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Edmond warns Lake Arcadia visitors to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The algae was identified near Lake Arcadia’s dam. City officials say this won’t affect Edmond’s drinking water, which comes in part from the lake. But the algae could cause problems for people trying to cool down in and on the water. The toxins produced by blue-green algae can irritate the skin, cause stomach troubles, and at high doses lead to difficulty breathing.
Oklahoma City residents call for peace, condemn violence in Gaza
OKLAHOMA CITY — As tensions remained high in Israel on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council heard from residents who urged the passage of a resolution condemning the hateful rhetoric and violence at hom...
Need a job? Several school districts need teachers
Oklahoma students will head back to school in just a few weeks, but will your child have a teacher in the classroom? Some districts are struggling to fill positions before the first day of school and are hosting hiring events before the first day of school.
GPS adds portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary due to overcrowding; election upcoming to address capacity
In response to overcrowding at Charter Oak Elementary, Guthrie Public Schools has added two portable classrooms as a temporary solution to accommodate the growing student population. One of the significant summer projects for Guthrie Public Schools has been the addition of two portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary to address...
Court date set in assault case reported at Kildare Baptist Church
NEWKIRK — A status docket is set for Bobby Lloyd Ennis, 72, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Kay County deputy Brandon Schuster reports that on June 23 he responded to Kildare Baptist Church for a report of a male causing a disturbance. The male, identified as Ennis,...
It’s about dam time: Big Dam Party set for Labor Day weekend
Tulsa is hosting the Big Dam Party, a four-day celebration of the debut of Zink Lake, the opening of Williams Crossing and the long-anticipated return of the Great Raft Race. The itinerary of free Labor Day weekend events includes a free concert on Aug. 31 by Hanson on Gathering Place’s QuikTrip Great Lawn, the world’s largest rubber duck floating in the lake and more.
Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, OK Wins Custer County Classic
The annual Custer County Bull Riding Classic entertained fans Monday night during the Custer County Fair. Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, OK took home the top prize. Schalla put together two qualified rides scoring an 83 on his first ride and then followed that up with a score of 86 in the short go. Schalla’s 86 was the top score of the night.
Oklahoma Adds Mountain West Program To Future Schedule
Oklahoma has added Utah State to its 2027 schedule and will host the Aggies on Sept. 4 at Memorial Stadium, according to FBSchedules. Oklahoma will host Utah State at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2027. The Sooners will pay the Aggies a $1.5 million guarantee for the game, according to the copy of the contract obtained from Utah State University via a state public records request. The contract was executed on June 11, 2024.
OK County jail has fifth death of 2024
The Oklahoma County jail on Monday had its fifth inmate death of 2024. Timothy Lee Hardin Jr., 21, of Oklahoma City, was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell during site checks around 6:30 a.m. Monday, the jail said in a news release. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He did not...
Broken Arrow mayor selected for Patriotic Mayor Award
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee and Mayor Nikki Lloyd of Bethany have been selected by the Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart for the Oklahoma Patriotic Mayor Award. “Both mayors are amazing ladies who do so much for the military and our veterans,” said Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart State Commander Larry Van Schuyver. “When you see someone working 24/7 honoring veterans, how can you not admire her?”
Greg McElroy Names SEC Program That Could Play Spoiler In 2024
The SEC has always been the premier college football conference, and it somehow reached new heights heading into the 2024 season. The conference was able to poach the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners, the Big 12's two biggest brands, in what was a very sudden announcement back in 2021. The ...
Archaeologists Find Several Burials Under Removed Tree At Oaklawn
Archeologists found several grave shafts under the oak tree that was recently removed in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This week part of the team is working to excavate by hand to get a closer look at burials exposed last week. The other part of the team is still using the backhoe to look at other areas.
Norman Regional Hospital Moves To New I-35 Location
The Norman Regional Health System marked a new chapter Monday with the first full day at a new primary location. After 78 years at 901 North Porter Ave, the location has been decommissioned, closing its hospital doors to patients and making the move across town to a new state-of-the-art hospital near Interstate 35 and West Tecumseh Road. The new location, previously known as the HealthPlex, is now Norman Regional Hospital.
Reviving Cherokee Stickball: J.P. Johnson’s Mission to Preserve Tradition
In Tahlequah, the Wudeligv team has revived the traditional Cherokee stickball game, lost for over a century, in response to the fading of the traditional version due to historical pressures. The Wudeligv team was formed around four years ago. It took nearly 20 years to bring the team to its...
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