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Oklahoma lawmakers study pros and cons of eliminating food dyes, additives
State lawmakers are continuing the fight to pass Senate Bill 4, which would ban certain food dyes and substances. In an interim study on Tuesday, experts discussed the health and economic impacts of the dyes. Details of Senate Bill 4: SB 4...

'Cool matchup': Oklahoma could take big step forward vs. fellow blue blood Michigan
Norman, Okla. – For most of the past 50 years, when Oklahoma showed up on the schedule, folks knew what was coming. In the 1970s and 1980s, coach Barry Switzer’s wishbone offense relentlessly ran over and by opponents to help claim three national...

Oklahoma State offensive preview: What should Oregon Ducks expect?
The Oregon Ducks were able to knock the rust off in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season with a relatively easy matchup against the Montana State Bobcats. This FCS team is considered among the best in the country at their level of play, but...

Raising Oklahoma's minimum wage would reduce yearly crime by thousands, report says
OKLAHOMA CITY — Spending on crime, incarceration, and corrections would be reduced in Oklahoma if the minimum wage were raised to $15, according to a report. Higher wages could help break the “cycle of poverty and incarceration” while reducing the...

Tobacco board should let Oklahomans speak for themselves
A four-member, state board tasked with overseeing the investment of nearly $2 billion intended to make Oklahoma healthier has suddenly decided it’s also the morality police, and our last line of defense against the “dubious values” of...

Oklahoma Voice: Comprehensive data privacy laws go into effect in 8 more states this year
This year, comprehensive privacy laws are going into effect in eight states to regulate how businesses handle digital information and to give consumers more protections over their personal data. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read...

College football odds, picks, predictions: Michigan vs. Oklahoma, Oregon vs. Oklahoma State highlight Week 2
Unless you placed a futures bet on Alabama winning the national championship this season, you're likely feeling pretty good after a jam-packed opening weekend of results across college football. The Week 2 slate pales in comparison to the litany...

Kratom and 7-OH in Oklahoma: Is the opiate-like substance dangerous?
Amid growing concerns, News 9 took an in-depth look at a substance that is widely available at Oklahoma smoke shops and convenience stores: kratom and 7-hydroxy (7-OH). The concern is so strong that the FDA recently issued a warning, citing risks...

Oklahoma lawmakers study statewide impact of food dyes, other additives
Oklahoma lawmakers are studying the health impacts of food dyes across the state. Tuesday, September 2nd 2025, 10:05 am By: Christian Hans OKLAHOMA CITY - Lawmakers in Oklahoma are meeting to study food dyes and their health impacts across the...

Venables, Oklahoma could take major step forward vs. fellow blue blood Michigan
By Canadian Press on September 3, 2025. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — For most of the past 50 years, when Oklahoma showed up on the schedule, folks knew what was coming. In the 1970s and 1980s, coach Barry Switzer’s wishbone offense relentlessly ran over...

Oklahoma Voice: The mostly unregulated natural cosmetics industry is booming. Regulators say to use caution
Tamiqua Whittaker was inspired to launch her homemade cosmetics business while working full time in the dental field. Watching her patients struggle with dry lips during and after checkups inspired the Tulsa resident to develop her first homemade...

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables explains transfer RB Jaydn Ott's lack of production in Sooners opener
When Oklahoma made a splash late in the transfer portal cycle by adding former California star running back Jaydn Ott during the spring window, it came with the expectation that the No. 50 overall player in the 247Sports transfer rankings would...

Oklahoma ranks low in AI preparedness but sees growth potential
Summary: – Brainly ranks Oklahoma 44th in AI readiness, citing low federal funding and business adoption. – State excels in ultra-high-speed internet, attracting prospective industries. – CareerTech programs and emerging tech task force aim to...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Oklahoma County in week ending Aug. 23
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Oklahoma County...

Oklahoma County confronting soil contamination at site of future jail
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners is considering a contract to remediate contaminated soil on the site of the county's future campus for a new jail and behavioral care center. An item was originally listed on the agenda for a...

Lifetime movie featuring Oklahoma native films in OKC
TO ALEXANDRA HARRIS. I PLAY A CARETAKER NAMED EDDIE BROWN WHO COMES TO A VERY BEAUTIFUL ESTATE TO CARE FOR AN ELDERLY WOMAN. AS A NATURAL STORYTELLER, SHE ALSO KNOWS HOW TO NOT GIVE TOO MUCH AWAY. THINGS GO OFF THE RAILS. I’LL LEAVE IT AT THAT SO...

Oklahoma Braces for Record Cold Snap to Kick Off September
Oklahoma weather has always had a flair for the dramatic. One week you’re frying an egg on the sidewalk, the next you’re digging out that one hoodie you swore you wouldn’t see again until October. And right on schedule, as soon as Labor Day is...
View From The Eighth Pole: After 15 Years, Oklahoma Jockeys Deserve A Raise
Can you imagine working the same job for 15 years and never getting a raise? Actually, can you imagine working the same job for 15 years and having part of your income stripped away? That’s been the case with Thoroughbred jockeys in Oklahoma, who...

Blue vs. Crimson: Michigan and Oklahoma in a Battle of College Football Giants
College football thrives on history, tradition, and rivalry. Few matchups can capture the nation’s attention like Michigan vs. Oklahoma, two programs draped in championship banners, legendary coaches, and fan bases that bleed maize or crimson. As...

Oklahoma tobacco money board calls out unnamed corporations but has plenty of problems of its own
A four-member, state board tasked with overseeing the investment of nearly $2 billion intended to make Oklahoma healthier has suddenly decided it’s also the morality police, and our last line of defense against the “dubious values” of...