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3 players Thunder likely regret not taking in NBA Draft after Summer League finale
Following Monday night's 120-118 win for the Miami Heat in the 2024 Summer League Championship round, fans, pundits, and league personnel have officially been greeted with an entertaining showcase of this year's incoming rookie class and how they may potentially produce at the next level. For the OKC Thunder, however,...
Concrete street repairs due across Yukon
Damaged concrete panels will be replaced in nearly 100 places on streets across Yukon. The Yukon City Council, at its Aug. 6th meeting, is expected to consider approving the project list. Yukon Public Works Director Arnold Adams briefed council members on the planned street concrete panel replacement project during their...
Late Jackson Lee advocated for Black Tulsans during tenure
She may have held one of Texas' congressional seats, but Sheila Jackson Lee advocated for Black Tulsans while in Washington. Jackson Lee, 74, died over the weekend after battling pancreatic cancer. She had represented the Houston area in the U.S. Capitol since 1995. While the congresswoman is known for leading...
Three Bartlesville Junior High Golfers Excel
It looks like Bartlesville Junior High golf is in good shape for the upcoming season, and there should be a bright future for Lady Bruin golf at the high school level over the next several years, as well. A trio of Bartlesville middle school golfers made it through the first...
Edmond doctor convicted of stealing controlled substances from hospital
Edmond doctor convicted of stealing controlled substances from hospitalJOHN NEDZA, 35, of Edmond, has been convicted of 18 counts of obtaining controlled substances by deceit or subterfuge by a federal jury. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Sunshine with passing clouds this afternoon | 7/23AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As you’re waking up this morning skies are clear as can be. This allowed for temperatures to drop into the low 60s for some locations so you may need the light jacket walking out the door! Some fog may develop between now and 9 this morning but this threat is highest for areas along highway-81. Temperatures today will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday with many climbing into the low 90s. Mostly sunny skies today with a few passing clouds. I anticipate that most will miss out and stay dry, isolated diurnally-driven showers and/or thunderstorms can’t be ruled out. Strong to severe storms are not expected.
Booker favorable rating ‘strong’ in Lawton mayoral race
LAWTON – Mayor Stan Booker is in a comfortable position in his bid for a third and final three-year term, a recent survey commissioned by Southwest Ledger indicates. • Very favorable: 49.3%. • Somewhat favorable: 19.7%. • Heard of but no opinion: 5.6%. • Somewhat unfavorable: 7%. • Very...
Tulsa Health Department Sets Up Walk-in Clinics To Ease School Immunization Period
The weeks leading up to the new school year are always a busy time here at the Tulsa Health Department but this year it hopes to make things a little more convenient for families. This year two THD locations will be offering walk-in clinics on certain days. THD Associate Director...
Tulsa Psychiatric Hospital Prepares Launch Of New Program To Help Children Process Emotions
A psychiatric hospital in Tulsa has launched a new program designed to assist children in understanding their own emotions, health officials say. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic says the new program, called Mighty Makers, is free and is designed to support children's mental health. The 4-week program is designed for...
Kaul retires after 17 years of service to OSU-CHS
Media Contact: Sara Plummer | Communications Coordinator | 918-561-1282 | sara.plummer@okstate.edu. With years of working in global and public health, including taking a leading role in Oklahoma’s COVID-19 testing services, Dr. Anil Kaul, clinical professor and program director of Global Health at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, recently retired after 17 years of dedicated service.
Lawton Public Schools helps parents gear up for back to school season
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s almost August, which means it’s time for families to get ready for the back to school season. Lawton Public Schools will hold check-in days for parents and kids to get information, schedules, supply lists, and more. For those of you with elementary school...
The Social Order Appoints Kindt Myers as Vice President of People
Oklahoma City-based dining collective, The Social Order, announced the appointment of Kindt Myers as Vice President of People. In his new role, Myers will oversee the hiring process across the portfolio, training consistency, quality management of The Social Order concepts, and ensure the well-being of the brand’s rapidly growing team.
Oklahoma eateries eagerly enter August's all-vegan chef challenge.
Oklahoma City restaurants are participating in the Vegan Chef Challenge starting in August. Rob Nice spoke with Hayley Preston about how Jinya Ramen Bar is making vegan foot for the event. For more information click here.
Metallica Scholars Initiative now in all 50 states
Eighteen community colleges are joining the ranks of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the popular workforce development effort created by the rock band Metallica to assist community college students. With the addition of the sixth cohort, 60 colleges in all 50 states now participate in the initiative managed by All Within...
Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 Diversion Hub final plans
Photo courtesy: ©Diversion Hub conceptual rendering by Rees Associates. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States. In order to improve the criminal justice system in the state, The Oklahoma County Diversion Hub is a multi-agency network created in June 2020 that assists low-level offenders in stabilizing their lives, receiving life-changing services and helping them transition back into the Oklahoma City community.
Cherokee Nation Is Not Considering a Vegas Casino Yet
The Cherokee Nation was said to be mulling over a potential foray into the Las Vegas casino industry. However, the tribe isn’t quite ready yet, according to the chairman of its gambling authority. The Nation Is Not Ready for Vegas. John Sparks, chair of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission,...
Archeologists Begin Next Excavation Process At Oaklawn Cemetery
Archeologists are back out at Oaklawn Cemetery in search of graves possibly connected to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This excavation comes after the city of Tulas identified the first victim in the years-long search at the cemetery. Mayor G.T. Bynum says identifying C.L. Daniels remains proves archeologists are looking...
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