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Five lion cubs in OKC get a check-up 📸
Good morning and Happy Independence Day, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Today brings partly sunny skies and breezy conditions with a high of 96, low of 69; Oklahoma City can expect thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather ...
Toby Keith to be honored at Fourth of July celebration in his Oklahoma hometown
Toby Keith's Oklahoma hometown will pay homage to the late country music superstar at its Fourth of July celebration. Moore's Celebration in the Heartland is set for 2 to 10 p.m. July 4 at Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12. The Independence Day event will feature inflatables, helicopter rides, children's...
Exonerated Man Starts Food Truck in OKC After 48 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
In an inspiring turn of events, a man who was exonerated after spending nearly half a century behind bars has utilized his newfound freedom to give back to the community. Recently freed after 48 years of imprisonment, he celebrated his release by opening a food truck in Oklahoma City and offering free meals.
Old School Bagel Cafe Brings New York Flavor to Middle America
Danny Cowan spent 20 years working at the once-popular New York Bagel, franchising two locations in Denver. He perfected the New York–style of boiling bagels in water for 60 seconds before baking, creating a crisp outer layer and soft center. Outside of New York Bagel, this method wasn’t commonly used in Middle America at the time.
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,...
The Porch Learns More About Kids Reading To Dogs At The Library
For children needing confidence when reading, the Metropolitan Library System is helping children receive a much-needed boost with the help of therapy dogs. For more on how the MLS is helping children, the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch visited the Almonte Library near Southwest 59th Street and South May Avenue to learn more.
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,”...
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.
Local pie shop wins big with salted honey pie at Railyard Pie-Baking competition
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — The closer we get to the Fourth of July, the more you can feel the excitement building for LibertyFest. A local pie shop in Edmond decided to join the celebrations this year with a pie-baking contest. FOX 25 got to see the surprising flavor that...
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.
Short film 'Built Different' spotlights South OKC boxing gym that punches above its weight
Oklahoma filmmaker Michael Zubach was looking for a formidable Sooner State sports story to share. Mere moments after meeting Oklahoma City boxing coach Nikki Burleson in person for the first time, he knew he'd found one. "There's a camaraderie and just a family aspect this gym has. ... I really wanted to...
Potential Name Change At WRWA Brings Oklahoma Aviation History Into New Logo
A new name could soon fly over Will Rogers World Airport. Oklahoma City Airport Trust members have been discussing the airport's rebranding efforts since the beginning of the year. Following last week’s airport trust meeting, the likely name would be OKC Will Rogers International Airport. OKC Director of Airports Jeff...
Seven Oklahoma spots made Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards list
Seven Oklahoma restaurants were recently honored for their exceptional wine service as winners of the Wine Spectator 2024 Restaurant Awards. The five Oklahoma City and two Tulsa restaurants named to the list are among 3,777 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 75 countries internationally recognized as...
FOX 25 Edmond LibertyFest coverage and highlights
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — FOX 25 celebrated the Fourth of July in Edmond at LibertyFest on Thursday morning. LibertyFest has been a tradition in the Edmond community since 1972. One event that happened after the parade was the Red, White, and Blueberry Pie Eating Contest which featured a blueberry...
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with OKC Parks this July
This July, OKC Parks invites residents to join in celebrating Park and Recreation Month, highlighting how parks and recreation make Oklahoma City stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient. The month-long celebration offers a variety of activities designed for residents of all ages and abilities, from fitness classes and performing arts to nature hikes and free fishing lessons.
Celebrate Fourth of July with cool animal enrichment activities at OKC Zoo
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Oklahoma City Zoo's enrichment day!. July 4, from 9: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., zoo guests can see the animals engaging in activities emphasizing keeping cool in the heat. Wildlife will be enjoying bubbles, mud, wallows, and...
Summer Flight Camp soars into Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport
This summer, young aviation enthusiasts have an exciting opportunity to explore the skies at the Summer Flight Camp hosted by the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. The camp, organized by Sooner Flight Academy and EAA Flights, promises a weekend filled with educational and thrilling activities designed to ignite a passion for flight in children aged 8 to 12.
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