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High levels of harmful algae detected near Arcadia Lake dam, public advised to avoid water
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The City of Edmond announced the presence of blue-green algae at Arcadia Lake. Visitors and pets are encouraged to take precautions in and around the water. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality conducted testing that found levels of blue-green algae in an area near...
Popular Oklahoma City Zoo holiday attraction Safari Lights returning in November
OKLAHOMA CITY — The popular Oklahoma City Zoo attraction Safari Lights will return in November for its fourth year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. With the help of Gus the Honey Badger, zoo officials announced that Safari Lights will be back starting in November. Safari Lights features larger-than-life light displays and will have near-interactive lanterns for guests of all ages.
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark welcomes new hires, forms executive committee
OKLAHOMA CITY — OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark (OKANA) announces the hiring of nine new leadership team members for the $400 million project along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City. These new leadership team hires will join OKANA’s Managing Director, Ken Leone, on the resort’s newly created executive committee.
'A win-win for both situations': Norman eyes Griffin Memorial spot for homeless shelter
NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Amid ongoing tensions over one homeless shelter's location near downtown Norman, officials have started considering a different option: a currently empty building at the Griffin Memorial Hospital campus. Advocates told FOX 25 the idea could bridge the gap between concerned business owners and residents—who argue...
Therapy Thursday: Back-To-School Routines
Kids start heading back to class soon, Oklahoma City starts in mid-August. In Therapy Thursday, News 9 talked about back-to-school routines. News 9 was joined by Therapist Kaydee Norton with Sunbeam Family Services. Here are her tips on how to get back into a good routine. Sleep and Health:. -While...
OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 preseason schedule
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule. They will play in five contests in 10 days from Oct. 7 to Oct. 17. After a first-seed finish last season, the Thunder enter next year with high expectations. They are viewed as a championship favorite after the additions of Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein. This will also be the second season together for OKC’s trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Expect those three to continue to develop. Below is the Thunder’s 2024 preseason schedule: Thunder at Spurs on Monday, Oct. 7 with a 7 p.m. CT tip Rockets vs. Thunder on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with a 7 p.m. CT tip NBL’s New Zealand Breakers vs. Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 10 with a 7 p.m. CT tip in Tulsa, Okla. Thunder at Nuggets on Tuesday, Oct. 15 with an 8 p.m. CT tip Hawks vs. Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 17 with a 7 p.m. CT tip More Schedule!Thunder vs. Mavericks summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for SaturdayWarriors vs. Thunder summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for FridaySuns vs. Thunder summer league: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday
Man arrested after 14 cattle were killed with a crossbow at St. Gregory's Abbey
A man has been arrested as part of a month-long Shawnee Police investigation into the killing of more than a dozen cattle belonging to the monks at St. Gregory's Abbey. An 18-year-old was arrested on four complaints of cruelty to animals and two counts of larceny of livestock on Thursday, said Vivian Lozano, Shawnee Police public information officer. Lozano said the man was booked into the Pottawatomie County jail. ...
Oklahoma health system is shutting down hospital
Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care. For more than seven decades, the Norman Regional Hospital has served patients in downtown Norman, Oklahoma. But aiming to reduce costs, the Norman Regional Health System...
On The Scene: Sundeep Sharma's hip-hop experimentalism
Hip-hop has always been a platform for multiculturalism and worldly exploration with language itself as the guide. But especially in a place like Oklahoma City, it still feels particularly fresh and unique to see an artist emerge like Sundeep Sharma, an Indian-born hip-hop experimentalist who writes and raps in Hindi.
Muscogee Nation bets on $100 million casino in Coweta
The Muscogee Creek Nation announced plans Thursday to build a $100 million casino and hotel complex in Coweta that officials say will contribute hundreds of new jobs to the region and boost tourism efforts. The Coweta Casino Hotel – to be located at the southeast corner of East 131 Street...
Thunder Thursday: New Thunder Girls And O'City Crew Dance Team
The Oklahoma City Thunder has new Thunder Girls and O'City Crew dance team members. The members for both teams were recently selected and started orientation on Thursday. OKC Thunder Performance Teams Manager Cristhian Guzman says members must try each year to be on the team. "No matter if they have...
Woman says she paid $20k for walk-in tub that has never worked, company won’t fix
An Oklahoma City woman she feels like a bath remodeling company took advantage of her after she paid them $20k to install a walk-in-tub in her house two years ago, only for the tub never function properly.
Tulsa Community College selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative
The initiative will fund scholarships to support at least 50 students by covering tuition, books, and essential resources. It will also provide support like internships, advanced technology access, and comprehensive advising. TCC seeks to bridge the talent gap in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors and contribute to a skilled workforce.
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