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Area towns plan 4th celebrations
Stephens, Grady, and Caddo counties will each host a number of community Fourth of July celebrations from today through Saturday. Parades, fireworks, games, food and 4K runs are just a few of the activities planned. Duncan’s Red, White and Boom celebration was featured in last week’s Chisholm Trail News. Events...
Milestone Celebrated for New Cancer Center in Norman
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional will Bring Research-driven Cancer Care to More Oklahomans. OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and Norman Regional Health System recently celebrated a Topping Out Ceremony for the new cancer care facility on the Norman Regional HealthPlex campus, marking a significant milestone in the construction project and offering the community a first look at the new building.
Exonerated Man Starts Food Truck in OKC After 48 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
In an inspiring turn of events, a man who was exonerated after spending nearly half a century behind bars has utilized his newfound freedom to give back to the community. Recently freed after 48 years of imprisonment, he celebrated his release by opening a food truck in Oklahoma City and offering free meals.
Former All-Star Clearly Unimpressed By NBA’s Latest $87M Signing
To say that a lot of money has been thrown around in the opening week of NBA free agency would be an understatement. One of the biggest beneficiaries of this recent spending spree is former New York Knicks big man Isaiah Hartenstein, who has decided to take his talents to the Oklahoma City ...
Oklahoma City Zoo animals enjoy Fourth of July-themed enrichment activities
OKLAHOMA CITY — Animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo are getting a chance to cool off and enjoy something a little different this holiday. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. On Thursday, guests got to see some of the zoo's wildlife enjoying bubble baths, themed...
Fact or Fiction: The Oklahoma Sooners will cover their Vegas win total in 2024.
This is not an official prediction for the Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 season. This is a fact or fiction discussion to see if they can win 7 games in 2024 - a feat for year one in the nation's toughest football conference. According to Las Vegas, the Sooners' 2024 win total...
Bixby Fire Dept. and community mourns loss of Fire Lieutenant after off-duty tractor accident
BIXBY, Okla. — The Bixby Fire Department is mourning the loss of a Fire Lieutenant who passed away after an off-duty tractor accident on Wednesday afternoon. The Bixby Fire Department said the loss of Lieutenant Nic Guthrie has deeply affected the entire Bixby community. Bixby Fire posted about Guthrie's...
Two drownings reported in Delaware County
GROVE, Okla. — The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department continues searching waters near Patricia Island for a man who went into the lake and did not resurface. Patricia Island is located east of Grove. The man jumped into the lake, from a boat, to assist a child who...
Metro Mother Reacts To U.S. Surgeon General's Declaration On Gun Violence
The nation's top doctor recently declared gun violence a public health crisis. The U.S. Surgeon General said gun violence was a problem impacting all communities, including right here in the metro. A local mother supported the Surgeon General’s public health crisis advisory. Stephanie Howard spoke up about gun violence in...
Bartlesville Public Library Gets New Sign
The Bartlesville Public Library will stand out that much more thanks to some generous donors giving the local library a new outdoor sign. Library Director Shellie McGill had this to say on the local help they continue to receive:. “We are very thankful for all the support we received from...
Citizens Academy Graduates 20 Students
The inaugural City of Bartlesville citizens academy recently concluded and capped off with a graduation ceremony at Monday evening's city council meeting. This was a free and interactive course that lasted two months where 20 students were able to learn more about the inner-workings of how city government works. Council...
From the KOCO Archives: Fourth of July celebration in Jones in the late 1980s
JONES, Okla. — Cities and towns across Oklahoma have fun traditions and celebrations to honor the Fourth of July. KOCO 5 dug into our archives and found a fun celebration in Jones from almost 40 years ago. Open the video player above to see some of the sights, sounds...
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