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Oklahoma City Restaurant Employees Thankful For Support After Offering Free Lunches In Exchange For Donated Bicycle Helmets
After a downtown Oklahoma City restaurant offered a free lunch to anyone who brought in a bicycle helmet, organizers behind the promotion provided an update on how much support they received. Isabelle Young, one of the people behind the bicycle helmet drive at Vast, located in the Devon Energy Center,...
Dombrowski part of River City Players in Oklahoma
A familiar name to Stanly County is acting in Oklahoma this summer. But it is not the musical “Oklahoma!” The River City Players at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is celebrating its 41st season of performances at the NSU Playhouse with a nostalgic lineup. The 2024 summer series is titled “River City Players: As […] The post Dombrowski part of River City Players in Oklahoma appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Taste Of Oklahoma: Chef Andrew Black's Latest Addition To Oklahoma City's Food Scene
In a new addition to a Downtown Oklahoma City landmark, James Beard Award winning chef Andre Black opens his new restaurant in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Perle Mesta, a new restaurant named after the Oklahoma City socialite whose career took her from the White House to abroad, opened on June 24, but is already making a name for itself.
July is Parks and Rec month in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — This week, Ardmore Mayor Nancy Sjulin proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. Parks and Rec director Teresa Ervin accepted the proclamation on Monday, honoring the role the department plays for the city both young and old. "Parks and recreation across the world really help...
Tulsa and surrounding city closures and service changes for July 4
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — City offices and services across Green Country are closed this Fourth of July. Tulsa's City Hall, Municipal Court, mulch site, animal welfare shelter, parks and recreation centers, and MetroLink Tulsa will be closed. Trash and recycling will be on its normal schedule. Residents who need...
Indians Begin Winget Thursday Night
Big sports day in Bartlesville, as the 65th Glen Winget Tournament kicks off on Thursday morning in downtown at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. If everything goes according to plan there will be five games at Rigdon Field over the course of the day, culminating with the Indians against Springfield Kickapoo at 8:00 Thursday evening.
Jennie Baranczyk says the SEC will 'be a dogfight' every night
The move to the SEC raised the stakes for the entire Oklahoma Athletic Department. While much of the focus has been on the increase in competition for the football program, other teams will be seeing a step up in competition and intensity as well. The SEC boasts arguably the best...
From the KOCO Archives: Fourth of July celebration in Jones in the late 1980s
JONES, Okla. — Cities and towns across Oklahoma have fun traditions and celebrations to honor the Fourth of July. KOCO 5 dug into our archives and found a fun celebration in Jones from almost 40 years ago. Open the video player above to see some of the sights, sounds...
Unveiling of Merle Haggard statue in Muskogee announced
It's finally known when a statue honoring country music legend and "Okie from Muskogee" star Merle Haggard will be unveiled. In early 2023, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Merle Haggard Statue Committee announced their plans to enshrine the legendary musician with a bronze statue. It's now known that the Haggard statue will be unveiled on Oct. 10, 2024, and will stand outside the Muskogee Civic Center, which is where he recorded the famous song and live album.
Yukon relocates ducks and geese to curb overpopulation, faces mixed reactions
YUKON- (KOKH) — The city of Yukon has relocated ducks and geese from one of their parks over environmental concerns and complaints. "Even just feeding them can lead to overpopulation. Maybe we were too kind to the ducks," said Jenna Roberson, Public Information Officer for the City of Yukon.
Cherokee Nation celebrates new Muskogee subdivision, first completed under tribe’s historic housing legislation
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are calling for a comprehensive housing study to examine housing needs for Cherokee families across the tribe’s reservation area, including where shortfalls may exist in rental and homeownership opportunities. Chief Hoskin and Deputy...
Champlin Pool Hosts Adult Swim Night
ENID, OK (July 3, 2024) – WHERE: Champlin Pool – 400 West Cherokee Avenue, Enid, OK 73701. DETAILS: City of Enid Parks and Recreation department will be hosting an Adult Swim Nights at Champlin from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pool entrance fee is $3.00 per individual per...
Permits Due for Bartlesville Businesses
City of Bartlesville businesses have until the end of July to renew their license before a late fee penalty is deducted. Chief Building Official with the City of Bartlesville, Trey Yankovich says the community development department will email a renewal notice and you will then have 30 days to respond and renew.
OPSU’s College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing Honors Top Students
Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing (COASN) has had a remarkable year, marked by national achievements and strengthened regional partnerships. The recent Annual Awards Ceremony highlighted these accomplishments, celebrating its students’ and faculty’s dedication and talent. The ceremony’s highlight was the presentation of the Dean’s Servant Heart Award, awarded to student Natalie Nordmann for her outstanding service and commitment to the community.
AUDIT REQUEST: Muskogee City Council set to ask state for audit
Leaders in Muskogee announced they want to move forward with a forensic audit. A group of citizens has called for this kind of audit for a while. Now, the city plans to deliver on their wishes.
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