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Sales tax revenues down 4.3% to start fiscal year
Sales tax revenues declined for Yukon to start the 2024-25 fiscal year – as part of a down month statewide. But they did increase nearly 1% from last month, and Mayor Brian Pillmore remains cautiously optimistic the numbers will trend upward. The City of Yukon on July 8 received...
Lawton fire crews quickly transition to second fire after containing another nearby
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fire crews were busy in the summer heat Monday, July 29, with one fire response being interrupted when officials spotted a second fire nearby. Originally, firefighters were called to 26th and E Avenue a little after 11 a.m., on reports of a grassfire. Shortly after they...
GPS adds portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary due to overcrowding; election upcoming to address capacity
In response to overcrowding at Charter Oak Elementary, Guthrie Public Schools has added two portable classrooms as a temporary solution to accommodate the growing student population. One of the significant summer projects for Guthrie Public Schools has been the addition of two portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary to address...
The Porch Visits Oklahoma Local Pro Pickleball Player In Edmond
Over the past few years, pickleball has taken the recreational sporting world by storm. With the fanbase and player range continuing to grow with the sports popularity, a new league has been established for those at the top to compete at the highest level. The National Pickleball League (NPL), has...
Video: Oklahoma Officer Shot at Standoff, Suspect Killed
Oklahoma City Police have released evidentiary video of a deadly standoff on July 2. Officers responded to reports of a man pointing a gun at another person inside of a home around 9 a.m. Attempts to get the man to come out and speak with officers failed and the man...
Love County man pleads guilty to murder
LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man in Love County has plead guilty to first degree murder. According to court documents, Michael Gonzalez, 39, was charged in the shooting death of Stephanie Loftin in January of this year. Gonzalez had originally entered a not guilty plea, but changed his plea...
Lawton announces local art exhibition in conjunction with city’s birthday celebration
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced an upcoming art exhibition featuring the work of one local artist. Ryn Ortega, who is a local artist, illustrator and designer, will be featured within the upcoming Lawton exhibition. Her background as an equestrian is said to have inspired her pieces which have been seen all around the state.
Study ranks Enid a top place to live in the country
A new study from AgentAdvice has ranked the most desirable cities in America to live in, and Enid, OK came in at #3!. In the study, real estate experts analyzed metrics including average home size and price, number of attractions, school rankings, average income, crime, and cost of living. Here’s...
Alex Caruso to Thunder voted as 2nd-best offseason move in ESPN survey
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a productive offseason headlined by the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. Both veterans are immediate fixes and add depth to OKC’s rotation. The Thunder enter the 2024-25 season as heavy title favorites. After a first-seed finish last year, expect them to be in that conversation for the foreseeable future.
FISTA announces new 4-day UAS/C-UAS certification course
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) is now offering a four-day certification course in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS). This is the first non-military and non-federal UAS and C-UAS course to be offered, according to FISTA. UAS and C-UAS experts...
'This just can't happen': Concerns over possible homeless shelter move to Griffin Memorial
NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Is moving Norman's downtown homeless shelter to the Griffin Memorial Hospital campus the best idea?. While some advocates have applauded the proposal, Christopher Bojarski—the executive director of the Among Friends Activity Center for disabled adults—is urging officials to reject the idea. In his...
Texas Based Energy Company Looking To Build Battery Farm In Oologah
A Texas-based energy company is asking Rogers County to help pay for a large 20-acre battery farm in Oologah. Rogers County Commissioner Steve Hendrix said the board always strives to attract new businesses to Rogers County, but Project Olive is something they’ve never seen before. “We’re very proactive in...
Offseason Report Card: Thunder get three As, three Bs and two Cs for summer moves
To whom much is given, much is required. The phrase originally uttered by Jesus Christ wasn't discussing basketball teams, but it certainly rings true for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sam Presti and the Thunder front office have amassed an incredible warchest of draft picks and simultaneously built a young team that won the most games in the Western Conference last season.
The Chalkboard is now open at The Ambassador Hotel in Oklahoma City. What we know
Three months after the closure of previous restaurant concept Café Cuvée, The Ambassador Hotel is once again open for guests to dine in the new Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar. The hotel at 1200 N Walker Ave. announced in April that it would be welcoming The Chalkboard, the same concept operating at its...
Guymon gets $67 million for water infrastructure, workforce development
One day last week, Guymon pumped 5.4 million gallons of water, roughly 92% of its pumping capacity. If this continues, Michael Shannon, Guymon’s interim city manager, said the city will see mandates to shut water off. He said this is why the Mesa Well Water Project is important. “Can...
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