Oklahoma Broadband Office Launches Interactive Internet Service Map
Oklahoma Broadband Office Launches Interactive Internet Service Map OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) has launched an interactive online map detailing availability of high-speed internet service throughout the state, Executive Director Mike Sanders announced. The Oklahoma Broadband Map, available at map.broadband.ok.gov, offers Oklahomans a way to track improvements in broadband infrastructure as federal…
Read MoreMartinez Releases Statement, Resigning Office
Martinez Releases Statement, Resigning Office OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement saying he will resign from his legislative seat effective Sept. 1, 2023. “While I have followed the guidance of my legal counsel and a letter from the Office of the Attorney General, there are differing opinions about whether…
Read MoreDias charged with breaking into jail
Dias charged with breaking into jail By R.L. Thompson Occasionally the media reports on someone breaking out of jail or a prison. It seems to be a place that people do not want to stay. However, on August 2, felony charges were filed in District Court sitting in and for Okfuskee County against Michael Joseph…
Read MoreOkemah City Council does not file deed on Scott’s house
Okemah City Council does not file deed on Scott’s house By R.L. Thompson Buster Scott feels like the city of Okemah is intentionally and illegally trying to steal his property. Over the last few months, Scott has appeared before the Okemah Housing Authority Board and the Okemah City Council addressing abatement letters he has received…
Read MoreGovernor Stitt signs executive order to boldly stand with women
Governor Stitt signs executive order to boldly stand with women Tuesday, August 01, 2023 Governor Kevin Stitt led the nation as the first governor to issue an executive order to boldly stand with women — defining sex-based words like ‘female,’ ‘woman,’ and ‘mother’ and protecting women-only spaces. Joining the governor in today’s signing ceremony was Independent Women’s…
Read MoreOKLAHOMA CITY MAN SENTENCED TO SERVE MORE THAN A DECADE IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR IMPERSONATING AN FBI SPECIAL AGENT AND ILLEGALLY POSSESSING A FIREARM
OKLAHOMA CITY MAN SENTENCED TO SERVE MORE THAN A DECADE IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR IMPERSONATING AN FBI SPECIAL AGENT AND ILLEGALLY POSSESSING A FIREARM OKLAHOMA CITY – Yesterday, Seth Daniel Grant, 38, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 11 years in federal prison for impersonating a special agent with the FBI and for illegally…
Read MoreOklahoma State University changes infrastructure to protect wildlife
Oklahoma State University changes infrastructure to protect wildlife STILLWATER, Oklahoma — Oklahoma State University is now one of the first major research universities in the U.S. to prioritize the reduction of bird-window collisions with the completion of a $118,000 project. “Advancing on past research on the bird-window collision issue, we began intensive research here at OSU,…
Read MoreThinking Out Loud: Frozen Pain Melting Away!
Thinking Out Loud: Frozen Pain Melting Away! A very interesting article by Gabriella Tal called “The Nature of Hurt” tells about a time when she experienced a serious car accident that left her paralyzed. Her healing journey led her to the work of Peter Levine, author of Walking the Tiger who helped her realize the power…
Read MoreHicks’ study to examine Oklahoma’s Afghan Resettlement Program Tuesday
Hicks’ study to examine Oklahoma’s Afghan Resettlement Program Tuesday The Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee will hold an interim study Tuesday, Aug. 15, examining the state’s Afghan placement and assistance program. The study was requested by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-OKC, and will be held in Room 4S.9 at the State Capitol beginning at 9…
Read MoreSen. Rogers announces he will not seek reelection
Sen. Rogers announces he will not seek reelection OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, announced Monday that he would not be seeking reelection to the Oklahoma Senate. Rogers was elected to the state’s upper chamber in 2020 and his current term is set to end in 2024. Rogers said after much careful consideration, he…
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