Griffin set to take on a new challenge Jun 26, 2009
"His house was about 10 minutes from mine so we'd actually drive to practice together out in Midwest City and we'd take turns driving. We'd just talk and make jokes the whole way."We actually had a ritual after every practice where we'd go to this convenience store and we'd get a Gatorade and ice cream Snickers bar after every practice. "As often happens, Griffin's immense talents will lead him outside the borders of Oklahoma, and out of the shadows of his childhood friend.But it will be... (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hinch comes full circle in Kansas City Jun 20, 2009
It could be the fact that Hinch went to high school just a few hours south of here at Midwest City High School in Oklahoma. He also spent part of his childhood in Iowa. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Campers shine on Sunday Jun 16, 2009
Midwest City Carl Albert's was likely OSU's top in-state target in the camp. Another in-state offer in attendance was Tahlequah Sequoyah's. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Is OSU still in front? Jun 4, 2009
There seems to be little debate that the top in-state defensive back target for the Cowboy coaching staff at this point is Midwest City, Oklahoma native Tre'Vante Porter. The 6-foot, 185-pounder has recently tabbed OSU as his leader and OSI caught up with the talented defenseman not long ago to get the latest on his recruitment. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
More of this story Jun 2, 2009
But, the Indians lost their Sunday night dip to the host Oklahoma (Midwest City) Outlaws, 11-2. Coupled with their two losses Saturday, the Indians dropped 3-of-4 on the excursion to see their season record fall to 10-3. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OCU's Weaver transforms from pitcher to slugger May 23, 2009
Weaver was selected out of Midwest City High School in the 38th round of the 2003 draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, but the right-hander opted instead to play at Oklahoma State ... Weaver decided to return home to Midwest City and attend the local junior college, Rose State. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ranking the opposition: Running Backs May 20, 2009
Flanders, from Midwest City, Oklahoma may be the best of the bunch. Rivals rated him the ninth best player in the state. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oklahoma DT has Louisville connection May 13, 2009
The offer sheet continues to grow for Midwest City (Okl. defensive tackle Dominique Jones. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Residents Recall Tornadoes That Killed 46 May 3, 2009
Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said his town now has 716 registered storm shelters, about 500 of which were built after the tornadoes. Mark Pearson rode out the storm with about 15 other people in a neighbor's storm shelter in Del City, a last-minute decision before the tornado ripped through his neighborhood and destroyed every home on his block. (CBS News)
Porter to take in spring game Apr 18, 2009
One of the top local defensive back prospects that has been on the OSU radar for a while is Midwest City, Oklahoma native Tre'Vante Porter. The talented 6-foot, 184-pounder holds a scholarship offer from the Cowboys and he recently talked with OSI about his plans to attend this weekend's spring game in Stillwater. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cowboy Football: Spring Practice Notebook Apr 16, 2009
It was a big day for visitors as head coach Mike Gundy had some of his friends from Midwest City at practice. The visitors included Gundy's former wide receiver target at Midwest City in Mitchel Simons. (GoPokes.com)
Rain brings wildfire relief to North Texas, Okla. Apr 13, 2009
"We had crews out for about four hours Saturday, but we've gotten well over an inch of rain and that's helped us immensely," said Jerry Lojka, fire marshal for hard-hit Midwest City. "Anything left smoldering last night was taken care of and there have been no new fires.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Rain expected to help ease Oklahoma wildfires Apr 12, 2009
A firefighter sifts through the rubble of a burned home Friday in Midwest City, Oklahoma ... In Midwest City, Oklahoma, one of the places hit hardest by wildfires, officials said Friday that at least one of the fires appeared to have been intentionally set -- although they stopped short of calling it arson. (CNN -- US)
Towns in Okla., Texas ravaged by fires Apr 12, 2009
About 70 houses in and around the Oklahoma City suburbs of Midwest City and Choctaw were destroyed by a fire that Jerry Lojka, Midwest City's fire marshal, said was intentionally set ... Sammetra Christmon found only ruins where her house had been in Midwest City. (Boston Globe)
Rain hope for US wildfire states Apr 12, 2009
