Disaster loans available for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued May 21, the U.S.
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Potawatomi Fire burns up CYM to conclude regular season
In a nearly unbelievable statistical outcome Saturday afternoon, the Potawatomi Fire burned up the Creating Young Minds (CYM) Leopards 133-97 at FireLake Arena to close out the 2025 regular season in The Basketball League. Potawatomi, the two-time defending TBL champion, managed to knock down only one 3-point shot in 16 attempts for the game for an anemic 6.2% result.
OHP: Tecumseh man killed in weekend crash
A Tecumseh man died in a single-vehicle crash over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
OESC secures tax relief bill for Oklahoma employers
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma employers are about to get a tax break. New legislation championed by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission takes a strategic step towards boosting economic growth by reducing the SUTA tax burden on all Oklahoma businesses.
Oklahoma Historical Society to Host Annual Juneteenth Commemoration
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society will commemorate Juneteenth with a free educational program at the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, June 19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program will start at 6 p.m.
Oklahoma survivors impacted by March wildfires, winds can apply for possible FEMA assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties.
Red Cross tips to start the summer season safely
Summertime is the season to enjoy the great outdoors and warm weather, and it gets its unofficial start over Memorial Day weekend. The American Red Cross hopes everyone stays safe while enjoying their summer and offers critical tips to follow for some of the most popular summer activities.
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AAA: Teen driver deaths jump in summer months
OKLAHOMA CITY –Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver from 2019-2023. More than 30% of those deaths occurred during the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Legacy Parenting receives $23K Avedis grant
This month, Avedis Foundation doled out a $23,000 grant to Legacy Parenting Center for its Earn While You Learn Program.