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Can Oklahoma State football's defensive line get to Texas QB Quinn Ewers?
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- Can Oklahoma State football's defensive line get to Texas QB Quinn Ewers?
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- 2 years ago
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- The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into the week ahead of the Oklahoma State football team as it prepares for a homecoming showdown vs. Texas.
We take a look at the impact the Cowboy defensive line could have against a talented Texas Longhorns offensive front. Can the Cowboys open things up for Spencer Sanders? Can OSU' defensive line halt Quinn Ewers? How can the team improve its run game with Dominic Richardson and overcome tackling struggles from a week ago?
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- Oklahoma County deputy injured in shooting details recovery process
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma County Deputy Mark Johns details recovering physically and emotionally from a shooting that injured him and killed his friend Sgt. Bobby Swartz in August. The two deputies were shot while serving an eviction notice for the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.
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- Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy discusses double-overtime loss to TCU
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State's undefeated season was spoiled on Saturday with a 43-40 double-overtime loss to TCU. The Cowboys' head coach Mike Gundy broke down the loss after the game.
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- Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to fallen, injured Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputies
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- 2 years ago
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- Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home to
Sgt. Bobby Swartz, the deputy killed in August while serving an eviction notice, and Deputy Mark Johns, who was injured in the shooting. Johns spoke about Swartz during the dedication.
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- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt responds to claims that he plans to build new Governor's Mansion
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said talks of building a family home on the Governor's Mansion property were in the works before he was elected in 2018. He said the new building would be privately funded and benefit future administrations.
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- Oklahoma State football: Is TCU QB Max Duggan as fast as Mike Gundy thinks?
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- 2 years ago
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- The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the challenges facing Oklahoma State in this week's Top 15 matchup at TCU, assess who the next inductee into the Ring of Honor should be, and debate their favorite team nicknames. Remember to drop your OSU vs. TCU score predictions in the Cowboy Chronicles podcast comments.
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- Oklahoma's five largest Native tribes endorse Joy Hofmeister for governor
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- 2 years ago
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- Leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Muscogee, Choctaw and Seminole Nations announced their endorsement of Joy Hofmeister for governor of Oklahoma, calling for unity among tribal and state leadership.
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- Oklahoma State football: How do the Cowboys avoid a post-Baylor letdown vs. Texas Tech?
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- 2 years ago
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- The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their thoughts on how the Cowboys can avoid a letdown after dropping a Top 25 team Baylor team, plus look ahead to the unique challenges Texas Tech presents, and Jacob explains why Brendon Evers had blood dripping down his face during post-practice interviews on Tuesday.
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- Oklahoma State football: Cowboys seek redemption at Baylor
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- 2 years ago
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- In this week's edition of the Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh preview Oklahoma State's game against Baylor, who beat the Cowboys last season in the Big 12 Championship.
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- Funny Bone, Lil Mike love being Reservation Dogs actors, but use of their music in show is 'dope'
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- 2 years ago
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- You've seen and heard the music written by Lil Mike and Funny Bone, AKA Mose and Mokke on Hulu's Reservation Dogs.
The two rappers dish on appearing on the show and creating faith-based music.
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- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt calls on legislators to end state grocery tax
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt asked state lawmakers to pass legislation to end the state grocery tax during a media conference Tuesday at the state Capitol in OKC. Stitt said cutting the tax could help Oklahomans combat inflation.
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- Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables speaks after loss to Kansas State
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma suffered its first loss of the season, 41-34, to Kansas State. The Sooners' head coach Brent Venables discussed the loss in a postgame press conference.
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- Sam Presti on predictions for OKC Thunder 2022-2023 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexendar injury and more
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti spoke about the upcoming OKC Thunder NBA season, gave an update on Shai Gilgeous-Alexendar's MCL injury, and spoke on the Thunder's roster and more during a preseason media conference on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.
