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Free calls will help connect friends, family in Beryl-impacted nations | OKC-area briefs
To help connect family, friends and loved ones, UScellular is offering customers free calls from the United States to countries impacted by Hurricane Beryl through July 31. Any outbound calls made to Windward Islands, Grenada, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico, Tulum and surrounding areas only, will have no international dialing rates applied.
Shawnee Milling Company creates sweet treats without letting any go to waste
SHAWNEE, Okla. — The Shawnee Milling Company, where several homemade treats are made, is one of the largest employers in town. Started in 1906, the Shawnee Milling Company is a family-owned company that makes a truckload of product every hour and a half. "We’re embedded in town, so being...
1953 Shawnee High School graduate looks back at how the town has changed through the years
SHAWNEE, Okla. — As KOCO 5 takes a look back at Shawnee's history, a 1953 Shawnee High School graduate talked about what has changed and what has stayed the same throughout the years. Bob Dutton was born and raised in Shawnee. While he said the city looks different than...
KOCO 5 visits Shawnee during second stop of On the Road Tour
SHAWNEE, Okla. — KOCO 5 embarked on an On the Road Tour to celebrate 70 years of service to Oklahomans. The second stop of the tour was Shawnee, where the team visited some Shawnee staples and spoke with both leaders and residents. From museums to diners and factories, the stop was full of unique experiences and fun.
'The Ritz is back': Despite haunted tales, Ritz Theater is point of pride for Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. — A point of pride for Shawnee is its historic downtown, one of the mainstays being the Ritz Theater. The concert hall once served as Shawnee's premiere movie theater. The former silver screen now seats 274 and puts on live concerts. "We had to take down all...
Shawnee museum is home to mummies, shrunken human heads and more
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Shawnee is home to one of the oldest museums in Oklahoma, showcasing collections from all over the world. The Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art was founded in 1919. The museum features unique pieces of art, ancient artifacts and attractions that draw people from all over to Shawnee.
Signatures turned in for State Quesion 832 which would raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma
Raise the Wage Oklahoma turned in nearly twice as many signatures as needed to qualify State Question 832 to appear on a ballot, the group reported this week. They had 90 days to gather 92,263 signatures from registered Oklahoma voters, and say they ended up getting about 180,000. If passed, SQ832 would gradually raise the minimum wage in the state to $15.00 an hour by 2029. [See related story HERE]
FEMA to extend disaster relief funding in northeast Oklahoma
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA — The deadline for the Oklahoma residents affected by the spring storms to apply for FEMA disaster relief assistance has been extended to July 31. In May, an Oklahoma storm supercell spawned 11 tornados in northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. The one long-track supercell moved eastward across Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, and Benton […]
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
State election board conducts drawing to determine ballot order
A public drawing was held July 16 by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room G3, in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Will See Unusual Mild and Wet Weather to End July
Usually by this time of the year, all Oklahomans hear about is how hot it is, and how hot it will be, and we're in a drought, and there doesn't ever seem to be an end in site for the scorching summer. But the forecast has thrown something unusual to Oklahoma: mild and wet weather.
Oklahoma Small Town, Known For Popular Sale, Left Severely Damaged
Following severe weather in parts of Oklahoma last night, Mountain View's sale barn announced that they would not be hosting their usual horse sale for July due to damage. In a town where the most exciting things every year are the fair, harvest and the monthly sale, it's a pretty big deal when you might not be able to make one happen.
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