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Thrilling Experience: Oologah Woman Swims With Sharks At Oklahoma Aquarium
While swimming with sharks may be a nightmare to some, for others, it's an experience of a lifetime at the Oklahoma Aquarium. Kim Butler from Oologah won the Dive with Bull Sharks contest and says she spent almost 35 minutes in the tank and felt safe the entire time due to the staff's efforts. She says she's already signed up to be a volunteer diver at the aquarium, and Butler is already planning a diving trip with several aquarium staff.
Vote for the best Oklahoma high school football team in Class B-II for 2024 season
The Oklahoma high school football season is right around the corner but while you wait for Week 0 kickoff, we're asking readers to vote on their favorite team in each class. Class B has split into two divisions and last season's championship team has fallen into Class B-II. Seiling routed Velma-Alma last year for its...
Here’s Why October Is a Busy Month for Tornadoes in Oklahoma
It's common knowledge that the busiest months for tornadoes in Oklahoma are during storm season, which is March through June. But outside those months, one month in the fall has produced a record number of tornadoes: October. For 2024, meteorologists across the country have predicted a second active storm season...
Domestic assault and battery search warrant bill was signed by Governor Stitt
Governor Kevin Stitt has recently signed a bill that grants officers the authority to acquire search warrants for individuals who have arrest warrants for domestic assault and battery, even if they are present at a third-party residence. This new legislation aims to enhance the ability of law enforcement to apprehend suspects and ensure the safety of potential victims.
GOP-led states urge Supreme Court to pause EPA plan meant to cut methane emissions by 80%
Republican officials in 24 states asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to halt a Biden administration effort to reduce emissions of the planet-warming gas methane, adding to a series of emergency appeals challenging environmental regulations.
Original documentary ‘Educating Oklahoma’ to premiere Aug. 29 at Oklahoma State University
Media Contact: Christy Lang | Manager, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu. During a special screening premiere, the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences will debut “Educating Oklahoma: Keeping the Promise of Public Education” at 7 p.m., Aug. 29, at the OSU Student Union Theater on the Stillwater campus.
Oklahoma Is The Site Of the Country’s Largest Carbon Removal Plant
A startup says that Osage County, Oklahoma, is the home to the largest carbon capture project in the United States. Project Bantam is a collaborative effort between Heimdal and carbon capture firm CapturePoin and recently opened on Aug. 13 in Shidler, Oklahoma. CapturePoint is using the facility’s captured carbon dioxide (CO2) to remove more oil from a nearby well.
Stitt advocates for less housing regulations in national media appearance
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appeared Sunday on CBS’ Face the Nation to talk about the Republican platform before November’s election. Stitt was questioned about former President Trump’s plan to tackle the housing shortage across the country, including in Oklahoma. “[Trump] said he would like to release more...
Popular Family Friendly Events Happening This Weekend in Oklahoma
It's Labor Day weekend this coming weekend! In Oklahoma, it's an official marker of the end of summer; workers celebrate the (hopefully) soon-to-be end of those summer temps and families take a breather after getting back in the groove of school. If you're a hard worker, this weekend is meant...
Ragweed Season Has Officially Begun In Oklahoma
Oklahomans know the suffering of allergy season all too well. It starts in the spring when everything comes into bloom. Then the summer heat gives us some relief, but that's not the end of allergies. Fall is when ragweed season comes out in full force, and it looks like the fall allergy season has already started.
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