7+ hour, 41+ min ago (167+ words) The game of catchball has been known by many names, but the worldwide sensation is coming to Oklahoma in the near future. The 10th Annual USA Catchball Tournament will be in Norman in 2026, and News 9 spoke to USA Catchball Association Executive Director Vered Lopez to learn more about the sporting event. What is it about this sport and the way it's been modified that really has people enjoying it? Lopez: Well, it's an all-women's sport. So when we get on the court, and you know, our demographic is 25 and older, but you have women in their late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, I mean, it just goes. We get on the court, and it's this women's empowerment. It's like an instant bond. We come to compete, but we do it with love. We do it with friendship. Lopez: That's what it is, the catchball to volleyball....

1+ week, 4+ day ago (559+ words) Discussions about policies revolving around sexual assault crime responses dominated the bulk of the meeting time for Edmond's Community Policing Board on Thursday night. It began when Angela was shopping at White House Black Market in Edmond on Nov. 8. She made a report to police after she claims a store employee used an open palm to stroke her butt, and that the employee commented "you are curvy." "This was not an accident," she told the policing board. "It was not a misunderstanding. It was unwanted contact on an intimate part of my body. What devastated me further was what happened when the police arrived." Edmond Police arrived and took a report of the incident, and no arrest was made. Officers left, but Angela's husband, Derrick, remained at the store. Edmond Police later returned and arrested him for trespassing. "I'm not…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) Alleged sexual assault at Edmond retailer sparks protest and calls for justice. Learn how the Neal Center for Justice is demanding accountability from White House Black Market after a customer's disturbing experience. Metro organization Neal Center for Justice is calling on Retailer White House Black Market to take accountability for an incident that took place in Edmond a week ago leaving a woman feeling sexually violated. The incident happened a week ago in Edmond when Angela Scobey, wife of Pastor Derrick Scobey, was shopping at the store and alleged an employee touched her inappropriately. Saturday, a few protesters stood across the street from Penn Square Mall where they said the employee has been transferred. Protest organizer C.J. Webberneal shares what Scobey said happened. "You know women pay in order to have your kind of curves," said Webberneal. He added, " Then the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (729+ words) An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday after House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed the swearing-in of a newly elected Democrat for seven weeks. The effort, known as a discharge petition, defies House GOP leaders, who have opposed putting legislation backed by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky on the floor. Khanna and Massie introduced the measure, titled the Epstein Files Transparency Act, in July as pressure intensified on the Trump administration to release more Epstein-related files. Their bill, as well as several other endeavors to release the materials, led to the disruption of several committee meetings and stalled floor action on other legislation before the House began its August recess days…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (311+ words) The Dallas Cowboys say defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24 in what police are investigating as an apparent suicide. The Frisco Police Department issued a statement Thursday morning after news of Kneeland's death. Investigators said he was found dead around 1:31 a.m. from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police said a few hours earlier, officers were helping the Texas Department of Public Safety locate a vehicle, allegedly driven by Kneeland, that had evaded troopers during a pursuit. Troopers later found the vehicle crashed on the southbound Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway. The Cowboys organization released a statement Thursday morning just before 9 a.m.: "It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1447+ words) Saturday, October 4th 2025, 2:52 pm Final notes and numbers Arizona beats OSU 41-13 in Tucson. Oklahoma State falls to 1-4, 0-2 in the Big 12. The all-time series between the two teams is now tied at 5-5. 478 - total offensive yards for Arizona 158 - total offensive yards for OSU 433 - total passing yards for Arizona 69 - total passing yards for OSU 45 - total rushing yards for Arizona 89 - total rushing yards for OSU 28 - Arizona 1st downs For the fourth time in five games this season, Oklahoma State won the turnover battle. The Cowboys" three turnovers forced were the most for OSU since the Pokes had three takeaways against BYU last year. The Oklahoma State defense tallied six sacks. Entering the game, the Cowboys had five sacks in their first four games combined. Six sacks were the most for OSU since getting six at Colorado in the 2024 season finale. The Oklahoma State defense set a…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (687+ words) Monday, September 22nd 2025, 10:28 pm The Edmond veterinarian who wrote a now-deleted post, but widely shared, about the assassination of Charlie Kirk has issued his first public statement. Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Edmond has been closed since its owner, Dr. Christopher Rispoli, faced backlash over a social media post about Kirk's assassination earlier this month. The clinic's staff and Rispoli have now each issued statements addressing the fallout. The clinic closure represents a nationwide wave of firings, closures, and job losses related to comments about Kirk's death. In a message released Monday, the hospital's staff emphasized that the post did not represent their values or the care they provided. "The social media post made by Dr. Chris, the clinic's owner, was insensitive, hurtful, and deeply misaligned with the values and beliefs of our associate veterinarian and staff," the statement read. "It…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) Saturday, September 20th 2025, 10:54 pm The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 10-year-old from Moore died in a wreck on Saturday morning. Officials say the wreck happened on Highway 152 near County Street 2760 in Grady County just before 10:30 a.m. Troopers say the vehicle, driven by Lindsey Whiteshirt of Binger, left the road and went into a broad slide before striking a bridge guardrail. The child was ejected when the vehicle rolled over. Whiteshirt was not injured according to the incident report. A second vehicle was struck by the first vehicle but no injuries were reported in that vehicle....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) Sunday, September 14th 2025, 10:33 pm Approximately 500 people gathered Sunday night in a Homeland parking lot in Edmond to honor conservative right-wing Charlie Kirk. He was killed earlier this week while speaking on a Utah college campus event. A mixture of adults and young children waved American flags and sang hymns. A picture of Charlie Kirk leaned against a podium as different speakers talked about their encounters with him. Candles were lit and passed around as the crowd sang 'Amazing Grace'. OU Turning Point President Kalib Magana tells News 9 how he plans to continue his legacy. "Through Turning Point of the University of Oklahoma, we're going to make sure that we host the largest, the most, the greatest events and chapter could host. We're going to put all of our blood, sweat, and tears," said Magana. He also said for him, Kirk was…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) Sunday, September 14th 2025, 10:33 pm Approximately 500 people gathered Sunday night in a Homeland parking lot in Edmond to honor conservative right-wing Charlie Kirk. He was killed earlier this week while speaking on a Utah college campus event. A mixture of adults and young children waved American flags and sang hymns. A picture of Charlie Kirk leaned against a podium as different speakers talked about their encounters with him. Candles were lit and passed around as the crowd sang 'Amazing Grace'. OU Turning Point President Kalib Magana tells News 9 how he plans to continue his legacy. "Through Turning Point of the University of Oklahoma, we're going to make sure that we host the largest, the most, the greatest events and chapter could host. We're going to put all of our blood, sweat, and tears," said Magana. He also said for him, Kirk was…...