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Ranch Drive, Blackwell and Tonkawa add new fire trucks
PONCA CITY — Ranch Drive, Blackwell and Tonkawa are celebrating the purchases of new fire trucks. Blackwell and Ranch Drive used funds collected through the Kay County Fire Sales Tax that was passed on Nov. 8, 2022, (see story) for the purchases. Tonkawa will use the sales tax fund to purchase equipment for the truck.
‘Everyone Has to Follow the Law’: Total Wine Loses Appeal With Administrative Judge to Set Up Shop in Oklahoma
Oklahoma News 4 reported on Thursday that Total Wine lost its appeal with an administrative judge about the state granting it a liquor license to set up shop. The big box retailer pushed back against the state's ABLE Commission's denial of the license, claiming the state's reasoning was unconstitutional and "entirely contrary to the law of the land," in mid-July. The judge had 15 days to make the decision and ended up ruling in favor of the state. "Everyone has to follow the law and the rules," said Assistant Director of the ABLE Commission, Lori Carter to Oklahoma News 4. "Under the...
Oklahoma’s Over-the-Top Mansion Complex Is For Sale For $17Million
Some incredible homes have hit the Oklahoma real estate market in the last few years. There's no shortage of incredible dream homes across the Sooner State, and while they all commanded extremely high prices, nothing comes close to the 36 Acres estate in OKC - listed at $17 Million - but you get a ton of home for that eight-digit purchase price.
Former executive director of Oklahoma cosmetology board offered severance agreement
OKLAHOMA CITY – A state board that oversees Oklahoma’s cosmetology and barbering industry has agreed to pay its former executive director a severance package worth over $20,000, the agency’s records show. The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering agreed to pay Malena Curtsinger $20,708 as part of her April 22 departure, according to the […]
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...
Edmond Sam's Club launches new recycling unit free to the public
EDMOND, OKLA (KOKH) — The Sam's Club located at 1117 W I-35 Frontage Road in Edmond just launched a new Community Recycling Unit in partnership with Walmart. The free, self-service drop-off container provides a free recycling location that can accept materials that may not be accepted in local curbside bins.
What Does NiJaree Canady’s Transfer to Texas Tech Mean for Oklahoma State?
Last week, former Stanford superstar and 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year NiJaree Canady announced her transfer to Texas Tech. The move instantly makes the Red Raiders a contender in the Big 12 and potentially the national scene, even after TTU went 29-21 overall and 8-16 in conference play in 2024. After national powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas left for the SEC, Oklahoma State was in good position to win the conference for the second time in school history. While the Cowgirls took down both the Longhorns and Sooners in regular season series last year, the former Big 12...
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