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Wildfires Burn 150,000+ Acres Across Oklahoma and Kansas, Triggering Emergency Declarations
disaster9 days ago

Wildfires Burn 150,000+ Acres Across Oklahoma and Kansas, Triggering Emergency Declarations

Wildfires in eastern Oklahoma and parts of Kansas have scorched more than 150,000 acres, injuring four firefighters in Beaver County and destroying eight structures in Texas and Woodward Counties. Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for three counties as crews battle wind-driven fires under Red Flag conditions; evacuations occurred in Woodward, and FEMA aid is being sought while authorities warn of rapid spread due to gusty winds and low humidity.

via KOSU|
#disaster#fema#oklahoma
IKEA taps Tulsa for Oklahoma’s first store, a compact-format outlet set for 2026
business10 days ago

IKEA taps Tulsa for Oklahoma’s first store, a compact-format outlet set for 2026

IKEA announced Oklahoma’s first store will open in Tulsa in 2026—a 51,000-square-foot, smaller-format outlet at the former Belk site in Tulsa Hills Shopping Center—with no exact opening date yet; the plan is part of a broader U.S. expansion that includes other cities, while IKEA reported $5.3 billion in 2025 sales and over 61 million store visits; local leaders welcomed the project and more details will be released closer to opening.

via News 9|
#business#ikea#oklahoma
UCLA Holds Top Spot as OU and WVU Crack the D1Baseball Top 25
sports11 days ago

UCLA Holds Top Spot as OU and WVU Crack the D1Baseball Top 25

UCLA remains No. 1 in the D1Baseball Top 25 with the rest of the top six (LSU, Texas, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Coastal Carolina) posting 3-0 weekends. TCU jumps to No. 7 after a 2-1 weekend against SEC opponents, while Arkansas falls to No. 8 and North Carolina to No. 10. Louisville slides to No. 15; Vanderbilt and Arizona drop out of the rankings. Oklahoma enters the Top 25 at No. 21 after a 3-0 Globe Life weekend, Texas A&M rises to No. 24, and West Virginia debuts at No. 25 following a road sweep of Georgia Southern.

via D1Baseball|
#college-baseball#d1baseball-top-25#oklahoma
Oklahoma Moves to Phase Out Tenure Across Public Colleges
education22 days ago

Oklahoma Moves to Phase Out Tenure Across Public Colleges

Gov. Kevin Stitt signs an executive order to phase out tenure at Oklahoma's regional and community colleges in favor of renewable, fixed-term contracts tied to teaching performance and workforce outcomes; tenured professors at those colleges will face five-year post-tenure reviews, while two research universities retain tenure under new review rules; the move bypasses legislative approval and has drawn criticism from faculty groups who warn it could erode academic freedom.

via The Chronicle of Higher Education|
#accountability#education#executive-order
Garrison, Chandler lift Kentucky past Oklahoma in 94-78 win
sports22 days ago

Garrison, Chandler lift Kentucky past Oklahoma in 94-78 win

Kentucky rolled to a 94-78 victory over Oklahoma at Rupp Arena, turning an 8-0 late first-half run into a comfortable win as the Wildcats shot 46.2% from three and 50% overall. Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh led the visitors with 24 points, but Kentucky got a breakout performance from Brandon Garrison (20 points, 11 rebounds) for his first Kentucky double-double and another strong 18-point effort from Collin Chandler in 34 minutes. UK moves to 16-7 (7-3 SEC) and sits in a tie for first in the league, with a demanding rest of the schedule featuring six Quad-1 games in eight through February–March and a Tennessee rematch on deck.

via On3|
#brandon-garrison#college-basketball#kentucky
Staley: Oklahoma Wanted It More in OT as South Carolina Falls to Sooners
sports1 month ago

Staley: Oklahoma Wanted It More in OT as South Carolina Falls to Sooners

South Carolina fell 82-94 in overtime to Oklahoma, dropping to 19-2 overall and 5-1 in the SEC. Dawn Staley said the defeat came down to which team wanted it more, praised freshman point guard Aaliyah Chavez for directing the offense and hitting big shots, and said adjustments are needed before Sunday’s home game against top-5 Vanderbilt as the schedule tightens and the interior battle with Raegan Beers was a focal point.

via On3|
#dawn-staley#ncaa#oklahoma
Georgia lands Gentry Williams to bolster its secondary
sports1 month ago

Georgia lands Gentry Williams to bolster its secondary

Georgia landed Oklahoma defensive back Gentry Williams, giving the Bulldogs a fourth defensive back addition in the 2026 cycle. Williams has one year of eligibility left after four seasons at Oklahoma, and he missed most of the last two seasons due to shoulder injuries but had 2023 stats of 30 tackles, 3 interceptions and 4.0 TFL. Georgia has been active in the transfer portal, adding Conley, Barnes and Riddle to bolster its secondary as it rebuilds the room.

via DawgNation|
#defensive-back#gentry-williams#georgia-bulldogs
Oklahoma Boy RJ Davis Found Safe After Wide-Scale Search
local1 month ago

Oklahoma Boy RJ Davis Found Safe After Wide-Scale Search

RJ Davis, a 12-year-old who had been missing since Jan 2, was found safe Sunday afternoon by search volunteers near Cement in Caddo County. He was medically cleared and appears physically fine but shaken. His biological mother and stepfather remain jailed on multiple child abuse charges, and authorities will place him in a safe home as DHS/OSBI continue the investigation. The search involved hundreds of people and agencies, with the United Cajun Navy assisting in the final discovery; investigators are determining how he traveled and whether he had contact with anyone during the disappearance.

via News On 6|
#chickasha#local#missing-child
Cowboys blank Sooners in Bedlam wrestling, 37-0
sports1 month ago

Cowboys blank Sooners in Bedlam wrestling, 37-0

No. 5 Oklahoma State dominated No. 18 Oklahoma in the Bedlam wrestling meet, rolling to a 37-0 win. OSU swept the listed bouts with notable performances including a fall by Jax Forrest at 133 and a 37-0 tech fall by Landon Robideau at 157, plus decisive wins from Routledge (11-3 major) and Swiderski (13-2 major) and victories by Vega, Spratley, Facu ndo, Ryder, Merrill, Spratley, and Spratley again across other weights. The result extends Oklahoma State’s Bedlam dominance in the series.

via FloWrestling|
#bedlam-series#college-wrestling#oklahoma
Oklahoma man faces charges after accidental shooting during backyard target practice
crime2 months ago

Oklahoma man faces charges after accidental shooting during backyard target practice

An Oklahoma man, Cody Wayne Adams, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after a stray bullet fired during backyard target practice struck and killed Sandra Phelps sitting on her porch several blocks away. Adams had recently bought a Glock and was shooting in his backyard, which led to the tragic incident. He is scheduled to appear in court in February and faces up to life in prison.

via BBC|
#accident#crime#gun-safety
Oklahoma Woman Killed During Christmas Shooting by Neighbor's Target Practice
crime2 months ago

Oklahoma Woman Killed During Christmas Shooting by Neighbor's Target Practice

An Oklahoma man doing target practice with a handgun on Christmas Day accidentally shot and killed Sandra Phelps, who was sitting on her porch holding a child. The man, Cody Adams, was arrested for first-degree manslaughter and released on bond. The incident occurred due to negligent shooting from Adams' backyard, where neighbors reported hearing multiple rounds fired.

via CNN|
#christmas#crime#gun