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The Oklahoma County jail struggles with a shrinking number of detention officers
The Frontier - Oklahoma
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September 4, 2025
The chronically understaffed Oklahoma County Detention Center has even fewer guards than last year, despite efforts to hire and retain more officers with bonuses and wellness programs. There are currently 360 staff members at the jail, including...
Oklahoma Voice: Construction of new residence for Oklahoma governor’s family approved
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A new residence for Oklahoma’s first family on the grounds of the current governor’s mansion was approved Thursday by the Capitol Preservation Commission. The project will be funded through private donations. A private foundation...
Weekly Energy Market Situation—September 2, 2025
Fuels Market News
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September 4, 2025
The Oil Paradox – Looming Glut vs. Geopolitical Risk Analysts are anticipating an oil surplus into next year OPEC+ expected to hold production steady Distillate supplies in the U.S. and Europe are tight ahead of winter Summer weather in the...
Oklahoma lawmakers study pros and cons of eliminating food dyes, additives
News9 - Oklahoma
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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...
Week 2 picks against the spread: Oklahoma rolls, Arizona State struggles and two huge games for the Pac-12 holdovers
The Mercury News - California
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September 4, 2025
Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 3-7 (yikes). Lines are...
Oklahoma State offensive preview: What should Oregon Ducks expect?
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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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...
The Oklahoman's McDonnell earns top national award for arts coverage
The Oklahoman
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The award, which includes a $50,000 prize, recognizes her extensive coverage of Oklahoma's arts, entertainment, and culture. McDonnell is one of eight writers to receive the 2025 award, joining fellow Oklahoman America Meredith. Leaders in...
Food, music and fun: Fall is the festive season in Oklahoma
Tulsa World - Oklahoma
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The fall season is a time for festivals: celebrating the various native and ethnic cultures that call Oklahoma home, providing audiences with all sorts of live entertainment, and gathering in our state’s small towns. The Tulsa World will get into...
Michigan football DB Zeke Berry details defensive mindset ahead of primetime showdown vs. Oklahoma
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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September 4, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Wolverines defensive back Zeke Berry shared insights into the defensive backs’ mindset and strategy ahead of their upcoming game against the Oklahoma Sooners and their potential Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, John...
WR Donaven McCulley talks picking Michigan football over Oklahoma, first game jitters, and Underwood’s arm
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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September 4, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Donaven McCulley shared his thoughts on his first game day experience at The Big House, Oklahoma, and his connection with quarterback Bryce Underwood. McCulley said the energy from the fans and...
Michigan football pass rusher TJ Guy talks 1st career INT, defensive focus ahead of Oklahoma showdown
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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September 4, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Wolverines pass rusher TJ Guy shared his thoughts on his acrobatic interception and the team’s mindset coming off the New Mexico game. “Plus field position for the guys, you know, for the team, easy for (Dominic) Zvada...
Oklahoma Voice: Comprehensive data privacy laws go into effect in 8 more states this year
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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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...
The sun is setting on federal solar tax credits. Here’s how one Oklahoma tribal nation used them
KGOU - Oklahoma
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September 4, 2025
Although the center will still be plugged into the electric grid and receive a utility bill, officials with the project say the charge should be significantly lower than without solar. The installation is among the first developed by Saku, a joint...
Oklahoma lawmakers study statewide impact of food dyes, other additives
News9 - Oklahoma
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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...
TJ Metcalf bringing energy and physicality to Michigan’s versatile defensive back room
The Michigan Daily
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September 4, 2025
Last season undeniably saw a drop in production from the year before for the now-No. 15 Michigan football team’s secondary. After losing Will Johnson and then-senior Rod Moore for much or all of the season due to injury and multiple more players...
Lincoln University Hosts Free Two-Day Agriculture Course
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY — Noble Research Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to farm management based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, launched a course on Wednesday in the state Capitol in an effort to educate farmers and ranchers regarding the value of their livestock...
Oklahoma ranks low in AI preparedness but sees growth potential
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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September 2, 2025
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...
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables explains transfer RB Jaydn Ott's lack of production in Sooners opener
CBS Sports - Florida
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September 2, 2025
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 Voice: The mostly unregulated natural cosmetics industry is booming. Regulators say to use caution
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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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...
Who Is Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief, Adam Stevens? All About the Strategist Guiding the Joe Gibbs Racing Star
Essentially Sports
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September 6, 2025
Ever since Christopher Bell joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2021, he’s had crew chief Adam Stevens as a constant presence atop the pit box. He’s helped the Oklahoman racing driver feel at home in the No. 20 Toyota team and develop into a driver that’s...