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Plenty big ticket votes await Oklahomans in November. But one key issue will be missing.
Oklahoma’s November ballot will include many big items to vote on, including our next president, a corporation commissioner and our newest state lawmakers. Disappointingly an option to expand women’s reproductive health access won’t be one. Because regardless of one’s beliefs on abortion access, Oklahoma voters deserve the opportunity to vote on the path forward for […]
Oklahoma parental tax credit has no standards for accreditation
Only accredited private schools qualify for the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program, a voucher-like state subsidy for parents to use toward tuition. But schools need only report the name of their accreditor. There is no verification beyond that, and any accreditor goes. Among the schools approved are Goodland...
Staying hot the next few days but then some changes toward the holiday weekend. Here is what you need to know.
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Joplin Schools install electronic access control system
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin school officials are happy to have a key, district-wide project finished before the start of the new semester. Each school building now has electronic access control installed on nearly every door. Teachers and staff have traded in their traditional keys for FOBS — which use...
Tuesday’s Heat Index Map for Missouri & Illinois is Terrifying
If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...
Gov. Stitt endorses Edmond state Senate candidate ahead of runoff election
EDMOND, Okla. — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt endorsed a candidate for a state Senate seat in Edmond ahead of Tuesday's runoff election. Stitt appeared alongside candidate Jenny Schmitt on Monday, endorsing the former health care worker in her runoff election against Army veteran Kelly Hines for Senate District 47.
Oklahoma RB coach DeMarco Murray suspended for one game for recruiting violations
Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray will be suspended for one game because he contacted prospects and their families before the permissible time period. The penalties released Tuesday by the Division I Committee on Infractions also prohibit unofficial visits during the 16th-ranked Sooners’ season opener at home against Temple on Friday.
Unbelievable OHP photo shows trailer stuck upright against sign over I-35 in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. — An unbelievable photo shows the aftermath of a trailer getting stuck upright against a sign over Interstate 35, causing a traffic delay in Ardmore on Tuesday. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said it appears a driver was raising his trailer while on northbound I-35 and did not...
Catoosa's Blue Whale getting funding boost from Oklahoma Route 66 Commission
Most people stop and snap a quick selfie with Bluey then hit the road and jump back on Route 66. However, preservationists and the City of Catoosa hope that these improvements will encourage people to stop and stay a bit.
OKC hotel burns down, demolished weeks after city deems it dilapidated
OKLAHOMA CITY — A vacant Oklahoma City hotel was demolished Monday after repeatedly catching fire. The Rodeway Inn burned down on Sunday, but this wasn't the first time the building caught fire. In the last four months, the Oklahoma City Fire Department was called to the hotel eight times.
CDC guidelines: Students don’t have to be sent home from school early with lice
If you thought your child would have to go home from school early with lice, national health guidelines actually said they don’t. KFOR spoke with a local expert who said she understands why they state that, but still disagrees.
Cabin on 15 Acres Within a Half Hour to Broken Bow Hits the Market
Just came on the market today! Don’t miss this adorable cabin on partly wooded 15 acres with a pond, only 35 miles from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Easy access allows you to escape the hustle and bustle for this conveniently located property. Bring your 4-wheelers or ATV and create trails under the treed-canopy of woods. The cabin comes with a covered porch and utilities.
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