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OSDH WIC Program Seeking Public Input from Oklahomans

Wednesday, July 5 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program’s Operations. Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operations for 2024. In order for comments to be considered, they must be received before... Read More.

OSU & Southwest Airlines Announce Destination 225° Partnership

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 12, 2023) — Oklahoma State University is a new partner in Destination 225°, a First Officer development and recruitment program at Southwest Airlines.The new partnership gives OSU professional pilot students access to a career pathway, which can lead to becoming competitively qualified for a commercial pilot career at Southwest.“Southwest is pleased to welcome... Read More.

Wear Orange Weekend for Gun Violence Awareness

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

June 1st is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It corresponds with the "Wear Orange Weekend" that is from June 2nd-4th. Wear Orange Weekend is a time to honor our lost loved ones and those that survived gun violence by wearing orange to raise awareness.Wear Orange Weekend began with a life celebration for a 15... Read More.

Pandemic Relief Program for Small Businesses Can Mean Big Refunds

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

For more information or to apply online, just click here.The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) or Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program is the last major COVID-19 financial relief program for small businesses to receive stimulus money due to the pandemic. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ready to give business owners up to... Read More.

4,000 OK Special Olympics Athletes To Compete at Summer Games

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 4,000 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 17-19 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, thousands of volunteers, and law enforcement personnel are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, and much more. During... Read More.

For Area Businesses: Is the “$26,000 Per Employee” Tax Refund legit?

Thursday, May 4 by Lyman James

Quick answer: It is. The program has been heavily promoted on radio, tv and through social media, leading to many questions. The Employee Retention Credit is a payroll tax refund program that provides critical support to businesses that kept employees on payroll during the pandemic. With the recent regulation change, even businesses that... Read More.

OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Friday, April 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities.Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs. The measure... Read More.

Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 26 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law. House Bill 1542, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, grants civil immunity to restaurants and school cafeterias donating leftover food."Unfortunately, the lack of protection from civil action has prevented... Read More.

Bill Providing Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Passes House

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, on Tuesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Under Senate Bill 193, mothers must be full-time state employees for at least two years before being eligible... Read More.

One Dead, Suspect Identified in Rose State Shooting

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

Update 9:00 AM Tuesday April 25 Midwest City Police Department have identified 30 year old Brandon Morrissette as the suspected shooter on the Rose State College Campus on Monday.KFOR reports that the 20 year old male victim and Morrissette’s wife were walking out of the Humanities building together when they were confronted by Morrissette and... Read More.

Search for Missing Oklahoma Toddler Turns to Search For Her Remains

Tuesday, January 17 by Lyman James

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (January 16, 2023) – The search for missing Cyril four-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our partners at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), have been searching areas of Caddo County for the toddler’s remains.Athena and her five-year-old... Read More.

9 Screen Theatre & Entertainment Center Coming to Enid

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

A new multi-screen movie theatre is coming to the region. The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners approved a deal worth 3.8 million dollars to S&K Cinema Holdings Group to bring a nine screen movie theatre to town, including Imax capability, duckpin bowling, an arcade and virtual reality.The Enid News & Eagle reports that... Read More.