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Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma wins National Affiliate of the Year
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) was awarded National Affiliate of the Year by the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) at their annual convention in Phoenix held from July 26-28.
Oklahoma City Mayor Holt visits Paris Olympics as prep for his city hosting canoe, softball in ’28
VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is more excited than ever to bring Olympic canoe slalom and softball to his hometown. Holt’s behind-the-scenes work since 2018 played a pivotal role in the IOC executive committee’s decision to approve moving those sports to Oklahoma’s capital city for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
City of Bartlesville Making Sure the Water is Safe
Nearly a month and a half ago, employees with the Bartlesville Water Department noticed the water being sent to the Wal Mart distribution center wasn't up to the standards it needed to be. This water line also served the communities of Ramona and Ochelata and Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said they needed to take action to keep residents safe.
Businesses in Norman say they're worried about an upcoming construction project downtown
NORMAN, Okla. — Businesses in Norman have raised concerns about an upcoming construction project downtown. The City of Norman alongside the Oklahoma Department of Transportation are changing Gray Street in the downtown area from a one way to a two way street. Watch video above to learn more.
Edmond begins construction on new YMCA
Edmond began the building process on the city’s third YMCA branch Thursday with a kick-off celebration at Greater Oklahoma City YMCA’s Mitch Park location. The event took place inside the facility’s main lobby and featured speeches from various YMCA representatives, including Greater OKC YMCA president and CEO, Kelly Kay and district executive director Chris Berry. It was attended by Edmond community members as well as mayor Darrell Davis.
C&A Tribes celebrates land transfer in El Reno
EL RENO – For years, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have worked to have property south of I-40 and just east of Country Club Road made part of Tribal Trust Land. That work paid off as the just-more-than 93 acres have been officially designated C&A Trust property. The U.S....
Pete Thamel Names SEC Contender That Could Face Significant Growing Pains
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns are entering unfamiliar territory in the upcoming season as they have departed from the Big 12 and are now transitioning to the SEC. The Longhorns are expected to be immediate contenders, not just in the SEC but nationally as well. On the other hand, there ...
OG&E Linemen Compete In Skills Contest
It’s a job most of us don’t appreciate until we need them and when we need them, it sure feels good to see the big orange trucks. “People are frustrated with the situation, but they know that we are there to help,” said OG&E lineman Austin Berg.
Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend gearing up to be busiest weekend for clothing stores
NORMAN, Okla. — Tax-free weekend is upon us, and businesses are getting ready to see customers coming in droves to buy jeans, backpacks and shoes for the upcoming school year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "It's crazy busy. It's a lot fun,” said Ella...
This company promised to improve health care in Oklahoma jails. Patients in its care have died
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Oklahoma May Get An Early August Cold Front
Summer is back in full force in Oklahoma! Temperatures have been well over 100 this week with intense heat indicies. A majority of the state has been under a heat advisory for most of the week. But some Oklahoma meteorologists are expecting to see a relief from the heat thanks to an early August cold front.
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
TECUMSEH, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs said they’ve seen great success with their musical therapy program and have expanded to three new cities with new therapists. “A music therapist might give them a drum, and say, ‘think about the way your week has gone,...
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.