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Kickoff Time, TV Network Announced for Mizzou vs. Oklahoma

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2 years ago

October 28, 2024

Kickoff Time, TV Network Announced for Mizzou vs. Oklahoma

The Missouri Tigers’ long-anticipated matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners will be played under the lights at Faurot Field.

The SEC announced Monday the Week 11 game will kick off at one of two possible times: 6 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. (both central). It will broadcast on either SEC Network or ESPN.

The final designation for the game will be announced following the Week 10 games on Nov. 2. Missouri and Oklahoma will share the night slate with Alabama – LSU and Mississippi State and Tennessee.

This will be Missouri’s first night game of their SEC season. It will be the first matchup between the two former Big 12 rivals since 2011. It will be the first time Missouri hosts Oklahoma since No 18 Missouri upset No. 3 Oklahoma in 2010.

Tickets for the game sold out just two hours after the release. This will be the penultimate home game for Missouri for the 2024 season, with the last one set against Arkansas on Nov. 30 to close the regular season.

(all times in central)

Florida at Texas – 11 a.m., ABC
Georgia at Ole Miss – 2:30 p.m., ABC
South Carolina at Vanderbilt – 3:15 p.m., SEC Network
Alabama at LSU – 6:30 p.m., ABC
Oklahoma at Missouri – 6 p.m. or 6:45 p.m., ESPN or SEC Network
Mississippi State at Tennessee – 6 p.m. or 6:45 p.m., ESPN or SEC Network

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Trump nominates former Oklahoma officer Lance Schroyer to lead ICE

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9 hours ago

June 27, 2026

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Trump nominates former Oklahoma officer Lance Schroyer to lead ICE

President Donald Trump announced June 27 he would nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“The Senate must CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY — Do not delay,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, calling Schroyer a “patriot” and asserting he would help carry out Trump’s broader immigration push to detain and deport individuals the administration describes as serious criminal offenders.

The move to fill the position comes months after Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE who oversaw immigration enforcement crackdowns linked to killings in Minnesota and Illinois, resigned as acting director at the end of May.

Schroyer has over 29 years in law enforcement in Oklahoma and is a U.S. Marine, Trump said. Most recently, Schroyer’s spearheaded federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships with ICE, including a program that allows state and local agencies to assist federal immigration authorities.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration’s immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.

Who is Lance Schroyer?

Schroyer currently serves as senior adviser to the Department of Homeland Security, where he helps coordinate immigration enforcement strategy and interagency cooperation among federal, state and local partners, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

He previously served as a major with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, overseeing emergency and special operations units that handled disaster response, civil disturbance planning, abducted child recovery efforts and tactical operations.

ICE leadership vacancy and broader enforcement debate

ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since early 2017 and has largely been led by acting officials.

The nomination comes as the agency continues to play a central role in Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. The Trump administration has expanded detention and deporation efforts as part of the president’s goals to crack down on people entering the country illegally. Immigration rights groups have raised concerns about civil liberties and detention conditions. ICE has faced scrutiny over enforcement actions and deaths in custody, including incidents that have prompted protests and public debate.

ICE’s detention strategies continue to evolve, including adjustments to how custody facilities are planned and utilized. At the same time, immigration enforcement officers are being deployed in more states, pointing to a wider national presence as part of the administration’s enforcement efforts.

Contributing: Reuters

Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com, or on X @athompsonUSAT

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Flooded roads prompt travel warnings across Northeast Oklahoma

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19 hours ago

June 27, 2026

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Flooded roads prompt travel warnings across Northeast Oklahoma

NOWATA COUNTY, Okla. –

Nowata County Emergency Management is urging motorists to avoid several roads across the county as flooding continues following recent heavy rainfall.

Officials reported water over a bridge on County Road 408 south of Road 2, between Roads 2 and 3.

Roads to Avoid
Emergency management officials issued the following road advisories:

Road 21 between Roads 420 and 419
Road 419 north of U.S. Highway 60
Road 420 between Roads 27 and 28
Road 27 west of Road 421 near Panther Creek

Officials say these roads should be avoided because of flooding.

Road 2 Closed
Emergency management also announced that Road 2 (EW 2) is closed.

Officials said some areas of the roadway have approximately 12 inches of standing water.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid flooded roadways and seek alternate routes until water recedes.

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523 animals rescued in SE Oklahoma City meth bust, animal welfare overwhelmed

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1 day ago

June 26, 2026

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OKLAHOMA CITY –

Resources at Oklahoma City’s Animal Welfare are stretched thin after taking in more than 500 animals in an emergency rescue. Police arrested four people and saved the animals on Thursday in a methamphetamine bust at a home near southeast 15th and High Avenue.

FIRST REPORTED: Four arrested after 30 pounds of meth, hundreds of animals seized from Oklahoma City home

Oklahoma City’s Development Services Director Brock Rowe answered questions about the largest animal seizure in the city’s history.

How many animals were rescued and what species were found?

Animal control officers rescued 523 animals. There were about 470 ducks, chickens, pigeons, and peacocks gathered from the property. Officers took 49 dogs, an unspecified number of cats, one horse, and reptiles.

What is the latest on the animals’ health and condition?

The animals were “taken care of pretty good” and did not appear to be severely abused of malnourished. The situation is believed to be animal hoarding, meaning there were simply too many animals on the property. Staff worked overnight to ensure the animals have food, clean water, bedding and proper car.

What resources is the shelter using to care for so many animals?

The shelter is using temporary crates, kennels, and indoor spaces to accommodate the overflow, especially for birds, while larger animals like the horse are kept outside. Animal welfare officials are reaching out to local partners and organizations that specialize in livestock and birds to help house and care for some of the animals. The shelter is running a “name your price” adoption event to quickly move existing animals out and free up space.

Are the animals considered evidence, and when could they become available for adoption or transfer?

The animals are currently on hold as evidence, and adoption or transfer will only happen after the legal process determines when they can be released.