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Google Announces Support for Local Schools and Nonprofits
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Google is providing more than $100,000 in support for several Oklahoma schools and nonprofit organizations through its Data Center Community Impact Program. The program awards funds to eligible organizations and initiatives that make a difference in Google’s data center communities. The 2024 recipients include:. Tahlequah High...
Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite a near-total ban on abortion, Oklahoma’s state Legislature saw dozens of bills attempting to impose more restrictions. But none crossed the finish line to become law this session. Bills ranged in focus, from restricting “chemical abortions” and “abortion pills” to personifying fetuses and restricting travel for the procedure. Oklahoma law bans […] The post Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
New superintendent selected for Chickasaw National Recreation Area
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - The National Park Service selected a new superintendent for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The recreation area announced that Devon Bradley was selected to be its next superintendent. Bradley has 24 years of government experience, including 10 years in the Marine Corps. He most recently worked...
Collinsville neighbors blindsided by issues with mailbox height
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Notices about the height of mailboxes started showing up in a Collinsville neighborhood not long after a road project. "I had a notice in my mailbox saying my mailbox was no longer compliant with regulations," said May McCombs. Homeowners believed the resurfacing job raised the roads...
Traffic signal, intersection improvements set to begin in Joplin
NEWTON/JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Beginning the week of August 5, drivers in the Joplin area can anticipate occasional lane closures and traffic delays due to a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project. The project includes installing traffic signals, street lighting, and other various intersection improvements in three locations. Project...
MoDOT seeks input on I-44 corridor study
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is hosting a public meeting today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Joplin Public Library to gather feedback on the Forward 44 study of Interstate 44.This project examines over 250 miles of the highway, aiming to update infrastructure to meet current standards.Joplin Public Works Director Dan Johnson stated, "With I-44 running through the southern portion of our community, it’s crucial that our citizens come out to provide their feedback about this critical corridor."MoDOT's study addresses the issues identified in a 2008 report, including capacity and safety concerns.
Joplin man spends week homeless to support nonprofits
JOPLIN, Mo. — An area man is spending this week out in the great outdoors, but not because he wants to get back to nature. Joe Johnson is a big believer in the phrase, “There but for the grace of God go I.”. “Showing people, hey, this could...
Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 48
JOPLIN, MO — After a week of sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States area. Play #1: Kendall Holmes to Elliott Hawkins (Joplin Crusaders’ Quarterback & Running Back — Joplin Crusader Quarterback Kendall Holmes dropped back and scrambled around, in some trouble, broke away from the defense, […]
Weekly Events Calendar: July 22-28
Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday. Pig Tales. By Megan Rossman. People...
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