<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Oklahoma with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:54:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: “Mary Poppins” brings magic and melody to Civic Center stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&ldquo;Spit spot!&rdquo; to quote Mary Poppins in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma&rsquo;s latest production named after the famous and magical nanny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-mary-poppins-brings-magic-and-melody-to-civic-center-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-mary-poppins-brings-magic-and-melody-to-civic-center-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC’s 2028 Olympics bid awaits LA council approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders are enraptured with the prospect of hosting two events for the 2028 Olympics, but the Los Angeles City Council first has to approve the relocation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcs-2028-olympics-bid-awaits-la-council-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcs-2028-olympics-bid-awaits-la-council-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting Planners Guide – 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[This annual magazine acts as a resource for corporate and nonprofit meeting planners and others looking for event space, catering, audio/visual providers, rental equipment and other essential event needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/meeting-planners-guide-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/meeting-planners-guide-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Marriage is an economic issue, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs is a free-market think tank, our focus includes marital stability and family strength.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-marriage-is-an-economic-issue-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-marriage-is-an-economic-issue-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public colleges and universities request tuition increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen presidents of Oklahoma&rsquo;s public colleges and universities on Wednesday asked the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for hikes in tuition and fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/public-colleges-and-universities-request-tuition-increases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/public-colleges-and-universities-request-tuition-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU Price College of Business launches Executive Academy in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies today need to be adaptable since rapid technological advances and shifting markets repeatedly demand new and improved skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-price-college-of-business-launches-executive-academy-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-price-college-of-business-launches-executive-academy-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corrections board greenlights Lawton prison contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Board of Corrections on Wednesday approved a one-year contract extension for the state to continue incarcerating male prisoners at Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility, Oklahoma&rsquo;s only private prison, which is owned and operated by&nbsp;The GEO Group.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/corrections-board-greenlights-lawton-prison-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/corrections-board-greenlights-lawton-prison-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder draft Topic, trade for Jones in draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder wound up with two players in the first round of the NBA Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thunder-draft-topic-trade-for-jones-in-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thunder-draft-topic-trade-for-jones-in-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/walgreens-to-take-a-hard-look-at-underperforming-stores-could-shutter-hundreds-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/walgreens-to-take-a-hard-look-at-underperforming-stores-could-shutter-hundreds-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing his 7-year-old former stepdaughter in 1984.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-executes-man-convicted-of-kidnapping-raping-and-killing-7-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-executes-man-convicted-of-kidnapping-raping-and-killing-7-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: OKCPHIL to honor local civil rights icon Luper]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has planned a special music tribute this weekend to the state&rsquo;s own civil rights icon Clara Luper, who was born 100 years ago this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-okcphil-to-honor-local-civil-rights-icon-luper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-okcphil-to-honor-local-civil-rights-icon-luper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumeister: Oklahoma tax credits available to many]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma tax credits are only for the largest of Oklahoma&rsquo;s businesses, right? Not so fast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/neumeister-oklahoma-tax-credits-available-to-many/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/neumeister-oklahoma-tax-credits-available-to-many/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: More Lariat Landing construction underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately 1,000 acres of land situated on the east side of Will Rogers World Airport, dubbed Lariat Landing, will see new openings this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-more-lariat-landing-construction-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-more-lariat-landing-construction-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Rose State, a new emphasis on aerospace, cybersecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of the Tanenbaum Aerospace and Cybersecurity Center on the Rose State College campus is well underway, with the opening scheduled for fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/at-rose-state-a-new-emphasis-on-aerospace-cybersecurity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/at-rose-state-a-new-emphasis-on-aerospace-cybersecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expansion work reflects strong support for Tinker, MWC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tinker Air Force Base, a prime economic engine both for Midwest City and the broader Oklahoma City metro area, has been in growth mode, geographically speaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/expansion-work-reflects-strong-support-for-tinker-mwc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/expansion-work-reflects-strong-support-for-tinker-mwc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midwest City invests millions in parks, recreation facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of bond-funded projects is helping Midwest City in its continued efforts to further assert itself as a premier location for sports and recreation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/midwest-city-invests-millions-in-parks-recreation-facilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/midwest-city-invests-millions-in-parks-recreation-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounded no more: Tinker Air Show takes off July 1-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The much-awaited return of the Tinker Air Show will catapult audiences into the future while offering blasts from the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/grounded-no-more-tinker-air-show-takes-off-july-1-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/grounded-no-more-tinker-air-show-takes-off-july-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hobby Lobby to pay former clerk in service dog lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-based Hobby Lobby has been ordered to pay $50,000 to a former part-time store clerk who was fired after she told supervisors she could not work without her service dog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hobby-lobby-to-pay-former-clerk-in-service-dog-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hobby-lobby-to-pay-former-clerk-in-service-dog-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC metro moving to better connect people, public transportation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some changes are in store for people who patronize Oklahoma City&rsquo;s bus system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-metro-moving-to-better-connect-people-public-transportation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-metro-moving-to-better-connect-people-public-transportation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU research amps ‘flower power’ for glow-in-dark bouquets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student-centered research conducted at Oklahoma State University may lead to a doubling of the &ldquo;flower power&rdquo; of bouquets sent to mothers and others on special occasions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-research-amps-flower-power-for-glow-in-dark-bouquets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-research-amps-flower-power-for-glow-in-dark-bouquets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Phil, an Oklahoma son, pleads for Glossip’s life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk show star and Vinita native Dr. Phil McGraw was the featured speaker during a rally for Richard Glossip on Tuesday morning at the state Capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dr-phil-an-oklahoma-son-pleads-for-glossips-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dr-phil-an-oklahoma-son-pleads-for-glossips-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards woman $5M]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jury-finds-trump-liable-for-sexual-abuse-awards-woman-5m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jury-finds-trump-liable-for-sexual-abuse-awards-woman-5m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCarthy: No movement on debt ceiling in Biden meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday after meeting with President Joe Biden and congressional leaders that he &ldquo;didn&rsquo;t see any new movement&rdquo; toward ending a months-long impasse over raising the nation's borrowing limit and averting a potential first-ever U.S. default.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mccarthy-no-movement-on-debt-ceiling-in-biden-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mccarthy-no-movement-on-debt-ceiling-in-biden-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine, Sudan conflicts fuel alarming surge in TB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top U.N. officials, health industry leaders and activists demanded Monday that the world invest more to develop new vaccines and tackle a surge in tuberculosis fueled by the impact of COVID-19 and conflicts including Ukraine and Sudan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ukraine-sudan-conflicts-fuel-alarming-surge-in-tb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ukraine-sudan-conflicts-fuel-alarming-surge-in-tb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Visit: Medicaid disenrollment]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 30, approximately 30,000 Oklahomans per month were scheduled to lose Medicaid coverage, with that number remaining consistent (each month) through the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-medicaid-disenrollment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-medicaid-disenrollment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US backs study of safe injection sites, overdose prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the U.S. government will pay for a large study measuring whether overdoses can be prevented by so-called safe injection sites, places where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they take too much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-backs-study-of-safe-injection-sites-overdose-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-backs-study-of-safe-injection-sites-overdose-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools push back start times as mental health strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of later school start times, pushed by many over the years as a way to help adolescents get more sleep, is getting a new look as a way to address the mental health crisis affecting teens across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/schools-push-back-start-times-as-mental-health-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/schools-push-back-start-times-as-mental-health-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abortion clinics in 3 states sue to protect pill access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abortion providers in three states filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at preserving access to the abortion pill mifepristone, even as the drug is threatened by a separate Texas lawsuit winding its way through the U.S. court system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abortion-clinics-in-3-states-sue-to-protect-pill-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abortion-clinics-in-3-states-sue-to-protect-pill-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota lawmakers push paid family, medical leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Senate approved a plan Monday to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they&rsquo;re sick or caring for relatives who are ill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/minnesota-lawmakers-push-paid-family-medical-leave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/minnesota-lawmakers-push-paid-family-medical-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia