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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...
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...
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...
Mini Melba Cinema brings round-the-clock entertainment to downtown Guthrie
The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen in the heart of Historic Downtown Guthrie, has become a vibrant attraction for both residents and visitors, offering a unique blend of entertainment and local culture. The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen prominently located in Historic Downtown Guthrie, is captivating...
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff first responders say millage increase is needed to keep up with growth
DEER CREEK, Okla. — First responders in a fast-growing part of the Oklahoma City area said they need more money to keep residents safe. Deer Creek and Oak Cliff have a millage increase on the ballot next month, giving voters the opportunity to approve or deny the proposition on Aug. 7. Without funding, first responders said they won't be able to keep up with the growth.
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.
'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...
Edmond Man Arrested, Accused Of String Of Cybercrimes: Police Say Multiple Women Lived 'In Fear'
An Edmond man was arrested and is accused of a string of cybercrimes, and sending explicit pictures to multiple women. Edmond Police say one of their own officers helped to widen the scope of the investigation. The investigation began in 2022 when an Edmond Police officer began receiving explicit photos...
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...
Barnsdall's biggest employer, NuCera Solutions plant, closing permanently after EF4 tornado
BARNSDALL, Okla. — After an EF4 tornado hit Barnsdall on May 6, the town’s biggest employer, the NuCera Solutions plant, is closing permanently in 6-12 months. FOX23 has brought you extensive coverage on the May 6 tornado and concerns of Barnsdall residents about the plant reopening. In a...
Get pumped: New Kendall Whittier neighborhood hangout offers food, drinks, live music and more
After a two-year permitting and construction process, owners Jackie and Chad Potter opened The Pump, a former service station turned funky eclectic spot that is already gaining a community. “We’re really excited for the area and excited to be here,” Chad says. On any given day, Jackie says people are...
Blake Shelton Introduces Gwen Stefani's Teen Son To The Stage In Oklahoma
Blake Shelton delivered a pop-up performance at his bar in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and he shared the stage with stepson Zuma Rossdale, 15. Shelton announced on his social media pages on Monday (July 29) that he would stop by his Oklahoma bar later that evening “to grab some food and thought I’d hop up and play 3 or 4 songs!” Gwen Stefani shared a video on her Instagram story of Shelton’s solo rendition of “Pour Me A Drink,” his recently-released collaboration with Post Malone. The song is one of several duets that appears on Posty's highly-anticipated country album, F-1 Trillion, arriving on August 16.
Cherokee Nation Celebrates Placement of Final Steel Beam on New W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation leaders gathered Thursday to hold a topping-out ceremony in celebration of the placement of the final steel beam for the future, state-of-the-art W.W. Hastings Hospital. The new hospital, a $470 million investment authorized under the tribe’s Respond, Recover and Rebuild plan, will span 400,000...
Tulsan Darren Dale at Sea during RIMPAC
In the photo below, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Darren Dale, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, combats a class bravo fire in the main engine room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. This is the same type of ship and annual RIMPAC exercise featured in the science fiction movie “Battleship.”
UPDATE: Power Restored in Bartlesville
UPDATE: As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, PSO is reporting power has been restored to most customers impacted by the outage. The traffic light at Adams Boulevard and Silver Lake Road is still out, as is electric service to some of the businesses in the area. We're told this was a planned outage as crews are working on the transmission line behind Lee Lake Park.
Final opportunities to ride in a 100-year-old vintage car this summer at The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
SAPULPA – Officials with the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum are reminding the public they have less than two months to take part in the third-annual vintage car rides. The vintage car rides take place every Saturday morning starting at the museum. Currently, guests can ride in a 1923 Packard and drive to Pretty Water Lake. A driver is provided and the car rides take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., weather permitting. The rides will run through the end of September.
Oklahoman ties strong in Western Amateur
The Western Amateur, one of the most grueling tests of amateur golf, is under way at Moraine Country Club in Dayton, Ohio, and it has a decided Oklahoma flavor. Among the contestants are Parker Sands of Edmond, Will Sides of Tulsa, Ryder Cowan of Edmond and Drew Goodman of Norman. University of Oklahoma teammates of Cowan and Goodman playing include Stephen Campbell Jr. and Jace Summy. Oklahoma State golfers in the field include Gaven Lane, Preston Stout, John Wild, Eric Lee and Ethan Fang.
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