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OPEH&W Health board approves $13 million assessment after plan stabilization issues

NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — A special meeting of the Oklahoma Public Employees Health and Welfare Plan Board ended with approval of a $13 million special assessment that local leaders say could strain already-set budgets and raised new questions about transparency and who will pay. The OPEH&W Board met Wednesday...

Washington, OK · 9d
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Edmond works on data-center rules before developers come calling

EDMOND — With no data-center applications pending, Edmond city leaders are working to put rules in place before a proposal brings the kinds of disputes over water, electricity and neighborhood impacts that have flared elsewhere in Oklahoma. Councilman Barry Moore said the city should allow time for revisions and...

Edmond, OK · 11d
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USA Softball annual meeting brings national softball leaders to Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City will once again welcome softball leaders from across the country as the USA Softball Annual Council Meeting returns to the Oklahoma City Convention Center Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Approximately 400 attendees are expected for the five-day meeting, generating an estimated 860 hotel room nights and more than $600,000 in...

Oklahoma City, OK · 11d
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Paycom fired worker with onion allergy legally, company says in filing

Paycom has denied violating federal disability law in response to a lawsuit alleging the company didn’t provide reasonable accommodations to an employee who has a severe onion allergy before illegally firing her. In a recent filing, the payroll software company contested claims brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which say Paycom engaged in unlawful disability discrimination and failed to make a good faith effort to accommodate Katie Jorgenson, a former benefits specialist who briefly worked at the multi-tenant office building located at 7725 W. Reno Ave., about 14 miles south of the main campus on W. Memorial Rd. Paycom argues its actions were “because of legitimate, non-discriminatory and nonretaliatory reasons,” according to an October filing. “Paycom denies that it is liable to Plaintiff and/or Jorgenson for any sum of money or in any manner whatsoever, and prays that this court dismiss plaintiff’s complaint in its entirety with prejudice and award Paycom its costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in defending this action,” the filing reads. More: Paycom fired worker because of her onion allergy, EEOC claims Paycom disputes liability, admits leadership ‘couldn’t guarantee a safe working environment’ The EEOC filed its lawsuit in late June, alleging Paycom violated

Oklahoma City, OK · 11d

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Ground broken for Toby Keith Expressway in OKC outer loop

Gov. Kevin Stitt, U.S. Sen. James Lankford and state and local leaders broke ground in Newcastle on a new interchange that will connect I-44, US-62 and SH-37 with the future Toby Keith Expressway. The groundbreaking marks the start of the final phase of the Oklahoma City outer loop, a goal the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has been committed to since 1989.

Oklahoma City, OK · 12d

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$6 million street improvement project underway near Will Rogers Park

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A $6 million street improvement project underway in northwest Oklahoma City aims to make the corridor safer for drivers and pedestrians while improving neighborhood access to Will Rogers Park. Crews are resurfacing Portland Ave. from N.W. 23rd St. and N.W. 36th St. in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, OK · 12d

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Pick Up A Steel Pipe At This Oklahoma City Studio And Blow Your Own Holiday Ornament

Most holiday ornaments come from a store shelf in a plastic box. A few lucky ones in Oklahoma City start as a glowing glob of glass on the end of a long steel pipe, shaped by the same person who will later hang it on the tree. A small studio...

Oklahoma City, OK · 11d

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Democrats target Oklahoma House seats controlled by Republicans

Democrats believe they can flip three seats in the GOP-controlled Oklahoma House, while a fourth Republican district faces turmoil as its incumbent representative is embroiled in sexual harassment allegations. At the same time, Republican officials remain confident about their party's momentum ahead of a critical legislative year, when lawmakers will...

Oklahoma · 12d

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Seven Oklahoma Corn Mazes Still Open Before Halloween Wraps Up

You turn down a quiet farm road in Oklahoma expecting a few hay bales, and suddenly you are standing at the edge of a towering wall of cornstalks. Then the path splits, the stalks rustle, and the giggles start. Corn mazes are one of the best cheap thrills of fall,...

Tulsa, OK · 12d

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OKC approves zoning for first mega-data center

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In an Oklahoma City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Beltline Energy won a huge battle in its efforts to build the first mega-data center in Oklahoma City. According to The Oklahoman, the news comes after Beltline Energy agreed to terms which the company’s attorney described as the most restrictive, regulated zoning for […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 10d

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Oklahoma lawmaker hopes to protect event venues, patrons from bot-powered ticket fraud

Lawmakers are looking to tighten up restrictions around online ticket resales. They heard from local stakeholders about the worsening issue and how to protect consumers from fraud.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10d

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Oklahoma City Council rezones two properties for data centers after delays

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After months of delays, two proposed data centers in western Oklahoma City were back before the city council for final rezoning decisions. Council members considered final rezoning ordinances for two separate properties near I-40 and Frisco Rd. that are part of a larger proposed data center campus. The decisions have been postponed repeatedly since March, and both items are now back on the council’s agenda.

Oklahoma City, OK · 11d

Wichita Eagle

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Sheriff's accountant questions Oklahoma County budget's deadline standing

With issues still unresolved and Oklahoma County budget numbers up in the air, the sheriff's top accountant asked elected officials another question that hung heavy over the boardroom. The important but clouded financial document that the County Budget Board has been waiting to see corrected and submitted for its approval...

Oklahoma County, OK · 11d

KFOR

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Early voting begins starting Wednesday

Oklahomans are reminded that election day is next Tuesday, and early voting starts Wednesday.

Oklahoma County, OK · 11d

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Creston Park demolition underway as OKC Housing Authority plans neighborhood redevelopment

OKLAHOMA CITY - Creston Park in northeast Oklahoma City is getting a makeover as the Oklahoma City Housing Authority works toward redeveloping the aging public housing neighborhood. The first phase of construction is expected to begin in 2027, but there is no timeline yet for completion of the entire project.

Oklahoma City, OK · 11d

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Mustang Swaps 8,000 Water Meters in Half the Time, $5.9M Project Says

More than 8,000 water meters across Mustang, Oklahoma have been swapped out for new wireless technology under a $5.9 million infrastructure project that Ameresco says it finished in just five months, half the time originally planned. The upgrade gives the city remote meter reading, usage data that can help staff investigate potential leaks, and a new customer portal for residents to track their own water use.

Mustang, OK · 11d

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Federal election monitors coming to Oklahoma, Tulsa and Muskogee counties

OKLAHOMA CITY — Some Oklahomans leaving their polling places on Election Day may be approached by federal election monitors. They can stop to talk or go on their way — participation is voluntary. The U.S. Department of Justice is sending staff to monitor voting-rights compliance at polling places...

Tulsa County, OK · 12d

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Before You Vote: New faces, familiar Republican advantage in legislative races

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma voters will decide 70 legislative races Nov. 3, choosing new lawmakers and deciding which incumbents return as Republicans seek to preserve their commanding majorities. Voters will choose replacements for lawmakers seeking statewide office, decide whether Republican primary winners advance to the Capitol and determine whether...

Oklahoma City, OK · 12d

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Oklahoma City Parish Sued in Case Involving Two Minors

A lawsuit filed against St. Thomas More University Parish and Student Center concerns allegations involving two minors. Michael and Stacy Meade filed the lawsuit against St. Thomas More and Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, seeking damages of at least $250,000, according to OU Daily. The petition concerns allegations involving two minors. No trial date has been set.

Oklahoma City, OK · 14d