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Oklahoma bill would designate four southeast rivers as scenic waterways A bill moving through the Oklahoma Legislature would designate four southeast Oklahoma rivers as “scenic” waterways, a status that supporters say would protect water quality, wildlife, agriculture…

Oklahoma bill would designate four southeast rivers as scenic waterways
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Oklahoma Senate approves bill to expand Saturday early voting The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that would expand Saturday early voting access ahead of all elections.

Oklahoma Senate approves bill to expand Saturday early voting
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Mayor Holt dedicates new landmark in OKC On Wednesday, Oklahoma Mayor David Holt dedicated a new landmark in OKC—Cloud Embrace in United Way Plaza in Bricktown.

Mayor Holt dedicates new landmark in OKC
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United Indian Nations of Oklahoma host first meeting of 2026 TULSA, Okla. (KFOR) — Tribal leaders gathered Tuesday to address issues they say is affecting everyone in our state. Policy experts were on hand, along with one Republican candidate for governor. T…

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma host first meeting of 2026
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In The News 03.10.2026

Here are the headlines shared on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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Oklahoma Fire Report: Dual Threat of Dryline Conditions and Storm Potential Across the State - Oklahoma Farm Report
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Bricktown’s iconic fountain is gone, making way for ‘Cloud Embrace’ | The Journal Record Bricktown's Oklahoma Centennial Fountain was removed after 20 years to make way for the new Cloud Embrace steel sculpture.

Bricktown’s iconic fountain is gone, making way for ‘Cloud Embrace’ | The Journal Record
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Mulready Approves CompSource Conversion Plan  - Oklahoma Watch More than six months after policyholders first found out about the plan, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has given his approval for the state’s largest workers compensation mutual insura...

Mulready Approves CompSource Conversion Plan  - Oklahoma Watch
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Lawmakers grapple with future of Oklahoma high school sports governing body • Oklahoma Voice Over a month after Oklahoma’s governor called for the abolition of an organization that governs high school athletics, lawmakers remain divided over whether the century-old body needs an overhaul.

Lawmakers grapple with future of Oklahoma high school sports governing body • Oklahoma Voice
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Oklahoma Senate passes bill limiting college access for some students, critics say • Oklahoma Voice The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would bar some immigrant students from being able to pay in-state college tuition rates.

Oklahoma Senate passes bill limiting college access for some students, critics say • Oklahoma Voice
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Essay controversy spurs OU criticism across spectrum After an OU student's essay referencing her religious beliefs received a failing grade, the University of Oklahoma drew fire from all sides.

Essay controversy spurs OU criticism across spectrum
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Rejected Edmond Walmart Neighborhood Market wins second court battle Judge Anthony Bonner sustained the developer's right to construct an Edmond Walmart at Covell and Coltrane Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Rejected Edmond Walmart Neighborhood Market wins second court battle
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Rep. Kevin Hern appears to have tardy stock disclosures; his office disputes he’s late A House Ethics Committee calculation tool indicates that at least $4.2 million worth of the Oklahoma congressman’s personal stock trades were made a few days past a federal deadline.

Rep. Kevin Hern appears to have tardy stock disclosures; his office disputes he’s late
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Federal judge agrees Oklahoma is failing to implement mental health consent decree The state of Oklahoma is making insufficient effort to fix a system that keeps people languishing in jail instead of getting mental health treatment.

Federal judge agrees Oklahoma is failing to implement mental health consent decree | KOSU
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The state finalizes deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in Oklahoma City Oklahoma has agreed to spend up to $800,000 to house about 40 people after Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Operation SAFE — a shift from his earlier opposition to using tax dollars for homelessness housing.

The state finalizes deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in Oklahoma City | KOSU
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Former Cherokee Supreme Court justice to lead University of Tulsa The University of Tulsa announced Stacy Leeds as its 22nd president effective July 1.

Former Cherokee Supreme Court justice to lead University of Tulsa | KGOU
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DISH drops KXII 12 from its service If you’re a DISH customer, you can still let them know you want KXII and the shows and news you love returned to their lineup by contacting them at 800-333-3474.

DISH drops KXII 12 from its service
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'Move to Oklahoma' campaign targets Texas, California If you've driven through the Dallas- Fort Worth metroplex recently, you may have noticed billboards urging motorists to "Move to Oklahoma." The advertising is part of a statewide campaign to

'Move to Oklahoma' campaign targets Texas, California
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OTA officially adds Toby Keith Expressway to turnpike system The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) said it officially added the Toby Keith Expressway to the state's turnpike system during a board meeting on Tuesday.

OTA officially adds Toby Keith Expressway to turnpike system
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Beggs Middle School closed for rest of school year after E-F3 tornado damage Beggs, Oklahoma Public Schools says the middle school will remain closed for the rest of the school year after an EF-3 tornado damaged the campus, destroying athletic fields, buses and several facilit...

Beggs Middle School closed for rest of school year after E-F3 tornado damage
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Creek Freedmen ask MCN Supreme Court to pause elections until Freedmen are enrolled A Muscogee Creek Nation Supreme Court ruling determined that Black Creek Freedmen are tribal citizens. Now, we're getting an update on how the process is going.

Creek Freedmen ask MCN Supreme Court to pause elections
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Comanche Indian Veterans Association honors two Vietnam-era veterans with headstone placement Members of the Comanche Indian Veterans Association placed headstones at Cache Creek Cemetery west of Apache to honor two fallen veterans.

Comanche Indian Veterans Association honors two Vietnam-era veterans with headstone placement
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Sheriff: Three wildfires near Cheyenne may be arson, evidence found at burn sites The Roger Mills County Sheriff believes a large wildfire on Monday as intentionally set.The s

Sheriff: Three wildfires near Cheyenne may be arson, evidence found at burn sites
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Oklahoma House Bill would allow OKDHS to give out grants for afterschool programs Advocates for afterschool programs are hoping lawmakers can help get more kids in their programs.According to the Oklahoma Partnership for Expanding Learning (

Oklahoma House Bill would allow OKDHS to give out grants for afterschool programs
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Gov. Kevin Stitt cancels appearance for Washington trip The governor’s schedule change comes as he is expected to appoint a replacement for Markwayne Mullin's Senate seat.

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Oklahoma Lt. Governor announces he is stepping outside of politics
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OK Senate bill increasing early voting wins approval Senate Bill 1362 efforts led by Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt on Tuesday won full Senate approval for extending time for early voting.

Senate bill increasing early voting wins approval
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Ticker | The OCS/Mesonet Ticker | March 10, 2026 | Severe risk again
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Listen Frontier: Why would Markwayne Mullin leave the Senate? After Kristi Noem’s firing, President Donald Trump tapped Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin for one of the most powerful jobs in government. Reese Gorman explains why.

Listen Frontier: Why Trump picked Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security
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OSU Wheat Varieties Sweep Top 10 Spots in 2026 Oklahoma Variety Report - Oklahoma Farm Report Oklahoma State University /OSU wheat varieties have achieved a historic milestone, claiming all ten of the top spots for planted acres of Hard Red Winter Wheat in Oklahoma. According to the March…

OSU Wheat Varieties Sweep Top 10 Spots in 2026 Oklahoma Variety Report - Oklahoma Farm Report
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