fitness studio powered by artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are having more of an influence over our lives from shopping and streaming services to education, health care and the way we get information about the world. A newly opened fitness studio is now harnessing that power with the goal of giving people an efficient and effective workout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/virginia-fitness-studio-powered-by-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/virginia-fitness-studio-powered-by-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Mills adopts Package.ai platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob Mills Furniture has adopted the Package.ai customer engagement platform for furniture and appliance retailers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bob-mills-adopts-packageai-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bob-mills-adopts-packageai-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerospace, Defense Industry Day May 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s annual Aerospace and Defense Industry Day will be held May 16 in Midwest City on the Rose State College campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aerospace-defense-industry-day-may-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aerospace-defense-industry-day-may-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life Center to host Adaptive Sports Expo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Santa Fe Family Life Center has finalized plans for its inaugural Adaptive Sports Expo, to be held from 5-8 p.m. May 11. It will be free and open to all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/life-center-to-host-adaptive-sports-expo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/life-center-to-host-adaptive-sports-expo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Way announces grant opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Way of Central Oklahoma has encouraged local nonprofits with new or innovative approaches to addressing health and human service needs in central Oklahoma to investigate its WayFinder Innovation Grant opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/united-way-announces-grant-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/united-way-announces-grant-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Living OKC plans art show, sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy Living OKC, a senior wellness center, recently announced plans for its annual Celebrate the Arts Show &amp; Sale, set for Mother&rsquo;s Day weekend May 11&ndash;13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/healthy-living-okc-plans-art-show-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/healthy-living-okc-plans-art-show-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law increases school bond transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill authored by Assistant House Democratic Leader Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa, to require more transparency in school bond proposals has passed into law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-increases-school-bond-transparency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-increases-school-bond-transparency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canoo to announce financial results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric vehicle company Canoo has announced that it will report its financial results for the quarter that ended March 31cafter the close of market on May 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/canoo-to-announce-financial-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/canoo-to-announce-financial-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rig count reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rotary rig count in the United States totaled 748 in the first week of May, according to industry watcher Baker Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rig-count-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rig-count-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raise Cain finishes eighth at Kentucky Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano finally won the Kentucky Derby aboard Mage. It took navigating traffic through the final turn before he broke clear and chased down Two Phil's to win by a length.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/raise-cain-finishes-eighth-at-kentucky-derby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/raise-cain-finishes-eighth-at-kentucky-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattlemen’s Steakhouse wins prime designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic Cattlemen&rsquo;s Steakhouse has been selected for induction into the National Steak House Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cattlemens-steakhouse-wins-prime-designation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cattlemens-steakhouse-wins-prime-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity dedicates newest home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity celebrated recently with the recipient of the organization&rsquo;s newest home, the home&rsquo;s keys delivered by Habitat CEO Ann Felton Gilliland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/habitat-for-humanity-dedicates-newest-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/habitat-for-humanity-dedicates-newest-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candor promotes Glavas Olson to president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ally Glavas Olson has been promoted to president of Candor, a marketing communications firm that provides assistance with reputation management, public relations, public affairs, social and digital media, video and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/candor-promotes-glavas-olson-to-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/candor-promotes-glavas-olson-to-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood to lead Dental Association; awards presented]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Dental Association has announced that Dr. Paul Wood will serve as its 117th president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wood-to-lead-dental-association-awards-presented/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wood-to-lead-dental-association-awards-presented/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirkland joins McAfee &amp; Taft]]></title><description><![CDATA[McAfee &amp; Taft has announced the addition of business and compliance attorney Carly D. Kirkland, a December 2022 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kirkland-joins-mcafee-amp-taft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kirkland-joins-mcafee-amp-taft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: OETA worth defending from political hoo-ha]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am among those who gladly support my 70 cents in tax funding going to OETA. It&rsquo;s worth much more than a politician&rsquo;s empty words.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-oeta-worth-defending-from-political-hoo-ha/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-oeta-worth-defending-from-political-hoo-ha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig: What social impact means for nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[By establishing a holistic approach to social impact, a company can maximize its investment and create true value for the nonprofit it supports &ndash; a win-win for both.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/craig-what-social-impact-means-for-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/craig-what-social-impact-means-for-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC’s National Saddlery earns Main Street award for expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Main Street Center recently named Oklahoma City&rsquo;s National Saddlery as the winner of its 2023 Outstanding Business Expansion of the Year Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcs-national-saddlery-earns-main-street-award-for-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcs-national-saddlery-earns-main-street-award-for-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon reports financial, operational results for quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon Energy reported financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2023, including net earnings of $995 million, or $1.53 per diluted share.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/devon-reports-financial-operational-results-for-quarter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/devon-reports-financial-operational-results-for-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black market takes toll on medical marijuana revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[State and local tax collections on Oklahoma&rsquo;s medical marijuana industry fell by more than $24 million in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/black-market-takes-toll-on-medical-marijuana-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/black-market-takes-toll-on-medical-marijuana-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glossip spared execution; fate still up in the air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked Oklahoma from executing death-row inmate Richard Glossip for his role in a 1997 murder-for-hire case, but Glossip&rsquo;s fate remains up in the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/glossip-spared-execution-fate-still-up-in-the-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/glossip-spared-execution-fate-still-up-in-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas, OU finalize plans to jump to SEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/texas-ou-finalize-plans-to-jump-to-sec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/texas-ou-finalize-plans-to-jump-to-sec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: Time for action, not indifference  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, Oklahoma makes national headlines for heinous crimes committed against children.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-time-for-action-not-indifference-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-time-for-action-not-indifference-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribes urge Oklahoma Legislature to overturn Stitt’s vetoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tribal leaders say recent vetoes by Gov. Kevin Stitt are divisive and adversely affecting their relationship with the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tribes-urge-oklahoma-legislature-to-overturn-stitts-vetoes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tribes-urge-oklahoma-legislature-to-overturn-stitts-vetoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-to-propose-new-rules-for-airline-cancellations-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-to-propose-new-rules-for-airline-cancellations-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise loss from Tyson, then a surprise cut to its outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson Foods suffered a surprise loss in the second quarter, something not since 2009, and cut its sales forecast due to the cost of plant closures and layoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/surprise-loss-from-tyson-then-a-surprise-cut-to-its-outlook/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/surprise-loss-from-tyson-then-a-surprise-cut-to-its-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB slows pace of rate hikes, vows more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Central Bank slowed the pace of its interest rate increases Thursday, stepping back like the U.S. Federal Reserve from a string of jumbo hikes aimed at snuffing out inflation. But the ECB also said it was &ldquo;not pausing&rdquo; even as its efforts have worked by making mortgages and business loans harder to get.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ecb-slows-pace-of-rate-hikes-vows-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ecb-slows-pace-of-rate-hikes-vows-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The banking crisis isn’t over. But how bad will it get?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty continues to pummel the banking industry, despite assurances from financial regulators and bankers such as Jamie Dimon that the worst of the recent crisis is over and the health of the banking system remains strong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/the-banking-crisis-isnt-over-but-how-bad-will-it-get/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/the-banking-crisis-isnt-over-but-how-bad-will-it-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawaii pushes tourism agency to better manage visitor hordes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaii lawmakers ended their 2023 legislative session on Thursday without allocating money for the tourism agency that manages the state's biggest industry and employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hawaii-pushes-tourism-agency-to-better-manage-visitor-hordes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hawaii-pushes-tourism-agency-to-better-manage-visitor-hordes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden hopes strong job market means soft landing for economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[For President Joe Biden, the past few days have raised hopes that the U.S. economy can stick a soft landing &ndash; possibly avoiding a recession as the 2024 election nears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-hopes-strong-job-market-means-soft-landing-for-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-hopes-strong-job-market-means-soft-landing-for-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuyers to face steep borrowing costs despite Fed signal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homebuyers should get used to painfully high mortgage rates, despite a recent signal from the Federal Reserve that it could finally pause its yearlong campaign of rate hikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/homebuyers-to-face-steep-borrowing-costs-despite-fed-signal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/homebuyers-to-face-steep-borrowing-costs-despite-fed-signal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury hears final arguments in writer’s claims against Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump should be held accountable for sexually attacking an advice columnist in 1996 because even a former president is not above the law, a lawyer for the columnist told a jury Monday in closing arguments in the lawsuit that accuses Trump of rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jury-hears-final-arguments-in-writers-claims-against-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jury-hears-final-arguments-in-writers-claims-against-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planet Fitness offers students free summer access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planet Fitness has announced the return of its High School Summer Pass program, which invites high schoolers aged 14-19 to work out for free at any of its more than 2,400 Planet Fitness locations from May 15 through Aug. