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Frontier City to host three-night Independence Day bash with fireworks and live music
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Frontier City will host a three-night celebration for Independence Day starting on July 4th and ending on July 6th. Visitors can experience rollercoasters and attractions alongside Oklahoma City's largest fireworks show. VIP and Premium fireworks packages are available for online purchase while tickets last. The...
The Porch Visits The Oklahoma City Philharmonic To Preview Scissortail Park 4th Of July Celebration
If you're looking for a fun activity to celebrate the fourth of July, a concert called Red, White, and Boom is being held at Scissortail park on Wednesday evening. The Oklahoma Philharmonic is conducting a free show for anyone who wants to come and enjoy the music and atmosphere on Wednesday night.
Oklahoma City demonstrates progress for mental health services in new report
Oklahoma City is increasingly diverting mental health calls to crisis response teams, rather than to police officers, according to a recently released report. From October 2023 to May 2024, the city reported a 27% reduction in mental health-related calls dispatched to the field, dropping from 1,361 to 990, according to the recently released Transformation Progress Report.
Edmond Senior Living Center Hosts Parade With Residents
On Wednesday morning the streets of the Villagio Senior Living, an assisted living center in Edmond will come to life as residents and friends parade around the 25-acre property. “The community started in the nineteen fifties, so we’ve been around here and a lot of people in Edmond know us,”...
Oklahoma in a Minute - July 1, 2024
Those living in one Moore neighborhood had a 'mooooving' situation as a cow was seen randomly going for a walk down their sidewalks, on their driveways and across their streets. That and more headlines across the state in Oklahoma in a Minute.
Thunder Stadium project progressing quickly
I drove by the new Thunder Stadium project on Sunday evening, June 30, and was pleasantly surprised by the progress since I’d last seen it at the public tour on June 10. A representative from Hutton Construction was on-site, despite the day and time. He gave me an update as to how things are progressing.
LA28 announces updated venue plan, includes OKC
Today, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposed the first series of updates to its venue plan that will stage some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports in world-class arenas and stadiums, creating the ideal experience for athletes and fans. While Southern California has more professional and collegiate...
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Oklahoma City Zoo's enrichment day
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the Fourth of July with a helping enrichment day. Zoo animals will receive bubbles, mud, wallows and more species-specific fun prepared for them by caretakers. Officials say activities like this help encourage behaviors like foraging and exploration for the animals.
The Best Places to Watch Fireworks in OKC
With the 4th of July just around the corner, it’s time to start planning where you’re going to be. When the loud booms turn into flashes of sparks and bright colors, you want to make sure to have the best seat. Here’s our list of The Best Places to Watch Fireworks in OKC.
Volunteers needed to clean up trash along Oklahoma River post Fourth of July holiday
Oklahoma City is looking for volunteers to help pick up trash along the Oklahoma River following the Fourth of July. The Oklahoma River Clean Sweep is scheduled for Friday, July 5, 8-10 a.m. “The Oklahoma River is a popular spot for celebrating the July 4 holiday," Environmental Protection Superintendent Derek...
Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma senators during the interim are expected to take a deep dive into cellphones in schools, voucher costs and other topics. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, approved 39 interim study requests. The requests have been assigned to committees. The committee chairperson will determine...
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Lincoln Boulevard connector to I-44, I-235 in OKC set for completion in August
The final phase of construction related to the rebuilding of Interstate 235 is set to end next month after the completion of a new Lincoln Boulevard ramp that will improve access to Interstate 44 and add a direct link to Broadway Extension. The “Off Broadway” project along I-235 between downtown...
City of Moore's 4th of July celebration to honor Toby Keith with synchronized fireworks show
MOORE, Okla. — The City of Moore's 4th of July celebration will honor country music icon Toby Keith with a synchronized fireworks show choreographed to his most beloved songs this Independence Day. FOX23 reported the award-winning singer and songwriter from Moore passed away after a three year battle with...
OKGOP Chair Obstructs His Removal
Saturday, June 29, 167 members of the Oklahoma State Committee met in Oklahoma City to vote on the removal of OK GOP Chair Nathan Dahm. Dahm was first presented with a call for his resignation on June 17 by 83 members (25% of the State Committee) for refusal to follow the rules.
Oklahoma City realtors donate over $450,000 to tornado victims in Sulphur
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors (OKCMAR) has come together to provide donations for those affected by the tornado that devastated Sulphur on April 27. OKCMAR worked with the Oklahoma Housing Foundation to make more than $450,000 available to people in the surrounding community...
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