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Firework Stands In Green Country Gearing Up For Independence Day
Firework stands across Green Country are gearing up for Independence Day on Thursday. Volunteers have air-conditioned trailers and cold water. One of the advisors who oversees the firework stand says working in the heat builds character, which is just one of the missions of Antlers. It's going to get busy...
Hot Tuesday, Storms Possible In NW Oklahoma
There's more triple digit heat on Tuesday, so look for highs near 100 with heat index values from 100 to 115 degrees. There will be a chance for scattered showers and storms Tuesday afternoon and evening. A weak boundary will stall out in the northwest, and this could spark storms that are capable of large hail and damaging winds.
Shift in command: Retired admiral to take over embattled Oklahoma veterans department
The Oklahoma Veterans Commission announced Monday the selection of another retired admiral to head the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency embroiled in controversy since 2023. Retired Rear Adm. James (Jay) Bynum will assume his duties Aug. 1, succeeding retired Rear Adm. Greg Slavonic, who will be leaving after leading the veterans...
Divisive order showcases Oklahoma's push for more Christian religion in schools
Ryan Walters' directive that Oklahoma public schools should teach from the Bible raised more questions than it answered. After an Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting last week, the state schools superintendent huddled with reporters to give more clarity on his plan. He instead offered very little detail, leaving school administrators, educators, parents,...
Senators say they weren't involved in prison contract negotiations despite DOC claim
Although Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe told members of the corrections board last week that several state lawmakers were part of the team that helped negotiate a new contract with the GEO Group, at least two of those lawmakers said they had no knowledge of any meetings and were not involved in any negotiations with the GEO Group. ...
Camping Bans Found Constitutional Despite Lack of Shelters
Punishing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outdoors is not cruel and unusual punishment, even if too few shelter beds are available, the United States Supreme Court said Friday after reviewing City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al. The much-anticipated decision came after Oklahoma passed a law this year criminalizing...
Young Oklahoman leaves behind a legacy of understanding, joy
If you think of a spokesperson, it’s hard not to hear a voice. After all, it’s right there in the word itself: spoke, the past tense of “to speak.” But every once in a while, there’s someone who becomes a spokesperson without ever saying a word. That was Sam Weyrich. ...
North Louisiana Heat Advisory Extended Through Tuesday
If there's one thing we understand in Louisiana is hot summers. It's not unusual for us to experience temperatures well into the 90's early in the summer. And this summer is no exception. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has extended their Heat Advisory through 8P Tuesday, July 2nd. ...HEAT...
Heat Warnings Continue But Some Relief Possible Soon
The hot and humid conditions are set to continue for the next few days as the prevailing weather pattern will keep afternoon temperatures reaching the mid to high 90s in the east and approaching 100 near and west of Tulsa. Heat index values may range from 105 to 109 in the far eastern areas, and from 110 to 115 around Tulsa.
Health Departments Across Oklahoma Help Businesses Improve Employee Health, Wellness
Health departments across northeast Oklahoma are helping businesses improve the health and wellness of employees. The Oklahoma State Department of Health wants to promote employee health not only to keep more people healthy, but also to help businesses keep their doors open. The CDC launched Work@Health back in 2015 and...
Oklahoma becomes a character in a new behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the movie 'Twisters'
A new behind-the-scenes featurette for the summer blockbuster "Twisters" debuted Monday, providing insight into how Oklahoma not only served as the filming location but also became a character in the stormy action movie. "Twisters" stars Golden Globe nominees Daisy Edgar-Jones ("Where the Crawdads Sing," "Normal People") and Glen Powell ("Anyone...
Dozens of new laws take effect July 1
OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 80 laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt went into effect on Monday. A law that targets undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma was intended to go into effect on Monday, but has been blocked by a federal court. The law creates a new crime called “impermissible occupation” for willfully entering Oklahoma without […] The post Dozens of new laws take effect July 1 appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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