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'Nothing good happening': Former Rep. Dan Kirby sentenced to 41 months in prison
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett accused of groping man
Todd Hiett apologized again Monday, saying, \
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Oklahoma senator allowed to attend closed education meeting, AG says
Letter from AG's office says state law is clear that Norman senator is authorized to attend executive session at State Board of Education meeting
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Three federal judges are responsible for almost all delays in the Western District and account for nearly half of all delays statewide.
Oklahoma families can save on clothing and shoes under $100 during the tax-free weekend, though school supplies and certain items are excluded.
Authorities say an Altus man successfully evaded police on his motorcycle twice.
The anti-camping ordinance would introduce criminal punishment to people sleeping on public grounds, which mainly affects the homeless population.
More than $67 million in federal grants are going to water infrastructure and workforce development projects in Guymon. Combined, the grants going to the panhandle are the largest amount the U.S. Department of Energy has doled out through its Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grants Progr...
Tests show Lake Arcadia has higher levels of blue-green algae than considered safe by state regulators, according to an announcement from the City of Edmond.
OCS/Mesonet Ticker for July 29, 2024: Acclimation Nation
https://ticker.mesonet.org/select.php?mo=07&da=29&yr=2024
With staff scheduled to shrink noticeably on Aug. 31, the director and other leaders are doing all they can to bolster OKPOP's holdings and have a viable business plan in
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America is losing farmers. This is the role land values play.
The Oklahoma Democratic Party fully supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States. Here is what that means and why it matters to Oklahomans.
I half expected the name Trask to appear in this article.
"Access to this page has been denied" KFOR.com has a filter on it that prevents some sites from getting meta info. The article is up.
List mentioned in article:
States With the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024 - Wallethub https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335
Oklahoma Candidate Filing List: https://filings.okelections.us/ViewCandidates/2024040320240405/99/all
Why would this get downvoted? Strange. Must not be Langston fans.
Final Push Leads Freed-Hardeman to First Red Banner in Program History - NAIA https://www.naia.org/sports/mbkb/2023-24/releases/MBB_ChampionshipGameRecap_3_26_24
Leads Freed-Hardeman over Langston 71-67 for NAIA Men's Basketball Championship
Awww, were Dahm's feelings hurt?
District 33? Hmm. Odd-numbered Senate districts are up this cycle.
Candidate filing for Federal, State, and County offices will be open Wednesday, April 3, through Friday, April 5, 2024.
https://oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates/candidate-filing.html
The Muscogee, Chickasaw and Cherokee nations have partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture and the nonprofit Hunger Free Oklahoma to pool together $16 million from their organizations and matching grants as a stand-in for the EBT program. Both Native and non-Native children are eligible for the program.
They are standing up for the community (again) after the Governor has failed the state (yet again).
Instead of just saying, "Thank you for the suggestion" and ignoring it like most people, He's got to reiterate how big of an asshat he is.
Yay! We can post again. They have their new cert up. It's good until April 1, 2024.
Just look at the rest of the feed. It's one thing after another.
Video on Facebook of the downed tower from K955fm: https://fb.watch/pDDe5XpDe7/
Since this is Sinclair, this really doesn’t surprise me. I feel bad for the local reporters and staff. They do a good job with local news. This is why I'll use KTUL and KOKH as some of my go-to Oklahoma news sources. It’s too bad they have to put up with Sinclair’s corporate and right-wing BS.
Map of Oklahoma Senate District 32 (Northwestern half of Comanche County. Includes Lawton/Ft. Sill, Cache, Indiahoma, Medicine Park)
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-matt-gaetz-kevin-mccarthy-motion-to-vacate-watch-live-stream-today-2023-10-03/
My only issue with it is I about jump out of my skin when it goes off. Every time. Ha! iPhone so loud. But I guess that's the point. At least this time I know to expect it.
Copy of the show program. https://kimsloans.wordpress.com/tag/the-biggest-show-stars-1957-tour/
Just what Oklahoma schools need more "conservative" propaganda and indoctrination. [facepalm]