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Tulsa World top editor retires; 10 journalists are laid off

October 1, 2020

The Tulsa World has laid off 10 journalists and Executive Editor Susan Ellerbach retired at the end of September, according to a story by the Poynter Institute. Earlier in September, the Tulsa World laid off seven people from its design desk, Kristen Hare of Poynter reported. Ellerbach is retiring and is being replaced by Jason…

Rabies-infected bat in Lincoln County

October 1, 2020

OKLAHOMA – A rabies-infected bat was discovered last month in the area around Bell Cow Lake, located within the Chandler city limits in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. This is the second rabies-positive bat found in the area in the past 6 weeks. “Oklahoma is seeing more cases of rabies in the state this year than previous…

Stitt names Judge Stuart Lee Tate

October 1, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Stuart Lee Tate as a District Judge for Osage County. “Judge Tate has spent his entire life getting to know the heart of the people he represents, and I have full faith he will continue to serve with integrity and a strong commitment to uphold the rule…

Stitt names Judge Pandee Ramirez

October 1, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Pandee Ramirez as a District Judge for Okmulgee County. “Judge Ramirez is a proven legal professional with experience in both criminal and civil matters who has faithfully served the people of Okmulgee County for over 20 years,” said Gov. Stitt. “I look forward to seeing her expertise…

OSU tackles algal bloom problems

October 1, 2020

STILLWATER – Harmful algal blooms are a growing problem in water across the nation, but OSU researchers may have one piece of the solution thanks to groundbreaking research and new funding. OSU is one of seven institutions that won $6,487,188 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to research how to prevent and control…

OBU gets USNWR Top 10 ranking

October 1, 2020

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Oklahoma Baptist University as one of the top ten “Best Regional Colleges in the West” for the 29th consecutive year. OBU also made the top ten for Best Value Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans. “These rankings demonstrate the outstanding academic quality and personal attention students experience at…

Battling childhood obesity in Okla.

October 1, 2020

Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is making it easier to keep Oklahoma children healthy during the pandemic. Parents, teachers, health care providers and communities can visit shapeyourfutureok.com for information. Oklahoma ranks 8th highest in youth obesity in the U.S., according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. More…

Bill to make it illegal to ‘dox’ policemen

October 1, 2020

Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, said he is preparing legislation for the 2021 session to make it illegal to “dox” an Oklahoma law enforcement officer. The term doxing refers to using the internet to research and post documents or other material in order to intimidate, attack or harass an individual. “Anyone who works in law…

Special protection to homosexuals granted in city ‘hate crimes’ law

September 24, 2020

Mayor G.T. Bynum and the City Council expanded homosexual rights last week by passing a “hate crimes ordinance” that adds penalties to any crime in which a criminal expresses disdain for homosexuality. The vote was unanimous. Oklahoma already has a hate crimes law but it doesn’t give extra protection to homosexuals. Tulsa’s new ordinance adds…

Tulsa voters have some heavy decisions to make Nov. 3

September 24, 2020

Some are calling the November 3 presidential race the important election in their lifetime. Republican President Donald Trump, who pulled off a remarkable upset over Hillary Clinton in 2016, faces former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump has championed conservative values while Biden has tried to court the far left wing of the Democrat Party while…