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GMR makes charitable donation to SWOSU
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced the receipt of a charitable gift from Global Medical Response.Global Medical Response operates American Medical Response and Air Evac Lifeteam, which provide emergency medical services and rapid medical transport to the Weatherford area.“SWOSU is deeply grateful to Global Medical Response and Air Evac Lifeteam for this generous investment in…
Bristow Native named among 2024 great 100 nurses of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (OCSRI) continues its legacy of nursing excellence as four nurses join the ranks of the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma. This honor brings OCSRI's total to 43 recognized nurses since 2014, maintaining the institute’s high standards in oncology care. The Great 100...
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
OKLAHOMA CITY – Undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed $227.5 million in state and local taxes in 2022, according to a recently released report by a nonprofit, nonpartisan tax policy organization. In Oklahoma, some 89,000 undocumented immigrants paid the taxes, according to the analysis by the Washington D.C.-based Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. About $122 […]
A $1 billion stadium district may be coming to Lower Bricktown
Developer Mark Beffort and investor Christian Kanady say they own the land and have the money to create an ambitious $1 billion stadium district south of Lower Bricktown that will include housing, retail, hotels and entertainment. Beffort, whose developments include Convergence, West Village and OKC 577, said he expects the stadium, part of...
High-Powered Rifle Used To Gun Down Yukon Father
Court filings are shedding light on the tense moments that led to a metro man's death. In early July, William Birdtail, 49, was shot multiple times in a Yukon neighborhood, in front of his wife and two children. According to Birdtail’s friends, on the night he was killed Birdtail went...
VIDEO: Carmelo Anthony and Paul George Give Inside Scoop On Why Their Run With The Oklahoma City Thunder Did Not Work Out
In their attempts to rebuild the roster, NBA teams often face challenges, struggling to maintain momentum due to internal issues between management and players. During the 2017 offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder boosted their roster by acquiring star players like Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. Despite high expectations, their time together fell short of success.
Watch: Midwest LiftFest returns to John Vance Motors on September 28th
The highly anticipated Midwest LiftFest is back, promising a fantastic day filled with family-friendly activities and support for two great causes. Set to take place at John Vance Motors on September 28th from 12 – 5 p.m., the event will feature live music, various food trucks, vendor stalls, an inflatable carnival, an E-bike course, and the renowned 4×4 off-road obstacle course.
Bowman Mature at OK-State This Fall
At the college level some of those fall football camps will begin this week. In Stillwater, practice will begin with a lot of familiar faces. Oklahoma State has one of the largest returning starting groups in the country. Cowboys return 20 starters from a team that made the Big 12 Championship game and won their bowl over Texas A&M this past fall.
Judge asked to ban surprise health inspections at Oklahoma County jail
The trust overseeing the Oklahoma County jail is asking a judge to permanently block state health inspectors from conducting surprise inspections. In a petition that started out with a quote from former President Donald Trump, the trust contends the Oklahoma State Department of Health has no legal authority to conduct the disruptive unannounced...
Community Meeting to Discuss New Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in Oklahoma City's Adventure District
Business owners, residents and community organizers are invited to a community meeting to discuss the possibility of creating new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in and around the Adventure District. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Millwood High School, 6718 N Martin Luther King...
Brandon Marcello: The story has flipped between Oklahoma & Texas heading into the SEC
The start of the 2024 college football season is right around the corner. With it comes new look conferences and major changes to the landscape. Of course, part of all this is Oklahoma and Texas moving into the Southeastern Conference. The two newest members of the SEC bring plenty to the table, but both have changed their perception a bit prior to entry.
Pioneer Tech hosts Youth Firefighter Academy
PONCA CITY — Pioneer Tech hosted the Youth Firefighter Academy for students entering eighth through 10th grades. The academy provided an exciting opportunity for students to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience, discovering how to perform essential firefighter tasks, including understanding fire dynamics and conducting search and rescue operations with Pioneer Technology Center Firefighter/EMT instructor Gary Vap.
College Football Analyst predicts shocking season for the Oklahoma Sooners
Fall camp is underway for the Oklahoma Sooners, which means we’re less than a month away from the start of the 2024 college football season. Talking season is just about over as OU and the rest of college football will begin to prove their worth on the field. After...
Four Arrested In Connection With Organized Interstate Crime Ring Stealing Luxury Cars
Tulsa Police have arrested four men accused of participating in an organized crime ring responsible for stealing luxury cars across multiple cities in the United States. The investigation began on Tuesday after police received a report of a stolen BMW and a Range Rover. Officers later located the stolen vehicles at a motel near Admiral Place and Sheridan Road. A Range Rover dealership was burglarized the following day, and three more vehicles were stolen. Two of those vehicles were found at another motel later that day.
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