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Food Donation Helping People In Rogers County Still Affected By Tornado Damage
Claremore and Rogers County Disaster Assistance received a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Wednesday morning. Pallets of canned goods were unloaded at Catholic Charities and will go to replenishing the food pantries in Claremore. Once they are fully restocked, the rest will go to victims of the tornado that hit in May, who will be able to come by and take what they need.
Saint Francis Hospital South hits a major milestone in $258 million expansion
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Wednesday, July 31, Saint Francis Hospital South placed the final beam of the construction project putting the project one step closer to the grand opening. Saint Francis Hospital South originally opened nearly 2 decades ago, in 2008. While there have been some renovations over...
Tulsa Premium Outlets opens in Jenks
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Aug. 15, when Oklahoma’s newest retail destination will open in Jenks. Tulsa Premium Outlets brings a diverse mix of 75 retailers featuring popular designer and lifestyle brands, including Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Oakley, Carhartt and Columbia Sportswear, as well as restaurants. Located off Creek...
GRAND Mental Health aids tornado survivors in Claremore with healing resources
CLAREMORE, Okla. (KTUL) — The city of Claremore is rebuilding more than the physical damages caused by the EF-3 tornado that struck the town in May, they are also working to heal and cope with the changes their community has experienced. “The storms that took place earlier this summer...
Claremore, Okla., Residents Get Help With Tornado Cleanup
(TNS) - Claremore, Okla., residents may apply for assistance clearing storm debris off their property. The city posted a personal property debris removal and right of entry form to its Facebook page Monday afternoon. Residents who have storm debris on their property and are unable to bring it to the roadside must complete the form for the city to gather their debris.
Okmulgee Rodeo to return Aug. 9-10
It’s almost time for the 69th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo!. This year’s event will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, drawing contestants and spectators from across the country to the Bob Arrington Arena in Okmulgee. Sponsors for this year’s event include the City of Okmulgee,...
Dewey Man Charged With Stealing From Local Business
A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after allegedly stealing property from a place of business. On Friday afternoon, police officers were shown footage of a vehicle pulling into a local business and stealing two transmissions and a blue torque converter. Some scrap metal had also been taken, but that wasn’t on camera.
Blake Shelton’s Youngest Stepson Takes The Stage
Blake Shelton surprised fans in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, at his Ole Red bar. Dressed in a blue plaid shirt and a cowboy hat, he took the stage to perform for those lucky enough to be there. After a few songs, he brought Gwen Stefani’s 15-year-old son Zuma onstage to perform.
City of Bartlesville Announces Employee of the Month
The City of Bartlesville has announced its Employee of the Month for July. This month's honor goes to Accounting and Finance Fiscal Technician, Gina Vaught. Her co-worker, Kayle Amador had this to say in a nomination letter:. "She has worked for the City of Bartlesville for roughly 18 years and...
Common Good Tulsa aims to donate 200 uniforms to local students
The Common Good Tulsa is hosting a back-to-school uniform drive for the Northwest Tulsa community. Donations are being accepted right now to provide school uniforms for families in need. The current goal is to provide 200 new uniform tops to the local TPS school, Tisdale Elementary. “Many of our families...
Tulsa Library To Feature Oklahoma Artists, Artists, & Vendors For 2nd VERSES Event
The Tulsa Library will be holding its second"VERSES" event in September. It’s described as a fund-and-awareness raiser featuring local artists, vendors, poets, and authors. Event organizer Mandy Durham dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about how community members can apply to be a part of VERSES.
Fisher59 expansion coming to Lawton location, bringing more jobs in the process
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Beverage distribution company Fisher59 based out of Denton, Texas is investing over $16 million into their Lawton location for a new 110,000 square-foot warehouse. President of the Lawton Economic Development Corporation Brad Cooksey expressed his gratitude to Fisher59 for choosing Lawton as the location for the...
Tour of new coliseum at OKC fairgrounds shows construction's progress
OKLAHOMA CITY — Construction is on the fast track at the OG&E Coliseum, the newest arena being built at the OKC Fairgrounds. Construction on the coliseum is making progress, and builders said it will provide a one-of-a-kind experience. "This is the second largest project that MAPS has done," Jim...
Maureen Heffernan who transformed Myriad Gardens, opened Scissortail Park, set to say goodbye
Maureen Heffernan, the Maine transplant who oversaw the rebirth of the Myriad Gardens and the launch of Scissortail Park, is stepping down from that job after bringing national acclaim to Oklahoma City’s top park attractions. Heffernan was director of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens when she accepted a job offer in 2011 to...
Broadway Soiree Takes the Stage at Pawhuska's Historic Constantine Theater
Get ready for an enchanting evening of musical theater as Broadway Soiree makes its grand debut at The Historic Constantine Theater on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm. This much-anticipated performance will feature the dynamic duo of Kelly Ford and Cathy Venable in a captivating concert of classic and contemporary Broadway hits.
New Independence principal ready for school year
University of Central Oklahoma alum Ryan McLaughlin is set to begin his first year as head principal at Yukon’s Independence Intermediate School. Having served as a classroom teacher in both Oklahoma and California, McLaughlin has 18 years of education experience behind him and no shortage of goals and aspirations for the new school year in front of him.
Oklahoma Sooners safety named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list
One of the best defensive backs in college football is taking the stage once again in 2024 as Billy Bowman opted to return to the Oklahoma Sooners for his senior season. In 2023, Bowman erupted for six interceptions, returning three of them for interceptions. He became a highlight reel waiting to happen, making quarterbacks pay for trying him in the passing game.