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Thunder GM Sam Presti details draft philosophy to always move up
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2024 NBA draft with one selection and exited the two-day event with three rookies. The Thunder stood pat at the No. 12 spot and selected Nikola Topic. It’s a calculated swing. OKC can afford to wait out a redshirt year and not rush the 18-year-old to play. For the other two rookies, it was a multi-step process to acquire them. The Thunder shipped five future second-round picks to the New York Knicks for the No. 26 selection to add Dillon Jones. The next day, OKC made a series of trades to go up to the No. 38...
Drummond challenges Biden Administration’s latest EV mandates
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 other state attorneys general have filed a challenge to the Biden Administration’s latest attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road. The filing aims to block the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) strict fuel efficiency...
Oklahoma receives $113.8M in federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans
The Build America Bureau recently approved three Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans of up to $113.8 million for to the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. “Oklahoma’s innovative approach to expedite delivery of safety improvements for rural roads years ahead of the initial schedule not only saves […] The post Oklahoma receives $113.8M in federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans appeared first on Transportation Today.
State Senator considering legal action against state school board, Walters
A state lawmaker says she’s ready to take the state school board and State Superintendent Ryan Walters to court after she says they violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when they refused to let her sit in on their executive session discussions last week.
Oklahomans to have access to financing for hail-resistant roofs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will soon have access to financing to upgrade their homes with severe weather-averse roofs. In May, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act was signed into law. It allows Oklahomans to apply to a grant program that would provide severe hail-resistant roofs, impact-resistant shingles and rain-resistant attic vents. The law will go into […] The post Oklahomans to have access to financing for hail-resistant roofs appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Report: Growth moderates, expectations rising for last half of year in plains, mountains
(The Center Square) – Economic growth moderated in the plains and mountain states in June, but expectations for the remainder of 2024 are rising, according to a report from the Federal Reserve of Kansas City. “District services activity stayed positive in June, and expectations for the future continued to grow,” Chad Wilkerson, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said in a statement. “Employment declined slightly and selling prices decreased this month.” ...
What to expect: Fourth of July will be hot and humid with a potential for storms later
A hot and humid holiday is on tap, but Oklahoma City and most of the state could see thunderstorms in the evening and into the night. The National Weather Service in Norman said heat indices will be up to 110 degrees in Oklahoma City and Lawton, 106 degrees in Ponca City and about 111 degrees in Ada.
Veterans Start Flag Exchange Program For Tattered Flags In Mid-Del Area
The American flag is our nation's symbol of freedom and justice. “When I was in the military, overseas, I was always on the flag detail,” said military veteran Gary Helberg. For as far back as he can remember, Helberg has always had a love for flags. “We’d rush to...
First Responder Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage Belonging To Family Of Fallen Edmond Police Officer
A nonprofit that helps first responders is honoring the family of a fallen Edmond Police officer by paying off their mortgage. Edmond Police Sgt. CJ Nelson was hit and killed while on his patrol motorcycle in 2022 along Broadway Extension. The Edmond Police Department said the Tunnels to Towers Foundation...
2024 Oklahoma Sooners Win Total Prediction & Analysis
In a fact or fiction discussion about the Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 season, the focus is on whether they can cover their Vegas win total set at +/- 7.5 games, with insights on upcoming matchups and team dynamics. The Oklahoma Sooners' Vegas win total for 2024 is +/- 7.5 games. Yes,...
Oklahoma high school football: Muskogee 2025 QB Jamarian Ficklin commits to Texas State
One of the top quarterbacks in Oklahoma high school football has made his college decision. Muskogee’s Jamarian Ficklin announced his commitment to Texas State on Thursday. Ficklin led Muskogee to the Class 6A-II state title as a junior last season and was named The Oklahoman’s All-State Offensive Player of the Year.
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