The Thunder's regular season schedule opens Oct. 19 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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- After fentanyl overdose, bodycam footage shows officers save man with chest compressions, Narcan
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- 2 years ago
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- Dr. Heath Oldham, a chiropractor and sheriff's deputy, and Harrah Police Sgt. Chris Griffin helped save a man in Oklahoma City from a believed fentanyl overdose. The officers used chest compressions and administered doses of Narcan.
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- Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy chides 'childish discussions' about Bedlam. Is he right?
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- 2 years ago
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- In this week's edition of the Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh evaluate OSU coach Mike Gundy's comments on Tuesday evening regarding the latest talk that the annual Bedlam football game vs. OU is dead. Plus, what we've learned about the Cowboys so far and our fair favorites.
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- Mike Gundy recaps Oklahoma State football's 63-17 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy recapped the Cowboys' 63-7 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff at Boone Pickens Stadium.
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- Have your Cowboys roster at the ready for Oklahoma State football vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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- 2 years ago
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- In Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Oklahoma State football will face an FCS team that racked up 76 points on its previous opponent. Could the Cowboys equal that score against the Golden Lions? How much playing time will Spencer Sanders and Dominic Richardson see? How many walk-ons will play? Hear all about the match-up, which could bring back memories of OSU’s 84-0 win over Savannah State in 2012, in this week's Cowboy Chronicles podcast.
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- Does Oklahoma State football have any reason to be concerned against Arkansas-Pine Bluff Sept. 17?
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State will play Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. Head coach Mike Gundy talks expectations against the Golden Lions.
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- Mike Gundy recaps Oklahoma State football's 34-17 win over Arizona State
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy recapped the Cowboys' 34-17 win over Arizona State at Boone Pickens Stadium.
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- Brent Venables discusses OU football's win vs. Kent State
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma beat Kent State 33-3. Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables discussed the game in a press conference.
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- Oklahoma State vs. Arizona State: Can the Pac-12 Sun Devils hang with Spencer Sanders' offense?
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- 2 years ago
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- Can the Oklahoma State football team continue to run up points in 2022 -- this week against Pac-12 foe Arizona State? This week's Cowboy Chronicles podcast is recorded from the new regular location, Stonecloud Brewing Co. in Stillwater.
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- Brent Venables speaks after first game as Oklahoma football head coach
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma beat UTEP 45-13 in the Sooners' season opener. Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables discussed the game in a press conference.
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- Mike Gundy recaps Oklahoma State football's win over Central Michigan in 2022 season opener
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy recapped the Cowboys' 58-44 win over Central Michigan at Boone Pickens Stadium.
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- Sgt. Bobby Swartz's saluted with last call from Oklahoma County Sheriff radio
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- 2 years ago
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- Sgt. Bobby Swartz was shot while serving lockout orders. This last call aired on Oklahoma County Sheriff's radio channels after Swartz's funeral.
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- Central Michigan preview: Mike Gundy explains what he expects in Oklahoma State's season opener
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State will open its season against Central Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 1. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. in Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. Here is what Cowboys' head coach Mike Gundy is expecting that day.
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- Oklahoma State football: A new day for the Cowboy Chronicles podcast
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- 2 years ago
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- The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh bring back the Cowboy Chronicles with a new look and location. Welcome in Stonecloud Brewing Co.! Scott and Jacob also discuss Mike Gundy's Week 1 press conference and preview the upcoming season.
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- James Coddington execution in Oklahoma: Witnesses detail lethal injection process
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- 2 years ago
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- James Coddington, 50, was executed by lethal injection at 10:16 a.m. on August 25, 2022, in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
Coddington faced execution after the murder of Albert Troy Hale, a friend and co-worker, during a cocaine binge and robbery spree in 1997.
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 on Aug. 3 to recommend clemency after Coddington made an emotional apology and spoke about how he has changed. But Gov. Kevin Stitt refused to commute the sentence of the death row inmate.
