Yukon business opens booths to vendors impacted by Painted Tree closures
YUKON, Okla. - A retail chain known for housing local vendors, Painted Tree Boutique, has abruptly closed locations nationwide leaving many small business owners searching for a new place to operate. Dusty Roads Marketplace is working to fill that gap. Owner Debbie DeMoss says she began expanding booth space after...
Western Oklahoma Medics Roll Out Lifesaving Whole-Blood Shots on the Side of the Road
Pafford Medical Services is putting whole-blood transfusions in the back of its ambulances across western Oklahoma, giving EMTs the power to start critical care long before a patient ever sees a hospital bed. The new Low Titer O whole blood program is aimed squarely at rural counties, where long drives to trauma centers can turn severe bleeding into a life-or-death race...
Northside High School student surprised with $60,000 scholarship
Fort Smith Northside High School senior Anthony Mendez received a $60,000 scholarship surprise Thursday (April 16) during a school assembly event. The scholarship is from Oklahoma City-based OG&E and its Positive Energy Scholarship program. Mendez, a first-generation college student, plans to attend the University of Arkansas this fall to study...
Two families mourn best friends killed in Lake Overholser Crash, call for safety changes
OKLAHOMA CITY - Two families are grieving the loss of two best friends who died at Lake Overholser. Police say their car veered off the road and into the water on Sunday. Now, loved ones are honoring Keyonna Naize and Devin Wilson, both 22, and speaking out, saying this tragedy could have been prevented.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Norman — Furniture and Even Goats!
Looking for something free around Norman? This week’s list has a mix of home furniture and even some farm animals. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!. A few household items are being offered for free. The post doesn’t list exact pieces, but everything must be picked up in Moore.
Norman man charges in multi-state tool theft scheme
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Norman is being accused of obtaining property by trick or deception in Lawton. Court documents show Riviera Sabas is facing two charges . Investigators say Sabas went to the Lawton Locke Supply store and purchased a Milwaukee tool set on a company account.
Person struck by vehicle near OU Norman campus
NORMAN, Okla. - One person was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle near the University of Oklahoma campus on Thursday, according to police. The Norman Police Department said the collision occurred around 6 a.m. near 12th Avenue Southeast and East Lindsey Street. Police say the victim was taken to...
Yukon tornado survivor receives brand-new home from local nonprofit 7 years later
YUKON, Okla. - A Yukon woman who survived a 2019 tornado received a brand-new home from Recovering Oklahomans After Disaster, or ROAD, a local nonprofit that serves uninsured and underinsured Oklahomans after severe weather strikes. “Oh my gosh, it’s here. I can’t believe it’s here,” Peggy Anderson exclaimed as a...
🌿 Oklahoma County Environmental & Animal Care Jobs – Multiple Openings
Oklahoma County has some great new openings for folks who care about the environment and animals. Whether you’re into field inspections, air quality, or working with dogs, there’s something here for you.
Crash slows traffic westbound on I-44 in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A crash is impacting traffic westbound on I-44 in Oklahoma City Thursday morning. Officials say the accident happened near Martin Luther King Ave. Emergency crews are on scene working to clear the roadway. It is unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was seriously injured. Visit KFOR’s Live Traffic Map […]
