Choctaw News

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter Scale was recorded east of Oklahoma City on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Services.

Editor's Note: This is the third of a three-part series on the distinguished individuals who will be honored by the USAO Alumni Association at this year's annual Homecoming on Nov.

A Newalla man is accused of exposing himself using what law enforcement officials are describing as the "quick draw method." Michael Scott King III, 22, was arrested Wednesday on indecent exposure and weapons charges.

Master Artist Benjamin Harjo Jr. of Oklahoma City said his inspiration for art can come from anywhere - clouds, dirt smudges and rocks.

British author Elspeth Huxley chose to title her memoir of growing up in what was then the British Colony of Kenya "The Flame Trees of Thika" in recognition of the bright red leaves that covered the trees that filled the Rift Valley where her family's farm was located.

Whether they rely on a lop-eared rabbit or a smiling leprechaun, ads for some of the most sugary cereals for children get the biggest push on television, according to a new Yale University study.

Halloween events Send your fall/Halloween events to news@mwcsun.com. Oct. 23- Boo Bash will take place from 7 - 9 p.m., at the Nick Harroz Community Center, 200 N. Midwest Blvd.

The Midwest City Sun will close this month after serving the communities of eastern Oklahoma County for nearly three decades, the newspaper's owner announced Wednesday.

An Oklahoma City man was listed in critical condition Saturday night after the motorcycle he was riding hit a deer.

Jan. 9, 2010, is the date for the opening of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service exhibit at the Three Valley Museum.

Among the many events scheduled for homecoming at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, all book lovers should take note: two book signings will be held, featuring works by three Southeastern graduates.

Cherokee County prosecutors allege an area man assaulted two Tahlequah police officers after being involved in a crash last month at a local intersection.

A potluck dinner for members of the Pittsburg County Genealogical Society was held during the Sept.

Tuesday, all cars on a stretch of Post Road in Midwest City stood still after an 11-year-old girl was hit by a car.

The fifth annual Students Against Hunger Food Drive, which benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, kicks off today at 125 schools in 11 central and western Oklahoma counties.

A Tulsa man was arrested Saturday night in Tahlequah for drunken driving after a car crash.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will present the Heritage and Benefactor awards as part of Homecoming 2009.

Choctaw eatery Bandana Red's, at 14030 S.E. 29th St. will host a cancer fundraising event Saturday, Sept.

Kiamichi Technology Centers recently honored the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma with the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centersa prestigious Partners in Progress Award.

A large water line break more than eight weeks ago still has a city road closed, causing problems for businesses in the area and for motorists.