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Oklahoma state superintendent went from ‘excited’ to ‘disgusted’ over standards he helped create
OKLAHOMA CITY — Bob Blackburn can still picture the room where he helped decide how Oklahoma students would learn their history. Six years ago, the then-executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society sat at the head of a table with five other members of a committee spearheading the next state academic standards for social studies […] The post Oklahoma state superintendent went from ‘excited’ to ‘disgusted’ over standards he helped create appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Focus: Black Oklahoma was at the RNC in Milwaukee. Here's what they heard
Trump is incredibly popular in Oklahoma, winning all 77 counties in 2016 and 2020. Reporters from KOSU’s Focus: Black Oklahoma were in Milwaukee to cover the spectacle from an Oklahoma political angle. Here is some of what they’ve found. Oklahoma Republican leadership confident in Trump. One Oklahoma political...
Oklahoma City Zoo becomes first in nation to breed Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
For years, Katie Porth shined a light on a rare species of Galapagos tortoise eggs, hoping to see movement. Year after year, batches of about two dozen eggs remained empty and unfertilized. But last April was different. For Porth, a Senior Animal Caretaker at the Oklahoma City Zoo, it was...
Oklahoma City nonprofit expands tiny home community for foster care alumni
A newly built and furnished set of 15 tiny homes have popped up in Oklahoma City. While they’re all around just 300 square feet, they’re equipped with everything you’d find in a studio apartment — a kitchen, a bathroom, and an area to eat and sleep.
The Porch: Porter Peach Festival Continues Tradition Of Giving Back To Community
The small town of Porter is welcoming 10,000 people to the area for its annual Peach Festival. The three-day event dates back to 1967. "The community came together and decided to host the Porter Peach Festival to help raise funds to build a civic center," said this year's Miss Peachy Keen, Jennifer Ledezma.
Tulsa Area United Way Accepting Applications For Social Innovation Grant
The Tulsa Area United Way is now accepting applications for a grants program to help support Oklahoma startups and existing organizations in need. The Tulsa Area United Way's Social Innovations Grant will provide $45,000 dollars to four organizations. Semi finalists also get 5,000 to help them give back to the community.
First Watch: Stuff You Should Know
Tulsa’s Board of County Commissioners today will consider hiring David Parker to manage the beleaguered Family Center for Juvenile Justice. As the Tulsa World reported, the possible move comes as county officials grapple with a series of allegations, arrests and investigations related to the facility, which last week was placed on probationary status for the second time in two years.
Daily Bullets (July 19): Themes for the Home Football Games in Stillwater, Looking at Incoming Cowboy Basketball Transfers
Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. • OSU released themes, events for 2024 football games (PFB) • Alex Noren is tied for fourth, leads all former Cowboys through round one at the British Open (The Open) • 247 Sports dove...
Oklahoma City's Prairie Surf Studios makes conditions ripe for 'Twisters' to touch down in theaters
The natural disaster cult classic is back — but this time with a new plot featuring a meteorologist, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and a social media star, Glen Powell, who are on the hunt for the biggest tornadoes. It was a production Prairie Surf Studios CEO and Founder Matt Payne knew...
1 Injured And 4 Detained After Shooting Near South 129th And East 31st
A person is injured after a shooting on Saturday evening, according to the Tulsa Police Department. Police say the incident happened near South 121st Avenue and East 31st Street. Police say when they arrived on the scene, the victim was on the sidewalk with injuries to his head and a...
Former Sooner headed to Paris Olympics
NORMAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A Oklahoma Track and Field alumni is proving there really is only one Oklahoma as he’s the only Sooner to compete for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vernon Turner holds multiple program records but he admits his jump to the Olympics wasn’t perfect....
Washington County honors former sheriff Patrick Ballard
Dispatcher: “All units, Sheriff Pat Ballard is not responding. This is the final call for retired Sheriff Pat Ballard. … He went to rest on July 10, 2024. … His dedication to the law enforcement community was truly unmatched. … His legacy lives on to inspire everyone what a true hero is. … Sheriff Ballard is now 10-7." The final words spoken at retired Washington County Sheriff Patrick Jay Ballard's graveside service over a police radio was...
OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors live score updates in NBA Summer League
It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League on Friday. Follow for score updates. More: Thunder vs Suns recap: Buddy Boeheim scores 20, but OKC falls to 0-3 in NBA Summer League ...
Bixby Public Schools to maintain curriculum amid statewide changes
In his message, Superintendent Miller stated “The district agrees with Mr. Walters on the importance of studying the role of religion in historical and cultural contexts. However, we also maintain that teaching any specific religious doctrine or ideology is not part of the current state standards.”
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