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Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Meet the 2024 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame class
The current president of the University of Oklahoma, a past president and first lady at Oklahoma State University and a pair of just-retired Oklahoma university presidents are among 11 people who comprise the 2024 class of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society announced the list of...
'Eat your veggies' the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge starts August 1st
For many Oklahomans, vegan food is a way of life with the expected outcomes of better health for the heart, weight management, and the control of blood sugar levels. In August, restaurants across Oklahoma City have the chance to take part in the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge. Red Earth Vegans...
Salvation Army and OG&E host breakfast fundraiser to help Oklahomans with utility bills
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Salvation Army hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Thursday to help Oklahomans feeling the pinch on their electric bills. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The fundraiser supports OG&E’s Lend-a-Hand and Oklahoma Natural Gas’ Share the Warmth programs and is meant...
Local nonprofit says Oklahoma has 6th highest eviction rate in U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to Shelterwell, an Oklahoma City nonprofit, Oklahoma ranks in the top ten in the U.S. for evictions, a stat that was the focus of a meeting by the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Wednesday night. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Landes talks Native stories, Oklahoma film in National Geographic
TULSA – As more Native stories are being told to wider audiences across the world, a spotlight is being put on Oklahoma due in part to Emmy-nominated series “Reservation Dogs” being filmed in the area as well as the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Merle Haggard Statue and Tribute Concert Coming To Oklahoma
A statue of the late country music legend Merle Haggard will be unveiled on October 10 followed by a tribute concert to the "Okie from Muskogee" The Merle Haggard Statue Committee has been working on the project for about 15 years. Executive Director of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Tony Corbell dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about the concert and this historic event.
Oklahoma House approves study on 3D-printed homes for affordable housing
Could 3D-printed homes provide affordable housing in Oklahoma? Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, thinks they could. "Oklahoma is facing an affordable housing crisis, exacerbated by rising construction costs, supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and a demand that exceeds the available supply," Dollens said in proposing a House Interim Study, which was approved Wednesday. ...
Man arrested after 14 cattle were killed with a crossbow at St. Gregory's Abbey
A man has been arrested as part of a month-long Shawnee Police investigation into the killing of more than a dozen cattle belonging to the monks at St. Gregory's Abbey. Christopher Wallace, 18, was arrested on four complaints of cruelty to animals and two counts of larceny of livestock on Thursday, said Vivian Lozano, Shawnee Police public information officer. Lozano said Wallace was booked into the Pottawatomie County jail. ...
Alva Head Softball Coach Megan Stratton Talks Upcoming Season
Alva Head Softball Coach Megan Stratton Talks Upcoming Season. CTB Sports Director Derek Darr sat down with Alva Ladybugs Softball Head Coach Megan Stratton to talk about what’s coming up for the Ladybugs. Coach Stratton began by talking about the expectations for this year’s lineup. “We’re returning a...
Popular Oklahoma City Zoo holiday attraction Safari Lights returning in November
OKLAHOMA CITY — The popular Oklahoma City Zoo attraction Safari Lights will return in November for its fourth year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. With the help of Gus the Honey Badger, zoo officials announced that Safari Lights will be back starting in November. Safari Lights features larger-than-life light displays and will have near-interactive lanterns for guests of all ages.
Stillwater woman convicted of neglecting her three children
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A Payne County jury took only 90 minutes to convict a 27-year-old Stillwater woman of neglecting her three young children, who were found living in shockingly deplorable conditions in a feces-filled trailer where they lived with their mother, her husband, grandmother and multiple animals, according to trial testimony last week.
Monthly First Friday Crawls Around with 90s Flashback Crawl
Main Street Enid is proud to announce the theme of August’s First Friday: “Flashback First Friday | 90s Crawl & Retro Car Show.”. This First Friday will set the dials back a few decades with a bunch of 90s-themed events!. Check out the retro car show, jam out...
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