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Tulsa ranked #4 in being the worst city for allergies

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Oklahoma City, OK – Seasonal allergies continue to wreak havoc across Oklahoma, with Oklahoma City ranking as the #3 worst city in the nation for allergy sufferers and Tulsa close behind at #4, according to the 2025 Allergy Capitals™ report, released this week by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The report, which…

Oklahoma Tourism to Celebrate Route 66 Guide and Passport Release

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March 29th Event to be Hosted at Meadow Gold Mack’s in Tulsa TULSA—The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Oklahoma Today magazine, in partnership with Visit Claremore, the City of Stroud, and Meadow Gold Mack’s Route 66 Outpost, will release the 2025 Route 66 Guide and Passport at a special event from 11 a.m. to…

Dinosaurs invading Tulsa, March 28-30

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North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur experience is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! The Jurassic Quest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs is ready to delight families during its one-weekend-only engagement at Expo Square from March 28-30. Jurassic Quest is bringing more hands-on activities, education and fun for the whole family including our expanded herd of…

Silver Dollar City Nominated America’s “Best Theme Park”

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OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. — Off the heels of winning top theme park accolades in 2024, Silver Dollar City is once again nominated by USA TODAY as America’s “Best Theme Park,” a title the 1880s theme park hopes to win again. Voting in the 10Best poll starts today at silverdollarcity.com/vote, running through Monday, April 21 at…

Early voting begins Thursday, March 27

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Early voting begins for the Board of Education General Elections for ISD-1 Tulsa Public Schools District 3, Tulsa Technology Center Office 2, and Municipal General Elections for the City of Glenpool Council Member Ward 2, City of Jenks Council Member Wards 6 and City of Skiatook Council Member Ward 1 and 2; as well as…

Half of Protestant churches experiencing post-pandemic growth in their attendance

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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Half of U.S. Protestant pastors say their churches are growing but some warning signs remain about their congregational future. U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that have grown within the past two years and those that are plateaued or declining, according to an Exponential study by Lifeway Research. Around…

OU law professor supports men in women’s prisons, bathrooms

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The newest member of the University of Oklahoma College of Law faculty, Jessica Tueller, has argued that international law requires states to allow men in women’s prisons, bathrooms, and sports, dismissing many women’s concerns that such integration would reduce privacy and potentially facilitate assault. Tueller is the author of “Sex/Gender Segregation: A Human Rights Violation,…

OK Insurance Dept. guidance after fires and wind

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is ready to assist Oklahomans affected by the fires and high winds that impacted the state on March 14. “Our hearts go out to the families affected, and we commend the brave first responders who worked to contain the fires,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready. “The…

Oklahoma 529 offers 2024 state tax deduction through April 15 filing deadline

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Oklahoma City (March 18, 2025) – With the tax filing date approaching, State Treasurer Todd Russ wants to remind Oklahoma families there’s still time to open or contribute to an Oklahoma 529 account. Oklahoma taxpayers have until April 15, 2025, to qualify for a state deduction on their 2024 Oklahoma state tax return. Contributing to…

Stillwater Wildfires – Assessment of Aftermath and Stillwater Strong Relief

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(Stillwater, OK) – City of Stillwater remains alert to the potential for additional wildfires for the next couple of days while firefighters continue to extinguish hotspots, and work with administration, staff, and state and federal agencies to assess structural loss and damages. “While we are still in the response phase with our first responders, the…