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Guthrie and Purcell bond proposals pass easily, but those in 4 other districts go down
School bond proposals on opposite sides of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area – in Guthrie and Purcell – passed by wide margins during Tuesday’s election, but voters in the Blanchard, McLoud, Wellston and South Rock Creek districts rejected proposals. Bond proposals must receive a 60% supermajority to pass. Guthrie’s proposal passed with 2,734 votes, or 72.2%, in favor and 1,051 votes, or 27.8%, in opposition. ...
McCurtain voters choose GOP candidate, reject bond proposal
McCURTAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KSLA) — McCurtain County, Okla., voters decided which Republican will advance in the county sheriff’s race. Some also cast ballots Tuesday (Aug. 27) on a $420,000 bond proposal for Valliant Public Schools. [ELECTION RESULTS]. By a commanding margin, voters chose former sheriff’s Deputy Bruce Shirey...
Corey Shivel wins Washington County Commissioner's seat runoff
Corey Shivel secured the Republican nomination for Washington County Commissioner District 2 in a decisive victory over Michael Colaw in Tuesday's primary runoff. Oklahoma State Election Board unofficial results show Shivel garnered 77.16% of the vote, totaling 821 votes, while Colaw received 22.84% or 243 votes. ...
Oklahoma's election system '100% accurate,' says chief election official
Oklahoma's election system functioned with 100% accuracy during the June primary election, says the state's chief election official. The announcement came Monday, just a day before thousands of Oklahomans were expected to return to the polls for the August primary runoff election. ...
How to celebrate Labor Day weekend in Oklahoma, from Rocklahoma to Cherokee National Holiday
The unofficial end of summer is drawing near. Labor Day is coming up on Sept. 2, and festivities are planned across the Sooner State. In addition to new seasons for high school and college football, the holiday weekend means live music, Native American festivals, rodeo action and more. For those who are...
Scattered Showers And Storms Possible As Cold Front Moves In
Thursday is the hottest day over the next 9, as the cold front we've been expecting moves in later at night. Look for scattered showers and storms moving in with the front. Thursday will be hot with highs in the 90s and heat index values near 100 degrees. We may...
2 More Hot Days Then A Cooler, Wet Labor Day Weekend
Wednesday will be hot in the mid to upper 90s. OKC will climb to the low to mid 90s, slightly above average (90 degrees). A few storms are possible in eastern Oklahoma Wednesday afternoon and evening. Tonight will be mostly clear and calm with lows in the low 70s. Storm coverage increases slightly Thursday with pop-up showers and storms possible across the western half of the state. Storms start to move into the panhandle late Thursday, as a cold front approaches. The front will move across the state through Friday morning, spreading rain south. Locally heavy rain is possible Friday morning. Another wave arrives late Friday, possibly impacting football games. Widely scattered showers and storms will continue through the holiday weekend. The latest data is shifting the highest rain totals south into Texas. This means the highest rain totals will stay in southern Oklahoma. Highs will drop to the 80s and lows to the 50s and 60s Friday through the middle of next week. Another front arrives Friday bringing more storm chances and a cool-down. Stay tuned for the latest!
Oklahoma vs. Temple Preview, Stats, How to Watch - August 30
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NCAA punishes Oklahoma over violations
Oklahoma Sooners staffer DeMarco Murray, a former standout football player, will serve a one-game suspension after the NCAA found him in violation of its recruiting rules. The NCAA ruled on Tuesday that because Murray had impermissible contact with multiple recruits over a period of time, he must serve this small suspension as punishment.
Stitt advocates for less housing regulations in national media appearance
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appeared Sunday on CBS’ Face the Nation to talk about the Republican platform before November’s election. Stitt was questioned about former President Trump’s plan to tackle the housing shortage across the country, including in Oklahoma. “[Trump] said he would like to release more...
In Oklahoma Eviction Court, it’s Women with Children First
Sandra Gathron sat on a bench chatting on the phone and snuggling her one-year-old granddaughter, Alaysha, near the elevators that lead to eviction court at the Oklahoma County District Courthouse on August 22. Two other women sat alongside Gathron; one entertained Alaysha with a game of peek-a-boo. Around the corner...
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