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2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years […] The post 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’ appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
National Democratic group focusing on two Oklahoma legislative races this fall
A national organization, charged with electing Democratic lawmakers to state legislatures, announced it was spotlighting two Oklahoma races this year. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee said it was targeting Erin Brewer in Senate District 47 and Chaunté Gilmore in House District 100. "These strong Democratic candidates provide opportunities to flip competitive seats and combat the GOP majorities in the House and Senate," the organization said in a media statement.
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
Oklahoma Delegates Describe First Day Of RNC
Two days after the deadly rally and attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, the RNC is packed with Republicans ready for November. "It's absolutely electric. I mean, right now, the crowd went crazy. The pick of JD Vance was a great vice president pick,” State Representative Jon Echols said.
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Henryetta resident wins memorial scholarship
Midway High School Senior Hayden Burdick of Henryetta is the recipient of the 2024 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is named in honor of Leah (Neumeyer) Collins, a 1996 alumna and lifelong supporter of Midway Public Schools.
ODOC mourns death of officer
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections announced today the on-duty death of Corporal Robert Sumner, who worked at John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. His untimely death occurred after an early morning two-vehicle accident on Sunday, July 14. JLCC Corporal Andrew Freppon was also involved in the accident, and he is currently in the hospital recovering from his injuries.
'Freak accident' between 2 state corrections employees leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says two of its employees were involved in a shocking traffic accident in a rural area east of Oklahoma City. One man died in the early Sunday morning crash. Cpl. Robert Sumner worked at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. He was on his...
OKCPS board votes in policy to comply with Oklahoma's new inappropriate communication law
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to bring the district into compliance with a new state law regulating communication from school personnel to students. House Bill 3958 requires school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with an individual student to include the student's parents or guardians, unless...
Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
New Details Emerge In Investigation Of Grady County Mother's Death
More details are coming out about what may have led up to the murder of a Grady County wife and mother. Investigators say Holly Miller was found dead inside her Chickasha home on July 8. An affidavit for a search warrant reveals more about what happened that day as Miller’s daughter files a protective order against her mother’s husband.
Ex-Thunder big puts LeBron James on blast, calls him 'dictator of the NBA'
Former OKC Thunder big man and current activist Enes Kanter Freedom has frequently and unabashedly made his feelings about the NBA and its members well-known since he last suited up for an organization back in 2022. From criticizing the league's partnership with China to voicing his disapproval over the association's...
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