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Oklahoma Voice

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Group to make another push to become recognized as Oklahoma political party

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Sooner State Party is expected to make a second attempt at collecting enough signatures to become the state’s fourth recognized political party. Leaders of the proposed Sooner State Party announced in March that they had fallen just 410 signatures short of the nearly 34,200 needed to become a recognized political party.  […]

Oklahoma · 6h

KFOR

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Holiday events in Downtown OKC this year

Holiday events are kicking off in Downtown Oklahoma City and run through the entire holiday season. Get your calendar ready because there's no shortage of fun.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

KFOR

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OKC City Council approves Continental Coliseum final plans

Oklahoma City's new arena is one step closer to reality after City Council approved final plans and renderings for the Continental Coliseum on Thursday.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

The Oklahoman

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Del City leader: Sell Oklahoma County jail land, renovate old facility

With the proposed jail sales tax defeated , Oklahoma County should scrap its plans and sell the land and nearly complete Behavioral Care Center at 1901 E. Grand Blvd., Del City Council member Scott Tatom said. The proceeds could be used with other funds − but not a hike in property taxes − to renovate the old jail downtown, Tatom told the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on Nov. 10. It was the board's first session since the Nov. 3 election led to a pending paradigm shift in county criminal justice reform efforts. By most accounts, voter opposition to the sales tax proposal led to the change, not just the "blue wave" of Democrats coming into office nationally. The tax went down with 63.3% opposed. More: Oklahoma County voters soundly defeat jail sales tax Activist Chris Johnston again on Nov. 10 called for dissolution of the Criminal Justice Authority, the public trust that governs operation of the old jail at 201 N. Shartel Ave., and turning the jail over to the Sheriff's Office. "We don't just hand the sheriff the keys. We create a realistic hand-over process," he said, and build back community trust. Activist Mark Faulk, representing

Oklahoma County, OK · 2d

hoodline.com

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Edmond Teen Collects 300 Gifts So Trafficking Survivors Can Shop for Their Kids

An Edmond teen’s Girl Scout Gold Award project has produced more than 300 Christmas gifts for Dragonfly Human Trafficking Victim Services. The collection is intended to let trafficking survivors shop for gifts for their families at no cost this holiday season. Edmond Memorial High School junior Sydney Austin is...

Edmond, OK · 2d

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Guthrie Mayor-Elect Charts Course for Upcoming Term

Hot off a narrow victory at the ballot box last week, Guthrie Mayor-Elect Zollie Rose is wasting no time preparing for office. Rose is currently mapping out his blueprint of priorities for his first term as mayor, diving straight into county meetings, stormwater management reviews and digital initiatives. He shares he is ready to gear up and get to business, and has already started meeting with various public officials around the county.

Guthrie, OK · 1d

hoodline.com

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Oklahoma City's Pennington Place Apartments Sell for $2.8M at Online Auction

A 40-unit apartment complex on Oklahoma City's northwest side just changed hands for $2.8 million, with a private individual winning the property through an online auction rather than a traditional sale. Pennington Place, located at 3732 NW 23rd St., was acquired from seller TB Realty, working out to roughly $70,000 per unit.

Oklahoma City, OK · 22h

okenergytoday.com

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Gasoline prices keep tumbling downward in Oklahoma

Here’s how fast gasoline prices are falling in Oklahoma and other states—-20 cents just since we last reported on the Oklahoma average from AAA. Oklahoma’s new average as of Thursday morning was $3.49. On Monday, the average was $3.59 per gallon as we reported earlier in the week. The U.S. average at the time was $4.10 a gallon but as of Thursday, it had fallen to $3.90 per gallon.

Oklahoma · 8h

hoodline.com

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Panda Fest Rolls Into Scissortail Park With 150-Plus Asian Street Foods

Scissortail Park is getting its first taste of Panda Fest, a traveling festival of Asian street food and culture, when the event lands in downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22. The weekend will mark the festival's debut in the city, according to KOSU. The two-day...

