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McSwain Theatre Celebrates 15 Years Under Chickasaw Nation Leadership
ADA, Okla. – Music, movies and camaraderie all come together at the historic McSwain Theatre. Nestled on the corner of Main and Townsend, the theater boasts classic films, variety shows, concerts and more. Under Chickasaw Nation ownership, the McSwain Theatre is set to host a 15-year anniversary celebration 7 p.m., July 20.
Adopt a pet | Meet Betsy Ross, Eddie, Missy Elliot others at OKC-area shelters
Editor's note:Some animal shelters may still have restrictions due to illness. Please contact all area shelters before visiting. Bethany Animal Control Shelter: Closed for adoptions due to vet clinic closing. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, 5100 N College, 405-789-3431.
Tulsa 10: July 16-22
Head on over to the Rose District for their weekly Farmers Market, 418 South Main St., featuring over twenty unique vendors and food trucks. This event is a fun place to cool down for the whole family with its interactive water feature. The market will run from 4-8 p.m. Prices vary. More information here.
15 months after a tornado hit, Shawnee’s YMCA Pool, and a state champion’s practice site, reopens
SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – A celebration like Saturday morning’s was made all the sweeter because the memories of what happened on this spot 15 months ago are still so fresh. A tornado that cut through the city hit nearby Oklahoma Baptist University, the local high school, dozens of homes and businesses, and the Troy and Dollie Smith Family YMCA.
End The Summer With Riversport In Downtown OKC
Oklahoma City’s RIVERSPORT Rapids is a $45.2 million whitewater center built as part of a city tax initiative that has funded numerous projects throughout the metro. Opened in May 2016 in the City’s downtown Boathouse District, RIVERSPORT’s whitewater center includes an Olympic caliber racecourse which has hosted US Olympic Team Trials for Canoe Slalom (2016 and 2024) and Kayak Cross (2024) as well as numerous national competitions. RIVERSPORT also offers rafting, tubing and whitewater kayaking for the public and competitive teams in both canoe/kayak and rowing for youth and adults. RIVERSPORT has been an official US Olympic & Paralympic Training Site since 2009.
PTC selects Apprenticeship Training Coordinator
PONCA CITY — Pioneer Technology Center has named Ian Freeman Apprenticeship Training Coordinator. This new position aims to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, ensuring students are job-ready upon graduation. Freeman, who worked at MJ&H Fabrication, has been the Welding Technology Instructor at PTC for six years.
Ollie Gordon Situation Signifies a New Era of College Football
There’s always a story or two that seems to steal the headlines at Big 12 media days. This year, everyone seemed to be focused on the new schools coming and, of course, conference realignment, which seems to be the hot topic every year. But if there was one coach...
Oklahoma OF John Spikerman drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies
While the SEC Media Days dominate the new cycles in the Oklahoma sports community this week, Major League Baseball is also having its 2024 draft, and a Sooner is making his way to the MLB. Despite Oklahoma’s season ending sooner than expected, it’s important to note that the team needed...
It's hot Bartlesville! Excessive heat warning issued for region
An excessive heat warning was issued for Bartlesville by the National Weather Service Tulsa station Monday through 8 p.m. Temperatures were expected to soar to 102 by 6 p.m. Bartians may experience "dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected," the excessive heat warning read. Also impacted were the cities of...
Cavalcade Rodeo Starts Up on Tuesday
Cavalcade kicks up in full swing on Tuesday and if you have yet to purchase tickets, the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce could still be able to help you out. They are putting on a window decorating contest and the Cavalcade Queen contestants will judge the winners on Thursday. First place...
Cooling stations in Tulsa amid rising temperatures; heat safety tips
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — With soaring temperatures in Oklahoma, it's important to know where to go to cool off. Tulsans can visit John 3:16 Mission at 506 N. Cheyenne, Tulsa, Okla. 74103. It's open 24/7. Senior Nutrition sites throughout the Tulsa area are also available as Cooling Stations. Dial...
LPD investigating Lawton Golf Course death as apparent suicide, victim named
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department confirmed they are investigating Saturday’s Lawton Golf Course death as an apparent suicide. The individual found dead at the golf course was identified as David Beckner. Beckner was charged with first-degree manslaughter in 2022 for the death of Jeffery McClung. According...
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