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Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite a near-total ban on abortion, Oklahoma’s state Legislature saw dozens of bills attempting to impose more restrictions. But none crossed the finish line to become law this session. Bills ranged in focus, from restricting “chemical abortions” and “abortion pills” to personifying fetuses and restricting travel for the procedure. Oklahoma law bans […] The post Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Heat And Humidity Slowly Rising This Week
Expect Monday's highs to reach the mid-80s under a partly cloudy to sunny sky, with light winds from the northeast. The chance of showers or storms for the Tulsa metro area remains low, staying at or below 10%. Chances are slightly higher along and south of Interstate 40 later Monday and into the evening.
Weekly Events Calendar: July 22-28
Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday. Pig Tales. By Megan Rossman. People...
Oklahoma, below average temperatures continue for a few more days. Here’s Monday’s hour by hour temperature forecast for central OK.
Temperatures continue at or below average for most of Oklahoma for a few more days. The reason is a trough of low pressure in the upper atmosphere right over Oklahoma which is keeping us cooler. However, it won’t last too much longer. The Heat Dome makes a return slowly by this weekend and next week. […]
Big 12 football running back rankings: Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II headlines the list
The Big 12 is loaded with talent, and the running back position is no exception. From upperclassmen such as OSU's Ollie Gordon II and Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks to up-and-comers such as West Virginia's Jahiem White and Iowa State's Abu Sama III, there are plenty of lethal ball carries in the conference.
Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
Oklahoma’s tribal lands are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Oklahoma Lawmakers React to President Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon he will not be seeking reelection this November. Oklahoma lawmakers reacted to the news and said they're looking forward to the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. Looking to land about $30 million ahead of the...
United Way hoping to collect school supplies for local students in its Fill the Bus campaign
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The start of another school year is getting closer. For a lot of parents, it can be very difficult to buy all the needed back-to-school supplies. For 20 years, the United Way has spearheaded the Fill the Bus campaign. "This is a partnership with our...
Oklahoma best sellers: July 21
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 21:. Fiction. “The Summer Pact” by Emily...
'Twisters' tornado consultant and director talk about film's stormy real-life inspirations
Editor's note: This story contains minor spoilers for the movie "Twisters." Almost three decades ago, Oklahoma meterologist Kevin Kelleher was tapped to help the cast and crew of the movie "Twister" learn the basics of tornado science and even to vet some of the ideas behind the Hollywood closeup for Oklahoma's famously stormy weather.
UAFS student cycles across America to raise $600K for those with disabilities
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) student is traveling from coast to coast for a good cause. Junior Braxten Martin is biking across the country and just recently made his way through Missouri. The trip will be taking soon-to-be senior Martin from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
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