New Bison statue gifted to OBU
New landscaping and Bison statue are now in front of Thurmond Hall at Oklahoma Baptist University. Kimray, Inc., and its team of artists gifted this piece to commemorate the launch of OBU’s Engineering program.
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City finalizes vacant structure registration requirement
After being deferred in June, an ordinance establishing regulations for vacant buildings was approved by Shawnee City Commissioners this month, which will require the registration of vacant structures, as well as setting guidelines for reporting, maintenance and securing those buildings. City Attorney Joe Vorndran outlined the creation of Article 17 in Chapter 7 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the Shawnee City Code.
Nonprofit rings bells for 3-day fundraiser
Shoppers will be hearing a seemingly out-of-place yet familiar sound this weekend as they enter Walmart, though July’s summer heat isn’t generally associated with it.
Shawnee firefighters train in drafting
Not every fire happens near a hydrant. That’s why Shawnee Fire Department crews train hard in drafting, a critical skill that allows them to pull water from natural resources, like lakes, ponds, or portable tanks.
Cole balancing local promises, Trump cuts in NOAA budget fight
WASHINGTON– Despite recommending the restoration of nearly $1.3 billion in previously threatened funds, a spending plan prepared by a House appropriations subcommittee would still cut $380 million from the budget of NOAA– jeopardizing key weather and climate programs even as it backed away from deeper reductions sought by the Trump administration. The outcome of that discussion could be critical for the University of Oklahoma and hundreds of its employees.
Four students graduate from the Chickasaw language immersion program
The Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program (CAAIP) graduated four students recently in a ceremony conducted in the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Anoli’ Theater in Sulphur, Oklahoma. The 2025 graduates are Sinti' Elias Brown, Faithlyn Taloa Seawright, Palhkitabi' Jason Morgan, and Chokfi' Briana Mason.
North Rock Creek seeks to keep the tradition rolling
With a new head coach and only two seniors, the North Rock Creek Lady Cougars still look to keep the tradition rolling in 2025. “Expectations are always high at North Rock Creek.
SSC NASNTI staff attend Ready Inspire conference
Ben Little, Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Student Success Specialist, and Alecia Bailey, NASNTI Computer Science Specialist at Seminole State College, attend the 1st annual Ready Inspire Conference hosted by Ready Education in Orlando, Fla., July 7-9. The conference brought together higher education professionals from across the U.S.
Summer safety: Keep your cool in the garden
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma gardeners are feeling the heat now that the temperatures are nearing the triple-digit mark. Couple soaring temperatures with high humidity, and gardeners may need to look for respite in the shade.
August and September happenings at the Zoo
THROUGH LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 1: ZOOFRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY EARLY MORNINGS ZOOfriends members can get an early start with an extra half hour of Oklahoma City Zoo time through Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. Gates open at 8:30 a.m.