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What books have been banned or challenged in Oklahoma? It's complicated.
According to PEN American's Index of School Book Bans, these books have been banned or have been proposed to be banned over the years at various Oklahoma public schools. In addition, a second list shows the books "investigated" by then-Attorney General John O'Connor. O'Connor's investigation, however, was short, and he later said...
Study: Nearly half of Oklahoma's Section 8 vouchers expire before they can be used
For people who can't afford their own place to live, getting a Section 8 housing voucher can be a relief or even a cause for celebration. The realities of the housing market, however, mean nearly half of those vouchers expire before they can be used. ...
Alan Bowman Receives Spot on Manning Award Watch List
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State quarterback Alan Bowman was selected to the watch list for the Manning Award, it was announced Thursday by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Manning Award honors the top quarterback in college football and uniquely factors the candidates' postseason performances in its balloting. The watch list contains 29 total student-athletes, including six from the Big 12 Conference, which is tied for most in the country. Among the 29 quarterbacks listed, Bowman ranks fifth with 3,460 passing yards in 2023.
Man with felony warrant in custody after early morning search
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A man with a felony warrant was taken into custody early Thursday morning after running from police. An officer who recognized the man from a previous run-in saw him walking near May Avenue and Southwest 29th Street around 4 a.m. After talking with him for...
Big 12 football coach rankings 2024: Does Mike Gundy or Kyle Whittingham take top spot?
Les Miles and Urban Meyer arrived in the SEC at the same time. After the 2004 season, Miles left Oklahoma State for Louisiana State, and Meyer went from Utah to Florida. Both were home run hires. Meyer led the Gators to national championships in 2006 and 2008. Between those came LSU’s 2007 national...
Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
Kansas schools cancel classes after late-night severe storm
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Two south-central Kansas school districts canceled classes Thursday after a late-night storm caused damage and power outages. Sedgwick USD 439 said there would be no school due to damage and no electricity, and Douglass USD 296 said school was canceled due to a power outage. Evergy...
Daily Bullets (Aug. 15): Speculating on News from Fall Camp, An OSU-UCF Title Game?
Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. • All sorts of speculation here – but if you heard Ollie Gordon was hurt earlier this week, it appears, per Robert Allen, that Ollie Gordon will be just fine (X) • Berry...
Oklahoma police, citizens hope Washington, D.C. trip can help foster communication at home
For five days in July, a group of Oklahoma residents and police officers discussed the often tense relationship between Black communities and law enforcement. The sensitive topic has been the focus of forums, small-groups, news conferences and town halls across the country, but people who took part in a recent OK Justice Circle...
'Sorry son, you can't come to this school': Mid-Del families describe enrollment issues
DEL CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Several Mid-Del Public Schools families shared with FOX 25 that they're having issues with enrollment—even as students have already started classes. One parent is worried his son may not be going to the same school as he did last year. The parent did...
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