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American On-Site Expands Portable Restroom Rental Services Across All of Oklahoma
American On-Site expands portable restroom rental services statewide in Oklahoma, offering versatile porta-potty rental for all job sites and events. We are dedicated to providing top-notch, reliable porta potty rental and sanitation solutions that enhance safety and comfort at job sites.”. — Brian McCullough. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 23,...
State Election Board offers tips ahead of Oklahomans going to the polls on Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Election Board is offering tip and reminders as voters in 53 counties head to the polls on August 27. According to the State Election board voters will place their respective vote toward the August 27 Runoff Primary Election and several nonpartisan elections.
Strong cool front arrives on Friday | 8/25 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! Heat advisories are in effect for the majority of Texoma as temperatures will peak between 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon. Skies will be mostly sunny with southern winds at 5 to 15 mph. Temperature Monday through Thursday of this upcoming week will...
Love's plans 8 new EV charging stations in Oklahoma
Love's Travel Stops has begun adding new electric vehicle charging stations at dozens of stores across the country, including eight planned for Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City-based company already has six EV charging stations in Oklahoma: Two near the Texas border, one on the interstate between OKC and Tulsa, and stations near Chickasha, McAlester...
August 24th is the Biggest Day in Oklahoma Hunter Education
If you plan on hunting or getting the kids started this year, it's the biggest weekend across the state for hunter education classes. If you've been through one of these classes before, it may have been a little rough especially if you were an adult at the time. They're very geared towards children, but you cannot deny the success of these programs. Hunting accidents have fallen 70% since America and Canada started requiring them.
Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit program has no standards for accreditation
Only accredited private schools qualify for the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program, a voucher-like state subsidy for parents to use toward tuition. But schools need only report the name of their accreditor. There is no verification beyond that, and any accreditor goes. Among the schools approved are Goodland Academy, a middle school in Hugo...
OU Nursing Students Join Hospitals in Norman, Duncan
Students at the University of Oklahoma have continued to answer the call to fill the statewide nurse shortage. The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing is Oklahoma’s largest nursing program. It spans five sites: the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Schusterman Center; Lawton, housed on the Cameron University campus; Oklahoma City’s Health Sciences; and two sites that hold the special designation of being embedded within two regional hospitals – Duncan Regional Hospital and Norman Regional Health System.
Inside Jackson Arnold's offseason evolution, years-long journey to be OU football's QB1
NORMAN — Eight months ago, Sharon and Todd Arnold anxiously awaited the return of the OU football team inside their San Antonio hotel. The Sooners' 2023 season was over following a disappointing loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl. ...
The most interesting quotes from 20 Oklahoma football players this preseason
NORMAN — The college football season is underway after Week 0 action kicked off the 2024 season Saturday, which included the year's first upset of a College Football Playoff contender with Georgia Tech's victory over Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. Now it's time for the first week with a...
Oklahoma's offense vs. Temple's defense - 'Should' be off to a good start
The Temple Owls head into the 2024 season with significant challenges on the defensive side of the ball, primarily due to the departure of key playmakers. One of the biggest losses is linebacker Jordan Magee, who has moved on to the professional ranks. Magee was a standout for the Owls in 2023, leading the team with 80 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. He also tied for the team lead with 3.5 sacks. Replacing Magee's production will be a difficult task for the Owls, as his presence was felt in both run defense and pass rush.
School security has many different looks, but it remains a constant focus, officials say
For school administrators, there’s not a single subject more serious than keeping their buildings and students secure and safe. “It’s the most sobering part of my job,” said Justin Milner, the associate superintendent and chief operating officer of Norman Public Schools. “It’s something we think about 24/7, today more than ever.” ...
Chickasha's Hollywood closeup in 'Twisters' almost didn't happen because of strike
In the spring and summer of 2023, principal photography on the blockbuster movie "Twisters" zipped from Oklahoma City and El Reno to Fairview and Okarche to Burbank and Pawhuska. Like the 1996 hit "Twister" before it, the standalone sequel "Twisters" took its production team all over the state, as filming also took place...
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