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Legal experts weigh in on whether Oklahoma religious charter school case is headed to Supreme Court
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a state-funded Catholic charter school in a case testing the wall of separation between church and state. In a majority decision, the court blocked the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School and ordered the state to rescind its contract with the school. Six justices agreed; two dissented all or in part.
New OKCPS superintendent takes helm at a critical time for Oklahoma education
There’s not much job security in being the superintendent of a big-city school district — the average tenure runs from three to six years, according to separate studies done in 2014 and 2018 — and the revolving-door leadership in Oklahoma City Public Schools has been a prime example of the volatility of that role.
Fire chief warns Oklahomans to use generators safely amid power outages
DEER CREEK- (KOKH) — In the wake of Tuesday night's storms, fire departments are urging Oklahomans around the metro to be cautious while using generators. "It's called the silent killer, and I think it's the leading cause in poisoning death, unintentional poisoning, in the United States right now is CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning," said Cory Beagles, Fire Chief for the Deer Creek Fire Protection District.
Potawatomi Nation highlights Kasey Alert for missing, murdered Indigenous people
In the state of Oklahoma, there are roughly 500 cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The Kasey Alert system took effect Nov. 1, 2023, and it’s named for a man named Kasey Russell.
160 MW North Fork Solar Now Operational in Oklahoma
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has signed a $103 million tax credit facilitation agreement with Bank of America for its North Fork Solar Project – a 160 MW development located southwest of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA), which serves 42 municipally owned electric systems...
More Severe Thunderstorms Headed for Oklahoma
Oklahoma has been cooking this week. Temperatures have reached over 100 with the feels-like temperatures close to 110. Severe thunderstorms have also been an issue in the Sooner State, and it looks like more are expected. It's still hot in Oklahoma. Temperatures continue to rise in Oklahoma for Thursday, June...
Facebook scammers target Section 8 applicants with fake page, Oklahoma housing agency warns
A recent scam targeting Oklahoma households is falsely claiming Section 8 has reopened its waiting list through a fake Facebook page, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency reported. Through a fraudulent link, scammers claim the Housing Choice Voucher Program, or Section 8, has reopened its waitlist and asks residents to provide...
WCGOP lawyer and key Stearman ally fined $25K for OK elections ethics breach
A lawyer connected with the Washington County Republican Party (WCGOP) and a key figure in Wendi Stearman's 2020 legislative seat win agreed to pay a $25,000 fine for violating Oklahoma Ethics Commission rules. Jonathan Krems, who defended the WCGOP in court and is the treasurer of a now-defunct super PAC that supported Stearman,...
OK Smoke finishes third at USSSA state tourney
Oklahoma Smoke finishes third at the 16U Oklahoma USSSA State Tournament on June 22 at Savage Park in Tulsa. During the two day state tournament (June 22-23), Oklahoma Smoke went 6-2-1. Several Porum High School athletes play for Oklahoma Smoke this summer. Pictured, from left, are Porum athletes Mesa Coulston, Heidi Purdom, Ashlyn Crowder, Jaelyn Smith and Leia Johnson.
Fancy Dance film review: heartbreaking but beautiful tale draws attention to the struggles of reservation life
Fancy Dance is a powerful, disquieting film. Written, directed and acted by Native Americans, it gives an unflinching view of life on the rez (reservation). Writer and director, Erica Tremblay (of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation) does not shy away from showing the darker side of things, including the frequent murder of Indigenous women.
4th of July Events in Hennessey
Hennessey, are you ready for some fun this Fourth of July?. Our first event is the Great Race that morning. Get ready to run like you’re being chased by a firecracker! It’s the perfect excuse to work off those donut calories while laughing and sweating with your best buds. And hey, it’s all for a good cause because 100% of the proceeds will support the Back to School Bash!
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