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Total Wine & More, denied a permit, appeals the decision; will it open an OKC-area store?
Total Wine & More ― technically, one of its owners and his wife — has appealed its denial of a state retail liquor license in a quest to expand its Maryland-based liquor store chain to Oklahoma. Robert L. Trone and Anna Marie Parisi-Trone, partners in Sooner Fine Wine & Spirit RLLP, sought the...
Oklahoma-based church named one of the largest in the US, others ranked as fastest-growing
Is the largest church in America based in Oklahoma? Yes, Edmond-based Life.Church, with an average attendance of 85,000, topped the Outreach 100 list of the largest congregations in the U.S. for 2023, the second year in a row it has done so. ...
Share your wedding anniversary with The Oklahoman's readers
Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage can have their photo shared on Oklahoman.com/life. Publication of anniversary photos on The Oklahoman's anniversary web page is free. To be included online, send an email to DLindauer@Oklahoman.com with “Anniversary” in the subject line. For free online announcements, email...
East Texas Heatwave: Heat Indices Up to 113 Degrees
East Texas – An intense heatwave continues to grip East Texas, with dangerous heat levels expected to persist through Thursday. The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, has issued a Heat Advisory for southeast Oklahoma and parts of East Texas, effective until 8 PM CDT Thursday. Heat indices are forecast to reach between 105 and 109 degrees. Additionally, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for other areas, predicting heat indices up to 113 degrees.
Oklahoma Braces for Extreme Heat as Temps Continue to Soar Above 100°F
Tulsa, OK – An oppressive heat wave will impact Oklahoma today, bringing dangerously high temperatures and humidity across the region. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for eastern Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas, where afternoon heat indices are expected to reach 110°F or higher.
A 4th Of July Front Brings Heat Relief
Highs reach the upper 90s near the metro with a few spots at 100. Locations along and north of Highway 412 will be a few degrees lower due to a weak boundary nearby Wednesday afternoon. Heat stress is likely to remain across most of the area Wednesday afternoon. A few...
Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
Heroes Ball Set for July 27 — Speakers Steele and Lewis, Choctaw Nation, Coach Switzer among announced honorees
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will hold its annual Heroes Ball on July 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event honors the state’s “Heroes for Children,” including advocates, activists, public servants, and organizations.
Broken Arrow teams up with health agencies to boost emergency mental health response
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Broken Arrow announced a new, collaborative effort to improve mental health emergency responses. The Broken Arrow Police and Fire Departments will be joined by Family & Children's Services and Grand Mental Health on their first responders team, starting July 1. Family...
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