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Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Impacting Oklahoma
Oklahomans are urged to not participate in any activities that may spark a wildfire this week. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of Oklahoma on Monday, Oct. 28, and elevated to near critical fire danger is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. On Monday, gusty south winds, dry vegetation...
Rush Fire Has Burned Over 12,000 Acres of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
The Rush Fire has burned 12,488 acres of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, and continues to be an active threat to the area. The refuge issued its latest update on the wildfire at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 and stated that the Rush Fire is 48 percent contained, which is no change compared to Monday.
After months of dry weather, the Ozarks could see inches of rain soon
If you’ve lived in the Ozarks for any amount of time, you’ve come to know how wild our weather is. We have gone three months with measly amounts of rain adding up to well-below-average totals. Now, early models are showing November starting off with a deluge. A cold front is expected to move through Wednesday […]
SB1473 Local Farmers Left Disappointed: Grant Program for Schools Fails
The Push for Fresh Food in Schools Stalls as Bill Fails to Pass. This article was written with the assistance of ai software*. SB1473 wanted to change the way school lunches work. The Oklahoma Farm to School Program, a new grant program, was proposed to give schoolchildren access to fresh foods straight from the farm.
As Ryan Walters’ right-wing star rose, critics say Oklahoma Education Department fell apart
The start of the school year in Oklahoma would have tested the mettle of even the most battle-hardened leaders. The state’s Republican attorney general twice accused Superintendent Ryan Walters of ignoring laws on spending and transparency, actions he called “deeply troubling.” Members of Walters’ own party said he’d fallen down on his responsibility to get […]
Early voting in Oklahoma to open on October 30 for General Election
OKLAHOMA (KOAM) -- Voters in Oklahoma will be able to participate in Early Voting, also known as in-person absentee voting, beginning Wednesday. According to the state, early voting will be from Wednesday, October 30 through Friday, November 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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