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A mental health lawsuit from Attorney General Gentner Drummond faces pushback. (KOSU) The mental health department appoints its first Chief Medical Officer. (Oklahoma Voice) Governor Stitt appoints the head of Juvenile Affairs to run DHS. (Oklahoma Voice) Stitt names House Speaker’s aide as executive director of OMES. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma mental health class action lawsuit settlement faces pushback
OKLAHOMA CITY – Efforts to settle a class action lawsuit against the state appear to have hit a brick wall. The Contingency Review Board on Wednesday voted 2-0 to send the federal judge overseeing the case a letter outlining concerns about a potential settlement agreement between the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse […]
County Democrat returns from national convention
Sarah Carnes has returned from last week’s Democratic National Convention riding a wave of energy for the 2024 presidential election. Carnes is the Oklahoma Congressional District 3 Democratic Party chair, representing 32 counties in Oklahoma. The Yukon woman represented the state as a delegate at the 2024 national convention...
American Auto Trail-Western Oklahoma Grasslands (Shattuck to Cheyenne OK)
This American auto trail traverses the grasslands of Ellis and Roger Mills counties in western Oklahoma. The route follows U.S. Highway 283 south from Shattuck to Cheyenne. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or eBook format, use one of the links below:. Follow...
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.
Landlord won't fix A/C: Tenant told to move out
TULSA, Okla — Brandi Maynard's central A/C went out in June, so she put in work orders for her landlord to fix it. Weeks went by, and it was still broken. She called The Problem Solvers for help and learned that tenants have the right to call 311 to ask for help from Tulsa Code Enforcement.
Panelists call on Biden-Harris administration for 'justice' for survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre
Stories of injustice were kept alive at an event during the Democratic National Convention last week. A panel discussed the intersection of goals for victims of racial violence. The panel took place during the Democratic National Convention. The timing of the event made sense to President of the Emmett and Mamie Till Mobley Institute Christopher Benson.
OKC Pastor Combating Gun Violence Through Ministry And Faith
Leaders on Oklahoma City's east side are calling for peaceful responses amid a string of gun violence. A peace walk will take place this weekend in the metro. A Northeast OKC pastor lost a friend to gun violence, and he makes it his mission to stop the violence and help people affected.
Lawton community remembers Kay Love, trailblazer for those with disabilities
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On August 23, Inez ‘Kay’ Love passed away at the age of 77 years young. Those who knew Love say she gave everything to those in and around the Lawton community, despite losing her eyesight and her ability to walk. Due to type 1...
AG Drummond Charges OKC man with fraud, alleged to have stolen 39K for unfinished construction work
The Office of the Attorney General has formally charged Paris Bilbro, a 29-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, with defrauding clients out of over $39,000 for construction work that was never completed. This case has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the alleged fraud and its impact on multiple victims across different communities.
Cleveland County judge delays ruling to consider public access to reports on alleged David Boren misconduct
A Cleveland County judge on Wednesday called for more time to consider how much the public can know regarding a lawsuit seeking the release of investigative reports generated by the Jones Day law firm that contain allegations about former OU President David Boren. Cleveland County Judge Michael Tupper decided to...
SEC Coach Rips Oklahoma State’s QR Code Plan for NIL Fund
Last week, the Oklahoma State Cowboys announced a new and innovative way that its fan base can get involved with the football program’s NIL fund. Thanks to customized QR codes located on players’ helmets, travel bag, coasters in the premium areas of Boone Pickens Stadium, signage throughout the stadium, and the OSU football equipment truck, fans will be able to donate to the Cowboys’ NIL fund at the Pokes With a Purpose website.
Mother wants answers after son comes home from school with hair cut
A family in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wants answers after their son, who is autistic and non-verbal, came home from school with his hair cut. The family said long hair is part of their Native American culture and they want to know what happened.
Barton's Voinier named KJCCC Division I Men's Soccer Player of the Week
Maxence Voinier of the 5th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team has been named the 2024 season's inaugural KJCCC Division I Player of the Week. Voinier picked up where he left off last year accounting for five points this past weekend leading the Cougars to a pair of season opening victories in Enid, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma students are missing class and failing in reading. What's happening?
Oklahoma’s education system, chronically ranked among the lowest-performing in the nation, is failing at even getting kids to come to school. The state's schools received an “F” grade in chronic absenteeism on the most recent Oklahoma State Report Card issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. That same report card showed 73% of third-graders in Oklahoma fall into the “basic” or “below basic” categories for English language arts, a key indicator of reading ability. ...
Oklahoma Voice is celebrating our first birthday. Will you help support local journalism?
Can you believe it’s been a year since Oklahoma Voice published its first free, nonpartisan news stories and commentary aimed at helping expand Oklahomans’ knowledge of the inner workings of government? From uncovering the reason why students’ standardized test scores suddenly increased to examining the intersection of state policy and Oklahoma’s Indigenous communities, our first […]
Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute to Host Art Auction Fundraiser
The Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute is gearing up for its eighth annual art auction, an event aimed at raising funds to support arts education programs across the state. The auction will take place on September 13 at the UCO Boathouse, hosted by River Sport, as an exciting evening of art and community engagement.
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