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$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
Opening weekend forecast for 'Twisters' still rising: Oklahoma-made film may hit $75 million
The made-in-Oklahoma tentpole movie "Twisters" keeps rising higher at the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now is tracking for a three-day domestic opening weekend of $74.6 million, Variety reports Saturday. ...
'Twisters' tornado consultant and director talk about film's stormy real-life inspirations
Editor's note: This story contains minor spoilers for the movie "Twisters." Almost three decades ago, Oklahoma meterologist Kevin Kelleher was tapped to help the cast and crew of the movie "Twister" learn the basics of tornado science and even to vet some of the ideas behind the Hollywood closeup for Oklahoma's famously stormy weather.
Records: Walters, advisors continue billing taxpayers thousands for travel to partisan events, retreats, media appearances
State Superintendent Ryan Walters and his top staff continue to bill Oklahoma taxpayers for expenses related to out-of-state trips—including for talk show appearances, a multi-day retreat, PragerU events at five-star resorts, and even a hot air balloon tour—according to open records obtained by News 4.
Olympics, Route 66 give us a chance to showcase Oklahoma on the global stage | TravelOK
Oklahoma may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about international attractions, but we have several unique destinations and a few unprecedented upcoming events that will undoubtedly draw visitors from around the world. Following the recent announcement that Oklahoma City is only a few steps away from hosting multiple...
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
Comprehensive Eye Exams Essential for Student Learning
The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP) encourages families to add a comprehensive eye exam to their back-to-school checklist, emphasizing the importance of good vision for children as they return to the classroom. Healthy vision is essential for various classroom tasks, from reading books and viewing whiteboards to using computer screens. Without proper vision, students may face unnecessary challenges impacting their mental, physical, social and emotional well-being.
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