Legionnaire’s case confirmed at Midwest City independent living facility
Autumn House conducting extensive remediation of water system By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Autumn House Senior Housing is undergoing an extensive water system remediation after a resident died from Legionnaires’ disease and state officials confirmed the presence of Legionella bacteria in the building’s water system. The man, who had lived at Autumn House only…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools expands online education to adults up to age 30
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A new state law is giving adults a second chance to earn a high school diploma, and Mid-Del Schools is getting ready. Under Senate Bill 745, individuals up to age 30 will be eligible to complete their high school education through full-time virtual programs, starting with the 2025–2026 school…
Read More‘Turned a disaster into a blessing’
Partnership restores transitional housing property in Midwest City By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For nearly two decades, a Midwest City home was a safe haven for families facing homelessness. A devastating sewer backup might have spelled the end for one of the city’s transitional housing units, but a unique partnership turned the situation into…
Read MoreDel City Police Officers Recognized with Life Saving Award
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Just after midnight on May 9, Del City police officers responded to a serious crash on I-40. When they arrived, they found a vehicle engulfed in flames and the driver, Regan Ridley, lying on the shoulder of the highway with life-threatening injuries. Ridley had been ejected approximately 20 feet…
Read MoreMidwest City launching Real-Time Crime Center with high-tech tools
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City is launching a Real-Time Information Center that will integrate drones, surveillance cameras, license plate readers, and AI-powered software to help police and other departments respond faster and more effectively to emergencies. The City Council recently approved a $455,672.51, one-year contract with Flock Safety to begin building the…
Read MoreMan shot during house party, suspect identified
Midwest City police are investigating a shooting that occurred last Thursday night during a large gathering in a neighborhood on Serenade Drive. Officers responded to the 1800 block of Serenade at about 10:26 p.m. on July 24 after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had been shot in the…
Read MoreMidwest City invests in upgrades at dog park, residents say more is needed
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials say they’ve made significant investments this year to improve conditions at Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park. But despite those efforts, residents told city leaders last week the popular dog park still needs help. Over the past few months, the city has completed a series of…
Read More‘A Courthouse Legend’: Cleo Fields to lie in state at Oklahoma County Courthouse
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners yesterday has passed a historic resolution honoring the life and legacy of Cleophas “Cleo” Fields, a beloved courthouse fixture who was known for decades of quiet service and uplifting spirit left. Fields will become the first person in history to lie in state…
Read MoreDel City to offer monthly bulk trash pickups
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Following the success of its “Clean Sweep” initiative this spring, Del City announced it would permanently offer monthly bulk trash pickups to residents. Previously residents could request two bulk trash pickups per calendar year. However, there had been issues with residents placing their bulk trash out but never submitting…
Read MoreMan stabbed, vehicle crashes into Tinker AFB
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A verbal dispute between two men turned violent last week as one stabbed the other repeatedly before intentionally crashing a vehicle into Tinker Air Force Base, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. According to an affidavit, the incident began about 10 a.m. July 15 after Carl Hearod Jr. and another…
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