Pro Tem Treat Doubles Down on Grocery Tax Cut

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, highlighted the January report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today showing food prices rose nearly 4% over the last year. Pro Tem Treat’s Senate Bill 1283 aims to eliminate the state portion of the grocery sales tax.

Area students named to OU’s Fall 2023 Honor Roll

NORMAN – The University of Oklahoma announced today the students named to its fall 2023 honor roll, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. A total of 9,859 students were named to the fall 2023 honor roll.

Cushing wrestlers qualify for state

Last week the Tigers traveled to Clinton to compete in the OSSAA Class 4A regional wrestling tournament. As a team Cushing placed second with 161.5 team points. Tuttle took first place with 327 team points. Wrestling at 106lbs, Aydin Machado, 32-11, placed 3rd and scored 20 team points. Champ.

Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma among nation’s highest

OKLAHOMA CITY – Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma decreased slightly in 2022, but the number of incidents remain among the highest in the nation, according to the annual report just released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.

Earthquake Insurance: What You Need To Know

By Glen Mulready Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) kicked off February with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, announcing our Earthquake Awareness Month social media campaign. Ironically enough, a 5.

Attorney General Drummond assumes control, dismisses lawsuit against ClassWallet

OKLAHOMA CITY- Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed an entry of appearance and assumed control of a State lawsuit that Gov. Kevin Stitt has pursued against a company that the Governor has incorrectly blamed for the misuse of hundreds of thousands of dollars in education relief funds.

Area Lake Report

Eufaula: February 9. Elevation is .5 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 39°F and stained.

Fire Situation Report – February 19, 2024

Statewide Discussion: Warm and dry conditions will dominate the forecast this week, although looming fire danger concern will remain largely at bay with the lack of strong, fire-effective weather systems.

Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.