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Born on This Day in 1948, the Record-Breaking Rodeo Cowboy Musician Garth Brooks Offered To Donate His Liver To
For a rare and lucky few, their lives are so pioneering, record-breaking, and downright fascinating that they manage to earn a spot in country music fame without a massive catalogue of hits, and Chris LeDoux is undoubtedly one of them. The country...

Texas megachurch founder pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges in Oklahoma
Texas megachurch founder pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges in Oklahoma On Thursday, Robert Preston Morris, the founder of the Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. FRONTS....

“Something’s Coming”: Beloved Oklahoma Music Venue Stirs Up Fans Nearly a Decade After Closing Its Doors
For 25 years, the Wormy Dog Saloon showcased up-and-coming Oklahoma red dirt country artists, first in Stillwater and then in Oklahoma City. Fans could count on stellar performances from artists like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Brandon Jenkins, and...

Doug Meacham settling in after first week as Oklahoma State’s interim head football coach
Doug Meacham popped around the corner inside the Boone Pickens Stadium press box to a scrum of media.“Don’t you guys have anything better to do?” Meacham said, with a Red Bull in hand, at his first Monday media availability as Oklahoma State’s...

University of Oklahoma dedicates newest residence hall
The University of Oklahoma has officially dedicated McCasland Hall, the newest residence hall on its Norman campus. The university says the 560-bed facility has been built on the former site of Adams Center, a studence residence built in 1964....

5 promising new TV series to watch in October and where to stream
October TV guide: the best new shows and where to watch.cyano66/Getty Images This month brings an exciting lineup of new series across streaming platforms and networks, each promising to hook viewers in unique ways. With a crowded slate of...

Czech art takes center stage at 59th annual Oklahoma Czech Festival
Oklahoma Czechs, Inc. will host the 59th Annual Oklahoma Czech Festival on Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4 in downtown Yukon, highlighting this year’s theme: Czech Art. Held annually on the first Saturday of October, the festival celebrates...

Delivering the STEM Boots: CEAT K-12 STEM impacting Oklahoma's future
Thursday, October 2, 2025 Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Whether it’s a STEM camp in Stillwater, a science fair in rural Oklahoma or a STEM night in Oklahoma...

5-at-10: Big Ten hopes to expand college sports growing divide, Fab 4 picks, Shedeur being Shedeur
College sports next big issue The divide between the early Fab 4 picks and the last couple of weeks has been clear. We started 6-1. We have moved back to .500 with a 2-7 run. It happens. But that divide is the micro. The macro is the divide...

Oklahoma law enforcement conducts immigration operation on Interstate 40
post Home > The Nation > Oklahoma law enforcement conducts immigration operation on Interstate 40 Reading Time: < 1 minute Last week, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol conducted a special emphasis operation on Interstate 40 in Beckham County. “The goal...

SHOCKING: Guz Malzahn STILL In Consideration To Replace Mike Gundy As NEXT Oklahoma State HC
Guz Malzahn is a big name that does hit a lot of the requirements necessary to reestablishing the Cowboys as a dominant Big 12 force! Author: cbs19.tv Published: 11:54 AM CDT October 2, 2025 Updated: 11:54 AM CDT October 2, 2025

Are Oklahoma lawmakers considering a bill that would require Charlie Kirk statues on every college campus in Oklahoma?
Sign up today for First Watch! Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. Yes. SB 1187, prefiled for the 2026 legislative session, would require every Oklahoma...
20th annual Southeastern Art Show and Market begins Oct. 3 in Tishomingo
The 20th annual Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth will be Friday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.A juried...

Central Florida Sports Calendar: Nearly every event through the end of the year
With the start of October already here, the sports calendar is officially heating up in Central Florida. And we've got you covered. From the heart of college and pro football season, to the Magic tipping off alongside the Gators and Knights, we've...

Stitt appoints new Oklahoma Secretary of State after first choice found ineligible
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt made additional changes to his top staff, his office confirmed Thursday. Donelle Harder, who was previously announced as the new Oklahoma Secretary of State, will not serve in the role. She instead will serve as...

Oklahoma's 2026 Governor's Race: Who’s running, who’s speculated to run?
As Oklahoma prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial race, several high-profile political figures are generating buzz as potential candidates. Current Governor Kevin Stitt, who has served since 2019, will reach his term limit of two four-year terms in...

Oklahoma’s next country star: Meet Jake Banfield
It’s no question, Oklahoma has produced its share of country music superstars. From Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith and Carrie Underwood, to name a few. Soon, a new name could be added to that list of successful singers. “It felt like it...

TV Talk: Western Pa. mansion profiled on HGTV’s ‘Scariest House;’ WPXI reporter exits
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Oklahoma Prisons One Step Closer to Blocking Contraband Cell Phone Signals
Sign up today for First Watch! Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections might soon have a long-forbidden security tool at its...

Studies Show Oklahomans Want Less Fast Food & More...
If there's anything that we're all excited for around this time of year, it's food. Granted, most of us in Oklahoma are craving the usual fall favorites like chili, chicken and dumplings and roasts. But, there are plenty of people still looking...