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Oklahoma Mental Health Department appoints chief medical officer
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s mental health department has tapped a psychiatrist to serve as its first chief medical officer. Jason Beaman was appointed to the newly created position at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services by Commissioner Allie Friesen. Kelsey Davis, an agency spokesperson, said the position was created to […]
Senior adviser in Oklahoma House tapped to lead OMES
OKLAHOMA CITY — A top adviser to Oklahoma’s House speaker has been chosen to lead the state Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Rick Rose is Gov. Kevin Stitt’s pick as the next director of OMES, a state agency that provides a litany of administrative and human resources services for the rest of the state […]
Three Oklahoma incumbent state lawmakers lose runoffs
Three Oklahoma incumbent state lawmakers lose runoffsOklahoma voters on Tuesday sent three state lawmakers into early retirement leaving a void in the state budget process. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Northeastern State University's online nursing program provides flexibility for students
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University's (NSU) online nursing program gives students the ability to advance professionally while working full time. The program offers both an undergraduate RN to BSN program and a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The nursing program, housed under the Gregg Wadley College of...
Cry Baby Hill artwork creates controversy
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — "it’s going to be right at the top of the hill," said Riverview resident Lauren Branum, pointing to the site of a controversy. It is there on a patch of grass at the top of Cry Baby Hill that a new statue will be erected.
Former church office manager sentenced for bank fraud, ordered to repay more than $910k
TULSA, Okla. — U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Katrenia Hartman, 55, of Sand Springs for Bank Fraud and Willfully Making and Subscribing a False Federal Income Tax return. Judge Frizzell ordered Hartman to be imprisoned for 30 months, followed by 5 years of supervised release. Additionally, Hartman...
Annual Blues Festival Happening in Medicine Park This Weekend
Every Labor Day weekend is a big ol' party in Medicine Park. Somehow, this place has still remained one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets, but once you attend one of their annual music festivals, you won't be forgetting the experience any time soon. Also known as the "Mayor's Blues Ball,"...
TV Crew, Betting Lines for Oklahoma State’s Season Opener against South Dakota State
It’s finally game week. Oklahoma State will break the seal on its highly anticipated 2024 season against a back-to-back FCS champion. What could go wrong?. No. 17 Oklahoma State will host defending FCS national champion South Dakota State at 1 p.m. Saturday in the first game of what has the potential to be an exciting season in Stillwater. The Cowboys return 20 starters from a team that won 10 games last year and boast a Big 3 that would make pretty much every defensive coordinator in the nation nervous. The Cowboys are set on not only returning to Arlington for the third time in four seasons, but actually getting over the Big 12 championship hump. First, they’ll have to deal with the Jackrabbits.
Temple at Oklahoma odds, picks and predictions
The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners welcome the Temple Owls to Memorial Stadium Friday for the season-opening game for both programs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Cameron University receives $100,000 for joint research with Picogrid
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Cameron University received $100,000 in funding for joint research on affordable unmanned systems in Department of Defense operations with the help from Picogrid, which is a FISTA Innovation Park tenant. “The funding represents just one step in a larger, ongoing partnership aimed at building the next...
Cherokee Nation graduates 8 Cherokee speakers from language program
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation's Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice Program graduated 8 students during a special commencement at the Chota Center. Erlinda Soap (ᏓᎦᏏ), of Lyons Switch; Jarren Fourkiller (ᏥᏲᏎ), of Lyons Switch; Kendra Mouse (ᎤᎵᎶ), of Tahlequah; Jaice Bush (ᏩᎴᎵ), of Nicut; Joe Fourkiller (ᏤᎩ), of Fairfield; Darrell McCoy (ᎣᎦᎾ), of Cookson; Jesse Grayson (ᏩᎴᎳ), of Tahlequah; and Stand Paden (ᎦᏙᎦ), of Kenwood, each received a plaque of completion during the ceremony.
Volunteers Give Away Free Groceries For Those In Need In Tulsa
With inflation, going to the grocery store costs a lot more now. Good News Ministries and the Walter's Way Foundation got $150,000 in federal money to buy groceries for people in need. Listening for your number to be called is worth the wait because at the end of that waiting...
Child care center at OU increasing capacity to support student parents
NORMAN, Okla. — A child care center at the University of Oklahoma is increasing its capacity to help parents who are students in need of child care. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “It will reduce the parents' burden who have really young children,” said...
Oklahoma confident in new starting center Branson Hickman: 'He's a guy that's put the work in'
Roster turnover in college football has become commonplace. But a large amount of change at the most important positions on the field will always command attention. Enter Oklahoma's offensive line. The Sooners are essentially set to roll out a brand new front five along the line of scrimmage. Some risers in the program, others transfer portal additions, what this combination might look like has become a primary storyline.
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