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DHS director's resignation not tied to Woolley state custody case, governor's office says
After several days of silence about the situation, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt's office addressed Thursday the ongoing drama surrounding the abrupt resignation of Dr. Deborah Shropshire as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. In an email to The Oklahoman, Stitt's spokesperson Abegail Cave wrote that Shropshire's resignation "is not at...
Lu Dort ranked among the top 30 small forwards in the NBA
The defensive-minded forward's recent track record puts him in the limelight of the league's tenacious competitors. His sparky energy on both sides of the basketball and stoutly-built frame make Dort one of the association's quickly rising young assets.
Local school for kids experiencing homelessness needs more space
OKLAHOMA CITY — A school for children experiencing homelessness said it needs more space after having to turn some away. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Positive Tomorrows said they’ve had to turn away toddlers in recent years, which keeps parents from working and getting...
Katy Boren named market vice president for Cox Communications in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — Cox Communications announced that Katy Boren has been appointed market vice president for Oklahoma City. In this role, Boren will oversee daily operations, enhance both the cust...
Edmond softball teams compete at Fast Pitch Fall Festival
The USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City is set to host over 60 high school softball games in a round robin-style festival starting this week. Forty-three schools will make the trip to the home of the Women’s College World Series to compete in three days worth of softball action from Thursday, Aug. 22, to Saturday, Aug. 24. Among the teams participating, Deer Creek, Edmond Memorial, Edmond North and Edmond Santa Fe are the local teams scheduled to appear.
Northbound Interstate Drive In Norman Reopens Following Crash
Northbound Interstate Drive is reopened to all traffic following a crash Saturday afternoon, according to Norman police. The area was closed after police say a vehicle crashed into a building. No injuries were reported reported, according to police.
1 Killed In Edmond Officer-Involved Shooting
A person was shot and killed by Edmond Police after police say they received a call about a suspicious subject on Friday. Police said the incident happened near Kickingbird Golf Course. Officers say the suspect would not talk to them and later shot at responding officers. Police then shot and...
Oklahoma City Police Release Video Of Deadly Police Shooting
Newly released video shows a deadly police shooting that happened on Aug. 2 in southeast Oklahoma City near Southeast 74th Street and South Sooner Road. The Oklahoma City Police Department said its officers responded to a mental health call around 3 a.m. when the department said its officers encountered a man with a gun threatening suicide.
Annual Stockyards Stampede in Oklahoma City On The Way
Surely, we've all seen a scene from an old western movie with cattle running down the field with cowboys running in tow, pushing them along to the next place. Stampedes these days look a little bit differently. If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself this fall. The...
OKC FRIDAY Fabulous at 50: It’s exciting to open newspaper
State Chair, Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women. The excitement about Fridays is opening OKC FRIDAY to catch up on local happenings. It is so much fun to read articles and see photos of colleagues and friends supporting and strengthening our great city. OKC FRIDAY has been a great media partner on many projects since I began working closely with the editorial team on the first official Oklahoma Centennial event, which was completing the Oklahoma State Capitol Dome on Statehood Day in 2002.
Putnam City Schools Aviation Program Finds New Home
Wiley Post Airport in Northwest Oklahoma City will now be the home to Putnam City Schools Aviation Program. This expansion will allow students to gain hands-on experience in the state's second-largest industry. " It really goes into detail with every single little thing you might need to know," said Xochitl...
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