Interim Community Development director named for City of Shawnee
Tuesday began Petya Stefanoff’s first day in the post of Shawnee’s interim community development director.
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Oklahoma reverses course, restores access to some paper vehicle titles access
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state has restored the ability for individuals to obtain paper copies of vehicle titles in some cases.
ODOC: Inmate walkaway serving a Pott. County sentence captured
HOMINY, Okla. – Ponca Green (ODOC #478901), an Oklahoma inmate, unlawfully walked away from the facility in Hominy at approximately 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
Bison Baseball Program earns ABCA Academic Award
The American Baseball Coaches Association awarded the Oklahoma Baptist University baseball program with the ABCA Academic Award for the '24-'25 season. ''I am extremely proud of this group for the standard they held in the classroom.
Pioneer Library System's Spark a Change inspires exploration and connection
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties --– Pioneer Library System is thrilled to announce engineer and former astronaut Leland Melvin as the 2025 keynote speaker for the annual Spark a Change series. Spark a Change is PLS’s signature initiative inviting community members to spark curiosity, drive action, and inspire positive transformation in themselves and their communities.
City alerts residents of water standard violation
Shawnee residents are receiving letters in their water bills with an explanation that the area water system has reportedly violated drinking water standards for the first quarter of 2025.
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Shawnee, Seminole among new zip codes announced for Oklahoma Homes Grant program
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has announced 63 zip codes for the third and final pilot launch of OKReady, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) program. Interested applicants who are eligible and live in one of these zip codes can apply online when the application portal opens at noon on Monday, Aug.
Zoo to celebrate Asian Elephant Awareness Month and World Elephant Day in August
Every month is a big month for elephants, but August is gearing up to be bigger than ever at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden with both Asian Elephant Awareness Month and World Elephant Day, Saturday, August 2, 2025. “We’re all still riding high on the arrival of Xerxes, the first Asian elephant bull born at the Zoo,” said Rachel Boyd, OKC Zoo’s Curator of Elephants.
Moving day: OBU Admissions team moves to Shawnee Hall
Monday was moving day for the Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions office, which moved from Montgomery Hall to Shawnee Hall ahead of the new school year. "We are so excited for the new memories, new experiences and great new home for our admissions team," OBU released.