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CARS Tour Fines and Suspends Andrew Grady; Dishes Out More Penalties After Chaotic Hickory Weekend
After a wild Saturday night of racing at Hickory Motor Speedway, which led to a lot of fireworks on and off the track, CARS Tour officials issued a lengthy penalty report on Tuesday afternoon. Andrew Grady will not compete in the next three CARS Tour races as he has been...
Ok or NOT Ok to allow minors to get married with parental permission?
So, California, in addition to New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma do NOT have minimum age requirements to get married. Meaning, kids can get married with parental permission... is this Ok or Not Ok? We want to hear from you, let us know what YOU think in the comments. newsletter. Sign...
Summer is Ramping Up, but First Fall is Headed to Oklahoma Early
While we enjoyed what Oklahoma would consider a mild start to summer most of July, how often have you heard someone say "I hate to think what August is going to feel like..." Oklahoma is now paying the summer debt for the gentle month we've had. Highs across the state well above 100°, and it's only going to climb even higher over the next week.
Oklahoma State Board of Education to discuss controversial Bible mandate in public schools
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Board of Education is convening Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss a new mandate from the state superintendent that requires the Bible to be taught in public schools, just weeks before the start of the school year. After announcing the mandate, at...
State Education Department paid legal firm more than $38K in May, public records show
Public records show the Oklahoma State Department of Education, led by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, paid more than $38,000 to an Oklahoma City legal firm in May for the firm’s work, as the agency dealt with the sudden depletion of its entire in-house team of attorneys. Goodwin/Lewis attorneys Paul Cason, Jason...
Ranking Oklahoma high school football's best quarterbacks in 2024 season
The 2024 Oklahoma high school football season is coming up, so it’s time to look at some of the top players in each position group. Out of all the positions in the state, the quarterbacks definitely stand out. ...
AM NewsBrief: July 31, 2024
U.S. Department of the Interior Uncovers More Details on Federal Indian Boarding Schools. The U.S. Department of the Interior has more details about history of Federal Indian Boarding Schools. Back in 2021, Secretary Deb Haaland of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe, helped launch an investigation into federal Indian boarding schools.
EPA, Army plan to check Oklahoma wells near military facilities for forever chemicals
The EPA announced a pilot program in nine locations across the country, and two are in Oklahoma. Federal officials will sample private water wells around Fort Sill in Lawton and the Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester. They’re checking for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals because of their long lifespans...
Oklahoma Heat Wave Persists: Dangerous Heat Continue Across the State
Tulsa, OK – Oklahoma continues to battle extreme heat, with dangerous conditions persisting throughout much of the state. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of northeast Oklahoma, including Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Miami, effective from noon to 9 p.m. today. During this period, heat index values are expected to soar above 110 degrees, with some areas potentially reaching as high as 112 degrees.
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