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‘No one is losing their jobs’: After Stitt executive order, Oklahoma University’s DEI re-branded
In December 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order seeking to downsize or eliminate “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) offices and bureaucracy at Oklahoma colleges and prevent colleges from engaging in illegal discrimination. “In Oklahoma, we’re going to encourage equal opportunity, rather than promising equal outcomes,” Stitt...
Oklahoma Republicans Call for Impeachment Investigation into Walters
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several House Republicans have signed a letter asking for an investigation into “alarming” actions from state Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Board of Education and asked for an inquiry into whether the “failures” justify impeachment. Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, wrote the letter and sent it to House Speaker Charles McCall […]
In Oklahoma, hydration is front and center for high school football practice
With football practice beginning to take the field over the last two weeks, states such as Oklahoma are putting a greater emphasis not just on proper hydration but smart practice habits. Three days out of the next nine days in Oklahoma are forecasted to be in the triple digits. The...
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...
Sweeping lawsuit challenging Oklahoma's teen parole policy inches toward trial
Dwain Thomas has appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board’s violent offender docket five times since 2010. At every hearing, the 44-year-old prisoner had a positive recommendation from parole investigators and a superb behavior and employment history. But the parole board has consistently declined to advance Thomas to a more intensive stage-two...
Chickasaw Nation News for week of Thursday, August 15
This week’s Chickasaw Nation news looks at Jamie Jones’ work with the California Department of Veterans Affairs. They also take a look at two Chickasaw Nation graduates from a family medicine residency program.
Oklahoma County judge overseeing Epic embezzlement case rejects call to recuse
OKLAHOMA CITY — A judge presiding over the major embezzlement case against the co-founders of Epic Charter School faces a call to recuse, with a defense attorney accusing her of being an “advocate for the prosecution.” District Judge Susan Stallings denied the request for her disqualification during a hearing Thursday at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. […]
Second Minute Goal Sparks Mountaineers to 4-0 Win over Hampton
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 15, 2024) – It took 1:03 of game time for Mount St. Mary's women's soccer to get their offense rolling in 2024. Luisangely Navas scored on the first shot of the match, providing the sparkplug for a 4-0 win in the season opener over Hampton. Subsequent...
It's like a Disney World of hospitals: The impact of St. Jude on families
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — There's still time to participate in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway and support a good cause. One of the biggest challenges of cancer treatment is the treatment itself, and it's not cheap. Elnora Lee, the mother of a patient at St. Jude in Memphis,...
Inasmuch Foundation gifts $3 million to National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a step closer to reaching its $40 million fundraising goal following a $3 million gift from the Inasmuch Foundation. The Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors and staff recently unveiled the Inasmuch Foundation East Foyer at the museum, named in honor of the gift. ...
August Chamber Forum: The Impact of Health and Wellbeing on Business
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its August Chamber Forum, The Impact of Health and Wellbeing on Business, on August 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The health industry is pivotal to Oklahoma City, and the discussion surrounding health and wellbeing is prominent. According to Gallup, 75% of...
A local nonprofit is working to help fathers turn their lives around
OKLAHOMA CITY — Whether they’re coming out of incarceration, going through a custody battle, or dealing with becoming a newly single dad, an Oklahoma City nonprofit is working to give fathers a leg up. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The nonprofit True Dads...
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