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- Law enforcement gives update, timeline of shooting that killed Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley and Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III discuss the events that took place yesterday that left one deputy dead and another injured.
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- Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy Bobby Swartz, who was killed in 2022 shooting, on the job in 2018
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- 2 years ago
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- A 2018 ride-along with Sgt. Bobby Swartz posted to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Facebook page showed what his daily job entailed.
The Oklahoma deputy was shot and killed on August 22, 2022 when he attempted to serve an eviction in Oklahoma City. Another deputy was injured in the shooting.
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- Oklahoma County deputy killed; chase through OKC had exchange of gunfire before suspect surrendered
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- 2 years ago
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- Two Oklahoma County deputies were shot on Monday while delivering an eviction notice to a residence. One deputy has been confirmed dead.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a truck towing a boat and was spotted by Oklahoma City Police and other agencies, which began a pursuit, officials said. The suspect led the police through the city, driving on several highways, including Interstate 240, I-35 and I-40.
"During that pursuit the suspect was firing rounds at officers and we had officers, as well, returning fire at the suspect," OKC Police Capt. Valerie Littlejohn said.
The pursuit ended at the Tinker Gate of Tinker Air Force Base after the driver exited I-40. He was taken into custody with the assistance from multiple agencies.
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- Woman escapes handcuffs while detained, fires AR-15 from patrol car that injures deputy, civilian
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- 2 years ago
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- In an event caught on three different police videos, a woman who was detained following a wellness check worked her way out of handcuffs, reached through the partition to the front seat and accessed a switch that opened a gun locker.
The woman, identified by the Grady County Sheriff's office as Rachael Clay, can be seen taking the assault rifle and loading a magazine before aiming the gun out the rear window and opens fire.
A deputy and one civilian sustained non-life-threatening injuries, per reports.
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- Brent Venables discusses Oklahoma football's progress during Sooners practice
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables spoke about his offensive, defense and special teams during a football practice at the University of Oklahoma on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
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- A year after woman died during OKC police chase, family says no apology given by city
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- 2 years ago
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- In May 2021, Star Shells was struck and killed by a stolen truck during a police chase in Oklahoma City. She was seven-months pregnant.
Since then, the city's police department has changed its protocol around pursuits in the city.
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- Mike Gundy looks ahead to Oklahoma State football's 2022 season
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy addresses his roster of players and the upcoming season on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.
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- Oklahoma death row inmate James Coddington makes emotional plea to Pardon and Parole Board
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- 2 years ago
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- The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole board voted 3-2 to recommend James Coddington be granted clemency by Gov. Kevin Stitt. He is scheduled to be executed on Aug. 25, 2022.
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- OKC police give update on multi-vehicle crash that killed Edmond motorcycle officer C.J. Nelson
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma City police give an update on the July 19, 2022, multi-vehicle accident that killed Edmond motorcycle officer Sgt. C.J. Nelson, who was 38.
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- Sharing his story, advocates of Oklahoma death row inmate James Coddington ask for clemency
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- 2 years ago
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- Attorneys for Oklahoma death row inmate James Coddington have asked the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to commute his death sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Coddington’s clemency hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, and he is scheduled to be executed on Aug. 25.
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- To keep traffic stops safe, app created to aid in deescalation between police, drivers
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- 2 years ago
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- The creators of the BlueJay app say their product will provide "more communication that will deescalate an incident."
Their discussions with police have gone all the way up to a meeting with Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley, who they say is supportive of the idea and thought the company should look at statewide implementation.
The app is currently in beta testing. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ISV0rZ
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- Foster parents of Suzanne Sevakis' son Michael Anthony Hughes on his murder by Franklin Delano Floyd
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- 2 years ago
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- Covered by The Oklahoman for years and featured in the Netflix documentary "Girl in the Picture," the murder of Michael Anthony Hughes by the man who claimed to be his father, Franklin Delano Floyd, took place in 1994.
