U.S. An outdoor concert in Oklahoma featuring 90’s boy band favorites Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees was canceled on Saturday after an intense storm struck the area and injured at least 14 people, venue officials said. “We never want to put our fans in harm’s way and with tonight’s weather and the injuries from earlier, we have decided to cancel the show and will attempt to reschedule,” the Backstreet Boys said on the band’s Twitter page. Crew attend to fallen metal structure at Backstreet Boys concert in Thackerville, Oklahoma, U.S. August 18, 2018 in this photo obtained from social media. Reuters Patrons at the sold-out show held at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, nearly 130 miles south of Oklahoma City, were asked to seek shelter at around 5:00 p.m. local time when lightning appeared within four miles of the casino, the resort said in a statement. Recommended Slideshows 76 50 Highest Paying Jobs … [Read more...] about Backstreet Boys’ Thackerville, Oklahoma Gig Hit by Storm Which Injures 14
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March commemorates historic Oklahoma City sit-in
Hundreds of people streamed out from the sanctuary of downtown Oklahoma City's Frontline Church on Saturday morning, some holding hands, others singing. Led by a group of children, the diverse crowd made its way down the historic church's white stone steps to embark on a march to commemorate one of the most significant events in the state's civil rights movement. Walking west for several blocks along NW 10, the group descended on Kaiser's Grateful Bean Cafe, where the children sat at the counter and were not served. Sixty years ago, 13 children also were not served when they entered Katz Drug Store a few blocks south, but their actions helped to change history. “When we go into Kaisers, we have 12 young people that are going to go into Kaisers and have a seat. And they're not going to be served,” Marilyn Luper Hildreth said moments before the march began. “But thank God, they're not living 60 years ago. We don't have to worry about them being spit on, kicked at, … [Read more...] about March commemorates historic Oklahoma City sit-in
See September festivals and events throughout Oklahoma
September, the transition month, is almost here. Everyone will be back in school, temperatures will hopefully have begun their gentle decline to cooler weather that will surely be here by October! But, for now, let's look at September as a “Festa-Fall” because it brings quite a few colorful and fun events. People who enjoy music have much to choose from in September. The Bluegrass & Chili Festival is being held in a different place this year. Wagoner is the location and the festival takes place Sept. 7-8. Not only will you be entertained by musicians playing a variety of bluegrass and country, but you will be able to sample chili from cooking teams during the Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-Off. All the concerts at the festival are free. The Blues Ball in Medicine Park, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, will provide ample opportunity to sit back, relax and listen to some live music from local entertainers. And the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival is a great event which takes … [Read more...] about See September festivals and events throughout Oklahoma
Oklahoma Christian University adds programs, services to stay relevant
As private four-year colleges in America are closing their doors, Oklahoma Christian University is embracing the new academic year with strong enrollment and new programs. Financial concerns, declining enrollments and competition from public colleges signal more closures are likely among private nonprofit schools, Stephen Eide writes in the... When you subscribe for $0.99, you get full digital access to: 1) Unlock ALL exclusive articles from The Oklahoman. 2) Customize all 15 topics with NewsOK Pro. 3) An ad-FREE reading experience on NewsOK. 4) The Oklahoman for iOS and Android apps, Print Replica, Archives and Oklahoman.com. Learn more. Unlock ALL exclusive articles. Get full-digital access.* Already a subscriber? Activate or log in with your Oklahoman or NewsOK Pro account. … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Christian University adds programs, services to stay relevant
Lab billing fraud alleged at rural Oklahoma hospital
Oklahoma City — Just over two years ago, a small western Oklahoma hospital was within a week of financial collapse, when outsiders came to town with an offer that might have seemed too good to be true. It was May 2016, and managers at Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck were preparing to announce they couldn't make payroll and would be closing their doors. Then they heard People's Choice Hospitals, a management company that bills itself as a turnaround specialist, was courting Sayre Memorial Hospital, about 75 miles to the south. Someone from Newman reached out to People's Choice, and less than 48 hours later, a team was in Shattuck with what seemed like a solution, according to a lawsuit Newman filed earlier this month. The hospital's complaint said People's Choice told Newman's administration that it could save the hospital if Newman agreed to follow its plan to bring in more lucrative lab tests. People's Choice portrayed itself as a “white knight” dedicated to … [Read more...] about Lab billing fraud alleged at rural Oklahoma hospital