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Science Museum Oklahoma hosts 'Space Day' and 'Sally's Night' for young astronomers
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 11, 2025
TALKED WITH THEM ABOUT ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT. THAT’S RIGHT. SPACE DAY AND SALLY’S NIGHT ARE COMBINED FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, A FULL DAY CELEBRATING ALL OF THE PROGRESS MADE IN ASTRONOMY AND SPARKING NEW CURIOSITY FOR KIDS. WHEN SOMETHING...
Study: Oklahoma improves in LGBTQ+ safety ranking, but still at bottom
The Oklahoman
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As Oklahoman legislators push to restrict trans rights and overturn the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage, Zane Eaves says his identity as a transgender man has put a target on his back in his home state. One of 18,900 trans...
NBA summer conference coming to Oklahoma
The Fence Post - Nebraska
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June 11, 2025
National Bison Association ALLEN, Okla. — Bison enthusiasts have a great opportunity to learn and network at the upcoming National Bison Association Southern Summer Conference in Allen, Okla. Co-hosted by the Oklahoma Bison Association, the event...
President nominates Mindy Brashears to a second term as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety
Food Safety News
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June 17, 2025
President Trump has again nominated Mindy Brashears to be USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety. Brashears served as Undersecretary for Food Safety for the last 303 days of Trump’s first term, which turned out to be the most significant period for...
Hillcrest Hospital Cushing announces new behavioral health unit
KUSH - Oklahoma
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June 11, 2025
Work has started at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing! (Photos provided) Media release CUSHING, Okla. (June 10, 2025) — Hillcrest Hospital Cushing has announced the construction of a new behavioral health unit, marking the return of vital mental health...
Former Mayo railway station manager shares his memories
Connaught Telegraph
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Published: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8:15 AM By Noel Hoban My first day in Castlerea, I travelled by train to begin learning the signal cabin. Before disem-barking, I turned to my trusted friend Tommy Brown (Ticket Checker) and said: “I hear this Christy...
Oklahoma mental health agency faces deadline to improve treatment for incompetent inmates
News9 - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma's mental health agency faces a court-ordered deadline to begin reforms aimed at reducing treatment delays for inmates found incompetent to stand trial. Sunday, June 8th 2025, 7:36 am By: Graham Dowers OKLAHOMA CITY - Sunday is the...
Scientists Found an Unexpected Toxin Floating in the Oklahoma Sky
Popular Mechanics
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June 11, 2025
Similar to ‘forever chemical’ PFAS, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs)—often found in textiles and PVC products—are toxins that can take a long time to breakdown in the environment and negatively impact human health. Scientists at the...
John Hanson scheduled to be executed Thursday after Oklahoma court denies petition
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 11, 2025
KOCO.COM, AND READ THE LATEST THERE. SPEAKING OF IT. DEATH ROW INMATE JOHN HANSEN GRANTED A TEMPORARY STAY OF EXECUTION DAYS BEFORE HE WAS SCHEDULED TO DIE. LAST MONTH, HANSEN’S ATTORNEYS FILED A LAWSUIT ASKING FOR A CLEMENCY HEARING AND A STAY OF...
2 injured in NW Oklahoma City crash
News9 - Oklahoma
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At least two people were injured in a crash Tuesday night in northwest Oklahoma City, police say. Wednesday, June 11th 2025, 6:03 am By: Aniysa Mapp OKLAHOMA CITY - At least two people were injured Tuesday night after a crash involving a car and a...
Police: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after being 'hurt very badly' in west OKC crash
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 11, 2025
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after being 'hurt very badly' in west OKC crash, police say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:43 AM CDT Jun 11, 2025 A LITTLE BIT OF A CHANGE OF COLOR THERE ON PENN, BUT THE CRASH THAT JUST CAME IN...
This "Healthy" Fat May Secretly Be Fueling Obesity
ScienceDaily
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Eating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid - a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil - could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports. The study...
Colorado is getting a third medical school. Rural communities will benefit, says its dean
Colorado Public Radio
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The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley is constructing the state’s third medical school, the UNC College of Osteopathic Medicine. Its first class is expected next year. Founding Dean Dr. Beth Longenecker, DO, spoke with CPR’s Ryan Warner...
Indiana Pacers hit with unfortunate Tyrese Haliburton news in Finals Game 5 against OKC Thunder
The Times of India
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Tyrese Haliburton. Image via: Maddie Meyer / Getty Images The Indiana Pacers suffered a significant scare in Game 5 of the NBA Finals as star guard Tyrese Haliburton appeared hobbled once again by a nagging leg injury. Facing the Oklahoma City...
OU Health doctors encourage routine screenings during Scoliosis Awareness Month
News9 - Oklahoma
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June marks Scoliosis Awareness Month. Scoliosis is a condition that impacts the spine. OU Health Doctors said early detection helps avoid complications for adults and can result in simple treatment options. One girl in Yukon hasn’t skipped a beat...
Long Story Short: Two levels of justice in rural Oklahoma
KGOU - Oklahoma
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Editor’s Note: After Oklahoma Watch published an exposé about a multi-million-dollar DA-run ticketing scheme in Texas County, we were flooded with tips from the panhandle. This story is the first in a series derived from those tips called Justice...
Cherokee Nation Citizen Amanda Clinton Wins Oklahoma House District 71 Special Election
Native News Online
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Details By Native News Online Staff June 10, 2025 Native Vote. Democrat Amanda Clinton, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, claimed a decisive win in Tuesday’s special election for Oklahoma House District 71, becoming the fourth consecutive...
Measles cases in 34 states with North Dakota now focus
The Daily Citizen - Arkansas
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As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas may be subsiding as hesitant residents become more concerned and willing to vaccinate, while North Dakota is a new...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigates late-night drowning at Keystone Lake's Pier 51
KTUL - Oklahoma
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TULSA COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a drowning late Friday evening near Pier 51 at Keystone Lake. According to OHP, Ian R. Galloway, age 58, slipped of the back of a boat/boat dock for an unknown reason around...
Former Oklahoma State President Kayse Shrum taking on role with Chickasaw Nation
KXII - Texas
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June 11, 2025
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - Former Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum is joining the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation shared that Shrum will be the tribe’s new Chief Health Strategy Officer. Her first task will be to help develop a new...