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By: Karl Torp EDMOND, Oklahoma - The phones at Edmonds City Hall have been ringing from inquiring residents as dirt is now being moved on what appears to be a major development at Coltrane and 2nd. Retired Edmond attorney Randel Shadid used to represent developers. His latest project includes clearing underbrush on 62 acres. It had his neighbors fearing apartments or a shopping center would be coming soon. “I always thought that would be a tragedy,” Shadid said. Instead, Shadid is helping ...

He would have been 47, august 27th. 22nd, im sorry. august 22nd. >> well, betty, again, were sorry. and, um, you actually made a difference out of a tragedy. you did something good, by holding that drive and you are speaking out for people, now. and to people. so lets hope they listen to you. sorry for your loss and well be in touch. thank you so much. you, be well. >> thank you. >> well be right back. (man) ive made progress with my mental health. so when i started having unintentional body mov...

By: Mike Glover EDMOND, Oklahoma - Brandon Luckett is a medical physicist with the University of Oklahoma, but CrossFit is a passion for him.  CrossFit is a form of workout combining many different types of fitness. Weights, endurance, gymnastics, swimming rowing, running and pretty much anything goes to improve your overall fitness.  For the third time Brandon has qualified for the world championship in Madison, Wisconsin.  “I qualified for the CrossFit games for the first time in 2018. ...

The set of over 30 house classics includes 12 completely new orchestrations. Although the Saturday night at Bowood has sold-out, there are limited tickets available for the Friday. For further information, and to get tickets while they last, click here. Gates to the grounds of Bowood House will open at 6pm. The show starts at 6.30pm with Classic Ibiza debutant and former Pacha and Ministry of Sound DJ, Jose Luis. His set of Latin-infused, old-school house will transport you to one of th...

Award Winning Oklahoma Nonprofit Receives Mobile Shower Unit To Help The Homeless A non-profit is just weeks away from being able to drive around Tulsa with a mobile shower unit to help the homeless. Donations paid for the trailer that the Be Heard Movement will be using to do Something Good for those in need. 25-year-old Evan Dougoud makes documentary films at homeless camps across Tulsa. "Just trying to restore dignity," said Evan. In less than a year, Evan has won awards. "I won the Risin...

By: Brian Mueller One of the first words Avery Proffitt ever said, turned out to be prophetic. "We knew that she had to have horses. I think it was maybe her second word," Avery’s Mom Tessa Proffitt said.  After asking for one every year, Averys wish was granted when she turned nine. "I was really happy, I started crying, and ran and gave my parents a big hug," Avery said. Seven horses later, Avery is now taking the reins in training. "Shes always seeking more information every day," Tessa ...

Oklahoma State University Welcomes New President Dr. Kayse Shrum OSU’s new President is starting a brand new chapter today as the first woman to be named President in the University’s history. Dr. Kayse Shrum sat down to talk with News On 6’s Sawyer Buccy today about her priorities for the future and how she’s hoping to use her new position will do Something Good for the university family. This is a woman who has been breaking barriers for a long time. Before becoming the 19TH Presiden...

"Finally, being able to put a name to a face," Jordan said. Jordan lives in New York City but shes from Edmond. She wanted to find a way to give back during the pandemic. One of her high school friends works at Concordia, and she asked her if any of the residents might want to become pen pals. "I was the only one that volunteered. No one else liked writing letters," Cathy, a Concordia Life Plan Community resident said. Cathy and Jordan started writing to each other in September. The two didnt h...

You deserve these free fries. Jun 30th, 2021 Singaporeans haven’t been left wanting during the whole pandemic. The Little Red Dot was relatively able to live normally for most of this global health crisis. What’s more, Singaporeans don’t suffer from the lack of vaccines. If anything, the only challenge is encouraging everyone to get inoculated. And that’s where Shake Shack Singapore enters the fray.  Shake Shack joins the government’s efforts in promoting the nationwide vaccination ...

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?