Midwest City Beacon Area News
Man shot during house party, suspect identified
Midwest City police are investigating a shooting that occurred last Thursday night during a large gathering in a neighborhood on Serenade Drive. Officers responded to the 1800 block of Serenade at about 10:26 p.m. on July 24 after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had been shot in the…
Read MoreMidwest City invests in upgrades at dog park, residents say more is needed
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials say they’ve made significant investments this year to improve conditions at Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park. But despite those efforts, residents told city leaders last week the popular dog park still needs help. Over the past few months, the city has completed a series of…
Read More‘A Courthouse Legend’: Cleo Fields to lie in state at Oklahoma County Courthouse
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners yesterday has passed a historic resolution honoring the life and legacy of Cleophas “Cleo” Fields, a beloved courthouse fixture who was known for decades of quiet service and uplifting spirit left. Fields will become the first person in history to lie in state…
Read MoreMan stabbed, vehicle crashes into Tinker AFB
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A verbal dispute between two men turned violent last week as one stabbed the other repeatedly before intentionally crashing a vehicle into Tinker Air Force Base, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. According to an affidavit, the incident began about 10 a.m. July 15 after Carl Hearod Jr. and another…
Read MoreMan pistol-whipped in dispute over fireworks, suspect charged
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Fourth of July celebration turned violent when a man was pistol-whipped during a confrontation over illegal fireworks, according to Midwest City police. According to a court affidavit, the incident occurred in the 3400 block of Rolling Ln. Officers responded after the caller believed that he had been shot…
Read MoreLocal leaders push back against OHP plan
By Lea Terry and Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently announced it will no longer work on interstate highways in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. The move is intended to reallocate troopers to rural counties lacking 24/7 coverage but has drawn pushback from metro leaders including Del City and Midwest…
Read MoreCommissioners approve expedited courthouse elevator repairs despite uncertain insurance coverage
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma County Commissioners voted last week to expedite the repair of two flood-damaged elevators at the county courthouse, approving an amended contract with Kone Elevator Company despite concerns over reimbursement from the county’s insurance provider. The updated contract increases the total project cost to $175,000, including $90,000 in…
Read MoreE-7 Wedgetail faces uncertain future
DOD’s plan to cancel program faces pushback from lawmakers, retired military leaders By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For nearly 50 years, the E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft has been the eyes in the sky for the U.S. Air Force, providing surveillance, command, control and communications above battlefields and conflict zones across the globe. But keeping…
Read MoreMidwest City Rotary hosting clay shoot fundraiser Sept. 11
Event to raise money for Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish and Africa mission The Midwest City Rotary Club is taking aim at a good cause with its upcoming clay shooting tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Kingfisher. Rotarians on the Range: Claying It Forward, will take place at Cedar Gate on County Road N 2740, with…
Read MoreTinker expansion to lead way for 1,000 new jobs
Air Force expands aircraft maintenance capabilities with strategic land acquisition at Tinker AFB TINKER AIR FORCE BASE — The U.S. Air Force has significantly expanded its aircraft maintenance capabilities with the acquisition of the 131-acre Maintenance Repair Overhaul Technology Center and surrounding undeveloped land near SE 59th Street and Douglas Boulevard. This strategic purchase addresses…
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