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Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance raises millions during OKC fundraiser
OKLAHOMA CITY — On Friday, Republican nominee for Vice President JD Vance flew to Oklahoma for a private fundraiser that netted millions in just a few hours. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Leading state Republicans, including Gov. Kevin Stitt and Sen. Markwayne Mullin said...
How has Oklahoma's medical marijuana license moratorium affected dispensaries, industry?
They're passing joints — and loose flower, concentrates, topical creams, drinks, gummies and other edibles. And they're passing patients. With its high behind it, and licenses to operate continuing to...
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Meet the 2024 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame class
The current president of the University of Oklahoma, a past president and first lady at Oklahoma State University and a pair of just-retired Oklahoma university presidents are among 11 people who comprise the 2024 class of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society announced the list of...
Salvation Army and OG&E host breakfast fundraiser to help Oklahomans with utility bills
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Salvation Army hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Thursday to help Oklahomans feeling the pinch on their electric bills. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The fundraiser supports OG&E’s Lend-a-Hand and Oklahoma Natural Gas’ Share the Warmth programs and is meant...
You’re Being Watched – FBI Warns Missouri About New ATM Attacks
Sometimes it feels like you need eyes in the back of your head to be safe doing anything with money anymore. That's true in regards to a new warning from the FBI to Missouri residents about new attacks at ATM's. Yahoo News shared the word from the FBI about an...
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
Wayne Metcalf; powerhouse of Kansas Little League
Wayne Metcalf landed in Baxter Springs because he couldn’t get back into his home state.And Little League Baseball should be forever grateful.Metcalf is a 1954 graduate of Crane High School, which is located in Southwest Missouri.“After I got out of high school, I went to barber school down in Fort Worth, Texas, and stayed with my sister,” he said. “It went six months. I got out in April, so I’ve…
Babe Ruth 13-16 finishes season
The Columbus Babe Ruth 13-16 year-old baseball team ended their summer season at the Kansas Babe Ruth 13-16 year-old State Tournament, Saturday and Sunday in Frontenac.Columbus opened the tournament, Saturday at noon in Game 3 of the round-robin bracket. Their opponent, Humboldt lost to Frontenac in Game 1, Friday night, 0-10. Columbus took the win 9-5. Kash Smith was the Most Valuabe Player and…
Locals earn All-Academic honors
The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced the 2023-24 Academic team and individual awards.Local athletic standouts Aubree Saporito and Mia Sarwinski are two of 71 athletes and members of the Lady Roughriders Softball Team to earn a spot on the list of awards.Crowder College had eight teams total making the list and earning this high honor.“We are proud of the work by our…
BMX bicycle Olympian has ties to Columbus
As the days click away toward the start of Paris 2024 Olympics, several local relatives of Daleny Vaughn are excited about her making the USA BMX Racing team.Daleny is the granddaughter of Ellen Lawson Dougan (CUHS class of 1967) and the niece of Cindy Lawson Starrett and Jill Lawson Knight both formerly of Columbus. They will be attending the Olympics in Paris. She is also the great-grand…
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