Brandy McDonnell Between the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the autumn ice storm, 2020 has proven quite the Grinch for Oklahomans looking to make merry this holiday season.Local favorites like the Devon Ice Rink at the Myriad Gardens, Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular, “The Polar Express” Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas festivities and holiday snow tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark have been canceled this year, while numerous yuletide events have shifted to virtual formats for health and safety reasons.But it’s beginning to look a...…Brandy McDonnell Between the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the autumn ice storm, 2020 has proven quite the Grinch for Oklahomans looking to make merry this holiday season.Local favorites like the Devon Ice Rink at the Myriad Gardens, Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular, “The Polar Express” Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas festivities and holiday snow tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark have been canceled this year, while numerous yuletide events have shifted to virtual formats for health and safety reasons.But it’s beginning to look a...WW…

sharesMidwest City's long-running annual Holiday Lights Spectacular animated light display in Joe B. Barnes Regional Park will be canceled this year due to the significant damage the city received during last week's ice storm, city officials announced today.According to city officials, there was substantial damage to trees in the park and to the light displays that had been installed prior to the storm.The storm caused the city staff to lose several days for installation of the light displays. In addition, the personnel that normally would be involved in the installation will be redirected...…sharesMidwest City's long-running annual Holiday Lights Spectacular animated light display in Joe B. Barnes Regional Park will be canceled this year due to the significant damage the city received during last week's ice storm, city officials announced today.According to city officials, there was substantial damage to trees in the park and to the light displays that had been installed prior to the storm.The storm caused the city staff to lose several days for installation of the light displays. In addition, the personnel that normally would be involved in the installation will be redirected...WW…

Brandy McDonnell As the power comes back on for thousands of Oklahomans affected by this week's ice storms, the dreaded time has come to open up the refrigerator and freezer and assess the damage.Is all that food still good to eat or does it need to be tossed? And since winter is still coming, how can you prepare for future power losses?Here are some food safety tips to help you weather the storms:1. It's probably time to clean out the fridge: Foods in the refrigerator should be kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, and during a power outage, they remain safe to eat for about four hours,...…Brandy McDonnell As the power comes back on for thousands of Oklahomans affected by this week's ice storms, the dreaded time has come to open up the refrigerator and freezer and assess the damage.Is all that food still good to eat or does it need to be tossed? And since winter is still coming, how can you prepare for future power losses?Here are some food safety tips to help you weather the storms:1. It's probably time to clean out the fridge: Foods in the refrigerator should be kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, and during a power outage, they remain safe to eat for about four hours,...WW…

Brandy McDonnell TISHOMINGO - Country music superstar Blake Shelton hosted a small group of Oklahoma foster kids on his Tishomingo ranch today for a fishing trip.  director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, both posted photos of the event on Twitter. Along with fishing, the youngsters learned about how to clean and fillet their catch and had a fish fry for lunch, according to the posts. the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Oklahoma DHS recently formed the "Fostering Outdoor Oklahoma...…Brandy McDonnell TISHOMINGO - Country music superstar Blake Shelton hosted a small group of Oklahoma foster kids on his Tishomingo ranch today for a fishing trip.  director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, both posted photos of the event on Twitter. Along with fishing, the youngsters learned about how to clean and fillet their catch and had a fish fry for lunch, according to the posts. the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Oklahoma DHS recently formed the "Fostering Outdoor Oklahoma...WW…

Brandy McDonnell HINTON - Organizers of inaugural music and arts festival “Rockin The Canyon” are moving the event to 2021 to ensure the health and safety of participants and attendees from the coronavirus pandemic.The three-day event, originally scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park in Hinton, has been rescheduled to June 4-6, 2021, according to a news release.“Our team is committed to supporting Oklahoma musicians and artists who have been impacted by the pandemic, however, our number one priority is the health and safety of everyone involved with the festival," said...…Brandy McDonnell HINTON - Organizers of inaugural music and arts festival “Rockin The Canyon” are moving the event to 2021 to ensure the health and safety of participants and attendees from the coronavirus pandemic.The three-day event, originally scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park in Hinton, has been rescheduled to June 4-6, 2021, according to a news release.“Our team is committed to supporting Oklahoma musicians and artists who have been impacted by the pandemic, however, our number one priority is the health and safety of everyone involved with the festival," said...WW…

sharesFilmed in Oklahoma last summer, the hybrid horror Western "The Pale Door" is now available for streaming, with a DVD and Blu-ray release planned for later this fall.After a train robbery, two brothers leading a gang of cowboys must survive the night in a ghost town inhabited by a coven of witches. The film was directed by Aaron B. Koontz ("Scare Package," "Camera Obscura"), who co-wrote it with Cameron Burns ("Camera Obscura") and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”).It is presented and executive produced by Joe R. Lansdale, writer of "Bubba Ho-Tep" and "Cold in July."  Oklahoma...…sharesFilmed in Oklahoma last summer, the hybrid horror Western "The Pale Door" is now available for streaming, with a DVD and Blu-ray release planned for later this fall.After a train robbery, two brothers leading a gang of cowboys must survive the night in a ghost town inhabited by a coven of witches. The film was directed by Aaron B. Koontz ("Scare Package," "Camera Obscura"), who co-wrote it with Cameron Burns ("Camera Obscura") and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”).It is presented and executive produced by Joe R. Lansdale, writer of "Bubba Ho-Tep" and "Cold in July."  Oklahoma...WW…