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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.
Dirt work underway with expansion of Owen Field Sports Complex
Dirt is being moved and prepared for baseball and softball games at Owen Fields. In May, the City of Guthrie hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction. The project is part of the original Land and Water Conservation Fund’s $1M grant, which the City of Guthrie matched...
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.
Washington Co. Offices to Close Wednesday Afternoon in Memory of Ballard
All Washington County offices will close at noon on Wednesday in memory of former Sheriff Pat Ballard. Ballard passed away on July 10. He served as sheriff from 1994-2008. Ballard’s memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bartlesville Community Center. Washington County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Bouvier...
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...
This week's 'cold' snap could keep OKC temps below 90
After days of "dangerously hot" weather, including temperatures breaking 100 degrees in some parts of the state, a cold front will move into Oklahoma this week bringing much-needed summertime relief. A weak front will arrive from the north on Tuesday evening and some rainfall and possible thunderstorms may come with...
Must see inside: Mega mansion with bowling alley, basketball courts, barn on the market
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An ultra-luxury estate is on the market and can be yours if, as they say, the price is right. According to The Agency, the one-of-a-kind gated property in Oklahoma City is set on 36 acres with 19,000 square feet of living space. The estate was...
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