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Somewhere In This Packed Oklahoma Game Shop Sits The Console You Begged For As A Kid

Some stores look like nothing from the street, and then you open the door and lose an entire afternoon. That is the kind of surprise waiting in one crowded Oklahoma shop where old cartridges, boxed action figures, and stacks of comics fill nearly every inch. Somewhere on those shelves might...

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d
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Rural water systems face repair bills their rates may not cover

OKLAHOMA CITY — Many Oklahoma communities charge too little for water and sewer service, leaving funding gaps that contribute to deteriorating infrastructure, according to the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan. Osage County Rural Water District 21 shows how large those costs can become. Serving about 450 customers, the district has...

Oklahoma · 19d
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Mazzei, Munson walk fine line on Oklahoma's marijuana freefall

When the state's marijuana boom soared and grow houses dotted eastern Oklahoma, pecan grower Robert Knight stopped by a diner in Mounds for a meal. He saw luxury Bentleys and Mercedes parked outside. "There were all of these characters that were, like, out of a Quentin Tarantino movie in there,"...

Oklahoma · 19d
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IKEA to open first Oklahoma location next week

TULSA, Okla. (KOKH) — A popular furniture store with locations across the country announced its plans to open its first Oklahoma location next week. IKEA will open its Tulsa Hills location on Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. "Opening IKEA Tulsa is an important milestone in our journey to...

Tulsa, OK · 21d
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Who pays when data centers bring their own power? OG&E dispute awaits ruling

OKLAHOMA CITY — Whether data centers should be able to buy electricity from independent generators — and what they would still owe OG&E for using its system — lies behind a scheduling dispute Oklahoma utility regulators took under advisement Wednesday. Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. wants to...

Oklahoma · 21d

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Beef prices continue to rise as cattle ranchers find ways to cut costs

As beef prices continue to climb, Texas ranchers face higher operating costs, drought conditions, and shrinking cattle herds.

Wise County, TX · 20d

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Ikea to debut in US state with brand-new 51,000-sq-ft shop replacing vacant Belk store

IKEA is opening its first store in a US state this month offering 51,000 square feet of retail space and online-order pickup. The Swedish retailer, which has announced several closures and a few openings, is coming to Oklahoma for the first time. IKEA will open the store in Tulsa Hills...

Tulsa, OK · 21d

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Tidal Wave Auto Spa Expands in Oklahoma & Texas

Tidal Wave Auto Spa, a fast-growing conveyor car wash company, has opened two new locations in Claremore, OK, and El Paso, TX. The new locations mark the company’s 6th location in Oklahoma and 23rd in Texas, bringing the total Tidal Wave network to 335 locations across 30 states. To...

El Paso, TX · 20d

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229-Unit Lawton Multifamily Community Trades Hands

The Multifamily Group (TMG) announced the sale of Country Club View, a 229-unit multifamily community located in Lawton, Oklahoma. Originally constructed in 1966, the property is situated along West Gore Boulevard in the West Lawton submarket, adjacent to the Lawton Country Club. TMG’s Yonnic Land represented both the buyer and...

Lawton, OK · 21d

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Third Coast Bancshares Announces Agreement to Acquire Oklahoma-based Great Plains Bancshares

On October 7, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank, and Great Plains Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Great Plains National Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Third Coast will acquire Great Plains in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $239.6 million based on Third Coast’s closing stock price as of October 6. On a pro forma basis, the combined company is expected to have approximately $9 billion in assets following the completion of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Oklahoma · 19d

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Oklahoma's Cheap Cost Of Living Has A Paycheck Problem

Oklahoma is one of the cheapest states to live in, but lower wages may change how much of that advantage residents actually feel.

Oklahoma · 22d

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Oklahoma power bill tops rent as families face disconnection fears

Imagine opening your electric bill and finding a $1,373 charge waiting for you. For one Oklahoma woman, that shocking amount was more than her monthly rent. Raelynn McMurchy, a Tulsa hospital worker, shared her frustration online after falling behind on payments and facing an added deposit. Her experience highlights a...

Oklahoma · 22d

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Soaring diesel prices taking a toll on Oklahoma rancher

"It's probably the most stressful time in my life," Scott Belden told ABC News.

Broken Arrow, OK · 21d

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Heavy rain brings relief, uncertainty for Oklahoma farmers

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — Farmers in Oklahoma are assessing the effects of heavy rain after some farms received nearly a foot in about two days. The rain filled ponds and could help newly planted wheat, but it also flooded fields, washed away seed and put some crops at risk of rot. Farmers say it may take days or weeks to know the full impact.

Oklahoma · 21d

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American hay growers face triple whammy of drought, pests and high fuel costs

Want more news about agriculture and the environment? Sign up for the Harvest newsletter for our latest reporting, plus behind-the-scenes exclusives. Earlier this year, Bob Moore was optimistic about growing hay in southern Oklahoma. The longtime hay farmer said that rain early in the spring seemed to set his crop up for success.

Oklahoma · 21d

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CVS Caremark joins Living Oklahoma to explain pharmacy benefits as viewers weigh plans

Our friends from CVS Health are joining us on Living Oklahoma to talk about Pharmacy Benefits. We're reaching to time of year where people are looking at plans for next year. CVS us on the show today to make sure people understand the difference between their pharmacy and medical coverage. Check out the interview.

Oklahoma · 21d

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Oklahoma lawmakers consider the future of property tax exemptions for renewable energy companies

As renewable energy companies look to Oklahoma to expand wind and solar production, lawmakers are considering changes to property tax exemptions for manufacturers to accommodate future energy needs.

Oklahoma · 21d

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Workforce analysis points to different fixes for nursing, engineering, and accounting shortages

OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Expanding nursing programs, keeping more engineering graduates in Oklahoma, and helping accounting graduates become licensed CPAs could help address three workforce shortages examined Thursday by the Oklahoma Workforce Commission. Jake Cronin of Tulsa for You and Me presented the analysis during the commission’s Oct. 15...

Oklahoma · 21d