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d

USA TODAY

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Nebraska softball star Jordy Frahm signs with AUSL ahead of 2027 season

One of the top players in women’s college softball last season will make her debut in the professional ranks in 2027. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that former Nebraska star Jordy Frahm has signed with the Oklahoma City Sparks for the upcoming season. Back in June, Frahm — formerly Bahl — announced that she played in the Women’s College World Series while she was pregnant and elected to not play in AUSL last season. The Spark selected her with a provisional pick in the 2026 draft. Just before the Women’s College World Series began last May, Frahm was named National Player of the Year by USA Softball. A superb two-way player, no other player aside from Frahm in the country last season had a batting average north of .400 and an ERA below 1.40. A 5-foot-8 right-handed pitcher and utility player from Papillion, Nebraska, Frahm was also named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and a first-team All-American by Softball America and D1 Softball last season. The NFCA also gave Frahm a First Team All-American nod, making her the 14th player in the history of the sport to be named to the team four times. In

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Nancy Farha to mark 50 years

When Nancy Farha’s closes in 2027, the boutique will have been in business for 50 years. Nancy and husband, Greg, opened Gregory's at Northpark Mall in 1977 and relocated to the First National Center downtown in 1989. At that time, they began operating under the name Nancy Farha's. Upon...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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These 8 Oklahoma Restaurants Make Eating Gluten-Free Feel Easy

Some of the best meals in Oklahoma happen at places you would drive right past without a second look. For anyone who avoids gluten, finding one of those spots feels like striking gold, because ordering stops being a nervous guessing game. Picture walking into a plain little storefront, scanning the...

Tulsa, OK · 22h

KOSU

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OKC Animal Welfare preps for move to new facility, offers discounted pet adoptions

OKC Animal Welfare says adopters can set their own adoption fee. The move is part of a campaign to empty the shelter before the organization moves to a new facility next month.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Places in Oklahoma to honor and learn about Indigenous culture during Native American History Month

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November to honor the history, culture and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Built on Native land, Oklahoma’s history expands further than some may know of which starts with the location of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Stillwater received its name in 1832 when...

Oklahoma · 9h

Nerdy Digest

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Why So Many Homes in Tornado Alley Have an Underground Storm Shelter

Drive through central Oklahoma in the spring and you’ll notice something about nearly every backyard: a steel hatch flush with the ground, surrounded by worn concrete. It doesn’t look like much. Neighbors know exactly what it is. That small underground room is a cultural and practical fixture in Tornado Alley, and its presence tells you ... Read more

Tornado Alley, AL · 5d

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Rain & Coldest High Temperatures In 8 Months On The Way This Weekend

We saw a cold start to the day. Temperatures were in the 20s & 30s north of I-40 with slightly warmer temperatures in the 30s and 40s south of I-40. Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings expired at 8:00AM. We stay mostly sunny as temperatures hover in the mid 50s. Increasing clouds with mid to upper 50s in the forecast for Saturday. Our next rain maker will arrive in the afternoon hours in the western parts of the state, then all of that rainfall will move into the OKC metro area mainly after sunset. On Sunday, we'll see the coldest high temperatures since March 16th when we hit 42 as a high temperature. We'll only hover in the mid 40s with a cold rain for Sunday. Bring out the jackets and umbrellas this weekend, especially on Sunday.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

okcfox.com

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Yukon City Council names interim mayor, vice mayor after Pillmore recall election

YUKON, Oklah. — New leadership is taking shape in Yukon, after councilmembers selected Rick Cacini as interim mayor and Zak Kastl as vice mayor. The selection comes one week after voters ousted Mayor Brian Pillmore in a recall election that followed months of controversy over a proposed data center and concerns about city transparency.

Yukon, OK · 2d

WJTV 12

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Doctors warn parents about risks of declining vitamin K shots for newborns

Although the vitamin K shot is not a vaccine, doctors say some parents have become increasingly hesitant about the injection in recent years.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d