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Fire Trucks from OSU-OKC Have Role in Box-Office Smash ‘Twisters’
Press release by Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma-filmed “Twisters” rocketed to the top of the box office over the past weekend, with an opening at more than $80 million, according to Deadline. And when you see fire trucks on screen, that’s thanks to the crew at Oklahoma...
First Watch: Stuff You Should Know
Think of it as a public defender for evictions. Attorney General Gentner Drummond last week issued an opinion saying public money could be spent with a nonprofit organization to help prevent evictions. As Heather Warlick reported, that means Tulsa and Oklahoma City, which have two of the nation’s highest eviction...
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.
Shot-in-Oklahoma film 'Twisters' has whirlwind opening weekend
Twisters, a remake and sequel of the 1996 film Twister, beat forecasts with the third-best opening weekend of the year. Its first three days in theaters drew in about $80 million, only behind Dune: Part Two and Inside Out 2. The Regal Warren theater in Moore is the highest grossing...
247Sports’ Josh Pate lays out two critical weeks for Oklahoma this season
When news first broke three years ago that the Oklahoma Sooners were leaving the Big 12 and moving to the SEC, fans were excited for new matchups and the challenge of a tougher schedule. This past December when the schedules were made official, OU certainly wasn’t done any favors by the conference. Their inaugural schedule in the SEC is a brutal one. The Sooners were picked to finish eighth in the SEC by the media following SEC media days. It’s certainly not the first time that OU has been doubted coming into a season, but seeing the eight next to their...
OKC Mayor Holt touts tourism, industry wins in State of the City address
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt touted victories and ongoing developments for the city during his State of the City address Tuesday ahead of an upcoming election that could boost the local tourism industry. The annual speech was delivered to a packed audience hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber inside the Painted Sky Ballroom at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The mayor detailed a lengthy list of updates on various projects and initiatives throughout Oklahoma City,...
Asian elephant at OKC Zoo suffers miscarriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden said one of its Asian elephants had a miscarriage over the weekend. The zoo shared that Asha, which is one of their Asian elephants, went into premature labor Sunday, July 21. Asha was 13 months pregnant, with a due date set for April 2025. The normal gestation period for elephants is 22 months.
The Social Order Appoints Kindt Myers as Vice President of People
Oklahoma City-based dining collective, The Social Order, announced the appointment of Kindt Myers as Vice President of People. In his new role, Myers will oversee the hiring process across the portfolio, training consistency, quality management of The Social Order concepts, and ensure the well-being of the brand’s rapidly growing team.
OU Public Health Master’s Graduates Earn Administrative Fellowships With OU Health
Three recent University of Oklahoma master’s degree graduates have been awarded OU Health Administrative Fellowships. This newly created program serves as a bridge from academic life to professional health care administration. The fellowship is designed to build the next generation of health care leaders through practical and experiential learning...
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