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/planet-fitness-offers-students-free-summer-access/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/planet-fitness-offers-students-free-summer-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lion King VIP Experience to benefit Tulsa Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tulsa Zoo has planned to partner with Disney&rsquo;s The Lion King musical for a special fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. June 11 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lion-king-vip-experience-to-benefit-tulsa-zoo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lion-king-vip-experience-to-benefit-tulsa-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Gas earns award for safety record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Gas Association presented One Gas with a Safety Achievement Award recently as part of the AGA 2023 Operations Conference held Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/one-gas-earns-award-for-safety-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/one-gas-earns-award-for-safety-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier Airlines offers ‘All-You-Can-Fly’ summer pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[A summer pass offered by Frontier Airlines will allow purchasers &ldquo;All-You-Can-Fly&rdquo; opportunities from May 31 to Sept. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/frontier-airlines-offers-all-you-can-fly-summer-pass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/frontier-airlines-offers-all-you-can-fly-summer-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds Oklahoma among most financially stable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma is among the most financially stable states in the country, according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-finds-oklahoma-among-most-financially-stable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-finds-oklahoma-among-most-financially-stable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Zoo campaign to help in final push for Expedition Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Zoological Society has announced a capital campaign to help with final funding for Expedition Africa, the latest and largest habitat expansion at the Oklahoma City Zoo, set to open in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-zoo-campaign-to-help-in-final-push-for-expedition-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-zoo-campaign-to-help-in-final-push-for-expedition-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats, Republicans spar as debt limit deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senate Democrats have ramped up pressure on Republicans over the increasingly menacing debt ceiling impasse, focusing on what they say will be painful reductions in government services if a bill the GOP recently pushed through the House becomes law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/democrats-republicans-spar-as-debt-limit-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/democrats-republicans-spar-as-debt-limit-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will gambling case at Alabama ripple across college sports?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama fired its baseball coach amid an investigation into suspicious bets involving a Crimson Tide game at LSU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/will-gambling-case-at-alabama-ripple-across-college-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/will-gambling-case-at-alabama-ripple-across-college-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO downgrades COVID-19 pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions of people worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/who-downgrades-covid-19-pandemic-says-its-no-longer-emergency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/who-downgrades-covid-19-pandemic-says-its-no-longer-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending May 5, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending May 5, 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-may-5-2023/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-may-5-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food insecurity beginning to overtake more Oklahomans]]></title><description><![CDATA[One in four Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients report not having enough food at least sometimes, according to U.S. Census data collected after extra SNAP benefits ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/food-insecurity-beginning-to-overtake-more-oklahomans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/food-insecurity-beginning-to-overtake-more-oklahomans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eternal Heart’ illustrates unique Choctaw-Irish relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[An act of kindness and generosity generations ago forged a link between the Choctaw Nation and Ireland that remains, symbolized by a sculpture soon to be unveiled at the Choctaw Capitol in Oklahoma and by another already in place in County Cork, Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eternal-heart-illustrates-unique-choctaw-irish-relationship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eternal-heart-illustrates-unique-choctaw-irish-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to be a cop? OKC has 215 openings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city had a total of 611 budgeted vacant positions as of May 2, including 215 uniformed police positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/want-to-be-a-cop-okc-has-215-openings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/want-to-be-a-cop-okc-has-215-openings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACLU sues over Stitt’s transgender ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit attempting to overturn legislation signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt that bans gender transition surgeries and hormone therapy for minors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-sues-over-stitts-transgender-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-sues-over-stitts-transgender-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court blocks Glossip’s execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked Oklahoma from executing death-row inmate Richard Glossip after the state's attorney general agreed Glossip's life should be spared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-supreme-court-blocks-glossips-execution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-supreme-court-blocks-glossips-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions swirl over prison release of rapist who killed 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions continue to mount over the release from prison of an Oklahoma sex offender who authorities say shot his wife, her three children and their two friends to death last week before then killing himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/questions-swirl-over-prison-release-of-rapist-who-killed-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/questions-swirl-over-prison-release-of-rapist-who-killed-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priest: Worker shortage calls for open doors, eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there a cure for the declining demographic disease affecting the workforce? Yes, there is, and it&rsquo;s found in expanding our vision of employable employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/priest-worker-shortage-calls-for-open-doors-eyes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/priest-worker-shortage-calls-for-open-doors-eyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulkerson: The second hour is where it’s at]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meaningful connections in relationships happen in the in-between times. Those moments after the logistics have been handled, the ones that nobody sees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fulkerson-the-second-hour-is-where-its-at/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fulkerson-the-second-hour-is-where-its-at/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: ONE Awards honor vital work of nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ONE awards, established in 2008 by J. Jerry Dickman, the late Chapman Foundation trustee, and Tulsa businessman Joe Moran, annually awards cash grants ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 to extraordinary Oklahoma nonprofits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-one-awards-honor-vital-work-of-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-one-awards-honor-vital-work-of-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exxon ups production to counter falling prices in record Q1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exxon Mobil more than doubled its profit during the first quarter, producing more oil to overcome energy prices that have declined during a period of economic unease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/exxon-ups-production-to-counter-falling-prices-in-record-q1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/exxon-ups-production-to-counter-falling-prices-in-record-q1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fossils or not? Nations split on how to meet climate goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior officials from dozens of nations meeting in Berlin remained divided Wednesday on how to meet international climate goals, with some pushing for a phaseout of fossil fuels and others insisting that oil and gas can continue to play a role in the future &ndash; provided their emissions are somehow contained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fossils-or-not-nations-split-on-how-to-meet-climate-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fossils-or-not-nations-split-on-how-to-meet-climate-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poverty grips Guyana despite offshore oil riches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guyana is poised to become the fourth-largest offshore oil producer in the world, placing it ahead of Qatar, the United States, Mexico and Norway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/poverty-grips-guyana-despite-offshore-oil-riches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/poverty-grips-guyana-despite-offshore-oil-riches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers target protections for lesser prairie chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers also approved a separate plan to undo federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken, a rare grouse that&rsquo;s found in parts of the Midwest and Southwest, including one of the country&rsquo;s most prolific oil and gas fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawmakers-target-protections-for-lesser-prairie-chicken/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawmakers-target-protections-for-lesser-prairie-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipping lobby group advises caution on climate targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[An influential shipping industry group has quietly warned shippers to think carefully before they sign up for a new plan to reduce pollution and eventually eliminate their contribution to climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/shipping-lobby-group-advises-caution-on-climate-targets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/shipping-lobby-group-advises-caution-on-climate-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company to pay $2.25M for environmental infractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Greek shipping company has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $2.25 million for violations of environmental laws that were carried out by the captain and chief engineer of one of its oil tankers, federal prosecutors said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-to-pay-225m-for-environmental-infractions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-to-pay-225m-for-environmental-infractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden dispatches top aide to meet with Saudi prince]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Joe Biden has dispatched one his top advisers to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the oil-rich kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-dispatches-top-aide-to-meet-with-saudi-prince/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-dispatches-top-aide-to-meet-with-saudi-prince/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions pledged for oil transfer from tanker off Yemen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donors pledged an additional $5.6 million Thursday that will enable the United Nations to start transferring more than 1 million barrels of crude oil from a rusting tanker off the coast of war-torn Yemen that poses a major environmental threat, but the U.N. said nearly $24 million is still needed to offload all the oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/millions-pledged-for-oil-transfer-from-tanker-off-yemen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/millions-pledged-for-oil-transfer-from-tanker-off-yemen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exchange Traded Concepts to close, liquidate fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exchange Traded Concepts, investment adviser to the Fount Subscription Economy fund, in consultation with Fount Investment Co., the fund's sponsor, has opted to terminate the fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/exchange-traded-concepts-to-close-liquidate-fund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/exchange-traded-concepts-to-close-liquidate-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers due refunds from tax service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahomans who used TurboTax to file taxes in recent years may be due to get money back that they paid to the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/consumers-due-refunds-from-tax-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/consumers-due-refunds-from-tax-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell posts $9.6B profit as energy prices slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global energy giant Shell said it earned nearly $10 billion in the first quarter, becoming the latest fossil fuel company to post strong financial results despite sliding oil and natural gas prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/shell-posts-96b-profit-as-energy-prices-slide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/shell-posts-96b-profit-as-energy-prices-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment help available for storm victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of recent powerful tornadoes and other violent weather, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has announced disaster unemployment assistance, or DUA, available for people affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/employment-help-available-for-storm-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/employment-help-available-for-storm-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law strengthens security for election workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law in Oklahoma establishes new security protections for election officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-strengthens-security-for-election-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-strengthens-security-for-election-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SandRidge Energy nets $23.8M in Q1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SandRidge Energy, Inc. on Thursday announced financial and operational results for the three-month period that ended March 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sandridge-energy-nets-238m-in-q1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sandridge-energy-nets-238m-in-q1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OGE reports $38.3M profit for quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[OGE Energy Corp. on Thursday reported profit of $38.3 million in its first quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oge-reports-383m-profit-for-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oge-reports-383m-profit-for-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Hospital Association names new president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Hospital Association&rsquo;s board of directors has selected Rich Rasmussen to take over leadership of the organization following the retirement of Patti Davis on June 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-hospital-association-names-new-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-hospital-association-names-new-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee Nation to help administer USDA program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has been named among 15 agencies or governments across the United States selected by the Department of Agriculture to administer the Farm and Food Workers Relief Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nation-to-help-administer-usda-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nation-to-help-administer-usda-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules against former Cherokee Nation Foundation official]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by a former Cherokee Nation official naming the tribe as defendant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-rules-against-former-cherokee-nation-foundation-official/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-rules-against-former-cherokee-nation-foundation-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspiring entrepreneurs participate in Idea Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Tulsa Idea Challenge ended recently with 18 Tulsans awarded $50,000 in prize money to advance entrepreneurial journeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aspiring-entrepreneurs-participate-in-idea-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aspiring-entrepreneurs-participate-in-idea-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaon reports $36.8M Q1 net]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaon Inc. on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $36.8 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aaon-reports-368m-q1-net/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aaon-reports-368m-q1-net/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magellan Midstream reports results for Q1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magellan Midstream Partners on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $273.9 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/magellan-midstream-reports-results-for-q1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/magellan-midstream-reports-results-for-q1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams Cos. reports $927M in Q1 earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams Cos. reported first-quarter profit of $927 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/williams-cos-reports-927m-in-q1-earnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/williams-cos-reports-927m-in-q1-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBC reports on first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Bancshares Corp. on Thursday reported net income for the first quarter of 2023 of $101.6 million, or $1.63 diluted earnings per common share.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ibc-reports-on-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ibc-reports-on-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA steps up help in Shawnee area after storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Veterans Affairs has set up some resources in Shawnee to help people in the aftermath of a recent tornado and other severe weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-steps-up-help-in-shawnee-area-after-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-steps-up-help-in-shawnee-area-after-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drive-thru grocery JackBe to open second OKC metro location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curbside drive-thru grocer JackBe has announced the grand opening of its second location in the metro, at 2121 W. Danforth Rd. in Edmond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drive-thru-grocery-jackbe-to-open-second-okc-metro-location/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drive-thru-grocery-jackbe-to-open-second-okc-metro-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local restaurants relate to national strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurateurs in Oklahoma are seeing not only the unwelcome continuation of rising food costs, but also the challenge of recruiting and retaining workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/local-restaurants-relate-to-national-strain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/local-restaurants-relate-to-national-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma SBA Award winner profile: Warfeather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Oglesbee founded Warfeather out of his home in 2008. Today, the company is located at 29627 E. Highway 51 in Coweta and provides construction and construction management services to the U.S. government for multiple agencies. The team focuses primarily on veteran&rsquo;s hospitals and military installations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-warfeather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-warfeather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma SBA Award winner profile: Tedford Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1978 by George and Kay Tedford, Tedford Insurance has been protecting dreams by providing sound insurance coverage to people around Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-tedford-insurance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-tedford-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma SBA Award winner profile: Stigler-Haskell County Chamber of Commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stigler-Haskell County Chamber of Commerce, located in the historic American Legion log cabin that was built in 1922, has served as a small business resource for the area since 1948.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-stigler-haskell-county-chamber-of-commerce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-stigler-haskell-county-chamber-of-commerce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma SBA Award winner profile: OGI Process Equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[OGI Process Equipment is proud to be a women-owned business with Women's Business Enterprise National Council certification. What began with just four employees has grown to 85 employees in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-ogi-process-equipment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-ogi-process-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma SBA Award winner profile: Arrowhead Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrowhead Consulting began in February 2017 in Tulsa, providing solutions to the people, process, tools and cultural challenges that arise in organizations daily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-arrowhead-consulting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-arrowhead-consulting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma SBA Award winner profile: Mike Bausch, Andolini’s Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as one location in Owasso in 2004 has expanded to a hospitality group that operates several entities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-mike-bausch-andolinis-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-sba-award-winner-profile-mike-bausch-andolinis-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blevins: Legislation or medication – lawmakers must choose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regrettably, the Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy recently approved new rules for the home delivery of medications that would impose higher costs onto patients and businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/blevins-legislation-or-medication-lawmakers-must-choose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/blevins-legislation-or-medication-lawmakers-must-choose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: Execution would be ultimate act of prosecutorial misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Glossip is scheduled to be executed in 13 days. That should send a chill down the spine of every Oklahoman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-execution-would-be-ultimate-act-of-prosecutorial-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-execution-would-be-ultimate-act-of-prosecutorial-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: OETA doesn’t need state subsidies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The simple fact is the world has changed since PBS was created in the 1960s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-oeta-doesnt-need-state-subsidies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-oeta-doesnt-need-state-subsidies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Starlight Supper, Art in Bloom and more fun on horizon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy a special evening dining out on a rooftop overlooking Oklahoma City&rsquo;s skyline when the 10-year-old Starlight Supper returns next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-starlight-supper-art-in-bloom-and-more-fun-on-horizon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-starlight-supper-art-in-bloom-and-more-fun-on-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is spurring small business to new growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small businesses list growth and profitability as top priorities for 2023 and said AI could help get them there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ai-is-spurring-small-business-to-new-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ai-is-spurring-small-business-to-new-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP legislators implore Stitt to stay Glossip’s execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Republican state representatives are asking for one last 60-day stay on Richard Glossip&rsquo;s execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gop-legislators-implore-stitt-to-stay-glossips-execution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gop-legislators-implore-stitt-to-stay-glossips-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil, gas boycotts may cost financial institutions state contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the nation&rsquo;s biggest financial institutions have been notified that they&rsquo;re no longer eligible to contract with Oklahoma for business because of their environmental, social and governance, or ESG, policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oil-gas-boycotts-may-cost-financial-institutions-state-contracts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oil-gas-boycotts-may-cost-financial-institutions-state-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chickasaw Community Bank settles into new, larger space in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chickasaw Nation citizens and supporters gathered recently to celebrate the grand opening of the new Chickasaw Community Bank at 7500 W. Memorial Rd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chickasaw-community-bank-settles-into-new-larger-space-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chickasaw-community-bank-settles-into-new-larger-space-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, an Oklahoma connection in the Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year a thoroughbred with the longest odds and an Oklahoma connection will make a run for the roses at Churchill Downs Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/once-again-an-oklahoma-connection-in-the-derby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/once-again-an-oklahoma-connection-in-the-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influx of immigrants slams city shelters, budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. cities already struggling to shelter thousands of migrants are calling for federal help and an end to Republican political gamesmanship over immigration, concerned that an expected increase in the number of people entering the country when pandemic-era asylum restrictions end on the U.S.-Mexico border May 11 will further strain their budgets and resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/influx-of-immigrants-slams-city-shelters-budgets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/influx-of-immigrants-slams-city-shelters-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nevada bill aims to help owners of sinking homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A measure to put up $30 million in state and city funds has drawn initial backing from Nevada state lawmakers to help homeowners move from a North Las Vegas neighborhood where geologic features made homes crack, sink and sometimes become unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nevada-bill-aims-to-help-owners-of-sinking-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nevada-bill-aims-to-help-owners-of-sinking-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: Safeguarding public interests in real estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mission of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission is to safeguard the public interest with respect to the real estate industry in Oklahoma and to provide quality resources to real estate professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-safeguarding-public-interests-in-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-safeguarding-public-interests-in-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-vacant Vegas tower to open as resort-casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soaring blue-glass tower that has sat empty for close to two decades on the Las Vegas Strip &ndash; through the Great Recession and an unprecedented pandemic that shut down the famed tourist corridor for months &ndash; is set to open its doors to the public in December as the gambling center's latest resort and casino.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/long-vacant-vegas-tower-to-open-as-resort-casino/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/long-vacant-vegas-tower-to-open-as-resort-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams CEO to host virtual Q&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams has announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Armstrong will host a virtual question-and-answer session for shareholders on May 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/williams-ceo-to-host-virtual-qampa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/williams-ceo-to-host-virtual-qampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commercial Metals acquires manufacturing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irving, Texas-based Commercial Metals Co. has acquired a geosynthetics manufacturing facility in Blackwell from BOSTD &ndash; America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/commercial-metals-acquires-manufacturing-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/commercial-metals-acquires-manufacturing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commission on Status of Women honors Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, recently received the Guardian Award from the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/commission-on-status-of-women-honors-democrat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/commission-on-status-of-women-honors-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG responds to law targeting illegal marijuana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a statement following Gov. Kevin Stitt&rsquo;s signing of legislation intended to help law enforcement crack down on illegal marijuana cultivation in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ag-responds-to-law-targeting-illegal-marijuana/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ag-responds-to-law-targeting-illegal-marijuana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulfport reports $523.1M in Q1 earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulfport Energy Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of $523.1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gulfport-reports-5231m-in-q1-earnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gulfport-reports-5231m-in-q1-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chickasaw Nation opens West Bay resort at Lake Texoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new casino and resort opened by the Chickasaw Nation at Lake Texoma is expected to draw thousands of tourists to the area and have a multimillion-dollar annual economic impact on the regional economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chickasaw-nation-opens-west-bay-resort-at-lake-texoma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chickasaw-nation-opens-west-bay-resort-at-lake-texoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed raises key rate, hints at pause amid bank turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years. But the Fed also signaled that it may now pause its streak of 10 rate hikes, which have made borrowing for consumers and businesses steadily more expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fed-raises-key-rate-hints-at-pause-amid-bank-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fed-raises-key-rate-hints-at-pause-amid-bank-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership in Law profile: Kara Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Kara Smith's biggest achievements was fulfilling a lifelong ambition since junior high school to become a lawyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-kara-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-kara-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership in Law profile: Jennifer Lamirand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Lamirand describes her introduction to the law as the result of providence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-jennifer-lamirand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-jennifer-lamirand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership in Law profile: Ben Grubb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Grubb doesn&rsquo;t come from a family of lawyers. So when Grubb read "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the fourth grade, it deeply affected him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-ben-grubb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-ben-grubb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership in Law profile: Derek Burch]]></title><description><![CDATA[For as long as he could remember, Derek Burch wanted to be a lawyer, being exposed to the profession by trial lawyers and judges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-derek-burch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-derek-burch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership in Law profile: Lorenzo Banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorenzo Banks attributes his desire to become a lawyer to being named a defendant in &ldquo;an unmeritorious lawsuit.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-lorenzo-banks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/leadership-in-law-profile-lorenzo-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feud in Oklahoma Legislature snarls education funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feud over public school funding and teacher raises continued Wednesday following a rare strategic move on the Oklahoma House floor earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/feud-in-oklahoma-legislature-snarls-education-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/feud-in-oklahoma-legislature-snarls-education-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: Coming together in the people’s house]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, May 9, Together Oklahoma will host its annual Day of Action at the state Capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-coming-together-in-the-peoples-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-coming-together-in-the-peoples-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: Toxic political division can be traced to universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we intend to wind down this social war, the university must be the first institution we revive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-toxic-political-division-can-be-traced-to-universities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-toxic-political-division-can-be-traced-to-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reilly: Educating teachers is vital to Oklahoma’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we wrap up the school year and enter Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, there is no better time to recognize Oklahoma&rsquo;s teachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/reilly-educating-teachers-is-vital-to-oklahomas-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/reilly-educating-teachers-is-vital-to-oklahomas-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright: Texas beats Oklahoma in renewable energy development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma is poised to continue being a leading renewable energy state, and opportunities abound for companies with the right guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wright-texas-beats-oklahoma-in-renewable-energy-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wright-texas-beats-oklahoma-in-renewable-energy-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavel to Gavel: Texas beats Oklahoma in renewable energy development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma is poised to continue being a leading renewable energy state, and opportunities abound for companies with the right guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gavel-to-gavel-texas-beats-oklahoma-in-renewable-energy-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gavel-to-gavel-texas-beats-oklahoma-in-renewable-energy-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law strengthens Student Borrower’s Bill of Rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill amending the Oklahoma Student Borrower&rsquo;s Bill of Rights Act has been signed into law, providing further clarity on repayment conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-strengthens-student-borrowers-bill-of-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-strengthens-student-borrowers-bill-of-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families grieve multiple murders: ‘They let a monster out’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman whose daughter and three grandchildren were among seven bodies found on a rural Oklahoma property said Wednesday that sheriff's investigators told her that her son-in-law, a convicted sex offender, shot all six victims in the head before killing himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/families-grieve-multiple-murders-they-let-a-monster-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/families-grieve-multiple-murders-they-let-a-monster-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $38M invested in youth support programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Human Services recently announced the investment of nearly $38 million of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding for 13 nonprofits that support youth programs that serve low-income families in Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nearly-38m-invested-in-youth-support-programs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nearly-38m-invested-in-youth-support-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation District joins global partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Innovation