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This company promised to improve health care in Oklahoma jails. Patients in its care have died
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Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
TECUMSEH, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs said they’ve seen great success with their musical therapy program and have expanded to three new cities with new therapists. “A music therapist might give them a drum, and say, ‘think about the way your week has gone,...
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
Application deadline for FEMA assistance is August 14
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans affected by the May 19-28 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have until August 14 to apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline is for residents of Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee and Rogers counties. Those affected by the storms should apply as...
Oklahoma Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Program
OKLAHOMA CITY—The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. The recipients will be honored at the OHS Awards Banquet, which will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The OHS is seeking nominations for the...
Ceremonial Bill Signing of Mason Treat Act
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued the following statement after participating in a ceremonial bill signing at the Oklahoma Capitol with Governor Kevin Stitt. The signing ceremony was attended by state legislators, community leaders and advocates who have supported the initiative from its inception. The ceremony also...
During 2028 Olympics, Oklahomans should send world a message that they care for the environment
Since Oklahoma City was selected as the host site for softball and canoe slalom during the 2028 Olympics, I’ve wondered how we could share the best of us – known as the Oklahoma Standard – with an international audience. Given the previously unchallengeable power of our oil and gas corporations in our state, this might […]