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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma City's Olympic Surprise: How a Small City Landed Big Events

Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Oklahoma's Business Growth Program: A Trade-Off for Companies

Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Defense Shines Again, But Can Their Offense Keep Up?

Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Win: A Lesson in Turning Mistakes into Victories

Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from

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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Fresh Faces on the Line: Oklahoma's Young Tackles Step Up

Oklahoma's offensive line is getting a youthful boost. Ryan Fodje, a true freshman, is set to make his first career start at right tackle. This comes after Derek Simmons, a senior, got hurt in practice. Fodje has been playing guard but is moving back to tackle, a spot he played in high school. Fodj

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Aug 19 2025POLITICS

Oklahoma's New Teacher Test Sparks Debate

Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA

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May 20 2025WEATHER

Oklahoma Braces for Stormy Days Ahead

Oklahoma and other central states are in for a rough ride with severe thunderstorms hitting on Tuesday and Wednesday. These storms could bring strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail the size of tennis balls. This is not the first time this week that the area has seen severe weather. Monday bro

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Mar 18 2025WEATHER

Oklahoma's Wildfire Toll: A State in Crisis

Oklahoma is grappling with the aftermath of a series of wildfires that have left a trail of destruction. The death toll stands at four, with over 200 people injured. The fires have been particularly devastating, claiming lives in Lincoln, Garfield, Haskell, and Pawnee counties. The cause of death fo

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Oklahoma State's Big Investments in Wrestling

Oklahoma State University (OSU) has been shaking things up in the wrestling world. They've hired Olympic champion David Taylor as their new head coach, with a massive contract worth $6 million over six years. But OSU isn't just investing in coaching. They're also diving into the entertainment indust

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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