Midwest City Beacon Area News
Lawmakers reach deal on education funding package
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon State lawmakers passed a $625 million education funding package that includes teacher pay raises, additional money for school districts and tax credits for parents who send their children to private schools. The legislature approved the bill May 15 and Gov. Kevin Stitt signed it into law a week later. …
Read MoreMan charged in armed robbery, kidnapping
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man has been charged in connection to an armed robbery and kidnapping that happened in April. Latrell Mensah, 21, was arrested May 16 on felony charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, and possession of a firearm while on probation, along with other outstanding warrants. …
Read MoreNursing home employee charged with stealing from residents
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An assisted living facility employee faces felony charges for allegedly stealing money and jewelry from a resident. Ariel Reeves, 33, has been charged with exploitation of elderly and false declaration of ownership in pawn. The alleged theft took place in December at the Fountainbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care…
Read MoreCounty hires firm to design new jail
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma County Commissioners know who will design a new jail and health facility. And soon they’ll know where it will be built. The commissioners recently agreed to hire architecture firm HOK to design the new $260 million facility. District 1 County Commissioner Carrie Blumert said the new jail will…
Read MoreOG&E seeking to upgrade aging power plant in eastern Oklahoma County
Proposed project expected to cost $331 million and raise residential rates by $2.20 per month Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is eyeing a $331 million project to upgrade a power plant in eastern Oklahoma County. OG&E is asking the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval to replace two aging power generation units at the Horseshoe Lake…
Read MoreFirefighters battle blaze at recycling plant
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Fire crews battled a blaze this afternoon at a recycle plant near NE 10th St. and Bryant Ave. in Oklahoma City. About 2 p.m., Oklahoma City firefighters were called to the scene at Absoloot Recycling, 3308 NE 10th St. Scrap metal had caught on fire, creating a large plume…
Read MoreMidwest City police recognize local business for support of Explorers program
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Police Explorers program recognized one of their biggest supporters. Lt. Scott Dawson and members of the Explorers program presented Top Tier Tactical and owner Ted Nugent with a plaque thanking them for their continued support. The Explorers program provides young adults with an opportunity to learn about…
Read MoreMidwest Blvd. bridge remains closed two years later
Oklahoma City planning to use ARPA funds to replace bridge By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer Midwest Blvd. remains closed between NE 36th and NE 63rd streets nearly two years after it was initially shut down for bridge repairs. The bridge is in Oklahoma City limits, just north of Midwest City. Oklahoma City officials closed the…
Read MoreMidwest City man receives probation in shooting incident
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City man was sentenced to seven years of probation after he pleaded guilty to firing guns while walking down a busy city street in 2021. Taylor Slaughter, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in reckless conduct while in possession of a firearm, and one count of…
Read MoreMidwest City Council works through budget plans
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders had a chance to dig through the proposed city budget last week during a special meeting. City Manager Tim Lyon said city staff worked to produce a budget that is fiscally conversative and meets the city council’s goals for the 2023-24 fiscal year which begins July 1.…
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