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Oklahoma News Report | New Episodes on OETA | Fridays at 7 PM
- Title
- Oklahoma News Report | New Episodes on OETA | Fridays at 7 PM
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Tune in to OETA Fridays at 7 PM to see an in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state.
For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Indepth Constitutional Covention
- Runtime
- 16:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Oklahoma's state constitution was first ratified by voters in 1907. Now, Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing to have a special "constitutional convention" to change or amend that document.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- State of The Region 2026
- Runtime
- 6:30
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The "Greater Oklahoma City Chamber" recently held its annual "State of the Region" conference, which focuses on progress and development within a 10-county region in central Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- OU Helping Hand
- Runtime
- 7:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs reached out to OU several months ago. They were looking for expertise and help figuring out ways to more efficiently operate three of the state's seven veteran homes.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Robots in the Workplace
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The robotics company, Pringle, said the intent isn't to replace workers. It meant to eliminate repetitive tasks while providing a value-added service to those who chose to integrate their workplace with autonomous robots.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Choctaw Nation Food Program
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Choctaw Nation's summer food program has been a huge success, with the tribe providing free meals to children age 18 or younger.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- 9 /11: The 25th Anniversary
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- On the 25th anniversary of that terrible day in 2001, remembrance ceremonies were held in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on Friday morning.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Vietnamese Boat Vandalism
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Police are investigating an apparent act of vandalism in Oklahoma City's Asian district. A boat symbolizing the journey Vietnamese refugees made from their war-torn country to the United States.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Volunteer Dentistry
- Runtime
- 7:32
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Eastern Oklahoma donated dental services was founded 23 years ago in Tulsa. Since that time more than 400 dentists and their staffs have donated care to more than 30-thousand patients on the eastern side of the state.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Tuesday Elections Other Races and State Questions
- Runtime
- 6:58
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A "deep dive" into other statewide races and the fate of two "state questions" on the ballot.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Tuesday Elections Govenor's Race
- Runtime
- 7:25
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- This republican primary runoff is one of the closest gubernatorial races the state has seen. After every vote was counted, Mike Mazzei came out on top and heads to contend with democrat Cyndi Munson.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- OU Health Pediatric Programs
- Runtime
- 6:42
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Oklahoma children's transitional care program helps prepare families for when they take home a child with complex care needs.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- InDepth Upcomping November election
- Runtime
- 16:37
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The "winners" on Tuesday night aren't the only ones already looking ahead to the November 3rd general election. A panel of Oklahoma political experts to discuss what happens between then and now.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- OU Health Wish Come True
- Runtime
- 4:27
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Couples spend months, sometimes years, planning their wedding, but sometimes life intervenes to alter those plans, and sometimes it turns out for the best.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Statefarm Hot Documents
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A Comanche County judge has ordered the partial release of what are known as the "hot documents" involving internal communications between State Farm Insurance executives and employees.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- OSU Record Enrollment
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Oklahoma state university says its enrollment has hit an all-time high, with the largest number of in-state students taking classes in more than four decades.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Federal Single Audit
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- An audit of roughly $ 14 billion in federal aid reveals about $ 25 million in questionable spending for the fiscal year 2024.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- InDepth: Industry Cutbacks
- Runtime
- 17:22
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Moderator Rich Lenz and his panel of guests discuss major changes happening in local TV broadcast news.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- 2nd Annual Bio Week
- Runtime
- 6:59
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Oklahoma Bio Week showcases bioscience across the state.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Tulsa Public Schools Audit
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- State auditor finds additional discrepancies from former Tulsa Public School employee.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Oklahoma Heat & Drought
- Runtime
- 7:05
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Continuous drought leads to major issues for Oklahoma farmers & ranchers.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- OU Heart Hospital Historic First
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Pediatric heart surgeon performs first partial heart transplant in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- State Farm Lawsuits
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Legal battle continues for the State’s largest insurance company.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Return To Class
- Runtime
- 7:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The first day of school was extra special for the Oklahoma City school districts as they opened the doors of three new facilities.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Westbrook Retires
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Westbrook spent 11 of those seasons in Oklahoma City, and is the franchise leader in points scored, assists, rebounding and steals. the 37-year westbrook played in 9 "All-Star" games, and was named "MVP" in two of them.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Real Estate Scam
- Runtime
- 7:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An Oklahoma Realtor Association is sounding the alarm on a rental scam they say is costing consumers and property owners millions of dollars a year around the country. To explain how it works and what's being done to catch the "fraudsters".
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- SpongeBob's Oklahoma Roots
- Runtime
- 7:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The OK-Pop Museum has several SpongeBob memorabilia items to honor the work of Stephen Hillenburg --- who died in 2018.
Recently, the voice of SpongeBob, Tom Kenny, and artist Derek Drymon paid a visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma. To speak to crowds of Okies looking to soak up their wisdom on the creative process.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- InDepth: Heat & Drought
- Runtime
- 16:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The relentless heat and drought is taking it's toll on the crops and livestock of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. Corn and cotton are under stress, and hay supplies are deteriorating as well. Summer doesn't officially end until September 22nd to put all of that in perspective.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Oklahoma Execution: Carlos Cuesta-Rodriquez
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- At his clemency hearing on July 13th, convicted killer Carlos Cuesta-Rodriquez told the Pardon and Parole board. He neither wanted or deserved to have his death sentence commuted for killing his girlfriend, Olimpia Fisher, in 2003. The board agreed, and on Thursday, Cuesta-Rodriquez was put to death by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in McAlester.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- MAPS4: Ravitz Crisis Center
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The "Robert Ravitz Crisis Center" is scheduled to open in Oklahoma City sometime next year. City leaders gathered to break ground on the $15-million dollar facility that will provide behavioral health and substance abuse care. The center is named after the late Oklahoma City chief public defender, Bob Ravitz, and will include 25 observation rooms and 32 beds for patients.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Grant Thee A Tree
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Oklahoma Forestry Services are still awarding grant money in 5 to 50 thousand-dollar increments to local governments, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and tribes to plant native to Oklahoma trees.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- InDepth: Education Changes
- Runtime
- 15:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Oklahoma is trying to replicate the "Mississippi Miracle" that resulted in that state dramatically improving its reading levels in schools.
