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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.
Weekend Events: Balloon Festival, Fire Run, Stupor Bowl, And More
The weekend is here. Six In The Morning Weekend Anchor Kristen Weaver shares all the fun and exciting things happening across Green Country. Looks up to the skies this weekend. The event is in Muskogee at Hatbox field Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Balloons fly at sunrise and again at...
LOCAL OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE
Five local Republicans were chosen as part of the Oklahoma delegation to attend and participate in the Republican National convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, earlier this summer. Delegates included State Senator George Burns, former State Senator Mark Allen, and former County Assessor Gaylon Freeman. Nikki Allen and Patty Burns served...
Warr Acres police arrest man with multiple warrants during home burglary
WARR ACRES, OKLA (KOKH) — On Aug. 20, 2024, Warr Acres police officers responded to a home burglary call where they apprehended one suspect. According to WAPD, the resident first heard banging on the front door. When he approached the front door, he heard banging from the side door.
Dangerous Heat Grips Oklahoma: Heat Index Surges Over 105 Degrees
Oklahoma City, OK – A severe heat wave continues to scorch Oklahoma as temperatures reach dangerous levels, prompting a heat advisory across the state. The National Weather Service in Norman has reported that several areas, including Enid and Lawton, are experiencing heat indices over 110 degrees. According to the...
Education board laments 'confusion' over Open Meeting Act, takes no action on filing lawsuit
With five legislators watching, members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education lamented “confusion that has been created by the communication from the attorney general’s office” during their meeting Thursday, but chose to take no action on filing a lawsuit over a clause in the Open Meeting Act that allows legislators to attend executive sessions of state boards. The board, led by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, for the first time in recent memory conducted a meeting...
Tulsa voters send email supporting ceasefire to Oklahoma delegates
Oklahoma delegates supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago received an email from concerned Tulsan voters earlier this week. The message mentioned support for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The email included signatures from more than 75 Democratic and independent voters. Linda Allegro...
City councilmembers have chosen Yukon's new city manager. Who is he?
YUKON — City councilmembers voted Tuesday to offer Mike Castro the position of city manager, three months after the same governing body abruptly ousted a previous official from the same role. During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Yukon City Council directed city staff to finalize an employment contract for presentation to...
GRF collections beat monthly estimate at start of FY 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 14, 2024) – General Revenue Fund collections for the month of July – the first month of fiscal year 2025 – totaled $620 million, which is $10.8 million, or 1.8%, above the monthly estimate. This is $17 million, or 2.8%, above collections in July 2023.
Edmond lawmakers ask school district to reconsider policy on display of American flags
Four state lawmakers − all of them from the Edmond area − have sent a letter to Edmond school officials urging administrators to rethink their position on student displays of the American flag. The letter − hand delivered to the Edmond Superintendent Angela Grunewald's office Friday morning − was sparked by a recent...
Heat warnings in effect for the majority of Texoma | 8/24 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! Today is going to be another hot one for the area. Temperatures this afternoon will be well into the triple digits, and feel-like temperatures will likely get over 110 degrees at peak daytime heating. There is a low chance for rain this afternoon and evening (about 10% chance), but most of the area will remain dry.
Mayor David Mason Gives Update On Oakwood Mall, Movie Theater
Mayor David Mason recently released his bi-monthly update video “Ask Mason” where he answers questions submitted by Enid residents; this time answering questions regarding the future of the Oakwood Mall and the process of getting a new movie theater. Mayor Mason started off by talking about how involved...
“It’s the worst kept secret” - Draymond Green recalls how easy it was to lure Kevin Durant away from the Thunder
During a recent podcast episode, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green hints that Kevin Durant was interested in joining the Warriors well before 2016.
It’s time to think differently about how we educate Oklahoma children. Community schools would help
Oklahoma’s dismal bottom 10 rank in education outcomes highlights a need to think differently about how we’re educating our children who continue to struggle with academic performance, chronic absenteeism and emotional and behavioral issues. It’s time for our education leaders to take a hard look at the evidence-based benefits that come from increased investments in […]
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