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Happy birthday to Eva Colwell, Sammy Colwell, Zachary Carpenter, Hannah Hail, Taryn Knowles, Brock Hail, Hunter Perigo, Whitney Johnson, Sarah Bates, Michelle Denise Braden, Jeff McCaskill, Mark Holden, Cynthia Calixto, Sofia Ortiz, Amanda Powell and Fran Ray. ***. Purcell’s Art Walk will be held Friday, August 16, and Main Street...
Touch-A-Truck was a hit
First responders from as far away as Rosedale and a contingent from the U.S. Air Force were on hand for last Saturday’s Touch-A-Truck event at the city lake and Purcell Municipal Airport-Steven E. Shephard Field. Of course, all of Purcell’s first responders were there too. There was a...
Vandalism at splash pad has caused it to be shuttered
During last Thursday night’s Purcell City Council meeting at the Community Room of the Police Service Building, Parks and Rec Director John Blue told the council why the splash pad has been silent as of late. Blue said repeated efforts to unclog the drainage pipe from the pad were...
If You Like Whiskey, This Fest Is For You This Weekend
Raise a Glass to the Biggest Whiskey Event in OKC! Calling all Oklahoma whiskey aficionados! Get ready for the 2024 OKC Whiskey Fest, the largest and most spirited event of its kind in the entire city! Mark your calendars for August 17th, 2024 from 6-9 PM at the historic HARN Homestead (1721 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105).
Pawhuska Swinging Bridge Needing Repairs
At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, there was discussion surrounding the swinging bridge and a possible donation of that bridge to the City from the owner of the bridge. There was also debate had if that could be done because there was confusion as to owned the bridge.
What the ale: Kochendorfer Brewing Co. expanding to Bixby
One of the fastest-growing towns in Oklahoma is about to grow a brewery and taproom. Kochendorfer Brewing Co., based in Duncan, is opening a taproom next spring in downtown Bixby at 21 E. Dawes Ave. Chris Kochendorfer was raised in Glenpool and Bixby and brings his love of beer to...
What books have been banned or challenged in Oklahoma? It's complicated.
According to PEN American's Index of School Book Bans, these books have been banned or have been proposed to be banned over the years at various Oklahoma public schools. In addition, a second list shows the books "investigated" by then-Attorney General John O'Connor. O'Connor's investigation, however, was short, and he later said...
Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
Study: Nearly half of Oklahoma's Section 8 vouchers expire before they can be used
For people who can't afford their own place to live, getting a Section 8 housing voucher can be a relief or even a cause for celebration. The realities of the housing market, however, mean nearly half of those vouchers expire before they can be used. ...
Man with felony warrant in custody after early morning search
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A man with a felony warrant was taken into custody early Thursday morning after running from police. An officer who recognized the man from a previous run-in saw him walking near May Avenue and Southwest 29th Street around 4 a.m. After talking with him for...
Behind the scenes at the Storm Prediction Center
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - At the center of the National Weather Center, on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, sits the Storm Protection Center. This is the dream job for many meteorologists who work at National Weather Service offices. The forecasts issued by the SPC are used and viewed...
Smith, Heindselman Earn Gautt Scholarship
NORMAN – University of Oklahoma women's gymnast Ragan Smith and wrestler Josh Heindselman are among 28 student-athletes from Big 12 Conference schools named recipients of the 2023-24 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship, the league office announced Thursday. The total amount of each scholarship is $10,000. Smith is the sixth...
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