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We need your input! If you walk, bike, drive or use mobility devices, please take this 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help improve OKC's safety.
English survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025
Spanish survey link: es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025
English survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025
Spanish survey link: es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025
July 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We need your input! If you walk, bike, drive or use mobility devices, please take this 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help improve OKC's safety.
English survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025
Spanish survey link: es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025
English survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025
Spanish survey link: es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025
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Two members of the #Oklahoma State Board of Education were "shocked and mad" to see a video featuring "naked women" on the television screen in Superintendent Ryan Walters' office during the executive session portion of Thursday's #oklaed meeting.
nondoc.com/2025/07/25/b...
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Board members: TV in Ryan Walters' office displayed nude women during executive session
Oklahoma State Board of Education members reported seeing nude women on a TV screen in Superintendent Ryan Walters' office July 24, 2025.
nondoc.com
July 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Two members of the #Oklahoma State Board of Education were "shocked and mad" to see a video featuring "naked women" on the television screen in Superintendent Ryan Walters' office during the executive session portion of Thursday's #oklaed meeting.
nondoc.com/2025/07/25/b...
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We fact-checked Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters’ claims about school lunch but not his television.
We fact-checked Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters’ claims about school lunch
Do Oklahoma schools have millions in surplus funds to cover student meals? We looked into it.
www.readfrontier.org
July 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We fact-checked Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters’ claims about school lunch but not his television.
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In a typical year, the OKC Utilities Department anticipates 600 to 800 emergency water main breaks across its roughly 4,300-mile network of water lines. At the end of FY 2025, there were 1,101.
Several factors contributed to increased breaks: pipe age, material corrosion and environmental stress.
Several factors contributed to increased breaks: pipe age, material corrosion and environmental stress.
July 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In a typical year, the OKC Utilities Department anticipates 600 to 800 emergency water main breaks across its roughly 4,300-mile network of water lines. At the end of FY 2025, there were 1,101.
Several factors contributed to increased breaks: pipe age, material corrosion and environmental stress.
Several factors contributed to increased breaks: pipe age, material corrosion and environmental stress.
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The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to launch plans for mass layoffs and reorganizations at 19 federal agencies and departments, including the CDC and Social Security Administration, while litigation continues.
Supreme Court allows Trump to launch mass layoff and restructuring plans
The justices said they were not ruling on the legality of specific firing plans but simply allowing the administration to launch such efforts while litigation continues.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to launch plans for mass layoffs and reorganizations at 19 federal agencies and departments, including the CDC and Social Security Administration, while litigation continues.
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The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary made half-true or false statements about fluoride in public drinking water, Alzheimer’s disease, autism and puberty during his visit to Oklahoma.
We fact-checked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims as part of the ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign
The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary made half-true or false statements about fluoride in public drinking water, Alzheimer's disease, autism and puberty during his visit to Oklahoma.
www.readfrontier.org
July 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary made half-true or false statements about fluoride in public drinking water, Alzheimer’s disease, autism and puberty during his visit to Oklahoma.
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The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population
The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
n.pr
July 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
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Basketball Reference recognizes championship-winning teams by putting their headshots on our front page.
Congratulations to the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder! 🏆
Congratulations to the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder! 🏆
June 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Basketball Reference recognizes championship-winning teams by putting their headshots on our front page.
Congratulations to the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder! 🏆
Congratulations to the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder! 🏆
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“We love Kenny around here.”
Kenrich Williams, the third longest-tenured Thunder, was a an integral part of the rebuild. Now he’s on the cusp of a championship.
Here’s what Kenny Hustle means to OKC:
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
Kenrich Williams, the third longest-tenured Thunder, was a an integral part of the rebuild. Now he’s on the cusp of a championship.
Here’s what Kenny Hustle means to OKC:
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
Mussatto: Why Kenrich Williams and OKC Thunder were a basketball match at first sight
Longtime Thunder role player Kenrich Williams didn’t want to be anywhere but Oklahoma City, even in a rebuild. Now, he's a win from a title.
www.oklahoman.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“We love Kenny around here.”
Kenrich Williams, the third longest-tenured Thunder, was a an integral part of the rebuild. Now he’s on the cusp of a championship.
Here’s what Kenny Hustle means to OKC:
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
Kenrich Williams, the third longest-tenured Thunder, was a an integral part of the rebuild. Now he’s on the cusp of a championship.
Here’s what Kenny Hustle means to OKC:
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
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With prices soaring, eggs have been reported stolen from porches and farm stands. At one point, federal agents at the border were seizing eggs more often than fentanyl.
Then, earlier this year, a Maryland sheriff’s office learned about a $100,000 egg heist — complete with a ransom note.
Then, earlier this year, a Maryland sheriff’s office learned about a $100,000 egg heist — complete with a ransom note.
The Great Egg Heist: 280,000 eggs disappeared from America’s top producer. Then came a ransom note.
As prices skyrocketed, and egg giant Cal-Maine raked in record profits, the company was hit by one of the biggest egg thefts in history.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
With prices soaring, eggs have been reported stolen from porches and farm stands. At one point, federal agents at the border were seizing eggs more often than fentanyl.
Then, earlier this year, a Maryland sheriff’s office learned about a $100,000 egg heist — complete with a ransom note.
Then, earlier this year, a Maryland sheriff’s office learned about a $100,000 egg heist — complete with a ransom note.
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Some fans said Game 4 of the NBA Finals “was rigged,” and the Thunder only won because of free throws. Is this true, or are fans embellishing the number of foul calls OKC gets?