District has joined a coalition of other innovation districts worldwide to advance collaboration on models to improve work and urban living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/innovation-district-joins-global-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/innovation-district-joins-global-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Mental Health Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and health leaders in the state hope it&rsquo;ll be a time to raise awareness of resources available for those dealing with mental health issues and start conversations to encourage those in need to seek support and treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/may-mental-health-awareness-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/may-mental-health-awareness-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law alters CDL learner, licensing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law in Oklahoma will make it easier for certain individuals to train for or earn commercial driver&rsquo;s licenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-alters-cdl-learner-licensing-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-law-alters-cdl-learner-licensing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBA offers free training for entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched plans for a free nationwide, six-month entrepreneurship training and coaching program, to include 25 spots for people to train in Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sba-offers-free-training-for-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sba-offers-free-training-for-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group responds to veto of tribal regalia bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Indian Education Association issued a response on Tuesday to Gov. Kevin Stitt&rsquo;s veto of a bill passed by the Oklahoma Legislature to protect the rights of students to wear tribal regalia during official graduation ceremonies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/group-responds-to-veto-of-tribal-regalia-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/group-responds-to-veto-of-tribal-regalia-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LSB reports Q1 results]]></title><description><![CDATA[LSB Industries on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $15.9 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lsb-reports-q1-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lsb-reports-q1-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy earns $1.39B in quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy Corp. on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $1.39 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chesapeake-energy-earns-139b-in-quarter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chesapeake-energy-earns-139b-in-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paycom reports $119.3M in Q1 earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paycom Software on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $119.3 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paycom-reports-1193m-in-q1-earnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paycom-reports-1193m-in-q1-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oneok reports $1.05B profit for quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oneok Inc. on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $1.05 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oneok-reports-105b-profit-for-quarter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oneok-reports-105b-profit-for-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooperative Broadband Coalition connects 100,000th subscriber]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cooperative Broadband Coalition, a coalition of 10 distribution electric cooperatives in Oklahoma, recently reached a milestone of connecting 100,000 subscribers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cooperative-broadband-coalition-connects-100000th-subscriber/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cooperative-broadband-coalition-connects-100000th-subscriber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boiling Point continues to grow, evolve in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boiling Point Media has announced plans for an expansion of its film studio in Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boiling-point-continues-to-grow-evolve-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boiling-point-continues-to-grow-evolve-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crescent Hotels &amp; Resorts adds Shangri-La to portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crescent Hotels &amp; Resorts has announced the addition of Oklahoma&rsquo;s Shangri-La Resort &amp; Marina to its &ldquo;Latitudes Collection&rdquo; portfolio of properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/crescent-hotels-amp-resorts-adds-shangri-la-to-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/crescent-hotels-amp-resorts-adds-shangri-la-to-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Williams CEO Joseph H. Williams dies at 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Williams Chairman and CEO Joseph H. &ldquo;Joe&rdquo; Williams, the last member of the Williams family to head the Tulsa-based company, died recently at the age of 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-williams-ceo-joseph-h-williams-dies-at-89/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-williams-ceo-joseph-h-williams-dies-at-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naloxone access bills caught in education crossfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of two bills pertaining to naloxone access, which were among 20 pieces of legislation vetoed by Gov. Kevin Stitt last week, is uncertain, according to their Senate author.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/naloxone-access-bills-caught-in-education-crossfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/naloxone-access-bills-caught-in-education-crossfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: Progress OKC building affordable homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[To continue spurring investment and development in parts of Oklahoma City that are under-resourced and disinvested, Progress OKC is building four new homes in northeast Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-progress-okc-building-affordable-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-progress-okc-building-affordable-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Reception to honor artists, ‘A Sense of Place’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Hall of Fame&rsquo;s Gaylord-Pickens Museum will host a reception this week for the five Oklahoma artists featured in its latest exhibit, &ldquo;A Sense of Place.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-reception-to-honor-artists-a-sense-of-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-reception-to-honor-artists-a-sense-of-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Perspectives: Big tech layoffs have ripple effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perhaps a broader disbursement of tech talent throughout the economy can carry a lot of freight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-big-tech-layoffs-have-ripple-effects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-big-tech-layoffs-have-ripple-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Gen Z workers achieve dubious honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report ordains Generation Z &ndash; the youngest members of the U.S. workforce &ndash; the most difficult to work with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-gen-z-workers-achieve-dubious-honor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-gen-z-workers-achieve-dubious-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman identifies daughter, grandchildren among 7 dead in Henryetta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman said Tuesday that her daughter and three teenage grandchildren were among the seven people found shot to death at a rural Oklahoma property during a search for two missing teens and a convicted sex offender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/woman-identifies-daughter-grandchildren-among-7-dead-in-henryetta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/woman-identifies-daughter-grandchildren-among-7-dead-in-henryetta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitt signs gender-affirming care ban for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma on Monday became the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors as Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that makes it a felony for health care workers to provide children with treatments that can include puberty-blocking drugs and hormones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-signs-gender-affirming-care-ban-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-signs-gender-affirming-care-ban-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford posts $1.76B 1Q profit largely on gas-powered vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Co. made $1.76 billion last quarter, swinging into the black from a $3.1 billion net loss for the same period a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ford-posts-176b-1q-profit-largely-on-gas-powered-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ford-posts-176b-1q-profit-largely-on-gas-powered-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden sending 1,500 troops to help with border surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-sending-1500-troops-to-help-with-border-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-sending-1500-troops-to-help-with-border-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bisbee: Active transportation plans offer big benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active transportation helps counteract many of the sedentary trappings of modern life by inserting movement naturally into our days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bisbee-active-transportation-plans-offer-big-benefits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bisbee-active-transportation-plans-offer-big-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US set to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-set-to-lift-most-federal-covid-19-vaccine-mandates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-set-to-lift-most-federal-covid-19-vaccine-mandates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind investigation by the federal government has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/feds-hospitals-that-denied-emergency-abortion-broke-the-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/feds-hospitals-that-denied-emergency-abortion-broke-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a unique rule that would require adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy and fulfill other requirements before they could receive gender-affirming treatments such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-blocks-missouri-rule-that-would-limit-transgender-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-blocks-missouri-rule-that-would-limit-transgender-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoman helping to advance Alzheimer’s research]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may not be a way to turn back time, but the research community increasingly recognizes that if the process of aging can be slowed, the onset of diseases like Alzheimer&rsquo;s may be delayed as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoman-helping-to-advance-alzheimers-research/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoman-helping-to-advance-alzheimers-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partners in Oklahoma aim to help babies born with addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of pregnant women in Oklahoma diagnosed with a substance use disorder has increased more than fourfold over the past two decades or so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/partners-in-oklahoma-aim-to-help-babies-born-with-addiction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/partners-in-oklahoma-aim-to-help-babies-born-with-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-income New Yorkers win right to root canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millions of low-income New Yorkers, access to routine dental care has long hinged on whether or not they still have eight crucial teeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/low-income-new-yorkers-win-right-to-root-canal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/low-income-new-yorkers-win-right-to-root-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana eases birth control access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in Indiana will be able to obtain birth control without a doctor&rsquo;s prescription under a bill signed into law Monday, which grants broader access to contraception months after the Republican-dominated legislature enacted a statewide abortion ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/indiana-eases-birth-control-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/indiana-eases-birth-control-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups fight abortion-ban ordinances in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[National and regional advocacy groups have urged the New Mexico Supreme Court to strike down recent abortion-ban ordinances in several cities and counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groups-fight-abortion-ban-ordinances-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groups-fight-abortion-ban-ordinances-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP calls for Medicaid work requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a