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Oklahomans In-Need Can Receive Complimentary Vision Exams on Sixth Annual Giving Sight Day

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Participating optometric physicians across the state of Oklahoma will be giving complimentary eye exams to those in-need as part of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physician’s (OAOP) sixth annual Giving Sight Day. Most participating locations will hold complimentary vision clinics on Saturday, October 4, but some locations will participate in the days…

Kirk’s death comes as more college students support violence

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The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and outspoken Christian, comes as a record share of U.S. college students now say violence is an acceptable response to speech with which they disagree. The sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, released by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and survey partner College Pulse, showed…

Tulsa Public Defender’s Pro-Assassination post fuels public outcry

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A public defender’s social-media post appearing to celebrate the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has drawn public outcry and demands for her resignation. In a short social-media post, Chance Bennett, a Tulsa County Assistant Public Defender, responded to the news of Kirk’s death with a one-word response: “Good.” Bennett’s online bio also listed her…

Muskogee VA Medical Center receives top score

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MUSKOGEE, OK ― The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) is pleased to announce it has earned a five-star rating as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings. CMS’ hospital ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care….

Monarchs on the Mountain

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Join the celebration of Eastern Oklahoma’s vital role in the incredible Monarch butterfly migration! Featuring education activities for all ages, tasty food trucks, guest presentation by David Redhage, native plant sales, and more! This event is free to the public! When: Sat Sep 20, 2025 2pm – 6pm Where: Chandler Park, 6500 W 21st St,…

Over $10 Million in SBA Relief Approved to Help Oklahoma Rebuild After Spring Wildfires

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Critical financial support still available as recovery efforts continue WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $10 million in federal disaster loans to support Oklahoma businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and residents affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds. To date, the SBA has provided $311,400 to businesses and $9,939,800…

Protecting trees during the cold, dry Winter months is an Investment in the Landscape

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As Oklahomans celebrate the fall season with pumpkin spice everything, homeowners should consider how their landscape trees will fare over the winter. While humans can snuggle under a warm blanket and sip a cup of hot chocolate, landscape trees will benefit from a little TLC. Landscape trees are a long-term investment and add significant value…

Stitt deploys State Troopers to Tulsa to tackle crime and homeless encampments

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Saying Tulsa leadership is failing city residents, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced he is deploying state law enforcement to clear homeless encampments from state-owned property inside Tulsa and reduce the city’s growing crime problem. “Tulsa is a beautiful city. I lived there for years. But today everybody can see the disaster it’s turning into—homeless people on…

Tulsa Area housing starts keep momentum in August

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Tulsa, OK – New homes are popping up across the Tulsa area, and the latest numbers show builders are keeping pace. The Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa (HBA) reports a total of 221 new housing starts in August 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 2,305 homes—proof that the local housing market is anything but…