After a nearly two-year delay, a preliminary hearing in the prosecution of Epic Charter School’s co-founders restarted Wednesday with a star witness testifying how they planned “retribution” against Oklahoma’s state auditor.
For lifelong Oklahoman Virgil Bonham, of Kingfisher, Okla., the transplant journey is a reminder of the impact one decision can make to shape your future – and potentially save the life of another.
The approximately 279,000 Oklahomans without high school diplomas now have another way to earn the credential that will help them advance in careers or further their education.
The Trump administration’s recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education have left Native American leaders feeling frustrated and unheard as several tribal education projects are caught in limbo between federal agencies.
East Central University’s Showtime will present “Steel Magnolias,” March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chalmers-Herman Blackbox Theatre, located inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.
The approximately 279,000 Oklahomans without high school diplomas now have another way to earn the credential that will help them advance in careers or further their education.
Staff Report
THUNDER WIRE - Pressing Cade Cunningham, OKC’s decision to go all out full-court was a bad gamble. The NBA All-Star player dumped off the ball to his fellow NBA AllStar Jalen Duren for the easy dunk. Failing to get a transition stop was the end of the shorthanded squad’s at pulling off one of the biggest upsets.
NORMAN — No. 5/6 Oklahoma is set for its home-opening weekend as the Sooners take onAlabama State, Sam Houston State and Southeastern Louisiana Thursday, Feb. 26 through Monday, March 1.
Earlier this month, East Central University Athletics celebrated the induction of the ECU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a memorable ceremony inside the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center.
Varnum hosted their Regional Playoffs last week and took on Crowder and Crossover Prep for their Championships on Saturday.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Americans last month recoiled in horror after seeing videos of lawless protesters barging into a Minneapolis-area church and terrifying innocent parishioners. In seeking attention for anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) propaganda, they trampled over the constitutional rights of men, women and children who had gathered to worship the Lord in peace.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Snider Edgar “Jerome” Snider, age 63 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away February 25, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.
Retha Lucille (Hilliard) Plumlee, age 75 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at her home February 23, 2026.
Lula Elizabeth (Coleman) Stokes, age 94 passed away February 24, 2026 at her home in Konawa, Oklahoma.
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