A marshal in Midwest City said at least one fire was thought to have been started deliberately. Forecasters in both states said rain was expected late on Saturday into Sunday, potentially helping to control the raging fires. (BBC News)
Milder wind helps firefighters in Texas, Okla. Apr 11, 2009
Officials said the Midwest City fire apparently started at a wrecker service, but the exact cause of it and other fires was still under investigation ... For Sammetra Christmon of Midwest City, there was only a blackened, smoking ruin where her home had been. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wildfires kill 3, burn dozens of homes Apr 11, 2009
Sue Ogrocki / APNathan Christmon surveys the damage to his home in Midwest City, Okla ... NBCs Jay Gray reports from Midwest City ... A blaze that destroyed more than 50 homes in the Oklahoma City suburb of Midwest City was probably sparked by youths seen at an abandoned camper just before the fire, Midwest City Fire Marshal Mike Lojka said Friday. (MSNBC -- Race)
Dozens of homes destroyed Apr 11, 2009
Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like a war zone, Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds Dozens of homes destroyed Rating: 0 Friday, April 10, 2009 2:01 PM EDT MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (AP) Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Oklahoma governor declares state of emergency Apr 11, 2009
Sections of east Oklahoma County, including Midwest City, Choctaw and Nicoma Park, were especially hard hit ... HOUSTON, April 10 (Xinhua) -- A blaze that destroyed more than 50 homes in the Oklahoma City suburb of Midwest City was believed to be intentionally set by a group of teenagers, local media reported Friday ... Local media quoted Midwest City Fire Marshal Mike Lojka as saying that some teenagers were observed in the area where the fire began Thursday afternoon near a wrecker service and... (Xinhuanet, China)
Storm system hits southern US Apr 11, 2009
A marshal in Midwest City said at least one fire was thought to have been started deliberately ... "The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires," said Jerry Lojka, the fire marshal for Midwest City ... Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes described scorched areas as "a war zone". (BBC News)
Oklahoma fire that destroyed more than 50 homes believed intentional Apr 11, 2009
SUE OGROCKI/ASSOCIATED PRESSMidwest City firefighters searched for a resident's possessions ... An area near a wrecker service where the fire started Thursday is frequented by teenagers from a nearby high school and investigators were looking into the possibility that they might have set the blaze, Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said ... The fire, one of several statewide driven by strong winds and fueled by dry grass and brush, engulfed homes throughout east Oklahoma County, including in... (Boston Globe)
Winds Ease, And Texas, Okla. Survey Damage Apr 11, 2009
Nathan Christmon, left, and his brother Drew Christmon, right, survey what is left of Nathan's home in Midwest City, Okla ... Officials said the Midwest City fire apparently started at a w 00004000 recker service ... For Sammetra Christmon of Midwest City, there was only a blackened, smoking ruin where her home had been. (CBS News)
More Asia Pacific Stories World Headlines Deadly fires, tornadoes rage across US Apr 11, 2009
"We haven't proved that there was malice but we do know that the fire was intentionally set," Jerry Lojka of the Midwest City, Oklahoma fire department told reporters. The Oklahoman newspaper reported that teenagers were spotted in the area before the fire which destroyed 17 homes was sparked Thursday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Twisters Take Lives In Ark., Tenn. Apr 11, 2009
The fire, one of several statewide driven by strong winds and fueled by dry grass and brush, engulfed homes throughout east Oklahoma County, including in Midwest City and Choctaw. So far, more than 100 houses had burned down in the state and 49 people were injured, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management said. (CBS News)
Wind-whipped wildfires scorch Texas, Oklahoma Apr 10, 2009
(04-10) 03:55 PDT MIDWEST CITY, Okla ... "It (the fire) is rekindling in different places," Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes said ... Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel said an estimated 100 homes or other structures were damaged or destroyed in the eastern part of the county, which encompasses Midwest City and Choctaw. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Fires continue around Oklahoma City Apr 10, 2009
A fire raging in Midwest City, about 16 km east of Oklahoma City, has already destroyed at least 100 homes earlier in the evening. Firefighters said they are urging residents to evacuate the nearby areas. (Xinhuanet, China)
Too many fires to count Apr 10, 2009
