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Midwest City teen shot and killed
A Midwest City family is grieving the loss of a teenage boy who was fatally shot last week. Police Chief Brandon Clabes said officers responded to Midwest Territory Apartments, 1505 N. Midwest Blvd. around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 on possible shots heard. When officers arrived, they found a teenage boy lying on the ground…
Read MoreTinker welcomes KC-46A Pegasus
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Tinker Air Force Base welcomed a new arrival last week. The first KC-46A Pegasus aircraft received a warm welcome from Tinker employees and Air Force officials as it flew into the base last Thursday to receive its initial maintenance check. Col. Greg Lowe, 76th Aircraft Maintenance commander, said it was…
Read MoreMidwest City Welcome Center shuttered
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Welcome Center is temporarily closed. The city recently terminated its agreement with the State Department of Tourism and Recreation to run the facility due to declining hotel/motel tax revenue that funded its operation for years. The State plans to remodel the facility and reopen it by the…
Read MoreStudents named National Merit Semifinalists
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Two local high school seniors qualified as semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Aidan Foreman and Xavier Williams earned the honor after finishing with among the top scores on the PSAT last year. About 1.5 million students took the exam and the top 16,000 were named semifinalists. Foreman…
Read MoreMidwest City residents invited to Picnic with Protectors Thursday, Sept. 17
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Picnic with Protectors on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Rotary Pavilion at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 8700 E. Reno Ave. The event runs from 4:30 – 6 p.m. and is open to the public. It is an opportunity…
Read MoreMidwest City thanks longtime volunteer
Grace Sullivan retires after 22 year on Midwest City Tree Board By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders last week showed their appreciation to a long-time volunteer. Grace Sullivan recently retired from the Midwest City Tree Board, which she has served as a member for 22 years, as well as all other city committees.…
Read MoreNo foul play suspected in body found near Midwest City business
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a 63-year-old woman found this morning lying behind a business on S. Air Depot Blvd. The body of Molly Finney was discovered about 10:48 a.m. behind AutoZone Auto Parts, 1605 S. Air Depot Blvd. A friend of Finney said he…
Read MoreMan killed at Midwest City apartment complex
A man was shot and killed this afternoon at a local apartment complex, Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes said. Officers responded to Midwest Territory Apartments, 1505 N. Midwest Boulevard around 2:40 p.m. on possible shots heard. When they arrived, they found a black male lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. The…
Read MoreTitans second half surge drops MWC
By John Martin Staff Writer The Carl Albert Titans were not a happy bunch as they trekked into the locker room at halftime of their season opener in Gary Rose Stadium against neighboring Midwest City Friday night. Mason Still and his defensive buddies were upset that the explosive Bombers had put three touchdowns on the…
Read MoreBombers fizzle in second half against Carl Albert
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Not many teams have led Carl Albert at halftime in recent years. Midwest City rattled the four-time defending state champions in the first half last Friday night. With 25 seconds left before the break, DeAngelo Irvin Jr. found Xavier Lee-Jackson open for a 43-yard touchdown and a 20-14 lead at…
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