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One of the renderings for the new OKC Thunder arena shows the exterior of the building with fans walking in. CDN | Courtesy Photo

One of the renderings for the new OKC Thunder arena shows the exterior of the building with fans walking in. CDN | Courtesy Photo

Designs for new OKC Thunder arena unveiled

Friday, July 18, 2025
Wednesday, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt unveiled preliminary conceptual architectural renderings of the Oklahoma City New Arena to a sold-out audience attending his annual State of the City address. The building will be a first-class, state-of-the-art NBA arena and entertainment venue.
Valarie Tobias swings mightly at the ball during a Noon Lion’s Club T-Ball game at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Valarie Tobias swings mightly at the ball during a Noon Lion’s Club T-Ball game at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Future All-Stars

Thursday, July 17, 2025

N.L. wins All-Star Game on tie-breaking home run derby

Thursday, July 17, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber was nervous.He had played in Game 7 of the World Series, homered for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.But he had never walked up to the plate in an All-Star Game swing-off.No one had.
Clinton’s Kevin Ramriez juggles the ball with his foot during warmups prior to the Red Tornadoes’ match with Douglass in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Kevin Ramriez juggles the ball with his foot during warmups prior to the Red Tornadoes’ match with Douglass in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Recent Clinton grad looks to go to work in oil fields

Thursday, July 17, 2025
With high school in his rearview mirror, former Clinton Red Tornado soccer player Kevin Ramirez heads off to make a living for the rest of his life.For Ramirez, he said having the opportunity to be a part of this program was everything to him during high school.

Thunder agree to Williams’ extension

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed guard/forward Jalen Williams to a multiyear contract extension, it was announced recently by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
Clinton’s Aaron Lopez kicks the ball during warmups prior to the Red Tornadoes’ home game against the Douglass Trojans. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Aaron Lopez kicks the ball during warmups prior to the Red Tornadoes’ home game against the Douglass Trojans. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Recent graduate looking to get to work after high school

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Taking his diploma and heading off into his future, former Clinton Red Tornado soccer player Aaron Lopez will always carry treasured memories from his time with the team as he joins the workforce.
El Reno’s Rachel Ellis blasts out the gate in last year’s rodeo as she participates in the breakaway roping event at the Clinton Rodeo Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

El Reno’s Rachel Ellis blasts out the gate in last year’s rodeo as she participates in the breakaway roping event at the Clinton Rodeo Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton prepares for second straight pro rodeo

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Clinton Round-Up Club is preparing for its 78th annual rodeo starting Friday in the Clinton Rodeo Arena.It will also be the second year in a row that the club hosts a professional rodeo.

OKC Thunder agree to deal with Holmgren

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward/center Chet Holmgren to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced Sunday by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.Originally selected No.
Clinton’s Addyson Littke hits the ball during the Class 4A State Tournament last year in Shawnee. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Addyson Littke hits the ball during the Class 4A State Tournament last year in Shawnee. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Former Lady Red golfer looks to help kids after college

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Heading into the next stage of her life, recent Clinton Lady Reds golfer Addyson Littke has an idea of what she wants to do for her career once she finishes with school.For Littke, she said she loved being able to grow with her teammates from their freshman season.