Oklahoma Billionaire Chad Richison Joins The Giving Pledge, Shares His Philanthropy Goals
OKLAHOMA – Chad Richison first heard of the Giving Pledge about a decade ago at a poker game organized by Warren Buffett. There, the Oracle of Omaha talked about the campaign he had just started with Bill Gates for wealthy donors to commit to give more than half of their wealth…
SE Oklahoma Couple, Grandson Killed In Crash
OKLAHOMA – A couple and their grandson from Southeast Oklahoma were killed in a three vehicle crash in Collin County. State Troopers said a sedan headed northbound on State Highway 121 in Trenton crossed into the southbound lanes, sideswiped one vehicle and then struck an…
Oklahoma state senator wants to outlaw abortion
OKLAHOMA – State Sen. Warren Hamilton announced his intent to file the Abolition of Abortion in Oklahoma Act/Equal Protection and Equal Justice Act, which would criminalize and end all abortions in Oklahoma. The measure would ensure equal justice and equal protection of the laws to…
$3 million in CARES Acts grants awarded to Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations
OKLAHOMA – Nearly 170 organizations serving 48 Oklahoma communities will receive a share of $3 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Administered as Oklahoma Arts and Cultural Industry Relief Grants by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the funding was made available…
What elite offensive lineman Savion Byrd brings to Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA – The good news has finally come. Sophomore wide receiver Trejan Bridges has been cleared by the NCAA and is good to go for this weekend’s Big 12 Championship Game against Iowa State. OUInsider.com’s Brandon Drumm was able to confirm the news Friday morning. After…
Oklahoma school report cards suspended, student tests go on
OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma State Board of Education has suspended the state’s school report cards, but will continue with year-end testing of students. The board voted Thursday to suspend the school report cards because of what state school Superintendent Joy Hofmeister said is significant disruptions in instruction due to…
Thorp chosen Oklahoma District Attorney of the Year
OKLAHOMA – The Oklahoma District Attorneys Association has chosen District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp as Oklahoma’s District Attorney of the Year. Thorp was presented the David L. Moss Memorial Award for Outstanding District Attorney by Oklahoma District Attorney Association President Angela Marsee, district attorney…
Oklahoma Class B football: How Dewar and Laverne match up in state final
OKLAHOMA – No. 1 Dewar Dragons (13-0) vs. No. 2 Laverne Tigers (10-1) When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Ranger Field, 709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva Live streaming: Available via the NFHS Network Coaches Dewar: Josh Been (15th season) Laverne: Tanner Woods (2nd season) How they got here Dewar:…
Billionaire Donates To Oklahoma Charities
OKLAHOMA – A billionaire is donating to half a dozen Oklahoma charities, including the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Mackenzie Scott said she’s donated almost $4.2 billion to 384 organizations across the United States in the last four months. Forbes lists Scott as the fourth…
Oklahoma deputies fix fence after car drives through it
OKLAHOMA – Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Shelby and Deputy Darrow noticed a driver had driven through a fence near the area of Dobbs and Reno on Wednesday so they did what most people wouldn’t do. They repaired the fence for the property owner who…
Oklahoma researchers looking for additional patients across the US with rare genetic mutation
OKLAHOMA – Behind one Oklahoma 8-year-old’s infectious smile is a fighter. “I’m smaller than most people,” said Madison Cain. Madison was born smaller than most babies, too, at 5 lbs. 9 oz. “She was teeny tiny, she calls herself a little itty-bitty baby,” said Madison’s mom, Melissa…
Oklahoma doctor shares COVID vaccination experience
OKLAHOMA – Dr. Janis Finer has been working as a frontline healthcare worker since the beginning of the pandemic. When the first doses arrived at Saint Francis Health System’s medical center, Dr. Finer said there was a line of healthcare workers ready to get their…