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Thousands line the streets of Edmond of annual LibertyFest parade
EDMOND, Okla. — A large crowd gathered as Edmond kicked off its Fourth of July celebration with the LibertyFest parade. People lined the streets as floats made their way down the route that started at University and Ayers in Edmond. Tens of thousands of people were expected to either come out to watch or take part in this year's parade that featured 120 floats.
Oklahoma County killer set to die Sept. 26
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday set a Sept. 26 execution date for Oklahoma County killer Emmanuel Littlejohn. In 1992, Littlejohn and Glenn Bethany robbed an Oklahoma City convenience store. During the robbery, convenience store owner Kenneth Meers was shot in the face and...
Updates to Capital Improvement Projects with key developments
In a significant step forward for Guthrie’s infrastructure, city officials have made notable progress on several Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). On Tuesday, city officials interviewed construction management firms for both the second fire and EMS station and the municipal pool project. City Manager Eddie Faulkner expressed optimism about the process and anticipated having results soon to move forward with these essential projects.
Oklahoma City firefighter takes love for Fourth of July to next level with lawn landscaping
EDMOND, Okla. — An Oklahoma City firefighter is taking his love for the Fourth of July to the next level with how he's landscaped his yard. Alisha Kesler says her husband's favorite holiday is Independence Day. So, to celebrate this year, Jared Kesler has put some iconic American images on his lawn and added some decorations and red and blue lights that illuminate the outside of their home in Edmond.
Edmond Senior Living Center Hosts Parade With Residents
On Wednesday morning the streets of the Villagio Senior Living, an assisted living center in Edmond will come to life as residents and friends parade around the 25-acre property. “The community started in the nineteen fifties, so we’ve been around here and a lot of people in Edmond know us,”...
Former county election board member sues Oklahoma Election Board for free speech violation
A former Oklahoma County Election Board member has filed a federal lawsuit against the Oklahoma State Election Board, alleging the state agency violated her First Amendment right to freedom of speech and that she was wrongfully terminated from the board. In the complaint, Jenni White, of Oklahoma City, alleged she...
Guthrie slowly begins operations at new $20M Wastewater Treatment Plant
As of Tuesday morning, the City of Guthrie has started utilizing its new $20 million wastewater treatment plant, although it is not yet fully operational. City Manager Eddie Faulkner provided an update to the council, outlining the steps being taken to bring the facility to full functionality. “We have turned...
Edmond's Liberty Fest fireworks: A peek behind the curtain of a dazzling display
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — When you think of the Fourth of July, you think of fireworks, and no one does it quite like Edmond Liberty Fest. FOX 25 got the chance to speak with the showrunners of Liberty Fest's fireworks and take a look at all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into putting on a great show.
City officials celebrate completion of COVID Response Project with new HVAC systems and window replacements
The Guthrie City Council, during their Tuesday night meeting, announced the successful completion of a significant grant-funded project aimed at improving city-owned buildings. The project, with a total cost of $372,345.72, has enhanced seven city buildings with new HVAC systems and upgraded windows in five of those buildings. The grant...
Edmond gears up for LibertyFest with Liberty Sprint and veteran memorial fundraiser
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — The 52nd annual LibertyFest in Edmond is just one day away. As FOX 25 gets ready to once again be live at the LibertyFest parade, we're highlighting some of the events. The Liberty Sprint was this past weekend in Mitch Park and folks had a...
Edmond school board reviews strategic planning session.
Superintendent Angela Grunewald reviewed last week’s school district strategy planning session during the Edmond Board of Education’s Monday meeting. “I first like to thank all of you (board members) for giving up half a day to participate in the second half of our strategic planning last week,” she said.
Flex Courier Service Celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond
Flex Courier Service recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening at 820 West Danforth Ste #103. Flex Courier Service is Oklahoma’s newest courier service, dedicated to meeting the needs of the rapidly expanding Sooner state. They specialize in personal, medical, legal, and business courier services, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery across Oklahoma. Their ultimate goal is to provide you with exceptional service.
New law impacts student/school engagement with electronic/digital communications.
School districts across the state, including Edmond and Deer Creek Public Schools are now required to have school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with a student to include the student's parent or guardians. House Bill 3958, authored by Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, and signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt...
Roger’s wide-scale marketing effort takes aim
Nearly a year after the launch of Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond’s neobank for military recruits, the bank will launch a large-scale marketing effort in August led by Director Marcus Castilla, a former pharmaceutical executive and retired Army lieutenant colonel who is also the husband of CEO Jill Castilla.
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