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Lake Murray swells with holiday tourists
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) — It's gearing up to be a busy 4th of July in Carter County. Visitors are already pouring in at Lake Murray and in the Ardmore city limits, where Ardmore police will be busy ensuring that everyone is safe. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department...
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...
Area towns plan 4th celebrations
Stephens, Grady, and Caddo counties will each host a number of community Fourth of July celebrations from today through Saturday. Parades, fireworks, games, food and 4K runs are just a few of the activities planned. Duncan’s Red, White and Boom celebration was featured in last week’s Chisholm Trail News. Events...
Lee Qualifies for U.S. Amateur Golf Championships
DUPONT, Wash. – Gonzaga women's golfer Grace Lee secured a place in the U.S. Amateur Championship with a third-place finish at U.S. Amateur Qualifying at the Home Course on Tuesday. Lee grabbed one of only three available spots at the nation's premier amateur tournament at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 5-11. The Bellevue, Wash., native carded a 70 (-2) to qualify. Her round featured three birdies and 14 pars. The upcoming junior was one-under on the front-nine and one-under on the back-nine. The 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at the Southern Hills Country Club will have a...
Fireworks Banned In City Limits
ENID, OK - Enid has a city wide ban on the possession, sale and use of fireworks within city limits. State Law says fireworks can only be sold in Oklahoma between June 15 and July 6. Class C fireworks, such as firecrackers, bottle rockets and exploding devices are prohibited in...
INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Welcomes OKC Mayor David Holt
Earlier this year when INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center achieved Pathway to Excellence re-designation for the third time from the American National Nurses Credentialing Center, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt was invited to tour the hospital. On Thursday, June 26, he visited the facility for the first time and learned about some of the vital care and services provided to patients.
Milestone Celebrated for New Cancer Center in Norman
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional will Bring Research-driven Cancer Care to More Oklahomans. OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and Norman Regional Health System recently celebrated a Topping Out Ceremony for the new cancer care facility on the Norman Regional HealthPlex campus, marking a significant milestone in the construction project and offering the community a first look at the new building.
Elite 4-Star Wide Receiver Cortez Mills Commits To SEC Program
Four-star wide receiver recruit Cortez Mills announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Monday. The 6-foot, 165-pound wide receiver committed to the Sooners over Nebraska, LSU, and Clemson. Mills, a native of Homestead, Florida, is the No. 109 overall prospect and No. 15 wide receiver in the ...
Council passes resolutions for bridge repair and construction
MVSKOKE RESERVATION – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council held a regular session in person on June 29 at the Mound Building. The MCN National Council addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:. TR 24-062 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee...
Oklahoma receives $113.8M in federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans
The Build America Bureau recently approved three Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans of up to $113.8 million for to the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. “Oklahoma’s innovative approach to expedite delivery of safety improvements for rural roads years ahead of the initial schedule not only saves […] The post Oklahoma receives $113.8M in federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans appeared first on Transportation Today.
Judge to grant protective order requested by student against Ryan Walters, state board
NORMAN ― A Cleveland County judge said Wednesday he will grant a protective order requested by a Moore Public Schools student against the state’s top education official, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, and members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The decision involves a lawsuit over the...
What to expect: Fourth of July will be hot and humid with a potential for storms later
A hot and humid holiday is on tap, but Oklahoma City and most of the state could see thunderstorms in the evening and into the night. The National Weather Service in Norman said heat indices will be up to 110 degrees in Oklahoma City and Lawton, 106 degrees in Ponca City and about 111 degrees in Ada.
Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project seeks boarding school survivors
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledged the trauma caused by Catholic boarding schools in a 56-page document released last month about Indigenous ministry, stating that “it has played a part in traumas experienced by Native children.”. Data recorded by the organization found that 20% of Indigenous peoples in...
Reminder: Stay Hydrated Throughout the Holiday Weekend
As we roll into our July 4th holiday with a hot forecast and heat advisory, it's important to make and keep a hydration plan for your celebration. If you skimp on the water, you'll be in for a miserable time. Sure, knocking back some cold ones is ridiculously refreshing when...
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