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Spirit Halloween Will Open After August 1 in Oklahoma
July is coming to a close, which means summer is almost over and Oklahomans will soon be getting ready for Halloween. And the opening of Spirit Halloween signals that the spooky season will be here soon. After Independence Day, stores instantly began putting Halloween decorations on shelves. And big stores...
Stratasys and Express Dental Donate 3D-printed Dentures to Oklahomans
Stratasys Ltd. today announced a partnership with Norman, Okla.-based Express Dental Labs, providing dentures to more than 55 people in Oklahoma. The announcement took place at the Oklahoma Dental Association Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) two-day event, which provides free essential dental care to individuals in need. Dentures were printed overnight...
From dining spot to learning center: Potential new purpose for Ardmore building
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — The building at 127 West Main Street in downtown Ardmore has been sitting vacant since December after Sunset Grill had to close its doors for good. "It's a large building. It's a beautiful building. It's fully sprinkled, and so it's just been sitting vacant. It needs a large tenant," Ardmore community development director Jessica Scott said.
Oklahoma: Muscogee Nation to break ground on $100 million casino project this September
Construction on an estimated $100 million Muscogee Nation tribe and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises casino and hotel in Coweta, Oklahoma, is set to begin this September. “Investing in the City of Coweta represents a remarkable new chapter in our growing entertainment and hospitality legacy,” Muskogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill said in a news release. “The Coweta Casino Hotel will expand cultural tourism, create jobs and enhance the quality of life of our citizens.”
Kirk Herbstreit Picks College Football Playoff Sleeper Team In The SEC
After adding the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners, the SEC saw some growth this offseason. The College Football Playoff is growing too, expanding from four teams to 12 for the first time since its introduction during the 2014 season. Kirk Herbstreit, on a recent edition of "The Pat McAfee ...
Okmulgee Public Schools welcomes Clay Vinyard
In a pivotal move for Okmulgee Public Schools, Clay Vinyard steps into his role as the new superintendent, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective aimed at revitalizing the district. With a background deeply rooted in education and a passion for student success, Vinyard’s journey to Okmulgee is marked by his dedication to transforming educational environments.
Economist Reacts To Olympic Events Coming To Oklahoma City
As the world prepares for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Oklahomans are anticipating their own Olympic future in 2028. Officials announced in June that Oklahoma City would host the Canoe Slalom and Softball events during LA28. Economist Steve Agee said basic economic principles have made the practice of spreading events to other cities more widely accepted.
Two separate incidents in Granite lead to drug trafficking charges for 4
GRANITE, Okla. (KSWO) - Two separate incidents in Granite have led to the arrest of four individuals who are now facing charges of trafficking. In the first incident, James Kenneth Ford III and Ajalein D’Undre Tyrik Monroe both face three counts of trafficking a controlled and dangerous substance as well as conspiracy. Ford faces an additional charge of driving without a driver’s license.
Most officers named in $2 million settlement still at Tulsa Police Department
Most Tulsa police officers named in a remarkable settlement for shooting a man to death in 2020 still work for the department. Eight officers confronted Jonathan Randell on Aug. 8, 2020 as he had a mental health episode outside of a Catholic Charities facility in north Tulsa. They first fired pepper balls at Randell while he harmed himself with a pocket knife. Then, they shot him when he threw the knife in their direction, even though most of them were behind police cars or riot shields.
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