From tragedy to triumph
Del City dominates Tulsa Washington in return to action By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon After a tragic start to the season, Del City’s football team got a fresh start at home. The Eagles (2-0) trounced Tulsa Booker T. Washington 48-0 last Thursday night in the home opener at Kalsu Stadium. Players said they’ve leaned…
Read MoreTitans roll Bombers in Mid-Del clash
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon Xavier Robinson became increasingly acquainted with the black-turfed end zone at Jim Darnell Stadium in Midwest City on Friday evening. In Carl Albert’s 40-13 dominant win against rivals Midwest City, the Carl Albert star running back capitalized on short yardage scenarios on most drives of the game on route…
Read MoreODOT urges caution in I-40 construction zone
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A major road project in eastern Oklahoma County has included major traffic issues. The six-mile-long construction zone on I-40 has experienced numerous injury crashes, including one fatal wreck, as well as routine fender benders that snarl traffic during rush hour. “There is a lot of work going on and…
Read MoreMidwest City leaders pitch sales tax extension
Special election set for Sept. 12 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders want to extend and repurpose a temporary sales tax. The city is seeking to extend an existing .4015% sales tax that is currently dedicated to the renovation and upgrade of the city’s wastewater treatment facility. The proposal would also change…
Read MoreElementary schools to get facelift in bond proposal
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Elementary school facilities vary greatly in the Mid-Del School District. The district opened a pair of large new…
Read MoreApartment complex to be vacated by Sept. 30
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An Oklahoma County judge agreed with a request by the City of Midwest City to vacate an apartment complex due to safety concerns. The Midwest Pointe Apartments, 403 Silverwood Dr., has been declared dilapidated and unsafe by the city due to structural issues, water damage, leaks in ceilings, and…
Read MoreSchools focus on healing
Mid-Del and Choctaw communities unite following tragedy By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del students and staff returned to school Monday following a fatal shooting at a football game. A 16-year-old Midwest City High School student was killed, and two others were injured during a shooting Friday night during a Del City – Choctaw football…
Read MoreTwo 12-year-old girls injured in dog attack
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man is facing possible jail time after two of his dogs attacked two girls earlier this month. Joseph Kriz last week was cited for two municipal counts of having a vicious dog in Midwest City municipal court. Judge David Howell ordered the pit bulls to be…
Read MoreJuvenile arrested in fatal shooting at football game
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A juvenile male has been arrested in a fatal shooting that happened during a football game last Friday night at Choctaw High School. Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said a 15-year-old suspect was arrested early this morning near NE 36th St. and Midwest Blvd. in Spencer on complaint of second-degree murder.…
Read MorePolice confirm one death in football game shooting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Police confirmed that one person died after a shooting at a Choctaw High School football game. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m. during the third quarter of a football game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating area. Police believe an argument between…
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