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GoFundme set up by Ponca City church repeatedly targeted by vandals
PONCA CITY — St. John Baptist Church, 1009, south 11th Street, has been targeted by vandals at least times since August of 2023. St. John Baptist Church has been in the community for nearly 100 years and is on the National Register of Historic Places in the State of Oklahoma and US Department of the Interior. It was built by the congregation in 1927.
Dewey water system to shut off Thursday night during fire hydrant replacement
DEWEY, Okla. — The City of Dewey's water system will be shut off starting at 9 p.m. Thursday night for crews to replace a fire hydrant. City Manager Kevin Trease said the entire system will be shut down for two to three hours. "The need to shut the water...
Trio of Sooners among ESPN's top 100 players for the 2024 season
The Oklahoma Sooners have a number of talented players on both sides of the ball. If there’s reason for optimism heading into the season it’s that the defense is as talented or possibly more talented than the group on offense. And that’s a good thing. The Sooners...
Jenks Public Schools Extends School Day By 15 Minutes
Teachers and students are returning to the classroom Thursday morning in Jenks, according to Jenks Public Schools. Faculty at Jenks West Elementary School said what parents need to know most for the new school year is a new start and end time for the school day. JPS said every school...
Pencil Box Holding Rock, Paper, Scissors Gala To Benefit Students And Teachers
As kids head back to school, there's an organization whose mission is to make it easier for students and teachers to get what they need in the classroom. Heather and Stephen Earl are co-chairs for the Pencil Box's biggest gala of the year: Rock, Paper, Scissors. The event is on...
The City of Lawton Continues to Blame Citizens for Trash Problems
In the latest episode of Lawton, OK's saga dubbed 'Mayor Booker's Blunders,' the fines the city announced last year aren't having the effect on cleaning up our town your elected leaders thought, so they're increasing the costs. Long story short - having less trash pickup isn't leading to less trash...
Oklahoma County judge overseeing Epic embezzlement case rejects call to recuse
OKLAHOMA CITY — A judge presiding over the major embezzlement case against the co-founders of Epic Charter School faces a call to recuse, with a defense attorney accusing her of being an “advocate for the prosecution.” District Judge Susan Stallings denied the request for her disqualification during a hearing Thursday at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. […]
Broken Arrow football coach arrested on drug charges is fired
A Broken Arrow High School football coach who was arrested on drug charges is no longer employed by the school district. The Broken Arrow Public Schools confirmed Thursday that Pearlie Deshawn Graves had been released from employment. The district did not comment specifically about his dismissal but said earlier this month his future employment depended on the outcome of a criminal investigation and an internal review by human resources officials.
Former Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor endorses Monroe Nichols
A candidate for mayor picked up an endorsement this week. Former Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor endorsed State Rep. Monroe Nichols’ candidacy for her old job. Taylor served as mayor from 2006 to 2009 with Nichols on her staff. She ran again and lost in 2013 with Nichols as her campaign manager.
Sylvester Stallone packs a punch in the Tulsa King season 2 trailer
In the official trailer for Paramount+’s Tulsa King season 2, it’s abundantly clear that Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight Manfredi answers to nobody. Dwight and his crew are building a Tulsa empire that will eventually be a legitimate enterprise. However, Dwight faces threats from the Kansas City mob and a powerful local businessman. These organizations believe Dwight is an outsider who has no authority in Tulsa. After spending most of season 1 establishing his presence in Tulsa, Dwight will fight to keep what he built in season 2.
Oklahoma Greek life stomps into Scissortail Park
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Calling all ALPHAS, AKA’s, KAPPAS, OMEGAS, DELTAS, SIGMAS, ZETAS, SGRHOS, IOTAS and all D9 organizations!. The Oklahoma Greek weekend picnic is set to kick off with sorority and fraternity’s at Scissortail Park Pavilion with a day filled with tons of fun. Participants can expect to experience the vibrant culture of Greek life in Oklahoma while tasting great food, enjoying live music alongside opportunities to connect with members of various Greek organizations.
County leases out 145 acres of ag property
EL RENO – A quarter section of vacant farmland just east of Canadian County’s juvenile facilities will finally be put to good use. Canadian County Commissioners have approved leasing 145 acres of county-owned property next to a lagoon at the Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children’s Justice Center, 7905 E U.S. Highway 66.
Mussel Relocation Complete, Now Waiting on Bats
Within the last week, consultants wrapped up the study and relocation of the mussels that were residing in the Caney River near the Tuxedo Bridge. That study found more than 200 mussels in the survey area and while they are still finalizing data, no protected species were found. All mussels...
City code, lack of housing variety punctuate Tulsa's home shortage
On a Friday morning in August, Amy Behar waters her garden in front of her midtown Tulsa home. The front garden is full of flowers. The one in the back has vegetables, which Behar harvests with her mom and her aunt. “We all live here together, and we just make...
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