Midwest City Beacon Area News
Community Improvement Grant Program applications now open
The Memorial Hospital Authority is pleased to announce the opening of the Community Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025–26. Grant applications will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 29. Completed applications must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. The purpose of the Midwest City Community Improvement Grant Program is to fund effective projects that improve quality…
Read MoreUpdates from Washington
Tom Cole highlights tax cuts, border security and defense priorities By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon U.S. Rep. Tom Cole told local residents and business leaders last week that Congress is navigating one of the most dramatic and consequential periods he has seen during his time in Washington, with high stakes for both the nation…
Read MoreRose State shooter found guilty
Jury recommends life without parole By Katrina Crumbacher Midwest City Beacon After a three-day trial, a jury found Brandon Morrissette, 32, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Robenie Long, a Rose State College student and Marine reservist. The jury also found Morrissette guilty of possession of a weapon on school…
Read MoreCole to speak at Midwest City Rotary meeting on Aug. 18
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole will be the featured guest speaker at the Midwest City Rotary Club’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, at Wickline United Methodist Church, 417 Mid-America Blvd. The meeting begins at noon, and guests are welcome to attend. Attendees should enter on the south side of the church. Lunch will be catered by…
Read MoreMidwest City continues systematic apartment code enforcement program
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials are continuing a proactive approach to improving the condition of apartment complexes and mobile home parks through a citywide code enforcement initiative. City officials are in year three of the multi-year program, which involves systematic inspections and follow-ups at every multi-family property across the city. The…
Read MoreTinker AFB gives update on expansion plans
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Tinker Air Force Base is planning nearly $2 billion in infrastructure upgrades and expansions to meet the growing needs of the U.S. military and strengthen ties with the local community, base officials announced this week. Retired Col. Stephanie Wilson, base civil engineer for the 72nd Air Base Wing, outlined…
Read MoreTinker and the Primes marks 20 Years of aerospace collaboration
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Military, government, and industry leaders gathered last week for the 20th annual Tinker and the Primes conference, a three-day event focused on strengthening partnerships that support national defense and Oklahoma’s growing aerospace sector. Hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce at the Reed Conference Center, the conference connects…
Read MoreLegionnaire’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 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 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…
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