Lady Titans reach state semifinals
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon NOBLE – Carl Albert again made some noise at the Class 5A volleyball state tournament. The No. 6-ranked Lady Titans upset No. 3 Piedmont in the first round Thursday but came up short against No. 2 Bishop McGuinness in Friday night’s semifinal match. “Bishop McGuinness came out with a…
Read MoreBombers heat up in second half
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City shook off a slow start Friday night to beat Ardmore 32-6 at Rose Field. The Bombers (6-2, 5-0 District 5A-1) took a touchdown lead at halftime but outscored the Tigers 19-0 in the second half for their sixth straight win. “We talk about staying in first place…
Read MoreMan fires shots outside of nursing home
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A man fired shots outside of a Midwest City nursing care facility this afternoon, according to police. The incident occurred just before noon at the Emerald Care Center, 2900 Parklawn Dr., where the man was trying to get his mother. Midwest City Police Chief Sid Porter said the man…
Read MoreMidwest City teen to compete for Team USA
Midwest City’s Ashton Hale, a sophomore at Casady High School, will compete for Team USA in the 2022 World Skate Roller Games in road and track inline speed skating events to be held in Beunos Aires, Argentina on Oct. 24 – Nov. 13. Hale earned a spot on Team USA by medaling in six events,…
Read MoreMidwest City Chamber of Commerce names new president
The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce this week named Shaina Bennett as its new president. Bennett previously served as vice president of partnerships and interim president of the Chamber. The executive board of directors unanimously approved the promotion. “Shaina has proven herself as an effective leader who is committed to Midwest City. In addition, Shaina…
Read MoreCarl Albert volleyball earns fifth straight trip to state
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Qualifying for the state tournament was always the goal for the Carl Albert volleyball team. On paper it didn’t seem overly ambitious. The Lady Titans had advanced to state the past four years. They reached the Class 5A state finals last year and semifinals in 2020. But this year…
Read MoreMo’Bettahs Hawaiian Style restaurant opens for business Thursday, Oct. 20
It’s getting even “bettah” in Midwest City as Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style prepares to open the doors on its newest location. The authentic Hawiian style restaurant located at 5815 SE 15th St. will open for business at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. To celebrate, the Mo’ Bettahs team will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on opening…
Read MoreWoman rescued after being trapped in hole overnight
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A woman was rescued by emergency responders after being trapped in a hole near NE 23rd St. and Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City. The 32-year-old woman told rescue crews that she fell into the hole Tuesday night while walking along NE 23rd St. She was unable to climb out…
Read MoreMidwest City woman killed after pointing gun at police
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City woman was shot and killed by police Tuesday evening after pointing a gun at officers, said Police Chief Sid Porter. About 10:27 p.m., officers were called to the 9600 block of Sonata Ct. on a domestic disturbance. The female caller told dispatchers that she and her…
Read MoreODOT awards record contract for I-40 and Douglas interchange project
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon More roadwork is ahead for Interstate 40. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation last week awarded a $170 million contract to rebuild the I-40 and Douglas Blvd. interchange and widen the interstate in eastern Oklahoma County. The contract for the Douglas Blvd. interchange includes widening of six miles of the…
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