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Oklahoma House approves study on 3D-printed homes for affordable housing
Could 3D-printed homes provide affordable housing in Oklahoma? Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, thinks they could. "Oklahoma is facing an affordable housing crisis, exacerbated by rising construction costs, supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and a demand that exceeds the available supply," Dollens said in proposing a House Interim Study, which was approved Wednesday. ...
Power restored after suspected drunken driver crashes, causing power outage in west Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — Power has been restored to residents on the west side of the Oklahoma City metro after a crash caused an overnight outage. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police say an SUV knocked out a power pole around 2 a.m. on Thursday...
Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City hosting 'Toast to Toby Keith' tribute concert
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City's Uptown District is hosting a tribute concert in honor of the late country music legend Toby Keith. The Oklahoma native died in February due to complications from stomach cancer. On Friday, "Toast to Toby Keith: A Tribute Concert" will feature...
From Rivals To Teammates: The River Bowl Classic Unites OKC Alumni On The Water
In high school, they were fierce rivals on the field and the court, but today the competition is called The River Bowl Classic, it’s a little friendlier and on the water. “I played competition football against all these schools, so I was like, let’s bring the competition back,” said Northeast graduate Richard Jones.
Report: Oklahoma State Baseball Adds Missouri Transfer Infielder Drew Culbertson
After another successful MLB Draft for Oklahoma State baseball, the Cowboys are retooling. Oklahoma State had eight players taken in last week’s MLB Draft, but the Cowboys thus far have done a fine job at recouping those losses via the portal. That continues this week, as the Cowboys have added Missouri transfer infielder Drew Culbertson, according to The O’Colly’s Daniel Allen. Only a freshman this past season, Culbertson will have three years of eligibility remaining.
New York Times: Oklahoma State Should Get Over Its Hurt Feelings and Schedule OU in Football
One of the most notable drawbacks of conference realignment is the loss of the traditional rivalries that make college football so unique and captivating compared to other sports. Try to imagine a world where games like Michigan vs. Ohio State, Oklahoma vs. Texas, or Alabama vs. Auburn don’t happen every...
Oklahoma Narcotics Agents Seize Marijuana Plants, Processsed Pot
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents seized 106,062 marijuana plants and 1,120 pounds of processed marijuana from a growing operation in Ardmore. They made two arrests during the raid who were 34–year-old Wen Bin Huang and 37-year-old Wen Zhang Huang. They placed them in the Carter County Jail for Aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs. The investigation is continuing, and more arrests are possible.
Yukon trio fares well at High Plains Shootout
ENID – A trio of Yukon Miller baseball standouts represented their home state and Yukon High School at the High Plains Shootout in Enid last week, where they played in front of college recruiters from Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Wichita State and Kansas State, among others. Class of...
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Bixby Schools Introduce New Cell Phone Policies and Clarify Stance on Bible Instruction
Source – ktul.com. BIXBY, OKLA. (KTUL) — As Bixby Public Schools prepares for the upcoming school year, it has announced significant updates to its cell phone policies regarding cell phone use and religious texts. Starting in August, students in grades K-9 will face strict restrictions on cell phones and other communication devices.
Whiskey Riot: October festival set to bring more than 200 whiskeys to OKC
If whiskey is your spirit of choice, then this October, the Whiskey Riot festival may be exactly the event you're looking for. With entry to the festival Oct. 12, guests can try more than 200 whiskeys and bourbons from local, regional, national, and international brands, plus sip on whiskey cocktails, meet master distillers, and more. ...
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