half-million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gop-calls-for-medicaid-work-requirements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gop-calls-for-medicaid-work-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Oklahoma How-To Guide for Small Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 2023 Oklahoma How-To Guide for Small Business offers general information on starting and growing a small business in Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/2023-oklahoma-how-to-guide-for-small-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/2023-oklahoma-how-to-guide-for-small-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanda appointed CEO at PakEnergy]]></title><description><![CDATA[PakEnergy, a provider of software as a service, or SAAS, business automation technology for the energy sector, has announced the appointment of Santosh Nanda as chief executive officer and member of the PakEnergy board of directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nanda-appointed-ceo-at-pakenergy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nanda-appointed-ceo-at-pakenergy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewallen joins Infinity Capital Partners as VP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infinity Capital Partners has announced the addition of Ben Lewallen to support the company&rsquo;s continued growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lewallen-joins-infinity-capital-partners-as-vp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lewallen-joins-infinity-capital-partners-as-vp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill would add to alerts for missing people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill that would establish a notification system for missing adults passed through the state Legislature and has been sent to the governor for his consideration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-add-to-alerts-for-missing-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-add-to-alerts-for-missing-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial held for people killed while at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders from the Occupational Safety Health Administration, Oklahoma Department of Labor, and the Oklahoma Safety Council gathered recently with dozens of others for a memorial held at the state Capitol for people killed in on-the-job accidents and incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/memorial-held-for-people-killed-while-at-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/memorial-held-for-people-killed-while-at-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam’s Club to expand presence in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam&rsquo;s Club recently entered into a 10-year lease agreement for a large warehouse in the OKC Logistics Park at SW 29th Street and Council Road as the national retailer plans an expansion of its supply-chain network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sams-club-to-expand-presence-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sams-club-to-expand-presence-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKCPS hiring event set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Public Schools has set an informational and hiring event to run from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Douglass High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcps-hiring-event-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcps-hiring-event-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Bay Casino &amp; Resort to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chickasaw Nation officials, along with tribal, state and local leaders, have set plans for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Tuesday to mark the grand opening of the West Bay Casino &amp; Resort in Kingston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/west-bay-casino-amp-resort-to-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/west-bay-casino-amp-resort-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Gas reports 1Q results, dividend, guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Gas Inc. on Monday announced its first-quarter financial results, affirmed its 2023 financial guidance and declared its quarterly dividend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/one-gas-reports-1q-results-dividend-guidance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/one-gas-reports-1q-results-dividend-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sage Natural Resources reports Barnett drilling successes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sage Natural Resources recently completed its 2022 Barnett Drilling program, successfully drilling 30 horizontal wells targeting the Barnett Shale formation in North Texas, the Tulsa-based company said in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sage-natural-resources-reports-barnett-drilling-successes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sage-natural-resources-reports-barnett-drilling-successes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices dip in OKC, nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists in Oklahoma City have had to pay a little less for gasoline lately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gas-prices-dip-in-okc-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gas-prices-dip-in-okc-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma’s top education official embraces culture wars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Walters has frustrated even his fellow Republicans in the Legislature, who have publicly voiced concern about whether Walters can effectively improve public education in Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahomas-top-education-official-embraces-culture-wars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahomas-top-education-official-embraces-culture-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU students to live, study in small towns this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen Oklahoma State University students will take up residence this summer in small towns in southwestern Oklahoma, where they&rsquo;ll learn about challenges the towns face in realms ranging from economic development to water management in times of drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-students-to-live-study-in-small-towns-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-students-to-live-study-in-small-towns-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: The Memorial Marathon – why we run ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At my 2023 Run to Remember, the energy of the race was the same. The OKC fans were the same. And the reasons why we run are the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-the-memorial-marathon-why-we-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-the-memorial-marathon-why-we-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands enjoy competition, camaraderie of Run to Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 50 states and 17 countries were represented by 18,804 runners who registered to take part in six Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon races on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thousands-enjoy-competition-camaraderie-of-run-to-remember/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thousands-enjoy-competition-camaraderie-of-run-to-remember/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: Journey to Journalism Hall not for the faint of heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, 12 more individuals who are journalists or who have served journalism during their storied careers will be inducted into the 53rd Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-journey-to-journalism-hall-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-journey-to-journalism-hall-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career Corner: Some interview questions cross legal red line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asking illegal questions to candidates during job interviews is so normal that we almost forget where the boundaries exist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-some-interview-questions-cross-legal-red-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-some-interview-questions-cross-legal-red-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drummond appeals to US Supreme Court to stop Glossip’s execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma's attorney general asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to grant death-row inmate Richard Glossip a stay of execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drummond-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-to-stop-glossips-execution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drummond-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-to-stop-glossips-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s in a baby’s name? Culture, politics, religion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top names for babies born this year in Oklahoma will be Liam and Olivia, according to the annual prediction by Names.org.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whats-in-a-babys-name-culture-politics-religion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whats-in-a-babys-name-culture-politics-religion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilots at American, Southwest ratchet up strike threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilots at American Airlines have voted to authorize a strike, and Southwest Airlines pilots are preparing to join them, as unions put more pressure on the airlines to approve new contracts with hefty pay raises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pilots-at-american-southwest-ratchet-up-strike-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pilots-at-american-southwest-ratchet-up-strike-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joining Jordan, LeBron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to receive such a deal, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/durant-signs-lifetime-deal-with-nike-joining-jordan-lebron/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/durant-signs-lifetime-deal-with-nike-joining-jordan-lebron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDIC recommends raising insured deposit limit for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. businesses might be able to secure bank deposit insurance for accounts holding more than $250,000 if Congress agrees with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s new proposal to ease the industry turmoil that has sparked three bank failures in the past two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fdic-recommends-raising-insured-deposit-limit-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fdic-recommends-raising-insured-deposit-limit-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday, making it the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, and promptly sold all of its deposits and most of its assets to JPMorgan Chase Bank in a bid to head off further banking turmoil in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-republic-bank-seized-sold-to-jpmorgan-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-republic-bank-seized-sold-to-jpmorgan-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury eyes sanctions against fentanyl traffickers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Treasury Department is facing increasing pressure to impose sanctions against people, financial institutions and companies that have participated in the explosion of fentanyl use and distribution in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/treasury-eyes-sanctions-against-fentanyl-traffickers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/treasury-eyes-sanctions-against-fentanyl-traffickers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed faults SVB execs, itself in bank failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve blamed last month&rsquo;s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on poor management, watered-down regulations and lax oversight by its own staffers, and said the industry needs stricter policing on multiple fronts to prevent future bank failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fed-faults-svb-execs-itself-in-bank-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fed-faults-svb-execs-itself-in-bank-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans set for May 6 Armed Forces Day Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Del City has finalized plans to host its 36th annual Armed Forces Day &amp; Shriners Parade on May 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/plans-set-for-may-6-armed-forces-day-parade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/plans-set-for-may-6-armed-forces-day-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateway wins award for HR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateway First Bank was recently named the winner of an American Business Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gateway-wins-award-for-hr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gateway-wins-award-for-hr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Trinity Financial acquired]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Trinity Financial Corporation has announced its acquisition by Brickell L&amp;A Holdings, a portfolio company of the Brickell Insurance Group and an affiliate of 777 Partners LLC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-trinity-financial-acquired/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-trinity-financial-acquired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online forum to focus in AARP advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[AARP Oklahoma has announced plans for an online forum, set for 10 a.m. Tuesday on the organization&rsquo;s Facebook