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Norman residents left with questions and concerns as hospital set to close its doors
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma City metro hospital is closing its doors, causing questions and concerns for Norman residents. As Norman Regional Hospital's Porter location is days from closing, some say they're worried about the hospital being too far from downtown Norman. Get the latest news stories of interest...
Sapulpa Softball Optimistic About New Season
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR SAPULPA – They will once again have a young and inexperienced team, but there’s a lot of optimism surrounding the Sapulpa fast-pitch softball team heading into […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you can...
New Mobile Medical Unit Schedule for Osage Nation
The Osage Nation Health System has had to make some adjustments to its mobile medical unit schedule. They will continue to serve the Skiatook, Fairfax and Hominy communities this week. On Tuesday, they will be visiting the Osage Casino in Skiatook. On Wednesday, the mobile unit will be at the...
CCFI Is Having Their Night At The Club In Norman On 8/2
Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) began in 1969 as a shelter for youth, from birth to 18 years old, who needed a safe and nurturing place to stay while waiting to be placed in foster care. Known then as Juvenile Services, Inc. (JSI), we met a vital need in the community while laying the foundation for our mission “to improve the lives of children.”
Norman Police launch new Communication Tool that allows Community to receive Call for Service Updates on their Cell Phone
Starting July 23, Norman residents and visitors can receive updates on their emergency and non-emergency calls for police service via text message. The Norman Police Department (NPD) is the first agency in Oklahoma to initiate SPIDR Tech, a Versaterm Public Safety Company product that will send automated text messages to people who have called 911 or the non-emergency phone number and requested service from NPD.
Couple charged after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident site to Oklahoma
The two people who allegedly fled the scene of a Council Grove drug incident site and went to Oklahoma have both been formally charged and are awaiting court dates in Morris County. Meagann Ruth Mason and Colby Vaughn Ross are both charged with possessing marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Both are...
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Oklahoma Today Podcast: July 22, 2024
Download the latest episode here. Good news for all your Olympic fans out there: The summer games return better than ever this week! After a couple of the international games being subjected to pandemic restrictions, Paris 2024 will bring the Olympics back in full force. Oklahoma is a state with numerous Olympic ties, and one of those is the USA BMX headquarters and Olympic training facility in Tulsa. The Oklahoma Today Podcast partnered with USA BMX for a series of interviews with USA BMX athletes headed to Paris for the games that begin this Friday.
Asian elephant at OKC Zoo suffers miscarriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden said one of its Asian elephants had a miscarriage over the weekend. The zoo shared that Asha, which is one of their Asian elephants, went into premature labor Sunday, July 21. Asha was 13 months pregnant, with a due date set for April 2025. The normal gestation period for elephants is 22 months.
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