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High levels of harmful algae detected near Arcadia Lake dam, public advised to avoid water
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The City of Edmond announced the presence of blue-green algae at Arcadia Lake. Visitors and pets are encouraged to take precautions in and around the water. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality conducted testing that found levels of blue-green algae in an area near...
Popular Oklahoma City Zoo holiday attraction Safari Lights returning in November
OKLAHOMA CITY — The popular Oklahoma City Zoo attraction Safari Lights will return in November for its fourth year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. With the help of Gus the Honey Badger, zoo officials announced that Safari Lights will be back starting in November. Safari Lights features larger-than-life light displays and will have near-interactive lanterns for guests of all ages.
City announces Splash Pad will remain open despite pool closure
The City of Blackwell confirmed Friday morning that the Splash Pad at the Blackwell Memorial Pool will remain open for the 2024 Summer Season in the wake of yesterday's abrupt pool closure. The Splash Pad will remain free to the public and will be open from 8 a.m. - 9...
Blackwell Chamber seeking donations for teachers
The Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations for their annual Back to School Breakfast which will be held for Blackwell Public School teachers and staff on August 13. Monetary donations and gift certificates are being accepted through August 1. Those wishing to donate can contact the Chamber of...
OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 preseason schedule
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule. They will play in five contests in 10 days from Oct. 7 to Oct. 17. After a first-seed finish last season, the Thunder enter next year with high expectations. They are viewed as a championship favorite after the additions of Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein. This will also be the second season together for OKC’s trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Expect those three to continue to develop. Below is the Thunder’s 2024 preseason schedule: Thunder at Spurs on Monday, Oct. 7 with a 7 p.m. CT tip Rockets vs. Thunder on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with a 7 p.m. CT tip NBL’s New Zealand Breakers vs. Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 10 with a 7 p.m. CT tip in Tulsa, Okla. Thunder at Nuggets on Tuesday, Oct. 15 with an 8 p.m. CT tip Hawks vs. Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 17 with a 7 p.m. CT tip More Schedule!Thunder vs. Mavericks summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for SaturdayWarriors vs. Thunder summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for FridaySuns vs. Thunder summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday
Oklahoma health system is shutting down hospital
Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care. For more than seven decades, the Norman Regional Hospital has served patients in downtown Norman, Oklahoma. But aiming to reduce costs, the Norman Regional Health System...
Muscogee Nation bets on $100 million casino in Coweta
The Muscogee Creek Nation announced plans Thursday to build a $100 million casino and hotel complex in Coweta that officials say will contribute hundreds of new jobs to the region and boost tourism efforts. The Coweta Casino Hotel – to be located at the southeast corner of East 131 Street...
Thunder Thursday: New Thunder Girls And O'City Crew Dance Team
The Oklahoma City Thunder has new Thunder Girls and O'City Crew dance team members. The members for both teams were recently selected and started orientation on Thursday. OKC Thunder Performance Teams Manager Cristhian Guzman says members must try each year to be on the team. "No matter if they have...
Woman says she paid $20k for walk-in tub that has never worked, company won’t fix
An Oklahoma City woman she feels like a bath remodeling company took advantage of her after she paid them $20k to install a walk-in-tub in her house two years ago, only for the tub never function properly.
Tulsa Community College selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative
The initiative will fund scholarships to support at least 50 students by covering tuition, books, and essential resources. It will also provide support like internships, advanced technology access, and comprehensive advising. TCC seeks to bridge the talent gap in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors and contribute to a skilled workforce.
Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Linebackers/Cheetahs
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's linebackers and Cheetahs.
Delaware Tribe Opens Veterans Service Center
The Lenape Veterans Committee has opened a new Veterans Service Center in the Lenape Wellness Center at the Delaware Tribal Complex in Bartlesville. According to the Delaware Indian News, the center will be run by tribal member Steven Donnell, who is a Navy veteran and American Legion service officer. The...
Bartlesville F.C faces Dodge City in Regional Final
The Bartlesville F.C Buffalos, a Semi-Professional soccer Club that plays in the UPSL has a huge match on Saturday. The team formed earlier this year and has already achieved some success by winning the OK-AR League Championship this spring and now are having national success as well. The Buffalos will...
Sulphur siblings craft walking sticks to aid tornado relief for their home town
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - When siblings and former residents Sheri Witham and Gary Hicks learned about the destruction left behind from April’s EF-3 tornado in their hometown, they knew they needed to help. “My heart just sunk, we were born and raised here and this is home,” Witham said....
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