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Marietta Public Schools first in Oklahoma to install new safety tool MARIETTA, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma school district is the first in the state to begin using a new safety tool. Not only does it detect shootings in an instant, but it also guides students away fr…

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Bricktown canal clean out complete! The Bricktown canal cleanup is now complete, after weeks of the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation crew draining the water and cleaning out the canal.

Bricktown canal clean out complete!
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How 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is straining Oklahoma's state budget New federal mandates within Congress's "One Big Beautiful Bill" make states pay potentially hundreds of millions more for administering the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.…

Lawmakers scramble as Oklahoma's SNAP costs rise | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source
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Interior Department fights to dismiss Oklahoma tribe's Indian boarding school lawsuit The Department of the Interior, or DOI, is asking a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action complaint brought forth by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and…

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Lawmakers propose naming roadway after late Oklahoma country music star Oklahoma lawmakers are giving late country music star Toby Keith a final red Solo cup toast in honor of his lifelong contributions to Oklahoma and beyond.

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Oklahoma AG orders Medicaid agency to withdraw proposed rule on dental extractions Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond alleges that agency staff changed its language twice after it was published for a public comment period from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15.

Oklahoma AG orders Medicaid agency to withdraw proposed rule on dental extractions
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Wildlife refuge tours in northeast Oklahoma show success story of bald eagle preservation For the next two weekends, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is hosting bald eagle tours in eastern Oklahoma. The tours are a reminder of the birds’ conservation success story.

Wildlife refuge tours in northeast Oklahoma show success story of bald eagle preservation
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Oklahoma House Republicans approve bills targeting unauthorized migrants applying for welfare benefits In a party-line vote Thursday, Oklahoma Republican lawmakers in the House approved a pair of bills to report unauthorized migrants who apply for welfare assistance to law enforcement.

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Choctaw Nation revises criminal code to note limited jurisdiction over non-Indians The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council voted Feb. 14, 2026, to amend its criminal code to cover non-Indian defendants as allowed by federal law.

Choctaw Nation revises criminal code to note limited jurisdiction over non-Indians
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Outcry over 73-day prison stay spurs push to tighten Oklahoma early release program Norman resident Sara Polston was released a few months into her eight-year prison sentence for a crash that left Micaela Borrego with a traumatic brain injury. The case is fueling a legislative…

Outcry over 73-day prison stay spurs push to tighten Oklahoma early release program
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Native American Leaders Are Furious With Trump’s Tribal Education Shakeup - Oklahoma Watch Native American tribal leaders say the Trump administration's push to dismantle the Department of Education has left tribal education programs in limbo, with transfers to other federal agencies…

Native American Leaders Are Furious With Trump’s Tribal Education Shakeup - Oklahoma Watch
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Twin Chickasha Hearings Reveal Agents Knew of Hail Claim Practice - Oklahoma Watch Hearings on two almost identical motions to dismiss in cases against State Farm captive agents raise questions about how culpable agents are in Oklahoma’s ongoing hail claim saga and provide…

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Rob Miller suspends campaign for Oklahoma state superintendent • Oklahoma Voice A leading candidate in the race for Oklahoma state superintendent announced Wednesday he is ending his campaign.

Rob Miller suspends campaign for Oklahoma state superintendent • Oklahoma Voice
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Fourth company agrees to settle Oklahoma poultry case  • Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has reached an agreement with a fourth, now dissolved, poultry company to bring an end to a two-decade old federal lawsuit.

Fourth company agrees to settle Oklahoma poultry case  • Oklahoma Voice
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Oklahoma AG won't say if Trump administration push to access protected voter info is lawful • Oklahoma Voice It wasn’t clear Friday if the state’s Attorney General’s Office planned to fight the release of protected voter data sought by the Trump administration.

Oklahoma AG won't say if Trump administration push to access protected voter info is lawful • Oklahoma Voice
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Sorry for the short notice. Taking this week off from the Blog Oklahoma newsletter so I can finish work on the Exploring Oklahoma History website move. I’m pushing to get it done this week.

What has made the Coleman Theatre Beautiful? This month’s How Curious episode covers the dazzling history of Miami, Oklahoma’s Coleman Theatre Beautiful — from its whirlwind 1929 construction to its vaudeville heyday, near‑loss, and remarkable…

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OK attorney discusses camera privacy concerns raised in Nancy Guthrie case OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahomans are raising concerns about privacy after a doorbell camera helped authorities in Arizona identify a potential suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. E…

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“Will Rogers Highway: Route 66” Exhibit Opening in February — Oklahoma Route 66 Association CLAREMORE, Okla. – A dynamic new exhibit on US Route 66 opens on Friday, February 27, at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore. Visitors will be immersed in the highway’s unique history and…

“Will Rogers Highway: Route 66” Exhibit Opening in February — Oklahoma Route 66 Association
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Sooner State Party launches final signature drive to qualify for 2026 Oklahoma ballot The Sooner State Party is hosting its final ballot signature drive as part of the party's efforts to qualify for the 2026 Oklahoma ballot.The party is hosting a

Sooner State Party launches final signature drive to qualify for 2026 Oklahoma ballot
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YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Twitter: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about Twitter, how it went from bad to worse under Elon Musk, and the real reason why John won’t be tweeting in the future. Hint: it has something to do with his amazing feet. youtu.be/p7ZG_xWYLzI

Construction begins on Tulsa Space Test Center for rocket engine testing The new facility at Tulsa International Airport is expected to support NASA missions and bring high-paying aerospace jobs to Oklahoma.

Construction begins on Tulsa Space Test Center for rocket engine testing
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BREEDING BILLS: Oklahoma bills hold dog breeders accountable, address pet overpopulation Two Oklahoma House bills would increase licensing requirements for commercial pet breeders and limit the number of intact females non-commercial breeders may own.

Bills aim towards accountability for dog breeders, address pet overpopulation
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Why an Oklahoma Senate bill targets nonprofits aiding undocumented immigrants The proposed legislation aims to restrict aid to undocumented immigrants.

Why an Oklahoma Senate bill targets nonprofits aiding undocumented immigrants
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Sooner State Party urges Oklahomans to sign petition as party nears 35,000 signature goal The Sooner State Party announced on Friday that it has gathered 32,121 signatures towards the party's 35,000 signature goal. The party now needs 2,879 signature

Sooner State Party urges Oklahomans to sign petition as party nears 35,000 signature goal
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Wildfire Crisis: Agricultural Community Rallies for Emergency Relief - Oklahoma Farm Report Wildfire Crisis: Agricultural Community Rallies for Orphan Calf Relief: The Rangers Road fire has already scorched over 283,000 acres, creating an immediate crisis for ranchers along the…

Wildfire Crisis: Agricultural Community Rallies for Emergency Relief - Oklahoma Farm Report
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Essential Needs: How to Help Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments - Oklahoma Farm Report Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and…

Essential Needs: How to Help Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments - Oklahoma Farm Report
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M 3.0 - 6 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma - 2026-02-22 10:51:21 PM CST
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Oklahoma Forestry Services - State and County Burn Ban Status
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The OCS/Mesonet Ticker | February 23, 2026 | The Droughty Boys
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