Floyd raised Suzanne Marie Sevakis after her mother was sent to jail and later married her. Sevakis changed her name multiple times, taking pseudonymous like Suzanne Davis and Tonya Tadlock before she died in a hit-and-run crash in Oklahoma City. Her son, Michael Anthony Hughes, was 2-years-old at the time and was taken into state custody before his foster parents.
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- A new arena for the OKC Thunder? Mayor David Holt makes the pitch to ditch Paycom Center.
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- 2 years ago
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- The Thunder is currently in a 15-year contract at Paycom Center that expires in 2023. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced at Thursday’s State of The City address that the NBA team has agreed to a three-year extension.
“Obviously we want a long-term relationship with professional sports in this city,” Holt said. “And to do that, you have to have facilities that are current and competitive.”
Read more about where the arena could end up here: https://bit.ly/3uWDA8m
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- Marijuana legalization in Oklahoma: 160,000 signatures ask for recreational cannabis to go on ballot
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- 2 years ago
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- A state question to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma is one step closer to being on the ballot during Oklahoma's general election in November 2022.
State Question 820 would legalize recreational or "adult-use" marijuana for anyone age 21 or older in the state. If approved, it would impose a 15% excise tax on all recreational marijuana sales, which is higher than the 7% excise tax levied on all medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma.
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- Gov. Kevin Stitt, Joy Hofmeister and others speak after Oklahoma 2022 primary election results.
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- 2 years ago
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- Several Oklahoma candidates for state and federal offices addressed the primary election during watch parties on Tuesday, June 28.
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- On day of Oklahoma primary election, fire breaks out at church serving as polling place for voting
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- 2 years ago
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- A fire started at the Assembly of God Church in McAlester on June 28. The Pittsburg County Election Board said voters at Precincts 7 and 40 who had planned to vote at the church were redirected to the Election Board office.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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- After Ole Miss wins College World Series, OU baseball team reacts to loss
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- 2 years ago
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- The Oklahoma Sooners fell 4-2 to Ole Miss in Game 2 of the College World Series final on Sunday, June 26. Head coach Skip Johnson and player Cade Horton spoke to the media following the loss.
Video provided by NCAA.
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- After Roe v. Wade overturned, Oklahoma abortion law discussed by Gov. Kevin Stitt, AG John O'Connor
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- 2 years ago
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- Performing or soliciting abortions in Oklahoma is now a crime in Oklahoma after the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General John O'Connor held a news conference to discuss the state's trigger laws that will go into effect.
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- Ex-Oklahoma County Clerk tells female employees they'll 'do things that no one normally does'
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- 2 years ago
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- David Hooten resigned from the county-level office amid a sexual harassment investigation by the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.
In interviews with investigators, women say Hooten sexually harrassed them described a work environment prone to hostility and frustration caused by a lack of intervention by Hooten in their initial complaints. They also raised concerns regarding their safety due to a possible "date rape situation" because of his statements about alcohol, according to the Sheriff office's report.
Hooten said he still plans to run for state treasurer.
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- Climber arrested after climbing Devon Tower in Oklahoma City
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- 2 years ago
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- Maison Des Champs was arrested after climbing to the top of the Devon Tower. Here's why he scaled the skyscraper.
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- Oklahoma State softball players discuss emotional 2022 WCWS end after loss to Texas.
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma State softball lost twice to the Texas Longhorns June 6, ending their' run in the 2022 WCWS. Texas will face Oklahoma in the championship series.
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- Oklahoma softball heads to WCWS title series against Texas after run-rule win vs. UCLA
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- 2 years ago
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- Oklahoma defeated UCLA 15-0 after losing for the first time in the 2022 WCWS earlier Monday to the Bruins. The Sooners will face Texas in the title series.
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- Officials offer update on Tulsa hospital shooting
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- 2 years ago
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- On Thursday, June 2, 2022, officials released the names of the victims and the timeline of the Tulsa shooting that left 5 dead, including the gunman.