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Five years after tornado, residents of Oklahoma town still waiting for money back from homebuilding scam
The Frontier - Oklahoma
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Traces of the EF-4 tornado that leveled most of Steelman Estates Mobile Home Park are still visible five years later. Piles of twisted metal and broken fence posts still sit in the field just behind the last dirt and gravel road of the mobile home...
Lawmakers aim to increase CareerTech access for Oklahoma National Guard, but allocated no funding
Oklahoma Voice
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June 30, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma National Guard members may be eligible for tuition assistance to pay for CareerTech programs, but lawmakers did not allocate funding to pay for the program in its first budget year. Senate Bill 31, authored by Sen. Carri...
Oklahoma Ends Fluoride Recommendation, Launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ Campaign
[your]NEWS
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June 30, 2025
Gov. Kevin Stitt halts state promotion of water fluoridation, citing public concern and new science as RFK Jr. joins health policy shift. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has formally ended the state’s long-standing...
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma officials stand in solidarity with Florida tribal nations against 'Alligator Alcatraz'
KGOU - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma leaders are joining hands with Indigenous leaders in Florida, uniting against an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades because it is located on ancestral homelands they hope to safeguard. After learning...
Under fire, Oklahoma County jail trust votes to evaluate its future
KGOU - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Facing increasing pressure to dissolve, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously on Friday to launch a formal review of its performance. The evaluation will examine whether the authority is effective and sustainable, as...
Measles Outbreak Sparks Travel Warning from Oklahoma Health Experts
News9 - Oklahoma
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As summer travel peaks, a growing measles outbreak across the U.S. is raising concerns among health officials—especially in Oklahoma, where 20 cases have already been reported. More than 1,200 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide. Dr....
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Founded in 1965, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability through litter remediation, education and community beautification. Headquartered in Oklahoma City and led by Executive Director...
“Oklahoma” at Park Playhouse in Washington Park proves it’s not wasy to be free
WAMC - New York
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June 29, 2025
There’s an old saying that claims, “There is no such thing as a free lunch.” That seems wise, but such a simple statement can be complex. Park Playhouse is the theater company beginning a four week run of “Oklahoma” in Albany’s Washington Park....
Wildlife officials thrilled after trail cameras capture images of rarely seen creatures: 'Exciting and interesting'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 29, 2025
"This is a good thing!" by Veronica BoothJune 29, 2025 Officials in Oklahoma have confirmed sightings of two sets of mountain lion kittens, an excellent sign for the biodiversity in the area. According to KOKH, the authorities confirmed this is...
Revitalizing Underused Oklahoma City Sites with EPA Grant
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded a $500,000 grant to the City of Oklahoma for the Brownfields Assessment. Brownsfields are properties that may have environmental contaminants and are underused making it difficult to...
Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1
Okemah News Leader - Oklahoma
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June 29, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard takes effect on July 1. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal author of Senate Bill 31, creating the “Oklahoma National Guard...
Oklahoma Dental Association critical of Stitt's executive order on fluoride
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) have come out to criticize to Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order removing the recommendation of fluoride in public drinking water. The ODA says that public water fluoridation has...
Oklahoma Watch: Lawmakers don’t know why Trump …
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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The Trump administration has repeatedly denied disaster mitigation funding to states hit by extreme weather events, another step in President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize and phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and lawmakers...
Oklahoma County jail is running out of money
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority announced Friday it is projecting a $5.8 million budget shortfall, which it expects will leave the county jail without operating funds by August 1. The news simmered among trustees during a meeting...
Oklahoma lawmakers unsure why Trump admin denied disaster mitigation funding
The Oklahoman
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The Trump administration has repeatedly denied disaster mitigation funding to states hit by extreme weather events, another step in President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize and phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and lawmakers...
Oklahoma City Community College to raise tuition for first time since 2018 in Fall 2025
KTUL - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. — The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has approved a tuition and mandatory fee increase for Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), marking the first adjustment since 2018. The increase, is set to take effect in...
Oklahoma County Jail Trust embarks on ‘self evaluation’ amid calls for its end
NonDoc - Oklahoma
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June 27, 2025
On Friday, members of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously to embark on a performance review process to assess the body’s long-term viability and effectiveness amid calls for it to disband and return day-to-day jail...
Oklahoma Football After Elite Chicago DL
On3
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June 27, 2025
Brayden Parks, a four-star defensive lineman from Brother Rice in Chicago, is no stranger to attention on the recruiting trail. At 6-foot-3, 295 pounds and already holding offers from the likes of Ohio State, Oregon, LSU, Texas, and Notre Dame,...
Oklahoma State finishes strong in final Learfield Directors’ Cup standings
BVM Sports
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June 26, 2025
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has achieved its sixth consecutive top-30 ranking in the Learfield Directors' Cup, finishing 29th out of over 300 NCAA Division I programs. Thanks to a strong spring season, OSU excelled with 10 of its 18 varsity...
5 most snake-filled lakes in Oklahoma, according to World Atlas
The Oklahoman
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For Oklahoma lake-goers, encountering snakes can be a startling and often unsettling part of the lake-day experience. Various snake species inhabit areas in and around the state's waters. “Nearly 50 species of snake have been documented in...