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Cherokee Nation applies to Build New Casino Near Bartlesville
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint as they apply to build another new casino near Bartlesville. Cherokee Nation applied to build a new casino on US-75 south of the Bartlesville city limits. The location is only a few miles from the Osage Casino, which opened less than a year ago. Construction on the project would begin in June 2025.
Centennial Celebrations for Cain's Ballroom to Continue with Hot Club of Cowtown
Centennial celebrations for Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom continue Thursday, July 25 with a free, all-ages concert featuring jazz and Western swing trio, Hot Club of Cowtown, Chad Rodgers, co-owner and manager of Cain's Ballroom announced. Tulsa bassist Jake Erwin, who performed with the HCCT from 1998-2020, is back in the lineup for this centennial show. Cain's Centennial Ale, a collaboration between Cain's and local craft brewery Marshall Brewing Company, will be available for purchase (21+), along with commemorative Cain's Ballroom centennial merchandise.
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
OKC investor in Prairie Surf, Wheeler Bio buys majority interest in Energy FC team
Oklahoma City investor Christian Kanady on Wednesday purchased majority interest in the Energy FC soccer team and is also stepping in to complete a land donation to the city as part of the proposed agreement to build a stadium south of Lower Bricktown. The sale by team owners Bob Funk...
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
Yukon’s Best Dog Show comes to Kimbell Park
The sun was shining down on Yukon’s Kimbell Park as dog-owners, onlookers and prize pooches alike all began their preparations for this year’s first Friday Fun Day of July, “Yukon’s Best Dog Show.”. A sizable crowd gathered July 12 at the park to bring their competing...
Thunder have opportunity to hurt the Knicks in NBA free agency yet again
Already this summer, the OKC Thunder have proverbially stuck it to the New York Knicks organization by stealing away prized free agent big, Isaiah Hartenstein, via a three-year, $87 million contract. Now, more than two weeks into the illustrious offseason festivities, they may want to consider double-dipping by swiping another...
Ardmore superintendent set to retire
After nearly four decades of serving in various roles with Ardmore City Schools, Superintendent Jill Day has made the decision to retire. After nearly four decades of serving in various roles with Ardmore City Schools, Superintendent Jill Day has made the decision to retire.
Interactive children’s storytelling comes to Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
VINITA – Enjoy an interactive day of immersive children’s storytelling July 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. Children of all ages are invited to gather for “Ours to Tell: Cherokee Children’s Stories” at the 2023 Tribal Destination of the Year. The special event will feature performances throughout the day from celebrated Cherokee storytellers including Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis and Cherokee Nation citizens Traci Sorell and Candice Byrd Boney.
Oklahoma City's Indian Clinic celebrates 50 years at First Americans Museum
The center serves tribal citizens with preventative and follow-up care needs, and in recognition of this golden achievement, the clinic is celebrating at the First Americans Museum this Saturday. According to the clinic, the day will include cultural games, traditional dancing and craft booths. Local food trucks will be available...
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
Holdenville man killed in Atoka crash
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Holdenville man is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday night on US-75 and E 1970 Rd. about 2 miles west of Atoka. Troopers said the driver, Zachariah Hale, 41, was ejected...
Six Incoming Sooners Earn All-America Honors at Junior Nationals
FARGO, N.D. — Incoming University of Oklahoma wrestler Koufax Christensen competed for a national title at the Junior Nationals Freestyle Championships on Wednesday at the FargoDome. The Sooners had a total of six incoming wrestlers earn All-America honors. Oklahoma's nine wrestlers in attendance posted a 50-17 record during the...
SPOTLIGHT: City of Edmond investing in the future with water infrastructure projects
For the past two decades, Edmond’s population has grown tremendously, along with its need for water. City leaders and staff have studied future needs and considered the best way to ensure that water is available today and into the distant future. To meet those far-reaching needs, several significant projects...
Blackwell Fire Department will face off against Ponca F.D. for a good cause.
Blackwell Fire Department will be going grill-to-grill against two teams from Ponca CIty Fire Department to raise money for a good cause,. The Fire and Life Safety Council (FLSC) announces their upcoming fundraiser “All Fired Up” to be. held Saturday, July 27, at the Pioneer Tech Conference Center...
One tough cowgirl: Local girl recovering from brain surgery
The horseshoe-like imprint of stitches on Ainsley Turner’s head are nearly unnoticeable now though it might be considered fitting for the cowgirl. The Comanche seven-year-old, who is scheduled to start second grade at Comanche Elementary School next month, is back home after undergoing brain surgery in late June. It...
Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
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