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Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
Oklahoma City Zoo becomes first in nation to breed Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
For years, Katie Porth shined a light on a rare species of Galapagos tortoise eggs, hoping to see movement. Year after year, batches of about two dozen eggs remained empty and unfertilized. But last April was different. For Porth, a Senior Animal Caretaker at the Oklahoma City Zoo, it was...
Yes, it's happening: Multi-million dollar film studio coming to Bartlesville
After almost a year of delay, Buffalo Roam Studio will take ownership of one of Bartlesville's historic sites and transform it entirely. In October of last year, the Bartlesville City Council unanimously approved $2 million in city investments and other measures, paving the way to repurpose the former First Christian Church into a "cutting-edge" film studio and film school.
Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
OCPD investigating after woman found dead at Oklahoma City pharmacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police said the body of a woman was found in a drive-thru of a pharmacy Thursday afternoon, and they suspect foul play. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers were called to a Walgreens, near Southeast 44th Street and Shields Boulevard, Thursday...
Video: FOX23 Investigates: Tulsa City Council approves over $500,000 payment to former Tulsa Police major
City councilors just voted and approved that they will pay former Tulsa Police Major Tracie Lewis more than half a million dollars of your tax money, even though a jury already awarded that back in April. The City could've appealed it, but now that councilors have voted for it, that makes the payout a done deal.
New Roads Pave Way For Tulsa Homeless Housing Project
A new community is being built in Tulsa to help house people experiencing homelessness. While completion of the tiny home village is still months away, crews are making progress on unique roads at the development. When you think of roads being laid for a neighborhood, asphalt or concrete might come...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
OKC investor in Prairie Surf, Wheeler Bio buys majority interest in Energy FC team
Oklahoma City investor Christian Kanady on Wednesday purchased majority interest in the Energy FC soccer team and is also stepping in to complete a land donation to the city as part of the proposed agreement to build a stadium south of Lower Bricktown. The sale by team owners Bob Funk...
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is about six months into a multi-year plan to revitalize a portion of the metro. It’s called the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and is a HUD-funded grant program. A public housing development must be the center of the project. For Oklahoma City, this will center...
Peyton Manning Shares Honest Thoughts About Texas, Oklahoma Joining The SEC
It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t have a strong opinion about the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners joining the SEC in 2024. Former Tennessee Volunteers legend Peyton Manning is one of them, and during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, he shared his thoughts about his old ...
Sooners add former Texas A&M pitcher Jason Bodin via transfer portal
The Oklahoma Sooners added to their pitching staff via the transfer portal on Wednesday, picking up a commitment from right-hander Jason Bodin. Bodin transfers in from Texas A&M, where he spent one season as an Aggie. He took to social media to announce his decision. A true freshman out of...
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