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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...
Oklahoma Health Leaders Raise Awareness For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National 'Minority Mental Health Awareness' month and Oklahoma health leaders are putting a spotlight on issues impacting minority communities. Health leaders said that there can be a disconnect between minorities and health agencies that can often affect their treatment. Stephanie Roberts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma said...
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.
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
'Inexcusable Behavior': State Superintendent Responds To Controversial Political Comments By Ardmore Teacher
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is attracting national attention on social media for promising to revoke an Ardmore teacher's license after the teacher made public comments seemingly in support of the attempted assassination on Former President Donald Trump. Walters says he will not allow anyone in the Oklahoma education system to...
Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
Unicorn World coming to OKC Convention Center
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Unicorn World is coming to Oklahoma City!. The “family-friendly magical wonderland” is coming to the Oklahoma City Convention Center July 20 and 21. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit theunicornworld.com.
Driver Arrested After Breaching Tinker Air Force Base Gate, Installation Says
A driver was able to breach Tinker Air Force Base on Tuesday after crashing their vehicle into one of the base's entrances, officials say. Officials at the base said at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver breached the Hruskocy Gate, which leads into the base from Interstate 40 via Industrial Boulevard at Tinker Air Force Base.
ODOC mourns death of officer
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections announced today the on-duty death of Corporal Robert Sumner, who worked at John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. His untimely death occurred after an early morning two-vehicle accident on Sunday, July 14. JLCC Corporal Andrew Freppon was also involved in the accident, and he is currently in the hospital recovering from his injuries.
Teen shot during robbery after meeting suspect on social media
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after a teen was shot twice in a robbery. The juvenile male was taken to Southwest Medical Center by family Wednesday morning. The teen claims he was robbed in his car by someone he met on social media. The two...
She participated in sit-ins and was OKC's first Black female TV journalist. Her work isn't done yet
Joyce Jackson is a mother and grandmother who's satisfied with the life she lives and says she still has plenty to do. She's done plenty already. As a child during...
'Freak accident' between 2 state corrections employees leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says two of its employees were involved in a shocking traffic accident in a rural area east of Oklahoma City. One man died in the early Sunday morning crash. Cpl. Robert Sumner worked at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. He was on his...
Guymon resident becomes first Oklahoma Panhandle RNC delegate in 24 years
GUYMON, Okla. (KFDA) - The Oklahoma Panhandle’s voice has returned to the national stage. Larry Watson from Guymon, Oklahoma, is one of the voting delegates representing Oklahoma at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His selection marks a significant milestone for the Oklahoma Panhandle, as it’s the...
Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Back Applauds SEC Stance On Horns Down Gesture
Oklahoma Sooners' defensive back Bill Bowman was the first member of the Sooners program to enter the media room on Tuesday at the SEC media days in Dallas, Texas, where he applauded the conference's stance on the Sooners' mock "Horns Down" symbol. Many Sooners fans mockingly display in front ...
Meteorologist with cancer, 33, shares message on body-shaming after 'hateful' comment about her wig
Meteorologist Laura Mock has received comments about her appearance before, but one that was recently sent to her entire team at work struck a nerve. Mock, 33, who works at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, typically brushes off such comments. But this one was jab at the wig she recently started wearing because she's undergoing chemotherapy.
Tulsa City Council Discusses Potential Zoning Changes After Housing Report
The Tulsa City Council held its first of three meetings on Wednesday on how the city plans to handle potential changes to zoning. It comes after a report from the planning commission showed the city is split when it comes to the number of people who own their house or rent it.
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