Bison softball squad drops two one-run games at Cameron
LAWTON – Oklahoma Baptist (10-10) lost both games of a doubleheader on Wednesday against Cameron University (9-9) at McMahon Field. The Aggies won two close affairs, 4-3 and 9-8.
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OKC Zoo invites schools to apply for grant program
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is encouraging metro area schools to apply for its OKC Living Classroom grant program, which includes professional development opportunities for teachers, access to the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Mission Curriculum, and up to $1,500 for each school selected to purchase supplies to create a monarch garden. The program is a partnership with the Oklahoma Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative (Okies for Monarchs) and the National Wildlife Federation.
Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Hello, Shawnee! I hope the month of March has started out well for you and your family! If you have kids or grandkids in school, they are no doubt looking forward to Spring Break!
Meeker man killed in OKC crash
A Meeker man was killed early Tuesday morning in an overnight crash in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
GCTC acquires Bell helicopter to enhance Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Gordon Cooper Technology Center has acquired a Bell TH-57 helicopter through the Federal Surplus Program, facilitated by Barry Bornemann of OMES/Federal Surplus.
SCI adds entertainment trailer to its services
The community now has a new opportunity to celebrate – literally.
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Three Bethel wrestlers compete in Class 4A State
Bethel’s three competitors at state last weekend were Dixie Holliday, Paxton Shultz and Emzley Miller. Holliday placed third at 105 pounds on the girls’ side and Shultz finished second at 120 on the boys’ side.
McLoud girls capture team title at Class 5A State Wrestling Tourney
OKLAHOMA CITY – McLoud High School crowned two individual champions and had two runner-up finishes as the Lady Redskins claimed the Class 5A girls’ state title on Saturday.
Memorial Walk set to remember victim in unsolved 2022 Shawnee homicide
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1 p.m., a memorial walk will be held to honor the life of Brandon Kaseca, Sr., a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Kiowa, Potawatomi, and Absentee Shawnee Tribes. Kaseca, a father, son, brother and friend, tragically had his life taken at the age of 35 on Jan.