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Oklahoma Preservation Commission approves new privately-funded Governor's residence
KGOU - Oklahoma
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September 2, 2025
And it's going up completely with private donations, according to lawmakers like former House Speaker Charles McCall, and the people who've been fundraising for it. Those include people like Inasmuch Foundation CEO Bob Ross, who, according to The...
Kansas City activists fight global company’s plans to open industrial waste recycling facility
Butler County Times Gazette - Kansas
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September 2, 2025
By: Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Activists and community members are attempting to shield a historic Kansas City, Kansas, neighborhood from further industrialization as a recycling company, touting a new age of...
In-state star Xavier Okwufulueze commits to Oklahoma after receiving coveted offer
On3
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September 2, 2025
Xavier Okwufulueze had been waiting for an offer from Oklahoma throughout his recruiting process, and it came on Monday from Sooners wide receivers coach Emmett Jones. A day later, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound athlete has committed to OU, choosing the...
Rep. Shaw announces Save Oklahoma Plan to hold Republicans accountable to the people
KOKH - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Representative Jim Shaw, R-Chandler, announced the Save Oklahoma Plan in an effort to hold Republicans in the 2026 legislative session and Oklahoma primaries accountable to the people. In a release on Tuesday, Rep....
Raising Oklahoma’s minimum wage would benefit public safety, report finds
Oklahoma Voice
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September 2, 2025
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...
Defensive depth key as Michigan Football hits the road to play Oklahoma
Maize n Brew - Michigan
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September 2, 2025
After defeating the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday night, the Michigan Wolverines turn all attention to a Week 2 duel at the Oklahoma Sooners. While far from a flawless outing last weekend, head coach Sherrone Moore and his staff should feel...
New law likely means flood of utility rate hike requests in Oklahoma
KUSH - Oklahoma
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September 2, 2025
Oklahoma’s Corporation Commissioners are bracing for an anticipated flood of new rate requests thanks to a new law that utilities lobbied to get, but is one that Commissioners opposed and now believe it could be unconstitutional. The bill that one...
The Brine Boom: Pickles are popping off in grocery aisles in Oklahoma
Mix 96.5 Tulsa - Oklahoma
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September 2, 2025
From crunchy spears to tangy cocktails, pickles are having a moment. Whether you're enjoying pickles in surprising combinations like a new sorbet, cooling down with a briny slush, or sipping on a pickletini for the first time, this flavor-forward...
Appleton opts to narrow Oklahoma Street, upsetting residents over loss of parking
The Post-Crescent - Wisconsin
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Faced with deciding how to reconstruct Oklahoma Street, the Appleton Common Council sided with the expertise of city staff over the wishes of a group of residents living on the street. The council voted 8-4 to reconstruct Oklahoma Street, between...
Oklahoma GOP Senator Lies Through His Teeth On Trump's Tariffs
Crooks and Liars
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September 1, 2025
These Republicans are all just shameless liars, and Meet the Press host Kristen Welker was about as useful as a potted plant while interviewing GOP Sen. James Lankford. As we already discussed here, Trump threw a tantrum after an appeals court...
Oklahoma's top 10 grades on offense from Pro Football Focus in Week 1 win
Yahoo Sports
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The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday, winning 35-3. OU got to 1-0 ahead of next week's battle with Michigan. There was a lot to like about the Sooners' performance in Week 1, even if it wasn't perfect. John...
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...
Construction underway on new student apartment complex in Charlottesville
The Daily Progress - Virginia
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Construction is now underway on a new seven-story apartment complex on Charlottesville’s Jefferson park Avenue designed to house nearly 400 students at the nearby University of Virginia. Orlando, Florida-based Development Ventures Group, a...
From Wildfires to Floods, Is Your Home in an Insurance Dead Zone?
Live Insurance News
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September 4, 2025
What happens when there’s no insurance to protect your home? Welcome to the era of insurance deserts. What Is an Insurance Desert? Imagine your home is in a high-risk area for wildfires, hurricanes, or flooding. Insurers see danger. They hike...
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...
Learn Safe-Gambling Strategies
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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September 4, 2025
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 – For centuries, gambling has been a popular form of entertainment and leisure activity, but for some, it can be a source of risk and harm—and service members are no exception. Historically, military members tend to gamble more...
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...
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...
Pilot Wings First; Carrier Landing Later
The Lexington Park Leader - Maryland
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September 4, 2025
Posted by Java Joe on Thursday, September 4, 2025 · Leave a Comment An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN...