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Grand Jury declines charges in fatal Midwest City pursuit
An Oklahoma County Grand Jury has recommended that no charges be filed against a Midwest City police officer involved in a pursuit that ended in a fatal crash, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s office. Jurors reviewed the Nov. 3 incident involving Brice Edwards, who was accused of robbing a man of…
Read MoreMidwest City holds town hall on proposed hotel/motel tax increase
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City residents gathered recently for a town hall meeting to discuss a proposed increase in the city’s hotel/motel tax. Voters will decide on the measure during a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 18. City Manager Tim Lyon provided details on the proposed tax, its projected uses, and how…
Read MoreAltitude 1291 to host free “Spooktacular” Halloween event Saturday, Oct. 25
Altitude 1291 will host its annual Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3–6 p.m. at its entertainment center, 6235 SE 15th St. The event is free and open to families from Midwest City and surrounding communities. Spooktacular has quickly become one of the metro’s largest family Halloween events. In 2024, more than 1,000 guests attended,…
Read MoreRiders shine in Soldier Creek Showdown
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon More than 130 mountain bikers took to the trails Sunday for the fourth annual Soldier Creek Showdown – Groucho’s Grind at the Soldier Creek Industrial Park (SCIP) Recreational Trail. The event drew 134 racers ranging in age from 3 to 73, competing across multiple categories in near-perfect weather and…
Read MoreDriver killed in crash in I-40 construction zone
Midwest City Beacon A 21-year-old Oklahoma City man was killed late Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash on the Interstate 40 westbound onramp from Douglas Blvd., near the Industrial Blvd. overpass. According to a preliminary report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. Troopers said a vehicle driven by Amarius N.…
Read MoreMidwest City Ward 1 Councilwoman Susan Eads resigns
Seat to be filled in February election By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Ward 1 Councilwoman Susan Eads has resigned after nearly nine years of service. Eads submitted a letter of resignation to city leaders Tuesday, citing her daughter’s pursuit of employment with the city. Both Oklahoma state law and the Midwest City…
Read MoreFrom classrooms to crisis calls, Miles brings comfort across Midwest City
Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club donation helps therapy dog hit the road with PD By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s newest police recruit isn’t chasing suspects or sniffing out drugs. Instead, he’s offering comfort, companionship, and calm during times of crisis. Miles, an eight-month-old English Labrador, joined the police department earlier this year as…
Read MoreMidwest City adjusts water meter fees
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Council has approved the city’s annual water meter fee schedule, reflecting changes based solely on the actual cost of materials. The updated fees are intended to cover the cost of meters for new construction projects without generating additional revenue for the city. Public Works Director Paul…
Read MoreAuthor shares Midwest City’s story in new book
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Malana Bracht believes understanding a city’s past is key to shaping its future. Bracht, a longtime resident and author, recently published Images of America: Midwest City, a book highlighting the community’s origins, growth, and unique identity. She spoke to the Midwest City Rotary Club last week about the project…
Read MoreFirefighters, paramedics, dispatchers team up for training
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City firefighters teamed up with EMS crews last week for a unique live fire training exercise designed to improve response to smoke inhalation victims. The training exercise gave firefighters and paramedics hands-on practice rescuing and treating simulated patients. The department regularly conducts four live burns a year at…
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