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The Oklahoma Sooners claimed their first College World Series championship in 32 years with a dominant 13-2 victory. Fans can join a celebration at Kimrey Family Stadium on June 24 with $2 beer and hot dogs.
The Oklahoma Sooners captured their first college baseball championship since 1994 with a dominant 13-2 victory over North Carolina. Five players had multi-hit games as the team brought home their third national title in program history.
The University of Oklahoma Sooners just claimed their second consecutive NCAA women's gymnastics championship with a stunning performance in Fort Worth. The team's victory marks their eighth national title in program history.
The Oklahoma Sooners snapped a brutal nine-game losing streak with a thrilling 92-91 victory over 15th-ranked Vanderbilt, proving that perseverance pays off. After building a commanding 21-point lead, they held on through a nail-biting finish to claim their first win in over a month.
The top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners just made history with a perfect meet, claiming their second straight MPSF Championship with the highest score in the nation. Four gymnasts won individual titles as the team achieved something they'd never done before this season.
Senior Faith Torrez delivered a career-defining floor routine in her final college performance, clinching Oklahoma's fourth NCAA gymnastics championship in five years. With the pressure on and LSU ahead by a fraction, she scored 9.950 to secure the dynasty-extending win.
The Oklahoma Humane Society is inviting the community to help save animals through adoption, volunteering, and events like the upcoming Poochella festival. One shelter dog named Albi will even represent Oklahoma in the national Puppy Bowl airing February 8.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Oklahoma City Public Schools celebrated 79 students who earned some of the state's highest academic honors, including two who received Oklahoma's top distinction for high school seniors. The May ceremony recognized achievements from multilingual skills to Advanced Placement excellence.
Oklahoma just closed a dangerous loophole that allowed children to marry with parental or court permission. Starting November 1st, every person getting married in the state must be at least 18 years old, no exceptions.
When a runner collapsed during the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, off-duty nurse Chadell Atkinson didn't hesitate to stop her own race and perform CPR. After saving a life, she went back and finished the marathon.
A new Oklahoma library will house 59 affordable apartments on its upper floors, creating the state's first mixed-use public library. The Owasso project solves two problems at once: outdated infrastructure and the need for more housing.
In South Oklahoma City, families with the least give the most during the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. One letter carrier collects up to 20,000 pounds yearly from lower-income neighbors who remember what it's like to need help.
A local Oklahoma business is funding a cutting-edge AI innovation lab at their alma mater, bringing advanced technology training to students starting in 2027. The partnership shows how community investment can prepare the next generation for tomorrow's jobs.
A massive solar energy project in Oklahoma is bringing $1.5 billion in investment, creating over 2,000 construction jobs while powering Google's data centers and strengthening the state's electricity grid. The 725-megawatt solar fleet shows how clean energy can drive economic growth while supporting growing tech infrastructure.
Kasey Bennett transformed her elementary classroom into a hands-on makerspace where students build robots and circuits instead of filling out worksheets. The 14-year Durant teacher just won Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year for proving that kids learn best when they're making, creating, and getting their hands dirty.
A black lab named Ralphie is getting a 13th birthday bash at an Oklahoma school, and the celebration doubles as a fundraiser for homeless pets. The Gateway Success Center has been hosting this heartwarming tradition for eight years.
Three people trapped on top of their submerged truck during weekend flooding in Sand Springs, Oklahoma were successfully rescued by first responders. Multiple emergency crews worked together to bring everyone to safety.
Faith Torrez captured gymnastics' most prestigious NCAA title just weeks after an injury-plagued season that nearly kept her from competing. The Oklahoma athlete beat an Olympic gold medalist and the nation's top-ranked competitor in a stunning upset.
Four teenage volunteers in Lawton, Oklahoma spent 250 hours helping their local library 3D-print a free mobility trainer for a toddler in need. The project is part of a global movement that's making assistive devices accessible to families who can't afford them.
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