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Wagoner County sheriff candidates debate manpower, morale
Chris Elliott and Tyler Cooper, the Republican candidates for Wagoner County sheriff, went toe to toe during a candidate forum in Broken Arrow Tuesday before a packed house at the Veterans Center. Elliott touted his efforts to modernize the department and his experience in the position, while Cooper said he...
Tulsa County awarded grant for road resurfacing in Turley community
TULSA, OK (KTUL) — Tulsa County Highway District 1, Commissioner Stan Sallee, was awarded a FY24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a road resurfacing project in the Turley Community. According to Tulsa County, the awarded project is to patch and install a 2” asphalt overlay for 5,900 Linear...
Tulsa Public Schools Ban Cell Phones, Wireless Devices For Upcoming School Year
Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) announced that cell phones, smart watches, and wireless headphones will not be allowed during the upcoming school year. TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson said the goal is to remove distractions. Students are expressing concern about the new policy, while most parents are supportive. However, both students...
Sports Tourism a Home Run for Enid, Could Reach Grand Slam Levels
Sports Tourism a Home Run for Enid, Could Reach Grand Slam Levels. Back in 2018, I traveled to Foley, Alabama to tour their new sports complex. This was part of an initiative by the Enid First team to explore communities with successful programs that Enid wanted to emulate. Foley, population...
Looking back: What OU leaders, city officials, community say on proposed entertainment district, arena
Editor's note: This story is featured in OU Daily's Back to School Guide, which will be available in print in mid-August. In September, Norman and OU leaders proposed the University North Park arena and entertainment district project, a $1 billion project that would bring new housing, retail and an arena.
Tulsa Nonprofit Unveils New Strategy For Preventing Future Domestic Violence
A Tulsa nonprofit helping victims of domestic violence is using a new strategy to prevent future violence. Domestic Violence Intervention Services said they will be using a new tool to help people impacted by domestic violence called Circles of Peace. According to DVIS, Circles of Peace is a new model...
Yukon ‘Nutcracker’ auditions set Aug. 25
Central Oklahoma Ballet will host auditions on Sunday, Aug. 25 for its 2024 production of The Nutcracker in Yukon. Dancers ages 7-12 years audition from 2-2:45 p.m. while dancers ages 13 and above will audition from 3-3:45 p.m. The auditions will be at Doran-Vossen School of Dance, 519 Maple. Auditioning...
Blackwell; Tonkawa; Ponca properties to be sold in bid starting at $1
Rhonda Stephens, Kay County Treasurer, would like to make the public aware that the treasurer’s office will be conducting a special Commissioner’s Sale at 9:00 am on August. 13th in the KAY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. The sale is cash only, however this sale is different from a regular...
2024 Kay County Fair schedule released
The date and event schedule for the 2024 Kay County Free Fair has been released by the Free Fair Board. The 2024 Kay County Free Fair will take place at the Blackwell Fairgrounds on September 10-15th 2024. The Fair Board this year consists of President Tim Gilbert, Vice President Stacy...
Memorial Road Church of Christ
In a time of national strife, Memorial Road Church of Christ is re-focusing on Jesus’ central message: “Love one another.” The church will explore this powerful theme throughout the 2024-25 school year. A Much-Needed Message in Tough Times. “We feel like 2024 is a great time to...