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Pets That Are Illegal in Oklahoma
I realize that people have a pretty tepid relationship with the City of Lawton due to all the bureaucratic red tape and additional taxes pet owners are supposed to pay to keep a furry family member inside city limits, but don't let your local government speak for the whole state. The list of "banned" pets on the state level is surprisingly short and logical.
Last Chance To Ride Old School Train in Oklahoma This Weekend
Every year, the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City hosts weekend rides on their classic trains. This weekend, Saturday, August 17 is the last day of the summer that you'll be able to hop on the express. What To Expect. You can expect a comfortable and beautiful ride on the...
Bixby Superintendent Sues State Superintendent Ryan Walters For Defamation
Bixby superintendent Rob Miller is suing Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters for defamation. The feud started two weeks ago when Walters called Miller a liar and a clown at a news conference after Miller questioned why the district wasn't receiving its funding numbers. Walters has continued to call Miller a...
Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program opens 2024 applications
(KOAM) - The Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program is now accepting applications for 2024. This free, voluntary certification recognizes businesses, schools, communities, and other organizations that prioritize health and wellness through environmental and policy changes.
Oklahoma State Department of Education to be investigated by state watchdog agency
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid calls for a probe of state Superintendent Ryan Walters, Oklahoma lawmakers announced a legislative watchdog agency would investigate spending concerns at the state Department of Education, where Walters is chief. Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, announced Thursday he directed the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency to investigate. LOFT answers to the Oklahoma […]
Which Oklahoma cities are cheapest for living comfortably? See the list here
Living paycheck to paycheck is not comfortable. While the cost of living and inflation metrics account for price increases in goods and services, they don't necessarily take note of the additional costs needed to live comfortably and soften the burden of living paycheck to paycheck. How much does it take to have a comfortable life in cities across the Sooner State? ...
Nine Things That Are Unique to Oklahoma
When it comes to defining Oklahoma, there are a few choice characteristics that you only find here in the Sooner State. We could go on and on about this states weird and shocking weather events... tornadoes and straight-line winds, some of the hottest temps in this country alongside arctic winter deep freezes... but that's not what makes Oklahoma what it is. It's defined by the people who call this place home, and some of the things they do are uniquely Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State Fair Shows Off Crazy Food Items for 2024
Do not open while hungry. Keep Scrolling to Check Out Some of the New Food Items for 2024. Coming up on September 12th through the 22nd, the Oklahoma State Fair will be taking place in Oklahoma City. As with any State Fair in the country, the smell of fried food will be in the air and you can of course get the classic fair food. If you want to try something new and maybe unusual. Check out the new offerings this year below. I will also put the Big Tex Food Finalists for the State Fair of Texas below those. KFOR has more info on more food coming to the Oklahoma State Fair.
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