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Dinosaurs invading Tulsa, March 28-30

March 27, 2025

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”

March 27, 2025

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

March 27, 2025

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…

April 1st school board and special elections

March 20, 2025

On April 1st there will be several local elections: two school board, 2 special elections for Oklahoma House seats, and 4 municipal city council elections, one each in Glenpool and Jenks and two seats in Skiatook. the school board and District 71 special election will be covered in this week’s paper, with the remaining municipal…

Senate gives strong support to moving school-board elections

March 20, 2025 Ray Carter

By an overwhelming margin, members of the Oklahoma Senate have voted to move school-board elections to a November general election ballot, seeking to dramatically increase participation in those races. “I’m running this bill for the taxpayers,” said state Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore. “I want increased voter participation because they are the ones that pay. So…

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

March 20, 2025 Aaron Earls

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

March 20, 2025

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

March 20, 2025

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

March 20, 2025

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

March 20, 2025

(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…