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‘You're Really Ruining The Holiday For Other People Around You’: City Of Muskogee Cracking Down On Fireworks Violations
The City of Muskogee is cracking down on people shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July. The city council voted to implement new penalties for those who violate city ordinances for fireworks. The ordinances state you can't shoot off fireworks within 500 feet of a public building or church. You also can't shoot off fireworks at people or property.
OG&E donates 1,800 fans to seniors and families with low income
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated 1,800 electric fans to seniors and families with low income across its service area to help residents stay safe and cool during the hot summer months. Throughout May and June, OG&E volunteers handed out fans to residents in...
Oklahoma high school football: Muskogee offensive lineman Miguel Chavez commits to UNLV
Muskogee offensive lineman Miguel Chavez announced his commitment to UNLV on Monday. A member of the 2025 class, Chavez helped Muskogee win the Class 6A-II state title last season as the Roughers finished 11-2. Chavez announced his top four on Thursday, and those schools were Central Arkansas, Lindenwood, UNLV and...
Muskogee’s Capps Secures the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Arkansas River
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (June 24, 2024) – Boater Blake Capps of Muskogee, Oklahoma, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 9 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Arkansas River Presented by Suzuki Marine . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Okie Division. Capps earned $10,877, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.
Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief warner to announce historic housing study as Cherokee Nation celebrates new Muskogee subdivision
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner will announce plans to conduct a comprehensive housing study to examine housing needs for Cherokee families across the tribe’s reservation area, including where shortfalls may exist in rental and homeownership opportunities. WHEN:. Wednesday, July 3. 1 p.m.
Oklahoma's Bacone College filing for bankruptcy, president vows to keep fighting
Bacone College in Muskogee is filing for bankruptcy. “Indian University,” now known as “Bacone College” was Oklahoma’s first higher education institution and America’s first Native college. It opened its doors in 1881 with three students in Muskogee. Over 100 years later, the college’s leaders are fighting to keep them.
Heat Warnings To Continue For The Week But Some Relief Possible Soon
The hot and humid conditions are set to continue for the next few days. Excessive heat warnings and advisories will remain active at least until Thursday, with a forecast drop in heat and humidity Friday through part of the weekend as a frontal boundary moves southward through the region. What...
Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
Heroes Ball Set for July 27 — Speakers Steele and Lewis, Choctaw Nation, Coach Switzer among announced honorees
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will hold its annual Heroes Ball on July 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event honors the state’s “Heroes for Children,” including advocates, activists, public servants, and organizations.
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Our most incredible June moments captured on film 📸
🌞 Temperature check: Expect potentially dangerous heat conditions Wednesday, with a high of 100 and a low of 80, according to AccuWeather. Get the full forecast here. 📅 Today in History: In 1863, The Battle of Gettysburg ended as Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee tried to break the Union line with several attacks, including the disastrous last-ditch effort known as “Pickett’s Charge.” Over 7,000 Confederate soldiers were captured or killed within an hour of that charge. Lee retreated a day later. The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point in the American Civil War.
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