OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Republican caucus today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker-Elect of the House for the 60th Legislature. Speaker-Elect Hilbert has served as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House since 2022. He is set to become the 45th Speaker of the House and the ninth Republican speaker. “I am deeply…
A festive, interactive movie experience sponsored by Celebrity Attractions will be held at he Circle Cinema. Eleven screenings of the classic holiday film White Christmas have been scheduled with lyrics on screen to give a full Sing-A-Long experience. There will be Pre-show trivia with prizes, Sing-A-Long interactive props, Holiday pipe organ music and festive photo-ops…
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is ready to assist Oklahomans affected by the severe storms that impacted central and eastern Oklahoma Nov. 2-4. “I know folks are feeling overwhelmed in the wake of these storms,” Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “OID is here to help you navigate your insurance claims process or address any issues…
According to the US Fire Administration, residential fires result in billions of dollars in damages each year, with the primary causes being electrical malfunctions. In 2022 alone, residential fire damages exceeded $18.1 billion, affecting thousands of families across the country. Open flames were the third costliest source of fire damage in the US, with over…
The November 5, 2024 was an historic election for the United States. Donald Trump was the second president to win a second nonsequential term as president. The other was Grover Cleveland in 1892. He defeated current Vice President Kamala Harris in both the popular vote and in the Electoral College. As of Tuesday, Nov. 12,…
The goal of John 3:16 Mission is to collect 5,000 turkeys. “This holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas, is a time when the community can do something that matters to bless our hurting neighbors,” says Steven Whitaker, CEO of John 3:16 Mission. “The meals we serve and the food baskets we distribute will make all the…
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the launch of the Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, a new division within state government aimed at strengthening partnerships with faith-based and nonprofit communities. The office will serve as a centralized resource for these organizations, helping them engage more directly and effectively with Oklahoma Human Services to address the…
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 12, 2024 — Dopamine, the brain’s so-called “feel-good” chemical, appears to play a significant role in Alzheimer’s disease, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist found in a groundbreaking new study. The discovery by Mike Beckstead, Ph.D., could someday provide a new pathway for ways to treat and even prevent the devastating neurological…
For the fourth year in a row, Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities reported an increase in student enrollment for the fall semester. For fall 2024, the state system of higher education has seen an increase in enrollment in our two-year colleges, regional universities and research universities. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Fall 2024…
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The average age of an agricultural producer in the U.S. today is 58, and the number of family farms in the U.S….