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How much damage can extreme heat do? What to know about Oklahoma's extreme heat this week
Excessive heat will scorch Oklahoma for a second week as the summer's first heat wave continues. With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees nearly every day, humans are at high risk for heat stroke or other types of heat-related stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hotter temperatures raise the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration and breathing problems, and those with disabilities and chronic health conditions are especially vulnerable.
More Storm Chances Possible Later This Week In Green Country
A significant storm system complex arrived early Wednesday and brought strong winds, hail, and some heavy rainfall. June's precipitation has been sparse, with some areas beginning to experience the early stages of a flash drought. What will the weather be like in Oklahoma on Wednesday, June 26?. A weak outflow...
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Oklahomans Rally at State Capitol to Protest Near-Total Abortion Ban on Dobbs Anniversary. Two years ago, Roe v. Wade fell, triggering a near-total abortion ban in Oklahoma. Oklahomans and advocacy groups from bordering states gathered outside the state capitol Monday to rally against these restrictions. In tandem with strikes held...
Oklahoma advocates rally for abortion rights 2 years after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Two years ago, Roe v. Wade was overturned, triggering a near-total abortion ban in Oklahoma. Oklahomans and advocacy groups from bordering states gathered outside the state capitol Monday to rally against these restrictions. In tandem with strikes held across the country, advocates at the OKC Women’s Strike commemorated what they...
Sold out: The rise and fall of America’s most ambitious sports media company
Editor’s Note: Awful Announcing is honored to republish this feature from The Frontier. The Frontier is a nonprofit newsroom that produces fearless journalism with impact in Oklahoma. Read more at www.readfrontier.org. Berry Tramel is not a man who makes rash decisions. But he had taken a risky leap. Last September, following more than three decades at Read more... The post Sold out: The rise and fall of America’s most ambitious sports media company appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Firework permits for July 4th celebration are now available at Guthrie City Hall
As the 4th of July approaches, city residents can now purchase firework permits at Guthrie City Hall. Priced at $15 each, these permits allow for the legal discharge of fireworks during the extended celebration period. : Keeping your dogs safe during fireworks season. Permitted Firework Times and Dates. Under the...
GHS alum Drew Dodgion named CSC Academic All-District
Drew Dodgion, a 2020 Guthrie High School alum, was one of seven student-athletes from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) golf program were named College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District selections on Tuesday. This marks the second straight year for Dodgion, a redshirt junior, to accomplish all-district status. Academic All-District...
Gov. Stitt approves all of Walters’ new Education Department rules
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt has approved a controversial set of rules from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, as expected after the Legislature declined to take action on the regulations. Stitt approved the rules on Friday, giving them the force of law. His office did not respond to a request for comment on […] The post Gov. Stitt approves all of Walters’ new Education Department rules appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
State Capital Publishing Museum Receives Deed Tomorrow
The historic State Capital Publishing Museum in Guthrie will celebrate a significant milestone tomorrow, June 26, 2024, as the Guthrie Tomorrow Coalition, who does business as the State Capital Publishing Museum, receives the deed to the building from the state in a formal ceremony. The event marks the culmination of efforts to secure the museum's future as a cherished landmark in the community.
Metro Tech pumping nearly $2M into aviation programs
Metro Technology Centers unveiled $1.8 million in renovations to its aviation campus on Friday that officials said will help advance Oklahoma in the aerospace and aviation industries. Renovations at the campus located near Will Rogers World Airport included improvements to practical laboratories and airplane hangars, a new roof and remodeled...
OK Kids State Softball Tournament
A Weekend of Softball Excellence in Western Oklahoma. It was a great weekend all across Western Oklahoma with the OK Kids State Softball Tournaments being contested in three different age divisions at three different locations. 8U Tournament: Canute Trojanettes Triumph. The 8U tournament was held down in Chickasha. The Canute...
4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports National Championships
There are a couple of local kids headed to the shotgun shooting sports national shoot. Landon Loghberger and Caleb Stone of the Beckham County team, as well as Nate Hickey from Custer County and Brody McElhannon from Pontotoc County, will represent the great state of Oklahoma at the national 4-H shotgun shooting sports championship in Grand Island, NE.
4th of July Metro Celebrations for Oklahoma
Oklahoma will be showing its patriotism with multiple 4th of July celebrations across NW Oklahoma!. Bring the family out to a day full of American Pride festivities. The day begins with a parade in downtown Kingfisher at 10 a.m. Activities such as turtle races, sack races, egg toss, balloon toss, and money digs will begin at 5 p.m. A free concert will begin at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena with the concession stand open. The music-tuned fireworks show will begin after dark over the fairgrounds.
3 Oklahoma colleges become first in state to offer degrees in artificial intelligence
MIDWEST CITY — More than 19,000 jobs in Oklahoma — from those in the military, to banking, to aerospace, to engineers of all types — require some sort of skill in artificial intelligence, or AI, according to data from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. That number is projected to grow by 21% during the next 10 years. ...
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