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Easter is typically one of the highest attended church services

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Ninety percent  of U.S. Protestant pastors say Easter is typically one of their highest-attended worship services of the year. More than half of U.S. Protestant pastors (52%) identify Easter as the day their church typically has its highest attendance for worship services, statistically unchanged from the 55% who said the same in 2011. Another 30%…

From scraps to soil: OSU Student Farm transforms campus waste into compost

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STILLWATER, Okla. — The Oklahoma State University Student Farm is transforming the way campus food waste is handled by turning it into compost to grow fresh produce for the community. The initiative, which collects food scraps from the student union and campus dining halls, reflects a growing commitment to sustainability, service and hands-on education. The…

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…

Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

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STILLWATER, Okla. – Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster. Oklahomans affected by wildfires know firsthand how it feels to watch their home, apartment or property burn and then ask, “What do I do now?” “Don’t make any major decisions during…

Three nominees advanced for OK Supreme Court position

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Under Oklahoma law, an unelected 15-member Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) controls who gets nominated to serve on the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The JNC announced on March 12 that the group has chosen three nominees from 14 applicants for the Oklahoma Supreme Court vacancy created when voters ousted longtime liberal incumbent Justice Yvonne Kauger last November….

Devastating wildfires steal March headlines

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Most months, nearly breaking an all-time tornado record would dominate Oklahoma’s weather headlines. However, March 2025 will be remembered for a different kind of disaster—one of the worst wildfire outbreaks in state history, overshadowing all else. Dangerous fire weather conditions permeated the month—typical for Oklahoma’s primary wildfire season in the late winter and early spring—fueled…

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…

Tips to Drive Down Auto Insurance Costs

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I hear from many Oklahomans who are concerned about the rising costs of insurance, including auto insurance. Americans are facing this challenge nationwide. Many factors go into determining rates, and we may be unable to change some aspects, like inflation, insurance market conditions and disasters. Still, Oklahomans can save on auto insurance in several ways,…

Renowned Emergency Medicine Physician to Lead New Department at OU Health

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OKLAHOMA CITY— OU Health and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine announced Dr. Azeemuddin Ahmed, M.D., MBA, as professor and Chair of the newly established Department of Emergency Medicine in Oklahoma City at the OU College of Medicine, as well as Clinical Service Chief of Emergency Medicine at OU Health. Dr. Ahmed will oversee…