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Midwest City rejects Heritage Park Mall redevelopment plan, proceeding with acquisition
The owner of Heritage Park Mall in Midwest City faced stiff opposition from neighbors of the blighted eyesore and a skeptical city council as he sought a rezoning of the property to allow its conversion into a mix of senior affordable housing and a hydroponics farm. Kelly Work, attorney for mall owner Ahmad Bahreini, told the town’s city council recently his client is serious about redeveloping the mall. Hydroponics involves growing agricultural products indoors in water instead...
Redlands names Student Services director
EL RENO – Redlands Community College has named Kacey Daniels executive director of Student Services, leading a team dedicated to assisting and advising prospective and current students. A first-generation college graduate and Redlands alumna, Daniels has been a cornerstone of the Upward Bound program at Redlands Community College, initially...
Tulsa Co. chief public defender continues to call for immediate closure of Juvenile Justice Center
If the Juvenile Justice Center in Tulsa did close temporarily, all of its residents would have to be housed in other juvenile facilities across the state. The closest one to Tulsa is in Creek County.
Texas Man Instantly Becomes a Millionaire During Morning Giveaway
North Texas Man Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Casino Draw. A Texas man became a millionaire in a matter of seconds after a casino called his name for a giveaway. Carl Stone from Trenton, Texas was enjoying his day at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma when his life would forever change. Sunday morning his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s "3 Months 3 Millionaires" giveaway.
Engage and express: New creative center builds upon private school’s artistic endeavors
Riverfield Country Day School continues to invest in its students’ artistic abilities with its new Center for Creativity, an art hotspot where the sky’s the limit. Head of School Jerry Bates beams with pride introducing the new facility. “When you transform your thinking into some form of expression, it really helps solidify your learning,” Bates says.
Saving lives one beer at a time: Wild Brew set for Aug. 24
Wild Brew, Oklahoma’s longest-running craft beer and restaurant festival, is set to return on Aug. 24 for its 26th year at Cox Business Convention Center. The festival supports local wildlife conservation organization George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center. Lena Larsson, Sutton Center’s executive director, says all proceeds go to...
Tulsa Police Arrest Woman Accused Of DUI With 3-Year-Old In Vehicle
A woman was arrested and accused of driving under the influence with her three-year-old daughter in the back seat, authorities say. Tulsa Police said Alicia Duke was driving north on Riverside near 81st Street on Sunday when police said she sped passed an officer. That officer tried to pull Duke...
Oklahoma City Council Holds Biweekly Meeting, Votes To Indefinitely Postpone Resolution Condemning Hateful Rhetoric
The Oklahoma City Council held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning and voted on a resolution condemning hateful rhetoric. The resolution condemns antisemitism, anti-Palestinianism, Islamophobia, and xenophobic rhetoric and attacks across the United States, including in Oklahoma, and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. After about an hour and a...
Oklahoma Joe: Debate arises over renaming Will Rogers airport
I’ve been to Will Rogers World Airport many times, including for a trip last week. I’m proud of its recent renovations and consider it one of the nicest in the country. I usually notice the bust of ...
'Everything From A To Z': Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers Deer Conference Happening In August
An Oklahoma nonprofit wants to give you the tools you need to be successful in the outdoors. Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers are hosting a Deer Conference in just a few weeks that will have you ready for the fall. Founder Rick Nolan and Buckventures founder and host Jeff Danker joined News On 6 to talk about the conference.
Bacone College bankruptcy fight continues after losing accreditation
Located in Muskogee, Oklahoma's oldest higher ed institution has been in hot water for years. The school owes millions of dollars in debt to various creditors following mismanagement and inconsistent leadership. The financial issues spiraled after being sued by Utah-based company MHEC for unpaid HVAC work. The hearing regarding the...
Moore Schools Hosting Back-To-School Supply Drive
Moore Public Schools is hosting a school supply drive ahead of the district's first day of classes. The free drive-thru event is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday at the Walmart Neighborhood Market located on the corner of Southeast 4th Street and South Eastern Avenue in Moore. For everyone who...
Bellar, Khan, Kuntz and Smith Named GCAA All-America Scholars
NORMAN, Okla. — Ball State University men's golfers Kash Bellar , Ali Khan , Braxton Kuntz and Carter Smith each have been named as 2023-24 All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. To be eligible for GCAA All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good...
Oklahoma leaders crow about parental empowerment, so why are they forcing the Bible on our kids?
An old saying advises us not to talk about religion and politics in polite company. So why are Oklahoma Republicans insisting that we teach our children to be impolite? Yet, here we are attempting to require our children to talk about Christianity in public schools as our education officials lead a foolhardy charge to turn […]
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