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Cancer research underway at OU

July 11, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY — Physician-scientists at the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine recently gave 30 presentations about their cutting-edge cancer research at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the largest oncology meeting in the world. Their presentations focused on the results of clinical trials and research studies for new cancer therapies…

Recycling of latex paint is added

July 11, 2019

The City of Tulsa’s Household Pollutant Collection Facility began accepting unused latex paint on July 3. This change has been years in the making and is a disposal option which customers have been requesting since the facility opened in 2016. Anticipating that this waste stream will be very popular with customers, the facility has increased…

$639,000,000.00 Tax increase plan

July 4, 2019

Mayor G.T. Bynum is proposing a vote on a $639,000,000.00 tax increase to expand the size and cost of city government. Tulsans pay a sales tax of 8.517 percent with 4.5 percent going to the state, .367 percent to Tulsa County and 3.65 percent to the city. The State of Oklahoma has an average 8.92…

Most Patriotic?

July 4, 2019

OK is No. 7 in military service Oklahoma is ranked No. 35 on WalletHub’s report on “2019’s Most Patriotic States in America.” According to the report, red states are more patriotic than blue states. “Expressions of American patriotism come in many forms – from setting off fireworks during Fourth of July and buying American-made goods…

Tulsa gas prices jump 14 cents prior to July 4th holiday

July 4, 2019

On the Monday before July 4th, a GasBuddy report shows Tulsa gas prices have risen 17.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37/gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 321 stations. Gas prices in Tulsa are 14 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 16.8 cents per gallon lower…

Speeding, hazardous driving targeted

July 4, 2019

During the month of July, the Tulsa Police Department will focus on speeding and hazardous moving violations on expressways through the city. Tulsa Police Traffic officers and motorcycle officers will be randomly monitoring expressways within the City of Tulsa, paying special attention to any hazardous moving violations. A citation issued for a hazardous moving violation…

New Deputy Secretary of Health

July 4, 2019

Gov. Kevin Stitt has hired Carter Kimble, who is joining the Governor’s office as the Deputy Secretary of Health and Mental Health and is charged with working with the governor and cabinet secretaries on a health care plan to improve outcomes by increasing access for all Oklahomans to affordable coverage and modernizing services delivered by…

Entertainment attacks US children

July 4, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s children are under attack by the entertainment industry, said Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. He cites the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, which reports that a Netflix TV series, which premiered two years ago, 13 Reasons Why, is associated with…

Flooded hay causes livestock problems

July 4, 2019

STILLWATER – With the abundance of rain Oklahoma has received over the last several weeks, farmers and ranchers around the state are likely dealing with moldy hay and spoiled feed. Moldy or spoiled feed can present a health risk for a multitude of species, said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist. “Hay…

Summer Road Trips

June 27, 2019

Oklahoma an average road trip destination In WalletHub’s “2019’s Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips,” Oklahoma, which has historic Route 66 running through Tulsa and Oklahoma City, was rated No. 26th best. In terms of low costs, Oklahoma was No. in the nation. In the safety category, it was No. 34 and in…