NDEPTH

Jesus Lucero caught a Greyhound bus from stoner's heaven and wound up in the Oklahoma County jail, locked away with the other druggies and deadbeats and waiting for a chance to get out.

Story: Ken Raymond
Design: Christopher Lee
Layout: Nick Tankersley

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NewsOK | nDepth

The rapid pace of information is so fierce that often we fail to stop and take a deeper look at the stories that shape our world. NewsOK | nDepth pauses for a moment in the non-stop flow of news and information to offer a deeper look at the people, places and events that are sometimes strange, sometimes endearing and always extraordinary.

Stories of the Ages: Surviving the Dustbowl

Their words are rooted in the fear of what they once survived — a Biblical drought, mass poverty, and at times, the death of livestock and humans alike.

nDepth: Inspiration in Motion

Dick Hoyt and his paraplegic son Rick have run in over 1,000 races,. Together, they've done half marathons, marathons, triathlons, even several ironman triathlons and inspired millions

Stories of the Ages: Moon Landing

On July 20th 1969, the Apollo 11 lunar lander settled on the moon's surface. 40 years later Oklahomans look back at that once and a lifetime event.

Stories of the Ages: Wanda Jackson

For 55 years Wanda Jackson has performed alongside the greatest rock and roll legends of all time. Now it's her turn for some recognition

Company Profile: OPUBCO

While other media companies are at a standstill, OPUBCO Communications Group is embracing change and rewriting the rules with strategic plans to meet the needs of today’s consumers and advertisers.

Varryl Franklin - Minister of Millwood

Varryl Franklin was born into a family of faith. But he never took to preaching. He tends more toward ministering. Franklin has won 11 state titles as the boys basketball coach at Millwood, but his biggest success has come off the court.

Brent Parker - Feeling Complete

Twenty years have passed since Brent Parker dropped a Bedlam-winning touchdown in the back of the Lewis Field end zone. This is his story.

Stories of the Ages: Graffiti Bridge

Built in the 1930s, the Graffiti Bridge was, for generations of city residents, a place where they could leave their mark.

Stories of the Ages: Red River War

In 1931 a newly built bridge across the Red River was a source of friction between Oklahoma governor Alfalfa Bill Murray and Texas governor...

Stories of the Ages: Depression Era Gangsters

Depression Era bank robbers & gangsters were held in such high esteem & were romanticized for their exploits, portrayed as “Robin Hood” figures to an economically starved public angry at the wealthy

nDepth: Ringmasters

On slab of concrete behind the Golden Goose Flea Market in Midwest City, locals turned giants battle inside the ropes.

Stories of the Ages: Allan Houser

The unintended legacy of the U.S. Government’s 27-year internment of the Apache tribe was the proud artistic voice of the Houser/Haozous family, led by the late Allan Houser and sons.

Weleetka - Walk to Bad Creek Bridge

One year later, two unsolved killings have changed the people, relationships and overall fabric of the once quiet community of Weleetka, Oklahoma

Stories: Sonya Colberg and Johnny Johnson

Stories of the Ages: Grapes of Wrath

70 years after its first publication, "The Grapes of Wrath" is still a center of controversy for many Oklahomans.

Stories of the Ages: Abe Lemons

Abe Lemons is a legend in the world of collegiate basketball. As OCU's most famous coach, Abe's influence reached beyond the court to effect the lives of thousands. Stories of the Ages profiles Abe Lemons' epic career and his sharp whit which made him an Oklahoma legend.