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54th Annual National Right to Life Convention

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The 54th Annual National Right to Life Convention will take place June 20–21 in Overland Park, Kansas. This two-day gathering is National Right to Life’s premier training and networking event. The conference has powerful opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired through 16 all-new breakout sessions and 5 general sessions. The agenda is designed to…

Tulsa Mayor issues Proclamation of “Elks National Youth Week.”

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Tulsa, Oklahoma (1 April, 2025) In recognition of “Elks National Youth Week” observed May 1st-7th, the Tulsa Elks Lodge No.946 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America received an Official Proclamation from Tulsa Mayor, Monroe Nichols, IV. The Members of the Tulsa Elks Lodge, No.946 work year round…

Despite rain area teams play most of their games

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OSU SWEEPS KANSAS STATE OSU won the first game of the three-game series with Kansas State on Friday, 4-3. Game two on Saturday was postponed and moved to Sunday as part of a double-header. Sean Youngerman, in only his second start of the season, pitched a gem of a game in the first game of…

OU spring game replaced by new Crimson Combine

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NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced it will debut a new fan-centric football event at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to replace OU’s traditional spring game. “Crimson Combine” will be held Saturday, April 12, beginning at 1 p.m. and will provide Sooners fans with a unique opportunity to engage with players…

Here are some of the ways that life in the US has changed

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How has the Chinese coronavirus affected life in Tulsa? A friend said that even when this is over, we may never want to shake hands again. If the virus dies down, it may reappear in the fall, just the like the flu. For the first time in my life, I haven’t been to church in…

Bill to Penalize Trafficking of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Moves to Senate

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont, on Tuesday passed legislation in the House that would outlaw the trafficking of chemical abortion pills. House Bill 1168 would create a felony trafficking offense for anyone who knows or has reason to know that another person intends to use an abortion-inducing drug and knowingly delivers such…

Senate Approves Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Dangerous Police Pursuits

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed Senate Bill 871, authored by Senator Aaron Reinhardt, to enhance public safety by increasing penalties for individuals who cause accidents while attempting to elude law enforcement. Senate Bill 871 adds the crime of causing an accident that results in great bodily injury while fleeing from law enforcement…

Ford Bills Move to Senate

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OKLAHOMA CITY –   Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, this week commented on his legislation that passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. “I’m glad to send these measures onto the next step as I believe they would help Oklahomans,” Ford said. “From getting sexual assault victims more…

Senate passes Bullard bill to educate Oklahomans on signs of deed theft

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday unanimously passed critical legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to educate real estate brokers and homebuyers about the threats of deed theft. Senate Bill 877 requires the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission to establish standards for real estate brokers to complete continuing education courses to recognize the signs…

Automated lawn mowers to cut grass at State Capitol

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OKLAHOMA CITY (March 31, 2025) – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), in partnership with Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK), has introduced new automated lawn mowers to service the State Capitol grounds. This innovative approach is better for the soil and will reduce costs, reinforcing the state’s…