive lineman Tyson Ross and defensive back Jaylen Scott then got in on the fun.
Oklahoma has No. 1 class after wave of blue-chip commitments
In what’s been perhaps the most fruitful recruiting day of the Brent Venables era, Oklahoma has soared to the top of the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Saturday has now brought the Sooners four commitments. Following the addition of Danville (Ky.) Boyle County four-star tight end Seneca Driver, the No. 1...
Weekly round-up: $50M arena bond, new Mama Roja, Toby Keith turnpike
Good morning, Norman! I’m Audrey McClour, a news editor for OU Daily. On Monday, the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an up-to $50 million bond anticipation note for the Rock Creek Entertainment District arena. A Mama Roja restaurant location is set to open this summer on the...
Sunday Fun: All the Great Scientists Celebrate at Dairy Queen!
When the National Severe Storms Laboratory/University of Oklahoma storm chasing program began in 1972, a question came up: Where to celebrate if a tornado was found and documented?. In the Oklahoma of the early 70's, there were very few McD's or Wendy's in rural areas where tornadoes were most likely...
Gorgeous Sunday! Here come much warmer, windy Monday and Tuesday. Severe Storm threat later...
Our Sunday was just outstanding across our State! Much warmer, windy, dry on Monday with extreme fire danger. Record high is 89 degrees in OKC on Monday and the entire Metro will be in the mid 80s. Look for a chance for severe storms later Tuesday after a warm day. Fairly strong cold front breezes […]
Free OKC seminar helps seniors plan housing decisions
OKLAHOMA CITY - A free Oklahoma City seminar aims to help seniors and their families better understand housing options, downsizing decisions and future living needs. Co-owners Becky Seda and Roberto Seda said the Senior Living Truth Series program provides practical information to help older adults make informed...
INTEGRIS Health issues statement after ending childcare and ‘Fun & Fit’ programs
OKLAHOMA CITY - News 9 has verified documents that have been sent to parents announcing the closure of INTEGRIS Health’s “The Children’s Place” and “Fun & Fit” programs. The INTEGRIS Baptist and Southwest Medical Center locations are being affected by these cuts, giving parents...
Silver Alert issued for 76-year-old metro woman
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A Silver Alert has been issued for 76-year-old Shelia Bandele, who Oklahoma City police say went missing early Sunday. Authorities say Bandele was last seen at her home near SW 25th Street and Penn Ave, wearing a black sweatshirt and black leggings. She is said to be 5 ft. 2 […]
Man shot in arm in NW OKC
Oklahoma City Police confirm that a male had been shot in the arm around 11 p.m. on Saturday evening.
