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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Heat dome set to take over later this week
The heat of summer is set to build into the region this week!. An isolated chance for rain is pinpointed for our Oklahoma counties this evening. Another batch of showers and storms will track into Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska after 9 PM Monday. This will be much weaker upon arrival before fading away tonight.
Edmond City Council finalizes agreements for new art park at 2nd Street and Coltrane Road
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — The City of Edmond is one step closer to constructing an art park. The Edmond City Council approved the final set of agreements for the maintenance and operation on Monday. The park will be located at the corner of 2nd Street and Coltrane Road. The...
Edmond Family Honors Son Through Aviation Scholarships
An Edmond family honors the life of their son after his untimely death two years ago. Gavin Black died following a motorcycle crash on his way to school. Since his death, his family has turned to his passion for cars and airplanes to give back to the community. His parents...
Police Chief Don Sweger honored with a citation from State Legislature
In a commendable acknowledgment of his exemplary service, Guthrie Police Chief Don Sweger was recognized by State Representative Collin Duel and State Representative John Talley with a citation from the Oklahoma State Legislature. This honor follows Sweger’s recent accolade as the 2024 Small Agency Chief of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
Headlines: Edmond library books, upcoming primaries & Miss Oklahoma
State Supreme Court rules in favor of Edmond Schools on library books. (Oklahoma Voice) National study shows Oklahoma is falling short on its children. (KOSU) Senate plans to hold quick special session today. (NewsOK) Dark money and personal wealth are influencing the upcoming primaries. (Tulsa World) President Pro Tem-elect faces...
Stirling Classic Scottish festival brings vendor variety
The parking lot at Yukon Middle School filled to the brim as Scotland enthusiasts from around the area gathered at Mollie Spencer Farm for the annual Stirling Classic Scottish Festival. Whether one wanted to visit the many artisan booths selling Scottish merchandise or just wanted an excuse to wear a...
Child well-being ranked 46 again 📉
🌞 Temperature check: Mostly cloudy today with a high of 85 degrees, low of 66; AccuWeather forecasts a potential for afternoon thunderstorms in Oklahoma City. 📅 Today in History: In 1963, in response to instability at the University of Alabama after desegregation attempts there and racially charged confrontations at protests around the country, President John Kennedy called on Congress to pass what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964 during a live address on TV and radio. It was intended to guarantee federal voting rights, legal standing, educational opportunities and access to public facilities for all Americans. Kennedy also urged every American family to help heal its racial divide, noting “law alone cannot make men see right.”
Del City mayor pushes back on commissioners purchasing land on East Grand
DEL CITY, Okla. — Emotions were running high in the Del City community after Oklahoma County commissioners bought 71 acres of land for a proposed mental health center. The property is located on East Grand Boulevard in Oklahoma City, but it is near the Del City border. Del City mayor Floyd Eason said he believes the purchase of the property for the mental health center is a backdoor way to eventually build the Oklahoma County Detention Center in the location.
How senior citizens can make a difference in their health by exploring helpful resources
In a previous article, I discussed how positive aging requires you to often be your own advocate regarding your health. Whether you take the time to read food labels or conduct research on nutrition, finding the answers you need can at times feel overwhelming. Readers requested sharing additional avenues and...
CVS store will close July 9
After 20 years, the CVS Pharmacy in Yukon will shut its doors. The store, at the southwest corner of Vandament and Cornwell, is set to close July 9. “That is the final day we will be open,” CVS store manager Aron Rupp said. “Anything that is not sold will be transferred to other stores.”
Okarche band director leaves for position at Deer Creek
The Okarche Schools band program is looking for a new director. Russell Harris spent four years bringing back the band program in Okarche. Now he has a chance to lead a 6A program about 2 miles from his home, said Okarche Schools Superintendent Josh Sumrall. The Okarche School Board accepted...
Caroline Pierce named new HR Director
Caroline Pierce, with more than 32 years of experience with the City of Edmond, has been named the new Human Resources Director. Pierce, who has been in the City’s HR department full-time for nearly 26 years, assumed the role June 8, taking over for longtime HR director Lisa Goodpasture.
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