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Ammunition vending machines arrive in Oklahoma grocery stores
Some Oklahoma grocery stores now have the controversial ammunition vending machines, according to a PoncaCity Now report. The city of Wetumka's attorney said a deal between the Super C Mart and the vending machine maker, American Rounds, was completed between private parties. American Rounds ammunition vending machines are expanding across the south and Midwest, and being met with some criticism from those who favor more regulations around firearms. But others see no issue.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years […] The post 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’ appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
National Democratic group focusing on two Oklahoma legislative races this fall
A national organization, charged with electing Democratic lawmakers to state legislatures, announced it was spotlighting two Oklahoma races this year. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee said it was targeting Erin Brewer in Senate District 47 and Chaunté Gilmore in House District 100. "These strong Democratic candidates provide opportunities to flip competitive seats and combat the GOP majorities in the House and Senate," the organization said in a media statement.
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
Oklahomans Anticipate Trump's Speech At Republican National Convention
Oklahomans in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention say they are looking forward to hearing from former President Trump later this week. The state Republican party says nearly 200 Oklahomans are in Milwaukee for the convention. On Monday, the party officially selected Donald Trump as the nominee for November's general...
FBI Issues JUGGING Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Texan Should Watch
There is a scary new trend among thieves called "jugging." There have been cases of jugging in Texas and across the country for a while, but it's gotten to a point now that the FBI has officially entered the chat. The trend began picking up steam in '23 and it...
State Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Inhumane Conditions at Hinton Prison
Seven state prisoners suing the Oklahoma Department of Corrections over their prolonged confinement in small shower stalls have not exhausted the agency’s grievance process and should have their lawsuit dismissed, two state attorneys wrote in a federal court filing last week. The 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act requires incarcerated...
‘No Action’ Taken By Council Concerning Proposed City Charter Changes
The Amarillo City Council chose to take no action during Tuesday morning’s Special Meeting at City Hall. The 10-member City Charter Review Committee, along with Dennis Hawkins of the firm Baker Tilly, met with the council to offer its recommended proposals and take questions from the council. The committee – chaired by former councilwoman and mayoral candidate Freda Powell – was convened just over one month ago to flesh-out needed changes to the Amarillo city charter with the hope of having them ready for the November 5 ballot.
Amarillo Neighborhoods Reporting Overnight Door Knocking
You're fast asleep, deep in that REM cycle, then all of a sudden you're jarred awake by a loud knock at the door. It sounds like the cops are there. You jump up and run to look outside, only to find no one is there. That's been happening at a...
Central football coach adding baseball to coaching duties
In a bit of a whirlwind situation, Central High School was in need of filling its baseball coaching job after CHS fast-pitch softball and baseball coach Wes Green was hired as the new Sallisaw Lady Diamonds softball coach, so in last Wednesday night’s Central Public Schools Board of Education meeting, it decided to let the current staff fill the void.
Here is everything we know about Adams Golf Course multi-million dollar renovation
Bartlesville's Adams Municipal Golf Course is set for its largest financial investment since its inception, including a leadership transition and a multi-million dollar greens rebuild project. The course, originally costing $317,000 or approximately $3.3 million in today's money, was completely funded through private donations. This time, less than a quarter of the new project is funded with donations, the rest through taxpayer dollars. ...
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