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Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
Port Muskogee awards $10,000 talent incentive to Caitlinn Mosley
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — As incentive, Port Muskogee awards Caitlinn Mosley $10,000 as she joins Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. Skilled Occupational Therapist Caitlinn Mosley is moving from Oklahoma City to Muskogee as new member of Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. This relocation is apart of the Ready.Set.Move program, which offers a $10,000 incentive to draw talented professionals to the Muskogee community.
WATCH: State Supt. Ryan Walters sits down for interview at 2024 Republican National Convention
On day two of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters sat down for an interview to discuss his views on school choice, the role of the federal government and utilizing the Bible in schools.
Muskogee Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Woman Injured
Muskogee Police say a man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after a shooting in a neighborhood near West Okmulgee Avenue and South Junction Street. Officers are still looking for the person who fired the shots. Police identified the victim as 38-year-old Reon D. Bell. Police are...
Bixby Public Schools to maintain curriculum amid statewide changes
BIXBY, Okla. — In his Summer 2024 Update Message, Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller shared his plan to maintain Bixby Public Schools' (BPS) current curriculum. This decision follows the new requirement issued by State Superintendent Ryan Walters to incorporate the Bible as an instructional resource. "First and foremost, the district...
Sapulpa could gain jobs and business with new industrial park on Route 66
Sapulpa City Council was given a presentation on a newly proposed industrial and business park during Monday’s study session. The vote for the industrial park was tabled till the next council meeting for more time to review the contract. Dan Keithline, owner of Keithline Engineering Group, expressed excitement for...
BPSF Presents Bartlesville State of the Schools Luncheon
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation State of the Schools Luncheon is August 7, 2024 from 11:30-1pm at the Bartlesville High School Commons. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION in Wednesday was Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley and Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Blaid Ellis invited everyone to this event. Blair...
Sudden downburst causes widespread damage in Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Okla. (KSWO) - A sudden downburst in Kiowa County left behind widespread damage in Mountain View around 8:30 p.m., July 16. As far as the damage goes, 7News spoke with Jeremy Hooper, Mountain View’s mayor, who says a warehouse barn is completely destroyed, a house is without part of its roof, several campers were tipped over and multiple small buildings were hit or picked up by the storm.
Guthrie museum showcases advances in medicine over the years
GUTHRIE, Okla. — A Guthrie museum dedicated to medicine has walls of drugs and medicines that Oklahoma’s first pioneers used to cure almost anything. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "Anything related to pharmacies and drug stores, we've got a little bit of it...
Enid based band to perform at July 21 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa
TONKAWA — The Enid-based band Dually Noted will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the free July 21 Full Moon Concert at the Heart in the Park Pavilion in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand. The six-member band features Cathy Nulph and Kristi Browne, vocalists; Kegan Tuohy, trumpet;...
Need School Supplies? We Are Filling Up Backpacks Here On The 20th
Features school supplies, food trucks, games, live DJ, health checks and more. Bring your own backpack and receive supplies at no cost while supplies last. Students must be present. For more information, click here.
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