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July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel

July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel

Gas prices in the United States are dipping to their lowest numbers since 2021 as a record 72.2 million Americans are preparing to hit the road for the Fourth of July this weekend.The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.14,...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Oklahoma County in week ending June 28?

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Oklahoma County in week ending June 28?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Oklahoma County...

"Never even thought about working in CFB" - Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy reveals real reason behind joining Sooners football

"Never even thought about working in CFB" - Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy reveals real reason behind joining Sooners football

The Oklahoma Sooners hired Jim Nagy as their general manager for the football team in February. He is expected to work closely with OU coach Brent Venables to get the program back on track following a rather dismal 2024 season, when the Sooners...

Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official says

Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official says

ELGIN – The Hill BMX racetrack recently was named as the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship. It’s a chance to draw thousands to the area in September, an Elgin tourism agency official said. The host track is granted to the top-ranked...

Travel chaos as flights grounded at four huge US airports with 1000s of passengers delayed & more expected before July 4

Travel chaos as flights grounded at four huge US airports with 1000s of passengers delayed & more expected before July 4

EXTREME weather has already caused travel drama ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, and meteorologists fear that more chaos is coming. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at four major US airports over the weekend, leaving thousands of passengers...

Warrant: Oklahoma pediatrician faces murder charge for staging daughter’s drowning in El Portal pool

Warrant: Oklahoma pediatrician faces murder charge for staging daughter’s drowning in El Portal pool

EL PORTAL, Fla. – A pediatrician from Oklahoma is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of her 4-year-old daughter in South Florida — a case Miami-Dade detectives now say involved a staged drowning and signs of...

Pediatrician charged with murder after her 4-year-old daughter discovered in ‘staged drowning’ on family vacation

Pediatrician charged with murder after her 4-year-old daughter discovered in ‘staged drowning’ on family vacation

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A pediatrician from Oklahoma City has...

QuikTrip launches $1 million matching challenge to support future USS Oklahoma submariners

QuikTrip launches $1 million matching challenge to support future USS Oklahoma submariners

QuikTrip announced a $200,000 donation and a $1 million matching challenge on Tuesday to benefit the USS Oklahoma Commissioning Committee, which will support the crew of the currently under-construction Virginia-class submarine. If the committee...

Love’s expands travel stop footprint in Arizona

Love’s expands travel stop footprint in Arizona

Love’s Travel Stops recently opened a new store in Winslow, Arizona, off of Interstate 40, according to a June 26 press release. The travel stop — the company’s 16th in the Grand Canyon State — has 81 truck parking spaces. Additionally, drivers...

Oklahoma County jail set to run out of money Aug. 1 unless more funding is approved

Oklahoma County jail set to run out of money Aug. 1 unless more funding is approved

SOLUTIONS TODAY. WELL, THE INTERIM CEO OF THE COUNTY JAIL IS MEETING WITH THE BUDGET BOARD TOMORROW MORNING TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO THE PROJECTION THAT THE COUNTY JAIL IS RUNNING OUT OF MONEY AT THE END OF THIS MONTH. AND WE’RE PROJECTING A...

Sen. Lankford weighs in on 'One, Big Beautiful Bill."

Sen. Lankford weighs in on 'One, Big Beautiful Bill."

An in-depth look at President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' with OK Senator Lankford on today's Hot Seat—dissecting the impact of key legislative outcomes and the potential effects on Oklahoma communities. Friday, July 4th 2025, 8:13 pm By: Scott...

Stonewall man dies in four wheeler crash

Stonewall man dies in four wheeler crash

STONEWALL, Okla. (KXII) - A Stonewall man died late Thursday night following a four wheeler crash. Darryl G. Prince, 66, was traveling north on Collins Road when the four wheeler departed the roadway and flipped over. According to the Oklahoma...

Oklahoma officials urge patience amid record Fourth of July travel surge

Oklahoma officials urge patience amid record Fourth of July travel surge

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is asking travelers to be patient during the Fourth of July holiday season. The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is already underway, and transportation officials say this year is set to break...

The Best Affordable Family Vacations in the US

The Best Affordable Family Vacations in the US

Planning a family vacation that checks all the boxes—fun, memorable, and affordable—can feel like a tall order. Between different interests, varying age ranges, and budgeting for meals, lodging, and entertainment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed...

Fourth of July travel expected to be heavy on state highways and airports

Fourth of July travel expected to be heavy on state highways and airports

Cars will roll and boats will sail in large numbers this Fourth of July holiday weekend in Arkansas, according to state officials. Fourth of July, like Memorial Day, is a road trip-heavy holiday where people are choosing to drive to their...

Oklahoma Travelers hold off Enid Plainsmen

Oklahoma Travelers hold off Enid Plainsmen

For old traditionalists, the Oklahoma Travelers’ 3-2 win over the Enid Plainsmen Wednesday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark brought back memories of when Woodward and Enid were fierce American Legion rivalries. Both pitching staffs were superb...

Connect with nature at these interesting Oklahoma campgrounds

Connect with nature at these interesting Oklahoma campgrounds

There are hundreds of campgrounds in Oklahoma where vacationers can escape city life and spend a few days reconnecting with nature. Some are simple, with a few areas for tents or RV hookups. Other campgrounds offer dedicated activities like...

Teens travel to Quartz Mountain for Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute: Photos

Teens travel to Quartz Mountain for Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute: Photos

Harper Schwartz, of Yukon, participates in the film and video program at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.Provided By Oklahoma Summer Arts InstituteHarper Schwartz, of Yukon, participates in the film and video program at the...

Gasoline prices tumble for Fourth of July car travel

Gasoline prices tumble for Fourth of July car travel

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — In West Virginia, the average price for gasoline is five cents lower this week at $3.113 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. In Parkersburg the average price is...

Oklahoma theater marks 50th birthday of 'Jaws' with a play about the film

Oklahoma theater marks 50th birthday of 'Jaws' with a play about the film

“The Shark Is Broken” is a play about the making of the iconic film "Jaws". The play focuses on the three main actors and the challenges faced during the tumultuous production of "Jaws". The Pollard Theatre's production of “The Shark Is Broken”...

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