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Drink of the week: NA peach cobbler old-fashioned at Straight-Edge Lounge pop-up at Coracle Coffee
Jeff Thompson has a vision for a sober speakeasy. He also has a drink that is an old-fashioned mocktail — a peach cobbler old-fashioned. It’s this week’s beverage of the week. The drink is zero-proof … but doesn’t taste that way. It has the look and feel...
Driver In Fatal Skiatook Crash Declared Incompetent To Stand Trial
A man who prosecutors said killed someone while driving high in Skiatook in 2021 has been declared incompetent to stand trial. Jacob Gilmartin was high and speeding when he crashed head-on into Clifton Smith, U.S. Attorneys say. He was arrested but later released after tribal prosecutors didn't file charges. Gilmartin...
Cherokee Nation Is Not Considering a Vegas Casino Yet
The Cherokee Nation was said to be mulling over a potential foray into the Las Vegas casino industry. However, the tribe isn’t quite ready yet, according to the chairman of its gambling authority. The Nation Is Not Ready for Vegas. John Sparks, chair of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission,...
Broken Arrow animal rescue asks for community's help amid recent challenges
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A volunteer-based animal rescue in Broken Arrow is asking for the community’s help amid recent challenges. The Memphis Street Animal Rescue has been open for about a year and a half, helping animals find foster homes as they await a forever home. "When we...
New superintendent selected for Chickasaw National Recreation Area
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - The National Park Service selected a new superintendent for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The recreation area announced that Devon Bradley was selected to be its next superintendent. Bradley has 24 years of government experience, including 10 years in the Marine Corps. He most recently worked...
Polk: Lessons learned from previous superintendent will help her avoid high turnover rate in OKCPS job
New Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk said lessons learned from working for, and watching, her predecessor will be important if she is to avoid the high turnover rate that’s plagued that position for the past four decades. One of her primary goals, she told The Oklahoman in a wide-ranging interview, is...
FBM opens a brand-new office in Oklahoma
The 22,000-square-foot facility will enable the local team to deliver the company’s games and cabinets to American casinos. Press release.- FBM has announced the opening of its new office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. According to the company, the transition to its dedicated building is “a significant milestone for the group operations in the US and a step forward in the brand’s journey to expand and strengthen its presence in the market.”
Asian elephant at OKC Zoo suffers miscarriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden said one of its Asian elephants had a miscarriage over the weekend. The zoo shared that Asha, which is one of their Asian elephants, went into premature labor Sunday, July 21. Asha was 13 months pregnant, with a due date set for April 2025. The normal gestation period for elephants is 22 months.
Archeologists Begin Next Excavation Process At Oaklawn Cemetery
Archeologists are back out at Oaklawn Cemetery in search of graves possibly connected to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This excavation comes after the city of Tulas identified the first victim in the years-long search at the cemetery. Mayor G.T. Bynum says identifying C.L. Daniels remains proves archeologists are looking...
New Osage Nation Counseling Facility Aims To Combat Substance Abuse
The Osage Nation is celebrating a brand-new counseling center that is expected to treat hundreds of people in Osage County struggling with substance abuse. The complex in Pawhuska brings all of the nation's treatment services to one location with the goal of saving lives. What was once just an empty...
Collinsville neighbors blindsided by issues with mailbox height
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Notices about the height of mailboxes started showing up in a Collinsville neighborhood not long after a road project. "I had a notice in my mailbox saying my mailbox was no longer compliant with regulations," said May McCombs. Homeowners believed the resurfacing job raised the roads...
Norman residents left with questions and concerns as hospital set to close its doors
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma City metro hospital is closing its doors, causing questions and concerns for Norman residents. As Norman Regional Hospital's Porter location is days from closing, some say they're worried about the hospital being too far from downtown Norman. Get the latest news stories of interest...
Body camera video shows Watonga man slammed to the ground by police during morning walk with son
WATONGA, Okla. — A Watonga man said his rights were violated and his child was traumatized after he was detained earlier this month. At around 6 a.m. on July 4, John Sexton said he was on a regular morning walk with his 6-year-old son, who has autism. They were then stopped by two officers with the Watonga Police Department, whose body cameras captured the tense moments after they walked out of an alleyway.
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