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OGE wants Commissioner Hiett to recuse himself from its cases - Oklahoma Energy Today
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OGE wants Commissioner Hiett to recuse himself from its cases - Oklahoma Energy Today
At one time Oklahoma Gas and Electric was a supporter of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett during his campaigns for office. But a recent filing with the Corporation Commission indicated…
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December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws | KOSU
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Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws
A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Federal shift away from 'housing first' puts 150 people at risk in Oklahoma City | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source
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Federal shift away from 'housing first' puts 150 people at risk in Oklahoma City
As many as 150 people could lose housing in Oklahoma City under new federal guidelines about how to use homelessness assistance funds, local officials say.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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“It Made Me Feel Like a Sucker”: Long-Running Lawsuits Accuse State Farm of Billion-Dollar Hail Scheme - Oklahoma Watch
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“It Made Me Feel Like a Sucker”: Long-Running Lawsuits Accuse State Farm of Billion-Dollar Hail Scheme - Oklahoma Watch
Upwards of 200 policyholders waged years-long — and ongoing — battles against State Farm. Thousands of pages of filings revealed allegations of a scheme worth billions of dollars, perpetrated by…
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December 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Oklahoma program aims to fill long-term care shortages by certifying high schoolers • Oklahoma Voice
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Oklahoma program aims to fill long-term care shortages by certifying high schoolers • Oklahoma Voice
By the time she graduated high school, Maggie Easter was a certified nursing assistant and had hands-on clinical experience without spending a dime on tuition.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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‘Confused and frustrated’: Kansas social work advocate loses job in national group’s restructure - The power of relationships was brought home when a Kansas advocate filled in for her Oklahoma counterpart who was on sick leave • Oklahoma Voice
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‘Confused and frustrated’: Kansas social work advocate loses job in national group’s restructure • Oklahoma Voice
A national organization supporting social workers restructured, stripping Kansas of its local executive director.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Oklahoma says Colony disposal well caused saltwater leak that killed cattle
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Oklahoma says Colony disposal well caused saltwater leak that killed cattle
Regulators say pressure from the Pearcy #1 disposal well forced contaminated water through an abandoned well, polluting Five Mile Creek.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Johnny Cash estate files lawsuit against Coca-Cola
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Johnny Cash estate sues Coca-Cola over ad
The estate for music icon Johnny Cash has filed a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola Company, accusing the soda giant of pirating his distinctive voice for an advertising campaign.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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In The News 11.25.2025

Here are the headlines shared on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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State Chamber says Oklahoma’s poor literacy rates threaten workforce growth
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State Chamber says Oklahoma’s poor literacy rates threaten workforce growth
Oklahoma's low literacy rates pose challenges for employers, prompting the State Chamber to launch an initiative for education improvement.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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OU Iranian Studies Professor detained by ICE for three days
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November 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith, Undersheriff Jesse Yother indicted by grand jury
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Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith, Undersheriff Jesse Yother indicted by grand jury
Criminal indictments against Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith and Undersheriff Jesse Yother were unsealed and released Nov. 25, 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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‘Slipshod’ assessments led DA to request, receive resignation of Hughes County assessor
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‘Slipshod’ assessments led DA to request, receive resignation of Hughes County assessor
Hughes County Assessor Amber Jones resigned after officials found only 1 percent of properties had tax assessments completed in 2024.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses Bible lawsuit after education leader declines to enforce mandate • Oklahoma Voice
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Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses Bible lawsuit after education leader declines to enforce mandate • Oklahoma Voice
Saying the issue is now moot, Oklahoma’s highest court dismissed a lawsuit challenging a requirement that public schools keep Bibles in classrooms and teach from them.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Lawmaker asks Oklahoma AG to weigh in on legality of board’s closed door discussions • Oklahoma Voice
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Lawmaker asks Oklahoma AG to weigh in on legality of board’s closed door discussions • Oklahoma Voice
A House lawmaker has formally requested that the Oklahoma Attorney General weigh in on the legality of a state board’s decision to meet behind closed doors to discuss  legislative salaries and stipend...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Oklahoma woman identified as skeletal remains found in 1990
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Skeletal remains found more than 30 years ago identified as woman who went missing at bowling alley
Skeletal remains found more than three decades ago have been identified as a woman who was reported missing after she disappeared from an Oklahoma City bowling alley in 1989.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Oklahoma basketball player dies after being injured during game
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Connors State College basketball player dies days after suffering injury during game
A college basketball player in eastern Oklahoma died days after suffering an injury during a game.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Lawsuit filed on behalf of victims hospitalized during Weatherford ammonia leak
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Lawsuit filed on behalf of victims hospitalized during Weatherford ammonia leak
Part of the lawsuit claims that the truck driver should not have been allowed to park at the hotel at all.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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State Climatologist Gary McManus Breaks Down the Dry Fall of 2025 - SUNUPTV
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State Climatologist Gary McManus Breaks Down the Dry Fall of 2025
(Nov. 22, 2025) In this Mesonet weather report, state climatologist Gary McManus breaks down why Oklahoma is facing an exceptionally dry fall season this year. 🌵 Learn what the data reveals about…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The FFA's new National president is Oklahoma's ninth | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source
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The FFA's new National president is Oklahoma's ninth
The second Oklahoman in about 15 years has become president of National FFA, commonly called Future Farmers of America.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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From the U.S.-Mexico border to Oklahoma’s backroads: Why deep reporting matters
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From the U.S.-Mexico border to Oklahoma’s backroads: Why deep reporting matters
The Frontier can follow stories about immigration and other important issues because of our readers’ investment in independent journalism.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Potential Oligopoly: A Deep Dive Into Competition in Homeowners Insurance - Oklahoma Watch
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Potential Oligopoly: A Deep Dive Into Competition in Homeowners Insurance - Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch’s calculations to evaluate competition in Oklahoma’s homeowners insurance market raise serious questions about the statistics Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready may have used as…
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November 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Oklahoma voters could eliminate property taxes • Oklahoma Voice
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Oklahoma voters could eliminate property taxes • Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma residents may get to vote to eliminate property taxes for homes they live in.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Appeals court considers Oklahoma school bathroom law • Oklahoma Voice
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Appeals court considers Oklahoma school bathroom law • Oklahoma Voice
An Oklahoma law restricting transgender students' use of school bathrooms came before an appeals court this week.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Alton Brown Cooks Food | Episode 1: The Big Bird
FINALLY reloading the OG Roast Turkey. New Episodes Weekly!
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November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM