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Paxton named as Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem designee
(The Center Square) - Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, was named the Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem designee after a meeting of the Republican Caucus on Monday. The Senate held a special session to consider a new nominee after Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada, lost in the primary election last month. Current Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat is term-limited and cannot seek reelection. Paxton began his Senate tenure in 2016 and was named...
Experts Disagree on Cause of Oklahomaâs Rising Rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last yearâs 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
A Suspicious Bag Stops Passenger Train, âHeartland Flyerâ In Purcell
A suspicious carry-on bag aboard a passenger train halted the trip by several hours. Purcell Police say the more than 100 passengers on board the Heartland Flyer were evacuated at the Purcell Train Depot, just after 9 a.m. Monday, until the all-clear was given. âI was scared,â said Amanda Evers,...
Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Back Applauds SEC Stance On Horns Down Gesture
Oklahoma Sooners' defensive back Bill Bowman was the first member of the Sooners program to enter the media room on Tuesday at the SEC media days in Dallas, Texas, where he applauded the conference's stance on the Sooners' mock "Horns Down" symbol. Many Sooners fans mockingly display in front ...
UNP Entertainment District TIF development committee discusses future traffic improvements for I-35
The Development Oversight Committee for the tax increment finance district, or TIF, that includes the proposed University North Park Entertainment District Project Plan met Tuesday to discuss recommendations to the project, including adding slip ramps at the I-35 and Rock Creek Road intersection. The proposed plan is to divide the...
Local Theatre Company Brings Classics To Life With A Modern Twist In OKC
Storyteller Theatre was started by the husband-and-wife team Justice and Brenna Wickstrom in 2019. âWhat we do here is we put on multiple shows, especially throughout the Summer. Every other week weâve got another show going on,â said Justice Wickstrom. Enough shows to keep actors and actresses as...
Norman House Democrats back superintendent against mandated Bible curriculum
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) â The Norman House Democrats have issued statements of support of the Norman Public Schools Superintendent not implementing the Bible in the school curriculum. Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters originally announced school Bible instruction in June. Oklahoma House Democratic Representatives Annie Menz, D-Norman:
Love's celebrates National Hot Dog Day with free treats on July 17
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) â Love's is offering free hot dogs in honor of National Hot Dog Day on July 17. Love's Travel Stops is partnering with Schwab Meat Co. to offer customers a free hot dog or roller grill item on Wednesday. "Our customers are at the heart of...
Historic Oklahoma vs. Tennessee College Football SEC Game: Date, Tickets, and More
The SEC matchup between Oklahoma and marks a historic weekend in Norman, with the Sooners hosting the Volunteers for just the second time in their history. Last time the two teams faced off was in 2015 with Oklahoma securing a double-overtime win. Josh Heupel's Vols, after an 11-2 season in...
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