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Oklahoma Aerospace Foundation to Host 2025 Girls in Aviation Day Event
Aviation Pros
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August 29, 2025
Since the launch of Women in Aviation International's Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day has grown every year. On September 20, 2025, the event will host over 500 girls in Hangar 2 at the AAR facility at Will Rogers...
Oklahoma opens applications for Local Food for Schools Program
Sooner State News - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
Blayne Arthur, Commissioner of Agriculture | Oklahoma Department Of Agriculture, Food and ForestryBlayne Arthur, Commissioner of Agriculture | Oklahoma Department Of Agriculture, Food and Forestry The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and...
New overpass construction to begin Tuesday
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will begin construction for the new interchange located at State Highway 7 and Elk Avenue Sept. 2. District VII Duncan Resident Engineer Bryce Lawson, P.E. said the over $19 million project will take...
The mostly unregulated natural cosmetics industry is booming. Regulators say to use caution
Oklahoma Voice
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September 2, 2025
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...
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The Minot Daily News - North Dakota
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Lovasoa Andriatsarafara Men’s Basketball: Minot State adds 7-footer Lovasoa Andriatsarafara The Minot State men’s basketball team will have some height in the interior this season with the addition of redshirt sophomore Lovasoa Andriatsarafara, a...
Records show Ryan Walters has pattern of poor attendance at state boards
High Plains Public Radio - Kansas
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September 9, 2025
Oklahoma Voice reporter Nuria Martinez-Keel spoke to KOSU News Director Robby Korth about this story. You can hear their conversation above. Well before he canceled and skipped meetings with the state's top school board in recent weeks, state...
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to Host Veteran Hiring Event
Tulsa Beacon - Oklahoma
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August 29, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Military Connection and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, will host a Veteran Hiring Event on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from...
Oklahoma corrections chief resigns, Stitt names interim
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Department of Corrections Executive Director Steven Harpe announced Wednesday that he was resigning effective Sept. 30 to take a job in the private sector. Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed him to the post Oct. 13, 2022....
Key Insights from Sherrone Moore on Michigan Football Prep for Oklahoma
BVM Sports
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September 2, 2025
Sherrone Moore assessed Michigan's strong preparation and performance leading into the Oklahoma game, emphasizing energy and teamwork. He acknowledged room for improvement, particularly in special teams, but praised the offense's no-turnover goal...
Notable quotes in Dan Lanning's weekly press conference before the Oklahoma State game
Yahoo Sports
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With a game under their belt, the Oregon Ducks have a lot more substantial things to look at, improve upon, and actual game film from their first Division I opponent of the season in Oklahoma State. Coming off of a Week 1 win against Montana State...
Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame 2025 to honor 12 leaders
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 29, 2025
Summary: – 12 inductees recognized for transformative contributions across Oklahoma universities. – Honorees include academic leaders, researchers, arts innovators and administrators. – Ceremony features social hour, silent auction and banquet at...
Southern Arkansas Coach Smiley embraces new faces after lost production
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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September 2, 2025
The unknown isn't a scary feeling for Southern Arkansas Coach Brad Smiley. SAU made a serious push for an NCAA Division II playoff berth last season behind a roster that included the Great American Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Judd...
Oklahoma broadband expansion proposal leaves money on the table
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
Summary: – State may return $225M in broadband expansion funds to federal government. – Officials say all Oklahomans will still gain access with cheaper tech. – Critics warn rural areas risk being left behind without full funding. OKLAHOMA CITY —...
Manufacturing activity “unchanged” in Oklahoma and other Federal Reserve Bank states
KUSH - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the August Manufacturing Survey showing things didn’t change much in Oklahoma and the other 7 states or parts of them that make up the Tenth District. Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and...
Oklahoma City sees surge in water main breaks due to heavy rain
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
UPTICK IN WATER MAIN BREAKS. YEAH, GUYS, YOU CAN SEE THIS MESS ALONG WESTERN AVENUE. THIS IS ALL BECAUSE OF A WATER MAIN BREAK. YOU CAN SEE CONSTRUCTION IS ALL AROUND IT. TRAFFIC HAS BEEN DIVERTED. THE CITY TELLS ME THIS IS ONE OF JUST 40. JUST...
OBITUARY: Retired Naval Officer, Space Program Engineer William Edwin “Bill” Keeney III, 95, Passed Away Aug. 22
Space Coast Daily - Florida
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September 2, 2025
Military Officers Association of America honored Bill with its Distinguished Service Award William Edwin “Bill” Keeney III, 95, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. A resident of Satellite Beach for over four...
Oklahoma Corporation Commission takes first step toward nuclear energy study
KGOU - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
A future with nuclear energy generated in Oklahoma could be decided with the help of a government-funded feasibility study. At the legislature’s behest, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has opened a notice of inquiry to gather information...
Oklahoma broadband expansion proposal leaves money on the table, critics say
Oklahoma Voice
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August 28, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Critics are panning a proposal to return $225 million in federal grants earmarked to expand broadband access, saying it would be wrong to send back any funding while Oklahomans across the state continue to struggle to access it....
Oklahoma Local Food for Schools program accepting applications
KTUL - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications to participate in the Local Foods for Schools program for Fiscal Year 2026. The program will reimburse schools for approved purchases of...
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture accepting applications for Local Food for Schools Program
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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August 28, 2025
The Local Food for Schools Program is accepting applications for the 2026 fiscal year.The program, put on by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, connects school districts with local farmers and ranchers.It reimburses schools...