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Announcing new names and expanded services for student support
Media Contact: Aleigha Mariott | Assistant Vice President, Deputy Title IX Coordinator | 405-744-4962 | aleigha.mariott@okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce updates to the offices dedicated to supporting our military-affiliated, nontraditional and transfer student communities. As part of OSU’s ongoing commitment to supporting its students, these offices have...
Deer Creek Fire Hopes Voters Approve Mileage Increase
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff officials have been teaming up, providing ambulances to those in need for a while. Firefighters say if residents vote to bump the mileage up, they can keep these emergency services going. In 2023, EMSA stopped servicing areas in parts of Deer Creek and Oak Cliff.
Students return for first day of school in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - With excitement and anticipation filling the air for the new school year, Ardmore City Schools opened their doors to welcome students back from summer break on Thursday. “Every new year is exciting, just making sure that we’re doing everything we can for our students,” Interim Superintendent...
Bartlesville City Council Calls for Special Meeting on Grant Funding
The Bartlesville City Council has called a special meeting for Monday to address grant opportunities that are available to the city. According to an agenda, the council will discuss and possibly approve a $120,000 contract with Grand Mental Health over a two year period, providing two specialists who would work with the Bartlesville Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Response Team. The funding would be provided by the Opioid Abatement Grant awarded by the State of Oklahoma.
Headlines: Ryan Walters lawsuit, summer food program & Super Cao Nguyen
State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces a defamation lawsuit. (Oklahoma Voice) A legislative agency plans to probe the State Department of Education’s finances. (Tulsa World) Lawmakers express frustration over SDE delay in teacher pay reimbursement. (NewsOK) Judge overseeing Epic case rejects call to recuse. (Oklahoma Voice) Governor Stitt again denies...
Kinzie Hansen returning to Oklahoma City Spark in 2025
Former Oklahoma Sooners softball catcher Kinzie Hansen will be back with the Oklahoma City Spark for the 2025 season, the team announced on Thursday. Hansen was a member of the most decorated senior class in college softball history, winning four national titles during her time in Norman. Hansen and the Spark had a successful summer as an independent squad, rolling through the competition to a record of 20-7. Hansen had a strong year in her rookie season and will look to build off of that next year.
Animal activist, community leader Louisa McCune passes away
Kirkpatrick Foundation Executive Director Louisa McCune, who passed away over the weekend at 54, leaves behind a legacy of community leadership, particularly in animal advocacy. In a November 2023 interview with OKC FRIDAY, Louisa said that when animals fare well, people fare well. "Animals of all kinds will tell the...
Debby Hampton to speak during HeartLine’s Festival of Hope
Long-time Oklahoma City nonprofit leader Debby Hampton is to deliver remarks during HeartLine, Inc.’s 22nd annual Festival of Hope Gala Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Retired Homeless Alliance Executive Director Dan Straughan and the Homeless Alliance are to be honored with Champions...
Oklahoma coach helps Nigerian basketball team make it to quarterfinals in 2024 Summer Games
EL RENO, Okla. — An El Reno High School girls basketball coach just came back from Paris after helping on the coaching staff that led to the Nigerian women’s basketball team making it to the quarterfinals. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “I had...
GoFundme set up by Ponca City church repeatedly targeted by vandals
PONCA CITY — St. John Baptist Church, 1009, south 11th Street, has been targeted by vandals at least times since August of 2023. St. John Baptist Church has been in the community for nearly 100 years and is on the National Register of Historic Places in the State of Oklahoma and US Department of the Interior. It was built by the congregation in 1927.
Video: FOX23 Investigation: Vietnam Veteran visits daughter after finding the father he never knew
We've been telling you about the ongoing saga with a local Vietnam Veteran who was searching and found his birth father. He's also been fighting cancer, but as Tulsa's Investigative Reporter Janna Clark told you, he recently found out he's healthy enough to travel.
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