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WEBRyan Walters' classroom Bible policy appears to favor Trump-sold Bibles in $6 million plan. The Oklahoma State Department of Education released a bid proposal for State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ classroom Bible policy. The specifications for the Bibles appear to be tailored to a specific version sold by Donald Trump.
Oklahoma's tax cut on groceries now in effect. What qualifies?
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Oklahoma's sales tax on groceries is coming to an end. Starting Aug. 29, the state’s 4.5% sales tax on groceries will be eliminated, following the signing of the bill by Gov. Kevin Stitt in February. The tax cut is estimated to save the average Oklahoman about $104 per year. Beginning Thursday, you shouldn’t be charged the state sales tax ...
What we know about the 3 men who were shot by Kyle Rittenhouse
WEBNov 21, 2021 · A jury on Friday found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges related to his shooting of three men on Aug. 25, 2020. Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, Gaige Grosskreutz and Rittenhouse had traveled to the scene of unrest in Kenosha, Wis., that night for differing reasons. Protesters had gathered there to …
Oklahoma Leads Nation In Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries
WEBFeb 12, 2020 · The medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma’s really surpassed all expectations. Licensing began in August 2018, and already, Oklahoma now leads the nation in the number of cannabis dispensaries with more than 2,200. In September, there were more than 1,700 licensed dispensaries here in Oklahoma. That’s well …
Chickasaw Nation to build resort near First Americans Museum in …
WEBOct 21, 2021 · The Chickasaw Nation will begin construction on a resort next year near the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The $300 million resort reportedly will feature a hotel, water park and other amenities near the museum. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt posted on social media that construction will begin next …
Law enforcement had prior warning about suspect in fatal Georgia …
WEBUpdated September 04, 2024 at 21:45 PM ET. The Atlanta office of the FBI has released new details about the 14-year-old boy accused of killing two students and two teachers and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday in Winder, Ga. . In a post on X, the FBI said in May 2023 it received “several anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting at an ...
How Curious: What Happened To All Of The “Horny Toads?” - KGOU
WEBSep 10, 2019 · KGOU. A horny toad wears a radio transmitter "backpack," allowing researchers to track its movements around Tinker Air Force Base. “Horny toads in Oklahoma are in the midst of a silent extinction,” said Samuel Elias, an ecology and evolutionary biology Ph.D. student at the University of Oklahoma. Elias is one of several researchers in the ...
Gov. Kevin Stitt sworn into second term as Oklahoma's governor
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Surrounded by members of the state legislature, newly elected state officials, the State Supreme Court justices and leaders of Oklahoma’s tribal nations, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt was sworn into his second term in office late Monday morning. He is the fifth governor to serve two terms. Stitt said he is continuing forward with his “Top Ten ...
Who and what’s on the ballot for the August 23rd runoff election
WEBAug 22, 2022 · Kateleigh Mills, Robby Korth, SIO, OPMX. Published August 22, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT. Xcaret Nuñez / OPMX. The runoff election on Tuesday, Aug. 23 will narrow the candidate pool for several federal and state offices such as, superintendent, treasurer, U.S. Senate and U.S. House races. You can view a full list of races here.
Boundaries Of Six State Tribes Now On Google Maps - KGOU
WEBSep 28, 2020 · The Cherokee Nation’s reservation boundaries are now being presented on Google Maps, a historic recognition of tribal lands from the tech giant. These boundaries comprise 7,000 square miles in the northeastern part of Oklahoma. “After the monumental Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v Oklahoma, we’ve …