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Gov. Stitt endorses Gillespie in Senate race
Gov. Kevin Stitt has endorsed Broken Arrow Vice Mayor Christi Gillespie in the race for state Senate District 33. Gillespie is vying to replace Sen. Nathan Dahm, who is term limited. Gillespie faces Shelley Gwartney in a the runoff election Aug. 27 to be the Republican candidate. In the GOP...
91-year-old Fort Sill Indian School relic recovered from creek near Lawton
At the entrance of the Fort Sill Indian School stood a stone arch that read “U.S. Indian Service; Kiowa Indian Hospital Ft. Sill Indian School.”. The sign stood tall for more than twenty years but disappeared after a large truck hit it in 1958, according to an article shared by the KCA (Kiowa, Comanche and Apache) Interibal Land Use Committee.
Catholic Charities brings prefabricated homes to Oklahoma City, increasing affordable housing
Catholic Charities is partnering with a futuristic construction company to increase affordable housing in Oklahoma City. There are 12 new units, known as Caritas Casitas, that take up a tiny postcard of land in Stockyard City. But their impact is large. Catholic Charities, known for its long history of helping...
Oklahoma State 149-Pounder Jordan Williams Dismissed from Team After Second Arrest
Oklahoma State 149-pounder Jordan Williams is no longer on the team after being arrested twice in less than a year. According to public records, Williams was allegedly arrested by OSU PD at 2:07 a.m. Wednesday for public intoxication and malicious injury to property. The incident happened in Parking Lot 4, which is the parking lot on the north side of Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Comanche Nation Casino Recognized at Community Choice Awards
(August 14, 2024) — Comanche Nation Casino has been recognized as the No. 1 Casino in the state at the Oklahoman’s annual Community Choice Awards. The popular awards program recognizes destinations throughout Oklahoma that provide exceptional service and experiences to the community and their guests. Award finalists were...
New Hutton Pharmacy opens August 19 thanks to Blackwell's spirit
Hutton Pharmacy will officially be opening at their new Doolin location on Monday, August 19 with their hours being from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The last year has been rough for the Blackwell staple, but owner, manager, and...
Show Review: Alice Cooper at Paradise Cove in River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, OK
The Godfather of Shock Rock made his highly anticipated return to Tulsa for an unbelievable show at Paradise Cove in River Spirit Casino. Alice Cooper’s sixty year career has brought him to Tulsa more than a handful of times—the last being as support for Motley Crue and Def Leppard last August. It’s fair to say T-town was more than ready for another dose of Cooper’s one-of-a-kind macabre theatricality.
If You Like Whiskey, This Fest Is For You This Weekend
Raise a Glass to the Biggest Whiskey Event in OKC! Calling all Oklahoma whiskey aficionados! Get ready for the 2024 OKC Whiskey Fest, the largest and most spirited event of its kind in the entire city! Mark your calendars for August 17th, 2024 from 6-9 PM at the historic HARN Homestead (1721 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105).
New energy audit program available to some Stillwater residents
A new audit program for Stillwater's residents will help them conserve energy. The free Home Energy Audit pilot program is available to Stillwater Electric Utility customers who have houses that are at least 10 years old. The program will give customers tips to conserve energy and improve their houses' efficiency.
New Ada housing option for Chickasaw vets
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — The Chickasaw Nation unveiled a series of homes, named “Tashka Inchokka', a complex for Chickasaw citizens, who have served our country. Navy veteran William Wright served from 1981-1985, spending a lot of time overseas. "I served in Okinawa, not the war, but I was...
‘Have you seen that guy?’: Inside OU defensive end Adepoju Adebawore’s offseason transformation
The August sun beamed down on Adepoju Adebawore’s 6-foot-4 frame as he stood on Oklahoma’s rugby field, a place that had become both a proving ground and a sanctuary for the sophomore defensive end. Here, everything felt different. Adebawore had faced the brutal training of OU’s fall camp...
Cherokee Nation hosting Job Fair Expo in Pryor for child care
PRYOR, Okla. — Cherokee Nation hosted a job fair expo for those interested in various jobs coming soon for 3 new childcare centers that will be located in Pryor, Catoosa, and Sallisaw. "Cherokee Nation Head Start and Child Development Centers are vital to the future of Cherokee children," Principal...
Tulsa Contractor Charged with Felony Embezzlement
A Tulsa-area contractor faces 17 counts of felony embezzlement following an investigation by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office. The Oklahoma Consumer Protection Unit filed charges on Monday against Todd Douglas Briggs who operated T. Briggs Construction and Oasis Pools ans Outdoor Living. Briggs is accused of taking more than $1.2 million from 17 customers for home or pool construction that he never completed or for which he never paid sub-contractors.
White named Banner School superintendent
EL RENO – James White, the former Piedmont Public Schools’ superintendent, has taken over the top post at Banner Schools. White in July became the new superintendent at Banner School, 2455 N Banner Road west of Yukon. He succeeded Jamie Burtner. White most recently was an assistant superintendent...
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