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Cox Media Group is selling KOKI/KMYT (Fox) in Tulsa

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Cox Media Group of Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to sell 12 television stations – including KOKI/KMYT of Tulsa – to the general entertainment cable network INSP. When the deal is closed, will have sold these stations to INSP: Alexandria, Louisiana – KLAX Binghamton, New York – WICZ Eureka, California – KIEM/KVIQ-LD Greenwood, Mississippi – WABG/WNBD/WXVT…

Tips for taxpayers before April 15th

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STILLWATER  – As the April 18 filing deadline approaches, there are some important items taxpayers need to keep in mind as they get ready to file their tax returns. “In general, you want to look at all the pieces that apply to you,” said JC Hobbs, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist for farm management…

OU Health’s computer aided triage

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OU Health is bringing the first computer-aided triage system approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Comprehensive Stroke Center at OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center. The new technology accelerates diagnosis and treatment when someone with a suspected stroke arrives at the center. The software uses a cloud-based artificial…

Hairstyles for seniors are changing

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – There are those out there – men and women alike — who dye their hair when it starts to turn gray. It makes them look younger. But among the trendy younger set, a gray, white or salt-and-pepper look is in style, according to Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American…

New Tulsa attorney is Jack Blair

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Jack Blair has been hired as the city attorney for the City of Tulsa. Following several rounds of interviews and vetting processes, Blair interviewed with members from the Tulsa City Council and area attorneys, including former United States Attorney Trent Shores, before being selected. The mayor’s appointment will now go before the Tulsa City Council…

Kunzweiler to speak to GOP group

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Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler will speak at the Republican Women’s luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on April 12 at the Tulsa Country Club. Kunzweiler, will be speaking about the McGirt ruling and how it impacts his office and victims. Reservations are required. Email to [email protected].   Plans are in the making for a candidate meet-and-greet…

First-grade students Caroline Roberts, Crosby Ross and Kellan Hodges unpack new learning activities bought with a Grant awarded to teacher Stefanie Soucek at Morrow Elementary School, Owasso Public Schools. The children said it felt like Christmas.

Kids get new ‘learning tools’

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More than 7,500 Oklahoma classroom teachers in 1,411 schools at 462 districts have received shipments of hand-picked learning tools and school supplies through an initiative from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). Using federal pandemic relief funds, OSDE partnered with the national nonprofit DonorsChoose to award public school teachers with grants up to $800…

School board votes are April 5

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Two seats on the Tulsa School Board and one in the Union School District will be on the ballot April 5 along with several other area districts. Tulsa Public Schools Office 7 Tim Harris and Susan Lampkin Tim Harris, the former Tulsa County District Attorney, is a conservative Republican. Harris got a 100% scorecard from…

Texas-style ‘heartbeat bill’ advances in the OK House

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The Oklahoma House passed HB4327,  by Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville, which allows private civil lawsuits to be filed against any person who knowingly performs or attempts to perform an abortion except in cases of medical emergency to save the life of the mother. Stearman said, “This bill will induce compliance as no abortion provider will…

Protecting home gardens

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The House passed HB2927, by Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, that grants people the right to grow personal gardens regardless of where they live or any potential future government action that might seek to restrict such freedom. It prohibits local governments from regulating gardens on residential properties. The measure does not preclude local governments from regulating…