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Stitt called for more election transparency, but supporters used dark money to hide donors
When he took the podium before a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature to deliver his 2023 State of the State address, Gov. Kevin Stitt was basking in the glow of a solid reelection victory a few months earlier, having overcome millions of dollars worth of negative attack ads attacks against him paid for by shadowy political groups. ...
‘Good Apple Awards’ to honor state leaders for making ‘a positive impact’
The Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City set for what organizers described as “a night of celebration and recognition” on September 27. The organizing group leaders at the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice are asking participants to “get ready to applaud our local heroes and enjoy an evening filled with inspiration and gratitude.” This year’s honorees will include The Sentencing Project and Alexandra Bailey (partner organization of...
Ryan Walters confirms new student test results are ‘very different’
Despite calling media reports on the topic “fan fiction,” Oklahoma’s top education official acknowledged the state’s student assessment process changed significantly without any announcement informing the public. State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters said Thursday that Oklahoma’s scoring data and annual tests are now “very different.” He said there has been no public announcement because his administration is busy explaining the new results to school districts. ...
OU Nursing Students Join Hospitals in Norman, Duncan
Students at the University of Oklahoma have continued to answer the call to fill the statewide nurse shortage. The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing is Oklahoma’s largest nursing program. It spans five sites: the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Schusterman Center; Lawton, housed on the Cameron University campus; Oklahoma City’s Health Sciences; and two sites that hold the special designation of being embedded within two regional hospitals – Duncan Regional Hospital and Norman Regional Health System.
Men’s Soccer Swedes Start Off on Wrong Foot; Fall 8-0 to Stars
Oklahoma City, Okla. (BethanySwedes.com) – The Bethany College Men’s Soccer Team took the road to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to take on the Oklahoma City University Stars in the season opener for both teams. The Swedes, fielding almost a brand-new starting lineup from last year, looked to try and...
Celebrate Native American heritage at the Miss Indian Oklahoma events
Today on Living Oklahoma Paul Stanley spoke with 2024 Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma Mia Reich. The 2024 Junior Miss & Miss Indian Oklahoma Honor Pow Wow presented by Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women will be on Friday, November 8th at the Murray County Expo Center in Sulphur, Ok. The public...
Oklahoma experts hope research, goats will encourage climate-resiliency on farms
How to use goats to purge pastures of woody plants is one of the topics expected to be covered at a Climate Resilient Farming and Living Workshop in Okmulgee this weekend. Extreme weather has been seen across the state and as the climate changes, the frequency and intensity of these events increase, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Oklahoma revokes Summer Boismier’s teaching license as other Norman teachers face hearings
The Oklahoma State Board of Education unanimously voted on Thursday to revoke the teaching license of one teacher and referred the cases of two others to a hearing officer. The decision was made during a brief and intense August meeting. Summer Boismier had her state teaching license revoked, while Allison...
“It’s the worst kept secret” - Draymond Green recalls how easy it was to lure Kevin Durant away from the Thunder
During a recent podcast episode, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green hints that Kevin Durant was interested in joining the Warriors well before 2016.
Education board laments 'confusion' over Open Meeting Act, takes no action on filing lawsuit
With five legislators watching, members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education lamented “confusion that has been created by the communication from the attorney general’s office” during their meeting Thursday, but chose to take no action on filing a lawsuit over a clause in the Open Meeting Act that allows legislators to attend executive sessions of state boards. The board, led by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, for the first time in recent memory conducted a meeting...
Latest Jalen Williams projection shows just how fortunate Thunder are
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the primary recipient of credit for the historic 57-win campaign the OKC Thunder just pulled off in 2023-24, and rightly so. After all, the man found himself serving as the club's lone All-Star selection, finishing second in the running for league MVP, and became just the first player since steals were officially recorded to register at least 30.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals on a per-night basis.
Chet Holmgren And Victor Wembanyama Could Secure The Future Of The NBA
The NBA faces challenges in maintaining viewer engagement, but the emerging rivalry between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama could be the solution. Both players represent a new wave of dynamic big men, poised to electrify fans with their contrasting styles—Holmgren's perimeter game and Wembanyama's inside-out play. Their ongoing competitions promise to capture the sports world’s attention and drive higher TV ratings as they transition into becoming global icons.
State Election Board offers tips ahead of Oklahomans going to the polls on Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Election Board is offering tip and reminders as voters in 53 counties head to the polls on August 27. According to the State Election board voters will place their respective vote toward the August 27 Runoff Primary Election and several nonpartisan elections.
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