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Supporters say Oklahoma positioned for data center growth as energy demand expected to surge
2+ day, 31+ min ago (650+ words) New projections from the U. S. Energy Information Administration indicate electricity demand from data center servers could increase significantly over the next 25 years, driven largely by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Experts estimate data centers already account for…...
Gov. Stitt declares disaster emergency for multiple counties in eastern Oklahoma following floods
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (140+ words) Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Sunday, declaring a disaster emergency for Creek, Okfuskee, and Tulsa counties following damage caused by floods in parts of eastern Oklahoma. "The State and local emergency managers continue to assess damage after…...
Oklahoma legalization of bottle rockets, all-year sales, doesn't change city bans
1+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) A change in state law, dubbed the "Rocket's Red Glare" act by Gov. Kevin Stitt, legalizes sales of bottle rockets and allows all-year sales of fireworks statewide, except in cities with more restrictive rules. In Tulsa, sales and use of…...
Oklahoma farmers start wheat harvest early as lingering drought is expected to cut production
1+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) Drought, heat and shifting weather patterns are expected to reduce yields and economic impact despite an early start to harvest season. The wheat harvest is underway across Oklahoma, and farmers are getting an earlier start than usual this year. While…...
Lake Tenkiller Bass Tournament aims to grow Women's Bass Fishing in Oklahoma
1+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) A lifelong love of fishing is turning into something bigger for one Oklahoma woman. Sarah Roberts is organizing the first Oklahoma Lady Anglers Tournament at Lake Tenkiller this weekend in an effort to get more women hooked on the sport....
3 things to know about Oklahoma's Free Fishing Days Weekend
1+ week, 3+ day ago (436+ words) Oklahoma's Free Fishing Days return this weekend, offering anglers a chance to fish without a license while highlighting other outdoor opportunities available across the state. If you've been thinking about getting back on the water, Oklahoma's Free Fishing Days offer…...
New Oklahoma law allows year-round legalized bottle rockets, fireworks sales
1+ week, 4+ day ago (188+ words) If you want to live and be informed, reach out to News On 6, covering Tulsa and all of Oklahoma. We have the breaking news just waiting for your involvement. New Oklahoma law allows year-round legalized bottle rockets, fireworks sales The…...
What members should know about the Oklahoma Sooner Select deadline
1+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) Open enrollment for Sooner Select, Oklahoma's managed care Medicaid program, closes next week, giving roughly 600, 000 members a final opportunity to review or change their health plans. Officials said only current Sooner Select members are eligible to make changes during this…...
Deadly Oklahoma Panhandle crash probe raises questions about investigation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (267+ words) A years-long investigation by Oklahoma Watch and The Oklahoman is raising serious questions about how law enforcement handled a fatal crash in northwestern Oklahoma that left two people dead. Reporters say their findings point to possible investigative failures, missing evidence…...
Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Tulsa'Muscogee Nation Agreement Over Lack of State Approval
2+ week, 2+ day ago (357+ words) The Oklahoma Supreme Court sided with Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday, saying that the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee Nation did not get proper approval from the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations and the governor before signing an agreement…...