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Central Oklahoma’s impact immeasurable on Team USA Paralympic sitting volleyball team
Paralympian and two-time sitting volleyball gold medalist Monique Burkland Matthews said it was “fate” that she ended up in Oklahoma. Born in Nevada, Matthews’ family followed her grandfather to Oklahoma after he received a transfer to the state. She grew up active and athletic, graduating from Plainview High School as a three-sport athlete. ...
Oklahoma Republican lawmaker asks U.S. Dept. of Education to investigate OSDE
A Republican state lawmaker has formally requested the U.S. Department of Education investigate the Oklahoma State Department of Education for its handling of federal funds.
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 […]
Will it rain over Labor Day weekend in Oklahoma? Cooler temps, precipitation forecast
Oklahomans will experience a break from the relentless summer heat this Labor Day weekend as the National Weather Service in Norman forecasts precipitation and cooler temperatures. Here's what to expect this extended weekend: Labor Day weekend weather forecast for Oklahoma ...
Giant Duck Takes Over Gathering Place For Big Dam Party
The world's largest rubber duck is visiting Tulsa this weekend for the Big Dam Party at Zink Lake. You'll be able to visit the 61-foot-tall attraction at Gathering Place. The world's largest rubber duck starts out pretty flat. "Big omelet," said Jase Wiarda. Wiarda takes this huge mess of yellow...
Truck Driver’s Mishap Leaves Trailer Hanging on I-35 Sign After Wild Accident in Ardmore, OK!
A truck trailer was left hanging from a highway sign on I-35 in Ardmore, OK after the driver accidentally raised it while driving! 🌐 #News #ArdmoreOK #Oklahoma #Accident. – A truck driver’s unusual mishap led to a dramatic scene on I-35 yesterday, leaving a trailer hanging from a highway sign near mile marker 31 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Study: Indigenous Lands More Prone to Flooding in Oklahoma
A study from the University of Oklahoma showed that tribal lands in the state face higher rates of heavy rainfall and floods and Indigenous populations are the most vulnerable to the conditions. The study looked at the 39 tribal nations in Oklahoma and examined heavy rainfall, two-year floods and flash...
Cyclist hit, killed in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - A bicyclist died after being hit by a vehicle in Ardmore Wednesday night. Ardmore Police said it happened on Highway 70, east of Carter Street around 9:00 p.m. According to police, the driver stayed on the scene after the crash. The cyclist was pronounced dead at...
REPORT: Marquette To Play Closed Door Scrimmages Against Missouri & Oklahoma
The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team is set to engage in two closed-door scrimmages against Missouri and Oklahoma ahead of their 2024-25 season opener against Stony Brook on November 4th. This strategy aligns with head coach Shaka Smart’s routine of preparing the team through competitive matchups against high-major Division 1 opponents. The exact dates for these scrimmages in October are yet to be confirmed.
Mason Treat Act To Introduce New Rules For Temporary Vehicle Tags
The way you register your car with the state is changing. Service Oklahoma says it will be safer for everyone. Those changes are through the Mason Treat Act, and it goes into effect next week. Once the Mason Treat Act goes into effect, temporary tags will only be good for...
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