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Oklahoma pastor arrested on complaints of sodomy
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 26, 2025
Oklahoma pastor arrested on complaints of sodomy A 66-year-old pastor was arrested this month after allegations of sexual assault. WE’LL SEE YOU HERE SOON. NOW TO YOUR NEXT TOP FIVE. THREE PEOPLE IN CUSTODY AFTER A ROBBERY AND CHASE THIS MORNING....
How China tariffs could impact fireworks prices in Oklahoma
News9 - Oklahoma
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Fireworks have lit up America’s skies on the Fourth of July since 1777. But this year, retailers warn that rising tariffs on Chinese-made pyrotechnics could soon raise the cost of celebrating the nation’s birthday. Nearly All Fireworks Are...
Oklahoma City Pride festivals, drag performers resist so-called drag ban
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB 1217, which restricts "adult performances" on public property or where minors can view them. Opponents argue the bill targets drag performances and chills free speech, while supporters say it protects children....
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance names new leader
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has tapped Juliet Abdel as its new president and CEO. Juliet Abdel, incoming CEO and president...
Oklahoma Lottery Pick 3, Lucky For Life results for June 26, 2025
The Oklahoman
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The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 26, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 26 drawing 1-4-4 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Lucky For...
Win Tickets To See Jason Aldean In Tulsa, Oklahoma
KLAW 101 - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Jason Aldean is brining his Full Throttle tour to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we're giving away tickets! Jason Aldean will take the stage at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa on Thursday, July 17 with special guests Nate Smith, Raelynn and Dee Jay Silver....
Oklahoma to stop recommending fluoride in water after Gov. Stitt order
USA Today - Virginia
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The Oklahoma State Department of Health scrubbed all mention of its Community Water Fluoridation Program ahead of Gov. Kevin Stitt's order to review a state policy on recommending that water systems add fluoride to prevent childhood tooth decay....
See which new Oklahoma laws went into effect on July 1, 2025
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
July is here, meaning a slew of new laws that were passed during the most recent legislative session are now effect. | MORE | Oklahoma lawmakers tackle veto overrides at the CapitolOne hundred new laws went into effect Tuesday, and many more that...
This new Oklahoma law targets organized retail theft. How does it work?
The Oklahoman
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After a push from big retailers and law enforcement, a new Oklahoma law will give the state Attorney General the power to prosecute crime rings that steal retail goods to sell online for profit. But a provision to lower the dollar amount to charge...
Spears Business announces 2025 Outstanding Young Alumni
Oklahoma State University
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June 30, 2025
Monday, June 30, 2025 Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business is honoring Lucas Elwell, Aaron Sizemore and Brittany...
Oklahoma state regents approve fifth consecutive OU tuition increase
OUDaily - Oklahoma
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Correction This story was updated at 6:56 p.m. June 26 to reflect the proper spelling of the first name of Regent Jeffrey Hickman.The Oklahoma State Board of Regents for Higher Education unanimously approved OU’s tuition and fees increase at its...
These groups have state funding to help pregnant women after Oklahoma banned abortion
The Oklahoman
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This story was produced in partnership with StateImpact Oklahoma.An address for a nonprofit that oversees millions of dollars in state money to support abortion alternatives is an unassuming brick suburban house in Oklahoma City. The home belongs...
Oklahoma will no longer recommend fluoride in water supply
The Oklahoman
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The Oklahoma State Department of Health scrubbed all mention of its Community Water Fluoridation Program ahead of Gov. Kevin Stitt's order to review the state policy on recommending water systems add fluoride to prevent childhood tooth decay. As...
Quarterbacks could put SEC back in championship business, but also create more upsets
Daily Comet - Louisiana
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Welcome to SEC Unfiltered, the USA TODAY NETWORK’S newsletter on SEC sports. Today, Knoxville News Sentinel columnist John Adams takes over. The SEC has gone two years without a national championship in football, which wouldn’t qualify as column...
Oklahoma State Board of Education members ask for more time with materials before meetings
KGOU - Oklahoma
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June 26, 2025
At Thursday’s meeting, board member Becky Carson raised concerns about not being able to review information from individual schools that asked for waivers on library media specialists. She said the support documents weren’t sent to her until...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across NC Oklahoma News publication area
NC Oklahoma News
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June 30, 2025
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...
Chuck E. Cheese Opens Standalone Arcade in Oklahoma
103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana
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June 30, 2025
Did you know Chuck E. Cheese is trying out an arcade only concept? For years, Chuck E. Cheese was known as the birthday party place for kids. Pizza, games, playplace, and creepy animatronic characters. Sadly the creepy robot band is gone,...
Dillon Gabriel’s fiancée Zo Caswell drops sun-kissed “plane glam” selfie as she jets from OKC to LA
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Dillon Gabriel's fiancée Zo Caswell often shares glimpses of her life on social media. On Sunday, Caswell posted an airplane selfie on Instagram while flying from Oklahoma to Los Angeles. “Plane glam 💋 ☺ OKC ✈ LA,” she captioned the story. In the...
Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk
The Conversation
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June 30, 2025
In 1971, the president of Mississippi State University, Dr. William L. Giles, invited President Richard Nixon to attend the dedication of U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis’ papers to the university library’s archives. Nixon declined, but the Republican...
Why lawmakers want probe of state program that helps nurture new small businesses
The Oklahoman
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid struggles with data collection and participation, two Republican lawmakers want to probe the long-term effectiveness of a state program designed to nurture new small businesses. Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, and Rep. Mike Lay,...