Fire edges Electric in Game 1 thriller of West Regional Finals
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Potawatomi Fire had some things go wrong in Game 1 of their West Regional Final of The Basketball League Thursday night.
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Incarcerated fathers graduate from first-ever fatherhood program at
HOLDENVILLE, Okla. – A group of incarcerated fathers at Allen Gamble Correctional Center in Holdenville, Okla., recently marked a significant milestone: graduating from the facility’s first-ever fatherhood program.
Shawnee police pursuit of stolen vehicle ends in arrest
Shawnee police officers were involved in a pursuit Friday afternoon in the south part of town. Shawnee Police Cpl.
House passes Bill to cut Public Broadcasting funds
WASHINGTON – The House passed the rescission package Thursday afternoon in a 214–212 vote, with all five Oklahoma representatives voting in favor of the funding cuts.
Shawnee firefighters complete swift water rescue training
Last week, Shawnee firefighters hit the lake for Swift Water Rescue training. Training Chief Bertram and Lt.
Building financial skills at an early age can pay big dividends
Financial security is a life goal for everyone, and building the skills to achieve that goal starts at an early age.
Federal holiday: Juneteenth
The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law by then-United States President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021. The act was a formal declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, which is now celebrated annually on June 19.
Sheriff's deputies complete training, qualifications with new rifles
On Wednesday, several Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Deputies successfully completed and qualified with their new rifles. This intensive three-day course presented deputies with challenging situations, requiring them to master the effective operation of their rifle.
Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Hello Shawnee! How is your summer going so far? The staff of the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department hopes you and your family plan some fun at one of the many parks in town or a visit to our local water park!
TSET program offers free quit support for Dads
OKLAHOMA CITY — This Father’s Day, June 15, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), encourages dads to take the first step toward a healthier future by quitting tobacco. The Helpline offers free, personalized support to help Oklahomans quit and stay tobacco-free.