#NBA #Thunder
#NBA #Thunder
The Secret Behind The Thunder's Free Throw Numbers
The Thunder took Game 4 in Indiana, but controversy surrounds the team due to their free throws. Is this really true though?
lastwordonsports.com
June 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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We asked people who lived in homeless encampments that were cleared out in city “sweeps” to write about what object was the hardest for them to lose.
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a 29-year-old in California wrote.
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a 29-year-old in California wrote.
“I Have Lost Everything”: The Toll of Cities’ Homeless Sweeps
Cities often take belongings — including important documents and irreplaceable mementos — when they conduct sweeps of homeless encampments. ProPublica gave notecards to people across the country so…
projects.propublica.org
June 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We asked people who lived in homeless encampments that were cleared out in city “sweeps” to write about what object was the hardest for them to lose.
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a 29-year-old in California wrote.
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a 29-year-old in California wrote.
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Have you also been receiving those scam texts about an unpaid toll? What about the ones offering you a job that seems too good to be true? Text scams are the cockroaches of our digital lives. They just won't die. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Column | Have you received scam texts about an unpaid toll? You are not alone.
In 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages, according to the FTC — a fivefold jump since 2020.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Have you also been receiving those scam texts about an unpaid toll? What about the ones offering you a job that seems too good to be true? Text scams are the cockroaches of our digital lives. They just won't die. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Oof, that's a lot of water in an already saturated area. Flash flood watch today, with possible severe weather this afternoon and evening. Gotta stay weather aware, and TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. ticker.mesonet.org #okwx #okmesonet
June 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Oof, that's a lot of water in an already saturated area. Flash flood watch today, with possible severe weather this afternoon and evening. Gotta stay weather aware, and TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. ticker.mesonet.org #okwx #okmesonet
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Trump has said his tariffs are a "good thing" for our ports.
Which part of job losses and higher prices is good for our ports, the economy or the American people?
Which part of job losses and higher prices is good for our ports, the economy or the American people?
May 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump has said his tariffs are a "good thing" for our ports.
Which part of job losses and higher prices is good for our ports, the economy or the American people?
Which part of job losses and higher prices is good for our ports, the economy or the American people?
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US insurers’ profits double as price rises exceed extreme weather claims
https://www.ft.com/content/74109807-82d8-4281-a842-7681af0366fa
https://www.ft.com/content/74109807-82d8-4281-a842-7681af0366fa
US insurers’ profits double as price rises exceed extreme weather claims
Some consumers question whether increases in cost of property cover are justified
www.ft.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
US insurers’ profits double as price rises exceed extreme weather claims
https://www.ft.com/content/74109807-82d8-4281-a842-7681af0366fa
https://www.ft.com/content/74109807-82d8-4281-a842-7681af0366fa
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Some of the citations in the White House’s sweeping “MAHA Report” appear to have been generated using artificial intelligence, resulting in numerous garbled scientific references and invented studies, AI experts said Thursday.
White House MAHA Report may have garbled science by using AI, experts say
The report, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was intended to address the reasons for the decline in Americans’ life expectancy.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Some of the citations in the White House’s sweeping “MAHA Report” appear to have been generated using artificial intelligence, resulting in numerous garbled scientific references and invented studies, AI experts said Thursday.
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A messy final day of this year's #okleg session featured inflammatory remarks about "shit bills," a senator's spouse, the motives of members and the five-hour delay on one of 47 veto overrides.
Review the mayhem, madness and machinations within.
nondoc.com/2025/05/30/p...
Review the mayhem, madness and machinations within.
nondoc.com/2025/05/30/p...
'Pretty frustrated': Stitt video leads lawmakers to override extra vetoes to end session
With 68 vetoes to consider overriding, the Oklahoma Legislature stalled for 5 hours May 29, 2025, with an open vote on session's final day.
nondoc.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A messy final day of this year's #okleg session featured inflammatory remarks about "shit bills," a senator's spouse, the motives of members and the five-hour delay on one of 47 veto overrides.
Review the mayhem, madness and machinations within.
nondoc.com/2025/05/30/p...
Review the mayhem, madness and machinations within.
nondoc.com/2025/05/30/p...
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Here are some of the things people called spelling bees before the name 'spelling bee' became common:
1) Trials in Spelling
2) Spelling School
3) Spelling Match
4) Spelling-Fight
5) Spelling Combat
6) Spelldown
1) Trials in Spelling
2) Spelling School
3) Spelling Match
4) Spelling-Fight
5) Spelling Combat
6) Spelldown
May 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Here are some of the things people called spelling bees before the name 'spelling bee' became common:
1) Trials in Spelling
2) Spelling School
3) Spelling Match
4) Spelling-Fight
5) Spelling Combat
6) Spelldown
1) Trials in Spelling
2) Spelling School
3) Spelling Match
4) Spelling-Fight
5) Spelling Combat
6) Spelldown
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The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” would be the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in U.S. history.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
May 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” would be the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in U.S. history.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
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Border czar Tom Homan, captain of the "zero tolerance" policy that split migrant parents from their kids, was paid money by the private-prison company that profits off detaining immigrants. Drain the swamp www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... @douglasmac.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
Trump’s border czar earned consulting fees from immigrant detention firm
Tom Homan, a top ICE official, earned an undisclosed amount from a division of the GEO Group, one of two companies that operates the majority of the nation’s immigrant detention facilities.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Border czar Tom Homan, captain of the "zero tolerance" policy that split migrant parents from their kids, was paid money by the private-prison company that profits off detaining immigrants. Drain the swamp www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... @douglasmac.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
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