At least 100 homes were believed burned down in Midwest City, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City ... The Oklahoma towns of Velma, Sparks, Wellston, Healdton and Midwest City, a suburb of Oklahoma City, had all been ordered into mandatory evacuations because of the fires ... "We may be able to knock a fire down then, when the wind shifts, it blows sparks over into another area and it just flares back up," Lojka said of the efforts in Midwest City, where as many as 1,000 people had been forced... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Homes Burn As Fires Scorch Texas, Okla. Apr 10, 2009
But 25 homes were destroyed in Midwest City, southeast of Oklahoma City ... Howling wind that had gusted to more than 50 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in Oklahoma and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like "a war zone," Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said ... "The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires," Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. (CBS News)
Recruiting: Porter Picks Up Third Offer Apr 3, 2009
Date: Apr 2, 2009 One of the top 10 prospects in Oklahoma is defensive back Tre'Vante Porter of Midwest City (Carl Albert). The 6-0, 175-pound missile had 94 tackles and four interceptions last season for the Class 5A state runner-up Titans, and earned honorable mention All-State and second team All-City. (GoPokes.com)
Six candidates vie for two open Kiowa City Council positions Apr 1, 2009
Their daughter Tabitha is in an internship at Midwest City Beauty College ... Gosselin is president of Fleet Enterprises, vice president of Midwest City Beauty College; on the board of directors for both American Rope Manufacturing and Marcel s Unlimited, Inc. He took classes at Platt College, Sooner College and Oscar Rose College. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Lewisville: Woman who used child to steal purses nabbed Mar 30, 2009
Earlier this week, Hinson received word that Markham had been arrested as a suspect in crimes committed in Midwest City, Okla. He said she is now in the Oklahoma County Jail in Oklahoma City. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The 10 Spot With Timothy Flanders Mar 24, 2009
comDate: Mar 23, 2009 Coming from out of state and deep in the heart of Oklahoma - Midwest City standout Timothy Flanders seeks early playing time and a leadership role in the Wildcat backfield. And LOTS of touchdowns. (KStateFans.com)
Stanford Track And Field Signs 23 To National Letters Of Intent Mar 12, 2009
Carissa Levingston - Midwest City HS - Midwest City, Okla. Levingston is one of the best female sprinters in the country. (Gostanford.com)
Spring Football: OSU's Unofficial Depth Chart Mar 9, 2009
Midwest City (Choctaw), Okla. Slot Receivers (4). (GoPokes.com)
David Oku signs with Tennessee. Mar 6, 2009
Class of 2009 ESPNU 150 prospect David Oku from Carl Albert (Midwest City, Okla. East (Lincoln, Neb. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Oku sticks to word Mar 6, 2009
"I signed and faxed my papers in about 7:30," said Oku, who moved recently from Midwest City (Okla. Carl Albert to Nebraska to focus on academics. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Another twist in Oku saga Mar 1, 2009
com via text message Monday he is moving from Midwest City (Okla. Carl Albert and has enrolled now at Lincoln (Neb. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Latest on Oku Feb 21, 2009
The drama surrounding the nation's No. 1 all-purpose back, from Midwest City (Okla. Carl Albert, is equally compelling. (Syracuse Sports -- Rivals.com)
2009 RECRUITING: Decision looms for unsigned TE recruit Feb 20, 2009
The drama surrounding the nation's No. 1 all-purpose back, David Oku from Carl Albert (Midwest City, Okla. is equally compelling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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One of next star athletes to come out of Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma is defensive back Tre'Vante Porter. The speedy 6-foot, 170-pounder has picked up a scholarship offer from OSU and he recently talked with O-State Illustrated about his recruitment. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Recruiting: Porter Has OSU Offer Feb 15, 2009
His pedigree is strong coming out of Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Okla. where they have been producing good Division I prospects for a long time and, in particular, a large number of defensive prospects. (GoPokes.com)
Texarkana quarterback Sorenson to the Cowboys Feb 13, 2009
Midwest City, Midwest City High School Scouts Grade: 73 ... Running back Timothy Flanders of Midwest City, Okla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Tornado kills 8 people in Oklahoma Feb 11, 2009
Find homes and property for sale in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Midwest City, and Moore. Search our MLS listing and much more. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
