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Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
Oklahoma Wildcatters Win on Opening Night of First-Ever PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand, Beating the Texas Rattlers by Three Ride Scores
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series launched Friday evening in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildcatters made their home debut inside Paycom Center in dominant form, knocking off the league’s reigning champion Texas Rattlers by three ride scores. “Those guys were...
40th Annual Hawg Days of summer July 26-27
We’re approaching the Hawg Days of summer – those few hot days during the middle of the six weeks of Dog Days of summer (July 3 – Aug. 11) that Eufaula has claimed as its own. It will be hot and sultry, but folks don’t seem to...
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
City worker dies after incident while mowing grass outside Del City Water Treatment Plant, police say
DEL CITY, Okla. — Police say a city worker died after an incident while mowing grass outside the Del City Treatment Water Plant on Thursday. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police told KOCO 5 that they received a call around 11:10 a.m. about an...
We need to boost child outcomes. Investing in Oklahoma’s adult mental health system would help.
Oklahoma’s dismal child welfare ranking opens the door to a variety of social problems including mental illness, high incarceration rates and failing schools. The recently released 2024 Kids Count data showed that Oklahoma ranks 46th worst. But a recently proposed mental health settlement offers reason for hope, even though the “landmark settlement agreement” faces resistance […] The post We need to boost child outcomes. Investing in Oklahoma’s adult mental health system would help. appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to 'take people under her wing'
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...
Five Tribes Agree to Hunting and Fishing Reciprocity
Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon the Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the Five Tribe...
Lollipops On Deck: Expansion Project Underway
If you have been downtown in Bartlesville lately then you might have noticed that the atmosphere has changed. Instead of being in Oklahoma you are transported to some more exotic and aesthetically pleasing place that is stuck in an earlier time period. With small, family owned businesses, to broadway shows, orchestra concerts, and gallery viewings, to quaint cafes and unique restaurants, Bartlesville is moving up.
Summer Schedule Preview: The Cowboys Go to Provo for the First Time
The second half of Oklahoma State’s season begins with the Cowboys’ first ever trip to Provo. OSU welcomed BYU to the Big 12 with a come-from-behind Cowboy win on Senior Day in Stillwater. Now the Cougars will do their best to get payback on their home field. Despite a disappointing finish, BYU was much better at home in 2023, going 4-2, including its only two Big 12 wins. Let’s dive into the Cowboys’ and Cougars’ second matchup as conference foes.
Here’s What It’s Like to See Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’ In 4DX
One of the standout lines from "Twisters" comes from Glen Powell's character, a loose-cannon tornado wrangler, that has a callback to his followers, "If you feel it, chase it." Most Oklahomans have felt what it's like to be near tornadic weather, and for some, it becomes an addiction, which is why we have storm chasers and films like "Twisters" in the first place.
Here Are The Oklahoma Drive-In Movie Theaters Showing ‘Twisters’
It's "Twisters" weekend in Oklahoma! A majority of Okies are making plans to be at the movie theaters this weekend. And one of the best places to see "Twisters" is a classic Oklahoma drive-in theater. "Twisters" may not be considered a sequel to "Twister," but like its predecessor, "Twisters" is...
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
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