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NIMBY SB 647

Fight over SB 647 objectively and relevantly funny

Say "Yes" to "No." NIMBYs aren't known for being agreeable about much, but they sure know how to band together. When any proposal, big or...
Ron Perry sexual battery

Charged with 6 counts of sexual battery, Ron Perry resigns from Choctaw Nation Tribal Council

Facing allegations of serial sexual misconduct against women who work for the tribe, former Choctaw Nation Tribal Council member Ron Perry was charged April...

CIVICS

Edmond zoning

Citing local control worries, municipalities oppose bill aimed to limit ‘NIMBYism’

(Update: SB 647 described below advanced 52-39 from the House floor on Wednesday, May 7. Owing to its title being struck in February, the...
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

Roundup: Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office criticized, OFS scrutinized, OK County land swap jeopardized

The state has had no shortage of rainy days over the past few weeks, but a new report from State Auditor and Inspector Cindy...
odmhSAs

In fiery testimony, Friesen says ODMHSAS has ‘likely’ been plagued by ‘corruption’

Testifying for the second time in front of a House investigative committee examining the agency she leads, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance...
Lawton prison

‘State of emergency’: DOC asking Legislature to buy private Lawton prison

After last year's contentious contract negotiations narrowly avoided a public safety problem, Oklahoma appears poised to allocate $312 million of cash reserves to purchase...
Allie Friesen mental health agency investigation

Cognitive financial therapy: Mental health agency down in the dumps

Things are getting more confusing at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. After saying under oath that this year's perplexing...
Native American remains

With 18th largest collection of Native American remains, OU museum hiring repatriation coordinator

Oklahoma’s largest museum of natural history is also one of the largest holders of the remains of Native Americans in the country. Now, 25 years...

CULTURE

Allie Friesen mental health agency investigation

Cognitive financial therapy: Mental health agency down in the dumps

Things are getting more confusing at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. After saying under oath that this year's perplexing...

Despite funding dip, Norman Music Festival 2025 strikes chord to keep rocking

A drop in individual donations and corporate sponsorships raised concern among the volunteer organizers of this year’s Norman Music Festival, but the annual event...
Easter treats

On dueling holidays, enjoy Easter treats responsibly

Easter falls on April 20 this year, and you know what that means, right? Keep tabs on your candies like a responsible adult. In years...

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