Senate Bill 1778, passed during the last session, provides more than 43-million dollars in funding for reading instruction. And that's not the only big change students will face when school begins in the coming days.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Workzone Safety
- Runtime
- 6:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Oklahoma is seeing a spike in the number of construction workers killed or injured on Oklahoma highways. The "Department of Transportation" blames excessive speed and distracted driving for the increase.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Superintendent's Race
- Runtime
- 7:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Who will replace Lindel Fields as Oklahoma's state superintendent of public instruction? Two Republicans are in a runoff to join a Democrat on the ballot for November's election.
The Oklahoma News Report, hosted by Rich Lenz, is a weekly in-depth exploration of news and issues affecting all Oklahomans, featuring topical information and meaningful stories that provide context and meaning to educate and engage every citizen across the state. For more information about The Oklahoma News Report, visit https://www.OETA.tv/onr.
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- Title
- Pediatric Mental Health
- Runtime
- 5:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Oklahoma currently ranks 33rd in the nation in access to mental health care, but this winter, the "Oklahoma Children's OU Behavioral Health Center" will open in Oklahoma City, giving young Oklahomans in need access to state-of-the-art mental healthcare facilities.
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- Title
- Oklahoma City Zoo Baby Elephant
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Oklahoma City Zoo's endangered Asian elephant herd is growing.
The zoo welcomed a new baby calf this spring, and another will join the herd next July.
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- Title
- Lung Cancer Awareness Day
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Through the hope initiative is trying to raise awareness about getting screened to shrink the chances of cancer becoming deadly.
Oklahoma has one of the highest lung cancer rates in the country
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- Title
- Fields Named Secretary of Education
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields is the new secretary of education for his cabinet. he replaces dan Hamlin and will continue his role in his current role as state superintendent.
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- Title
- Oklahoma Coaches Association Meet
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- It won't be long until the "Friday Night Lights" are burning bright in Oklahoma. Coaches and players are already preparing for high school football and other fall sports, and that includes an annual gathering of coaches that took place in Oklahoma City recently.
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- Title
- InDepth: A.I. Data Breach
- Runtime
- 16:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A.I. models overriding or ignoring the commands of humans is no longer a figment of a science fiction writer's imagination. It's happened in San Francisco, raising concerns about our ability to control increasingly advanced A.i. in the future.
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- Title
- Toby Keith Toll Road Update
- Runtime
- 6:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- New turnpike construction remains a thorny issue in our state. Motorists don't like the tolls, and property owners don't like the roads being built through or near their land. Be that as it may, construction continues, including a new stretch of highway named in honor of the late, great Toby Keith.
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- Title
- Backpack Giveaway
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of kids were on the receiving end of free backpacks, packed with needed supplies, courtesy of the "Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County" and the "Paycom Corporation", which donated $31-thousand to help pay for the supplies. Paycom employees also volunteered their time and money to make this a special event for everyone.
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- Title
- National Endowment for the Arts Chairwoman Visits Oklahoma
- Runtime
- 6:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- N-E-A chairwoman Carter was in Oklahoma to see how art is being used to address the needs of Oklahomans. While you may not think of the arts as a way of healing, that's part of the message she's sending during her visit to Oklahoma City.
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- Title
- Choctaw Nation and Oklahoma Christian University Online Classes
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Choctaw Nation and Oklahoma Christian University are teaming up to offer online learning to Choctaw Nation employees who can't attend in-person classes due to their schedules.
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- Title
- Archiving Leon Russell
- Runtime
- 6:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Archiving the entire musical output of the legendary Leon Russell is a herculean task. The Tulsa native spent thousands of hours in recording studios, producing a vast amount of material. Most of it was never released to the public. For music lovers, it's a treasure trove waiting to be properly catalogued, and now, that's going to happen.
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- Title
- Alpha School Coming to Oklahoma
- Runtime
- 6:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- An online school for children that costs $40 thousand per year. Such a school exists, and it will soon be available here in Oklahoma. What do you get for that amount of money, and should taxpayer dollars be available to help offset the cost?
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- Title
- Smelter Moratorium
- Runtime
- 7:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Should the city of Inola "greenlight" the first new aluminum plant to be built in the United States since 1980? Right now, there's a moratorium on the permitting process while more information is gathered.
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- Title
- OSU Skin Cancer Prevention
- Runtime
- 6:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- About 6 million Americans are treated for skin cancer each year. The mortality rate for firefighters is 58% higher than that of those who aren't. Researchers at Oklahoma State University are working to help prevent the risk in our first responders.
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- Title
- InDepth: Sunshine Protection Act
- Runtime
- 15:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- It appears that a bill to eliminate "daylight saving time" that has already passed in the House of Representatives has far less chance of success in the Senate. Who's in favor of the "Sunshine Protection Act", and who is opposed to it and why?
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- Title
- OKC Coliseum Construction Milestone
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The "Continental Coliseum" is slowly beginning to rise from the site of the old Myriad Arena. This week, construction crews began laying cement.
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