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Education officials plan to probe impact of illegal immigration on Oklahoma public schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Department of Education will roll out guidelines that require school districts to provide the agency with information about how many undocumented immigrants they serve, Oklahoma’s top public school official announced Wednesday. Superintendent Ryan Walters said he also wants districts to calculate the financial impact those students have on districts. “What […]
‘Twisters’ Brought More Than ‘Movie Magic’ to Oklahoma
Oklahoma was proud to have "Twisters" filmed in the state. And since the movie has become a blockbuster success, Oklahoma now has a bigger spotlight on the state for future filming. Recently, Prairie Surf Media out of Oklahoma City, which hosted some of the production for "Twisters," released data on how the filming of "Twisters" positively impacted Oklahoma.
U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Two Fugitives from Texas and Oklahoma in Florida
North Texas — The U.S. Marshals Task Force, including members of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, arrested two suspects wanted in multiple states at a home on Smith Road. Courtney Boothe, a 29-year-old, was wanted in Oklahoma for burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle, and in Mississippi for illegal use of a credit card. John Toney Bishop Jr., a 30-year-old, was wanted in Oklahoma for possession of a stolen vehicle and in Texas for larceny theft charges.
$12.1 million granted for rural Oklahoma water projects by Biden-Harris
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn has announced $12.1 million in infrastructure improvements from the Biden-Harris Administration. The funding will be available for rural water and wastewater projects in Major, Tulsa, Muscogee, Sequoyah, Atoka and Delaware Counties. According...
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...
Oklahoman Micha Hancock added to Team USA women's volleyball roster before win vs. Serbia
Edmond Memorial graduate Micha Hancock was called up to the main roster of the U.S. women's volleyball team on Wednesday to replace injured setter Lauren Carlini. Hancock, who was an alternate on the team, was a gold medalist on Team USA's indoor team in the 2020 Olympics, held in Tokyo in 2021. ...
Quintero takes top honor at State 4-H Roundup
Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu. When Conner Quintero joined the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program eight years ago, he knew he had big shoes to fill. His mom and uncle both had successful 4-H careers in their youth, culminating with induction into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame.
U.S. should apologize for Native boarding schools where hundreds died, officials say
At least 973 Native American children died at U.S.-funded boarding schools they were forced to attend, according to a federal report released Tuesday after a years-long investigation. The report also identified 74 sites where children were buried on school grounds, including 16 in Oklahoma. ...
OU Fans' Final Wish: Would You Spread Your Ashes Here?
For some, the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is more than the 'Palace On The Prairie'. It's sacred ground. Die-hard OU fans have ranked the Sooner stadium as their top choice to... spread their ashes. According to a poll conducted by Choice Mutual, Oklahoman's #1 choice for where they'd like...
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.
Bristow Native named among 2024 great 100 nurses of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (OCSRI) continues its legacy of nursing excellence as four nurses join the ranks of the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma. This honor brings OCSRI's total to 43 recognized nurses since 2014, maintaining the institute’s high standards in oncology care. The Great 100...
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