Wheels up! The OKC International Airport is flying toward the future and planning expansion projects for the next 5 to 30 years, including more gates and more parking.

I got the first look at their plans and it's exciting stuff! Here's the story:
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...

Under the Libraries and Learning Centers bond category, west OKC would see a new library, while the Ralph Ellison Library on NE 23rd would get an expansion and the downtown library would have a new exterior facade.
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City officials say Oklahoma's highly corrosive soil, shifting ground and age of pipes is to blame for a surge of water pipe breaks and leaks. I dug into the records and found that several different types of material have failed.
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A community benefits package narrowly escaped elimination on Tuesday during the council's discussion of the Thunder agreements. A motion to delete it from the management agreement failed. Here's the story:
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OKC really said to the Thunder, "We like you. We're going to keep you." The council faces 4 agreements today, related to the use of the new arena. PS: There's also a steep price in here if the Thunder tries to leave after the arena is built (to the tune of $1 B)
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Latest for The Oklahoman: The church was a satellite branch of a Texas-based church known for preaching against the LGBTQ+ community. I also listened to about three to five hours of the sermons online and it was incredibly difficult to listen to.
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((i forgot that i had this account)) Here's my latest for The Oklahoman: Oklahoma City lost a total of 41 part-time employees from publicly funded community centers. Some centers will see a drastic reduction in the number of kids they can serve -- from 100 to 25.
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...

The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board under the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office released new numbers, finding that a record number of people (122) died in domestic violence homicides in 2023.
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why is there thunder and lightning with the ice storm/freezing rain when it’s 30 degrees? This does not compute in my Minnesotan brain. Oklahoma has my vote for wildest weather ever.

For a Sunday story, I worked on a project with a colleague the Oklahoma Survivors Act. The new law allows victims of domestic violence to apply for a lesser sentence if it can be determined the defendant was a victim of domestic violence at the time of the offense.
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Latest for The Oklahoman: The number of inmates that died in Oklahoma prisons rose in 2024, despite Department of Corrections officials saying they had reduced violence and improved conditions across the system.
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Latest for The Oklahoman. She would be the third female Lt. Gov. if elected

A holiday story I was more than happy to write because ✨ reading ✨ is important! Whiz Kids of Oklahoma is a nonprofit that goes beyond just helping kids with reading skills. They also offer mentorship and friendships that last a lifetime.
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Suddenly reminded why flying in winter, to the south especially over Oklahoma and Texas, is not much fun with severe storms in the area.

Finally made the leap from X/Twitter, I suppose. Here's my latest from The Oklahoman: Oklahoma's Supreme Court has a vacancy, and an appointment by Gov. Stitt will likely swing the court further to the right, affecting decisions on abortion and tribal affairs.