Oklahoma
Washburn sweeps Central Oklahoma in doubleheader
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Washburn men’s and women’s basketball both sealed victories over Central Oklahoma in their first games back from winter break on Thursday night at Lee Arena.
First, led by Aubree Dewey’s 16 points, 10 of which were scored in the fourth quarter, the women’s team took down the Bronchos 64-62 in a late-game thriller. Dewey scored the game-winning layup in the final seconds of the match to move the Ichabods to 9-3 on the year.
Then, the men secured a 75-68 upset victory over the No. 12 Bronchos. It was a close one all throughout, but the ‘Bods surged forward when it mattered most, led by Washburn Rural graduate and true freshman Jack Bachelor’s 19 points.
Both squads will be back in action at Lee Arena for a doubleheader with Newman on Saturday beginning at 1:30 p.m.
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Oklahoma
Two arrested on murder complaints following fatal NW OKC sledding crash
Two people were arrested on murder complaints following a deadly sledding crash in northwest Oklahoma City Sunday night, according to police.
Police said the crash happened near Northwest 81st Street and Northwest Walker Avenue.
According to police, Makayla Mitchell, 31, was on a sled being pulled by a car driven by Angel Walzier, 22. Police said the rope connecting the sled to the car broke, and caused Mitchell to stop in the street.
Police said James Kirk, 24, was in a separate car and hit Mitchell.
Mitchell was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
Kirk and Walzier were both evaluated by a Drug Recognition Officer, who believed they both showed signs of impairment.
Police said blood draw warrants were completed for Kirk and Walzier.
Kirk was arrested on multiple complaints, including murder II, aggravated DUI, child endangerment, and causing fatality collision w/o a license.
Walzier was arrested on complaints of murder II and aggravated DUI.
Oklahoma
ODOT warns Oklahomans of black ice forming overnight Sunday
Oklahoma Department of Transportation is warning travelers of black ice throughout the state, discouraging any travel overnight Sunday.
Black ice is defined as a dangerous hazard that blends in with the dark road where it appears wet, but is a thin layer of ice that can cause cars to slide while driving.
Agency officials say they are continuing the roadway treatments and plowing statewide, with minor improvements in West and North/Central Oklahoma roadways.
ODOT says there are still various interstates and highways that can remain slick and snow-covered, including some in OKC and Tulsa.
If travel is necessary, drive with extreme caution.
You can find traffic advisories through the official ODOT portal here.
Live blog tracking Oklahoma traffic impacts, snow totals, and closures in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma schools and churches close following winter storm
Many schools and churches across Oklahoma are closed due to severe winter weather. See an updated list of closures here.
Norman Public Schools says classes and all extracurricular activities, including athletics, are cancelled on Monday. Jan. 26. District leaders say road conditions may be impacted for several days, and decisions regarding classes will be made one day at a time.
Mid-Del Schools, Mid-Del Technology Center, Edmond Public Schools, Putnam City Schools, Moore Public Schools, and Yukon Public Schools also cancelled classes for Monday.
Closures continue to come in as districts monitor winter weather conditions.
An updated list can be found under okcfox.com/weather/closings.
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