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Published on May 3, 2025

Oklahoma fests in May and June range from hand fishing to caber tossing

Many festivals offer free admission and family-friendly activities. Festivals range from the Renaissance Festival in Muskogee to the Prague Kolache Festival. Music festivals include the Tumbleweed Calf Fry, Norman Pride, and Carney Fest. In Oklahoma, …

Source: The Oklahoman - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

How Florida softball clicked on all cylinders to upset No. 1 Oklahoma?

Source: The Gainesville Sun - Florida - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

Letters to the Editor: A defense of the Tulsa Zoo as the L.A. Zoo's last two elephants move to Oklahoma

To the editor: As a former Los Angeles resident and native Tulsan, I was distressed to read that L.A. Councilmember Bob Blumenfield thinks that sending elephants Billy and Tina to our Tulsa Zoo is a bad idea (“Last two elephants to leave L.A. Zoo after …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on May 3, 2025

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett cleared after ethics probe

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett is thanking the Ethics Commission for clearing him after an investigation into accusations he violated a conflict of interest rule. “I appreciate the Oklahoma Ethics Commission’s thorough review of this matter …

Source: The Oklahoman - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

Former Oklahoma RB predicted to transfer to Florida State

Former Oklahoma Sooners running back Gavin Sawchuk entered the NCAA spring transfer portal window ahead of the April 25th deadline last week. And while he hasn't found his new home yet, one industry insider believes Sawchuk will be heading to the ACC. …

Source: Yahoo Sports - Center-left
Published on May 3, 2025

How Florida softball clicked on all cylinders to upset No. 1 Oklahoma?

With the bases loaded, Taylor Shumaker focused on one thing: Doing her job. Her job in question, at that moment, was to drive in runs. The Gators stood even with the Sooners at one and needed to take advantage of this moment. She saw a pitch she liked, and …

Source: Daily Comet - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

Oklahoma Charge eye national title behind former OU volleyball coach

Source: The Oklahoman - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

May 3, Oklahoma City struck by historic tornado

Today is Saturday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2025. There are 242 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 3, 1999, the Bridge Creek–Moore tornado struck the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, causing 41 deaths and nearly 600 injuries; the tornado’s top …

Source: Sentinel Tribune - Ohio - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Oklahoma pet owner forced to evacuate after severe flooding

At least seven people have died in Oklahoma amid heavy rain and dangerous flooding. Sarah Greeley, who was at the vet when the weather started to pick up, joins ABC News to share her story. May 2, 2025

Source: ABC News - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Deadly storms in the United States: floods in Texas and Oklahoma, violent storm in Pennsylvania

OKLAHOMA CITY — Severe thunderstorms and torrential rains pounded Oklahoma and North Texas on Wednesday, causing flash flooding that killed at least two people, paralyzed transportation, and forced the evacuation of several residents. Meanwhile, …

Source: Entrevue - Indeterminate