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Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
Paul Finebaum Show unveils new version of 'Call Paul' with Oklahoma, Texas updates
Paul Finebaum was quick to a years-long question in SEC country this week. His show’s popular theme song, “Call Paul” by Birmingham native Taylor Hicks,” has been updated to all 16 members of the SEC. The new “Call Paul,” with musical and lyrical updates from Hicks,...
Oklahoma officials investigate sinkhole at Roman Nose State Park golf course
WATONGA, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Tourism is monitoring a sinkhole that developed on a golf course in the Roman Nose State Park. The golf course is still open, but the hole is roped off. Officials said no one is in danger. The Oklahoma Geological Survey is...
Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma senators during the interim are expected to take a deep dive into cellphones in schools, voucher costs and other topics. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, approved 39 interim study requests. The requests have been assigned to committees. The committee chairperson will determine whether or not the study will […] The post Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma attorney general to accept airline customers’ complaints
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office said Tuesday that it launched an online form to submit complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents to his office. Drummond has the authority to review and resolve complaints from airline consumers that are Oklahoma residents after signing a “memorandum of understanding” with the U.S. Department of […] The post Oklahoma attorney general to accept airline customers’ complaints appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday named Grayson Walker as his next chief of staff. Walker will replace Brandon Tatum who is stepping into the role of executive director for the Regional University System of Oklahoma. Walker has worked in Stitt’s administration as counselor to Secretary of State Josh Cockroft and as deputy […] The post Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
For the first time in history, Oklahoma's biggest school districts are both led by Black women
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma reached a new milestone on Monday with a new superintendent taking office in Oklahoma City Public Schools. For the first time, Black women are simultaneously leading the state’s two largest school districts, OKCPS and Tulsa Public Schools. Jamie Polk stepped into the OKCPS superintendent...
Anonymous Donations Fund Flooring Project at RSU Library
Rogers State University’s Stratton Taylor Library will be getting new carpeting this summer, thanks to two sizable donations to the RSU Foundation. According to Library Director Kaitlin Crotty, the project was made possible through two separate $50,000 donations to the Foundation to benefit the library. “Two years ago, the...
OG&E donates 1,800 fans to seniors and families with low income
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated 1,800 electric fans to seniors and families with low income across its service area to help residents stay safe and cool during the hot summer months. Throughout May and June, OG&E volunteers handed out fans to residents in...
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