Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Judge M. John Kane, IV, of Pawhuska, to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. This is Stitt’s first appointment to the state Supreme Court. “Judge Kane’s extensive record serving the 10th Judicial District and his broad support in the community, and from across the state, speak toward his qualifications to join…
From the first scholarship donated by Tulsa businessman Robert L. Davis in 1970 to serving nearly 450,000 students, a new historical exhibit traces the impact of Tulsa Junior College, now Tulsa Community College. The story of the College that has shaped the greater Tulsa area for nearly five decades is told through a special 50th…
After crafting a report on fixing the Tulsa County levees, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will seek public comments for a month, including a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. October 8 at the Case Community Center in Sand Springs. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes the public’s feedback on the report,” said Army…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Any man who is under 25, and is not a liberal, has no heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains.” The origins of this quotation are uncertain. Numerous variations of it have been around for nearly 150 years and have been attributed to…
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced has appointed Gary Cox as Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, a position that requires Senate confirmation. Cox began leading the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) on September 13. “Gary Cox is a respected and dedicated public health leader in our state who brings over 40 years of experience to his new…
The Tulsa Fire Department is partnering with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma, St. John Medical Center, the Tulsa Health Department, and The Merchant to provide A Pop-Up Resource Clinic for Tulsans in need. The Pop-Up Resource Clinic is a temporary workspace that connects Tulsa’s most vulnerable citizens and nearby residents with a multitude of resources…
Kingfisher business owner J.J. Stitt said he will run as a Republican for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Jim Inhofe. Inhofe has not declared an official re-election campaign for 2020, he has been raising money. Stitt is the owner of a firearms store in Kingfisher. He’s had experience with law enforcement and…
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers announced the final rule to repeal the 2015 “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. “The 2015 WOTUS rule has been a huge thorn in the side of cattle producers across the nation since it was adopted in 2015. The rule…
NORMAN – The Michael F. Price College of Business at The University of Oklahoma got high rankings for its graduate-level programs this spring and now the college announced a huge jump in rankings for its undergraduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. In its 2020 Best Colleges Rankings, the Price College’s undergraduate business program…
Oklahoma Baptist Univesityis increasing all scholarships for first-time freshmen by $2,000 per year, making a private Christian education even more attainable for both first-time freshmen and transfer students. The university is likewise offering guaranteed minimum scholarships to transfer students and increasing transfer scholarships by $2,500 per year. Beginning in the 2020-21 academic year, all new…