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Homeowner shoots intruder breaking into Midwest City house, police say
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A man was shot after allegedly breaking into a Midwest City home Wednesday morning, police said. According to an affidavit, at about 11:44 a.m. officers responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Flannery Dr. A homeowner told police he was at home with his girlfriend when he…
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…
Read MoreFour injured during shooting at Del City – Choctaw football game
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Four people were injured in a shooting Friday night during a football game at Choctaw High School, according to police. The incident happened about 10:15 p.m. during the third quarter of the game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating on the east…
Read MoreMid-Del School District calls for $492M bond issue
Voters to decide on three propositions on Oct. 10 special election By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Schools Board of Education on Monday voted to place a $492.7 million bond proposal on the Oct. 10 ballot. The record bond proposal seeks to fund a variety of projects across the district including a new…
Read MoreMustang Fire Department opens second fire station
By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com A beneficial addition to the Mustang community is off and running, and safety and reassurance for those on the East side of town stand to benefit. Mustang’s second fire station officially opened on Wednesday, with Mustang fire chief Craig Carruth and Mayor Brian Grider speaking to the large gathering of community…
Read MoreBronco Club summer camps providing opportunities
By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Even over the summer, Mustang Public Schools is offering services with the goal of maintaining STEM lessons through fun activities during the summer. That goal is executed through Bronco summer camps, led by Julie Chastain, District Coordinator of Bronco Club, and Kris Green, the Director of the Community Education Program for Mustang Public Schools.…
Read MoreMidwest City Animal Services Center announced temporary closure
Effective immediately, Midwest City Animal Welfare will temporarily close their Animal Services Center located at 8485 E. Reno. The City’s veterinary partner recommended closure as the best course of action to stop an additional outbreak of dog flu and dog strep. Medications are being rushed to the facility to help treat animals that may be…
Read MoreMinco Mayor resigns following special meeting
Following a special meeting Thursday, in which the Minco city council voted unanimously to fire the city’s attorney, and cut its police budget in half, Minco Mayor Keith McMullen has turned in his letter of resignation after eight years as mayor. Dear Fellow Citizens, As the Mayor of Minco for a total of nearly ten years…
Read MorePolice release name of suspect in Rose State shooting
Morrissette is accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-0ld student By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City police identified the suspect involved in a fatal shooting Monday afternoon at Rose State College. Brandon Morrissette, 30, was arrested by police after allegedly shooting a 20-year-old student with a pistol near the Humanities building. The victim was…
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