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First responders hold Boots and Badges blood drive in downtown OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City residents on Saturday donated blood during the seventh annual Boots and Badges blood drive. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Put on with help from the Oklahoma City police and fire departments, the annual drive has expanded to include other...
Bobby Miller pitches 5 scoreless innings in Triple-A
Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller pitched five scoreless innings for Oklahoma City on Saturday night in Round Rock, in his first game back in Triple-A after getting optioned on July 10. It was a positive first step for Miller, who has an 8.07 ERA in seven major league starts this season....
Church of the Servant's new pastor talks about his new OKC post
The new leader of an Oklahoma City church remembered moving multiple times during his childhood due to his father's job in the oil industry. The Rev. Kyle Anderson, new senior pastor of Church of the Servant, said that he became familiar with the cycle of moving from place to place well before he...
Something old becomes new in customer's hands at Hope is Alive Ministries' Retreads Thrift
Amid colorful racks of clothing, shiny displays of jewelry and assorted odds and ends, a sign on the wall of a local store shares a message: "Old Stuff = New Life." Lance Lang said the signage has a dual meaning that is particularly fitting for Retreads Thrift Store, a new enterprise by Hope is Alive Ministries. The ministry, which opened on June 1 at 9470 N May in the The Village, was founded by Lang and his wife Allyson, and the couple currently serve as the nonprofit's co-chief executive officers.
Another blow for Oklahoma's anti-ESG law
(The Center Square) - Oklahoma's law banning companies that discriminate against the oil and gas industry remains on hold after a judge issued a continuing injunction. The law was passed by the legislature in 2022. Don Keenan, a retired state employee who served on several boards, including the Oklahoma Public Employees and Justice and Judges and Retirement Board, challenged the law in court. Oklahoma District Court Judge Sheila D. Stinson...
Fargo Highlights: Five Champions and 20 All-Americans for Oklahoma
Highlighted by five individual national champions, 20 other All-Americans, and a team runner-up finish in the Junior Men’s Greco Tournament, Oklahoma turned in a strong performance at the prestigious 2024 US Marine Corps 16U and Junior National Tournament (Fargo). Winning national titles and the coveted “stop signs” were Kali...
Oklahoma Town Struck By Severe Storm During ‘Twisters’ Opening Weekend
"Twisters" hit theaters this weekend, and focused on tornadic weather in Oklahoma. During the blockbuster film's opening weekend, a town in southwest Oklahoma was struck by a severe storm causing significant damage to homes, businesses and various other structures. Although it wasn't a tornado, Oklahomans know that severe storms can still cause a lot of damage.
Trey Marcham Takes Victory with POWRi West Midgets at I-44 Riverside Speedway
Oklahoma City, OK (7/20/24) Trey Marcham would run rapidly and smoothly to claim his second checkers of the season while battling up-front at I-44 Riverside Speedway to notch his thirteenth POWRi West Midget League career victory in the penultimate thrilling twenty-lap seasonal stand-alone event. Early on-track action would find Trey...
Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma
Despite a near-total ban on abortion, Oklahoma’s state Legislature saw dozens of bills attempting to impose more restrictions. But none crossed the finish line to become law this session. Bills ranged in focus, from restricting “chemical abortions” and “abortion pills” to personifying fetuses and restricting travel for the procedure....
Oklahoma Indian Clinic Celebrates 50 Years
Saturday the Oklahoma Indian Clinic celebrated its 50-year anniversary. Since opening its doors 50 years ago, the clinic has seen tremendous growth. "To watch the growth and be a part of it is so overwhelming that I don't even know how to articulate it. " Said Robyn Sunday Allen, CEO of OKC Indian Clinic.
Google Announces Support for Local Schools and Nonprofits
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Google is providing more than $100,000 in support for several Oklahoma schools and nonprofit organizations through its Data Center Community Impact Program. The program awards funds to eligible organizations and initiatives that make a difference in Google’s data center communities. The 2024 recipients include:. Tahlequah High...
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.
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