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Norman Residents, Business Owners Express Concerns About Planned Billion-Dollar Entertainment District
As plans for a new billion dollar entertainment district in Norman make headway, residents and business owners in the area feel uneasy about how it may affect their community. A recently-filed lawsuit says a special election vote would be an improper legislative act, meaning Norman residents are unable to vote on the project.
Muscogee Nation to build new casino in Coweta, Oklahoma
The Muscogee Nation has announced a $100m investment in Coweta Casino Hotel. US.- The Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises has announced a $100m capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, Oklahoma. The project is set to break ground in September and is expected to open in Spring 2026.
Free canine medical services help vulnerable Tulsans
The Tulsa Day Center and the Tulsa Humane Society teamed up last week to offer vaccinations and neutering or spaying for dogs. The program was free of charge and aimed at Tulsa’s homeless population. Kellie Wilson, a program coordinator with the Day Center, said serving pets is a significant...
Oklahoma Joe: Debate arises over renaming Will Rogers airport
I’ve been to Will Rogers World Airport many times, including for a trip last week. I’m proud of its recent renovations and consider it one of the nicest in the country. I usually notice the bust of ...
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Oklahoma City favorite made the list
Edna's in Oklahoma City made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
Trio of Oklahoma Sooners recruiting targets among ESPN’s top 25 prospects
The Oklahoma Sooners 2025 recruiting class is nearly complete. They have 22 players committed to the class but are working to earn commitments from three more targets this cycle. Five-star offensive tackles Michael Fasusi and Andrew Babalola, five-star safety Jonah Williams, and four-star linebacker Christian Jones are the top remaining targets. Fasusi and Williams are considered two of the top prospects in the country regardless of recruiting class. ESPN’s Billy Tucker ranked the top 25 (ESPN+) prospects regardless of recruiting class, with Williams coming in at No. 16 and Fasusi landing at No. 20. At one point, the Sooners were considered the leaders...
$2 million slated for Greenwood development
A section of north Tulsa will soon have a governing body to make real estate decisions. The city announced Thursday that $2 million had been approved to fund the creation of a Community Development Corporation (CDC) in part of Greenwood. The CDC will oversee a 56-acre plot of land in...
'That Quality Teacher:' EPS Looks To Invest In Teachers For 2024-2025 School Year
Summer is winding down and teachers and administrators are hard at work preparing for back-to-school. We are taking a look inside metro school districts to find out what their goals are for the new year, starting with Edmond Public Schools. The superintendent says they're emphasizing equipping teachers to be their...
League registers top-20 finish in U.S. Kids Teen World Championships
Kael League of Enid shot rounds of 71-70-77 to finish at 2-over par and tie for 18th in the Boys 13 Division of the U.S. Kids Teen World Championships held last week at Pinehurst Resort. League is the son of Michael League, the director of operations and superintendent at Meadowlake...
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...
Tulsa Club Offers Fencing Classes As Olympics Sparks Interest In The Sport
A few days into the fencing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA has already earned two medals. Americans Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs battled it out in the women's individual foil finals. Kiefer won securing the gold medal, while Scruggs took home silver. The success the United States...
Health Matters: Farmer's Market
We are taking a look at simple yet impactful choices we can make for a healthier lifestyle, such as the many benefits of shopping and eating local. News 9 Health Coach Dottie Small spoke with a local dietician about the nutritional value of foods found at the farmer's market. Taylor...
Mayoral candidates discuss support for grassroots immigrant ID program
A coalition held a forum Sunday afternoon to hear from candidates running for mayor. ACTION Tulsa is a group of local organizations seeking to engage potential city leaders. Included among its members are the Terence Crutcher Foundation, the Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association, and about a dozen churches. In front of...