Fate of Oklahoma-Texas Heartland Flyer uncertain
OKLAHOMA CITY – The fate of passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth is on shaky ground after the Texas Legislature declined to fund that state’s portion.
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Trump tariffs collide with the law
Trump Administration arbitrary moves to restructure the international trade environment to accommodate White House whims have suddenly run into reality, specifically established laws. This confrontation is still in the early stages but does not bode well for President Trump and his ardent protectionist associates.
Harkness new running backs coach at OBU
The Oklahoma Baptist University football program hired Stetson Harkness as its new running backs coach, effective June 1. A native of Oklahoma City, he graduated from Southern Nazarene University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in exercise science.
REACT EMS adds whole blood infusions to emergency protocols
REACT Emergency Medical Services in Shawnee has added equipment for whole blood transfusions into its emergency medical protocols . "Whole blood can be transfused quickly, started at the site of an emergency event, and carries with it all the critical oxygenation and clotting properties to help support a patient during emergency ambulance transport to a trauma center’s emergency department," REACT EMS released.
Oklahoma fishing report
CENTRAL Arcadia: June 3. Elevation is 1 ft.
Create a Hummingbird haven in your yard
If you love watching hummingbirds and having them in your yard, you can make a hummingbird haven that will attract them. Hummingbirds need the same three things that all living creatures need, food, water, and shelter.
Guilty verdicts: Formal sentencing set for defendant in Fentanyl trafficking case
Formal sentencing is scheduled in July for a defendant recently convicted by a Pottawatomie County jury on numerous drug charges, including aggravated trafficking in Fentanyl. Prosecutors said this case has helped remove a major Fentanyl supplier from the area, and the jury has recommended sentences totaling 77 years and payment of more than $600,000 in fines.
SSC announces Kids on Campus Summer Camps
Seminole State College will host its annual Kids on Campus summer camp across two sessions: June 16-19 and July 7-10. Camps will run daily from 9 a.m.
Earlsboro police officer completes CLEET training
This week Earlsboro Police Department (EPD) Officer Loryn R. Appleton marked a milestone in her career, EPD Assistant Chief Jeremiah Chaney confirmed Tuesday, adding the department is proud of her accomplishments and graduation in becoming a licensed police officer.
Fire to host Logansport Iron Horses for best-of-three playoff series
The two-time defending champion Potawatomi Fire will lock up with the Logansport Iron Horses (Indiana) in a best-of-three playoff series for The Basketball League’s Midwest Conference Championship, beginning Thursday at 7 p.m. at FireLake Arena.