page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/online-forum-to-focus-in-aarp-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/online-forum-to-focus-in-aarp-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ascent Resources Utica Holdings announces transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ascent Resources Utica Holdings has announced that it has issued a notice of prepayment to Wilmington Trust, National Association as administrative agent of the company&rsquo;s second lien term loans due in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ascent-resources-utica-holdings-announces-transactions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ascent-resources-utica-holdings-announces-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth Energy Services reports results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mammoth Energy Services reported financial results for the first quarter, including total revenue of $116.3 million, representing an increase of 87% over the $62.3 million reported for the same quarter of 2022 and an increase of 13% compared to $102.9 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mammoth-energy-services-reports-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mammoth-energy-services-reports-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail of Tears Memorial Walk returns May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma and others will commemorate the 192nd anniversary of the Trail of Tears with a memorial walk planned for May 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trail-of-tears-memorial-walk-returns-may-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trail-of-tears-memorial-walk-returns-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 28, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 28, 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-28-2023/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-28-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitt committed to education plan, tax cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday said he believes his push for parent choice in education and tax cuts will be successful, following another week of disagreement between chambers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-committed-to-education-plan-tax-cut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-committed-to-education-plan-tax-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma in top 5 states for first-time homebuyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma was ranked the fourth best state for first-time homebuyers, according to a recent affordability report.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-in-top-5-states-for-first-time-homebuyers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-in-top-5-states-for-first-time-homebuyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House passes bill named after UCO student killed by drunken driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill designed to hold event venues accountable for overserving alcohol passed through the Oklahoma House on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/house-passes-bill-named-after-uco-student-killed-by-drunken-driver/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/house-passes-bill-named-after-uco-student-killed-by-drunken-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers continue efforts to expand pregnancy help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma lawmakers continue to be frustrated with a vendor hired to help pregnant women for expanded services under the state&rsquo;s Choosing Childbirth Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawmakers-continue-efforts-to-expand-pregnancy-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawmakers-continue-efforts-to-expand-pregnancy-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Wall Street Rally to attract thousands from around world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 20,000 people from across the country and around the world are expected to converge on Tulsa to take part in the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street Rally set for May 12-13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/black-wall-street-rally-to-attract-thousands-from-around-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/black-wall-street-rally-to-attract-thousands-from-around-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutson: Speak Out Act affects non-disclosure agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generally, the Speak Out Act renders unenforceable non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions that prohibit or restrict an individual&rsquo;s ability to disclose or otherwise discuss alleged instances of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hutson-speak-out-act-affects-non-disclosure-agreements/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hutson-speak-out-act-affects-non-disclosure-agreements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity Inc.: Finding fault is easy; finding solution more appreciated]]></title><description><![CDATA[I encourage each of you to silence the critic and turn your observations into objectives for action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/charity-inc-finding-fault-is-easy-finding-solution-more-appreciated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/charity-inc-finding-fault-is-easy-finding-solution-more-appreciated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Symphony Show House celebrating 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Oklahoma&rsquo;s popular Symphony Show House will be celebrating its 50th year when it opens for tours on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-symphony-show-house-celebrating-50-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-symphony-show-house-celebrating-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CenterPoint Energy reports $325M in Q1 earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[CenterPoint Energy Inc. on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $325 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/centerpoint-energy-reports-325m-in-q1-earnings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/centerpoint-energy-reports-325m-in-q1-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch government outlines plan to reduce emissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dutch government has unveiled a new package to slash carbon emissions by promoting clean energy, sustainable homes and industry and the use of electric cars among other a raft of measures to combat climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dutch-government-outlines-plan-to-reduce-emissions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dutch-government-outlines-plan-to-reduce-emissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German company sells heat pump business to US firm Carrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany's Viessmann Group is selling its heat pump business, viewed as a key technology for the transition away from fossil fuel heating, to Florida-based Carrier Global Corp. as part of a 12 billion-euro ($13.2 billion) deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/german-company-sells-heat-pump-business-to-us-firm-carrier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/german-company-sells-heat-pump-business-to-us-firm-carrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China pushes to digitize mines to make them safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[China is using &ldquo;smart&rdquo; technology to try to improve its safety record in coal mines, as part of a push by the National Energy Administration to bolster output and stem frequent accidents and collapses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/china-pushes-to-digitize-mines-to-make-them-safer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/china-pushes-to-digitize-mines-to-make-them-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado governor signs gun control bills after massacre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado&rsquo;s governor signed four gun control bills Friday, edging the once-purple state closer to liberal-leaning governments in California and New York just months after a shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, the latest in the state&rsquo;s long history of notorious massacres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/colorado-governor-signs-gun-control-bills-after-massacre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/colorado-governor-signs-gun-control-bills-after-massacre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin’s only oil refinery to reopen after 2018 explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wisconsin's only oil refinery is on track to be fully operational in June after a $1.2 billion effort to rebuild the facility five years following an explosion that injured three dozen workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wisconsins-only-oil-refinery-to-reopen-after-2018-explosion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wisconsins-only-oil-refinery-to-reopen-after-2018-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmentalists denounce Nevada senator’s mining bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[National environmental groups, Native American tribes and progressive activists in Nevada are vigorously protesting a pro-mining bill Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto introduced this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/environmentalists-denounce-nevada-senators-mining-bill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/environmentalists-denounce-nevada-senators-mining-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran navy seizes tanker near Oman that was on way to Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's navy seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday heading to the U.S. amid wider tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, the latest-such capture in a waterway crucial for global energy supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/iran-navy-seizes-tanker-near-oman-that-was-on-way-to-houston/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/iran-navy-seizes-tanker-near-oman-that-was-on-way-to-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company that tears down closed nuclear power plants wants to do in Michigan what has never been done in the U.S.: restore a dead one to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-seeks-first-time-restart-of-shuttered-nuclear-plant/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-seeks-first-time-restart-of-shuttered-nuclear-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrogen company advances goal to displace fossil fuels]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what could prove a milestone for an industry that hopes to help address climate change, the Silicon Valley company Ohmium has raised $250 million to increase production of machines that can make clean hydrogen and displace fossil fuels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hydrogen-company-advances-goal-to-displace-fossil-fuels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hydrogen-company-advances-goal-to-displace-fossil-fuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank: Asia must quit coal faster to stem worst climate woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asia must rapidly cut fossil fuel subsidies and plow more money into a clean energy transition to avoid catastrophic climate change that puts its own development at risk, according to a new report Thursday from the Asian Development Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank-asia-must-quit-coal-faster-to-stem-worst-climate-woes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank-asia-must-quit-coal-faster-to-stem-worst-climate-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth in hot water? Worries spike over sudden ocean warming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's oceans have suddenly spiked much hotter and well above record levels in the last few weeks, with scientists trying to figure out what it means and whether it forecasts a surge in atmospheric warming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/earth-in-hot-water-worries-spike-over-sudden-ocean-warming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/earth-in-hot-water-worries-spike-over-sudden-ocean-warming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups to collect oral histories of Native American boarding schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. government is embarking on an effort to record the oral histories of survivors and descendants of boarding schools that sought to &ldquo;civilize&rdquo; Indigenous students, often through abusive practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groups-to-collect-oral-histories-of-native-american-boarding-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groups-to-collect-oral-histories-of-native-american-boarding-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pump prices may trend lower heading into travel season]]></title><description><![CDATA[More people are expected to take to the roads and skies this summer travel season, according to AAA Oklahoma, and though they&rsquo;re likely to find flights more expensive than last year, they should see some relief at the gas pump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pump-prices-may-trend-lower-heading-into-travel-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pump-prices-may-trend-lower-heading-into-travel-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulitzer finalist sets book signing at Full Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[S.C. Gwynne, a journalist, historian, bestselling author, and Pulitzer Prize finalist, has scheduled a book signing event for 6:30-8 p.m. May 8 at Full Circle Book Store, 50 Penn Place on the first floor at 1900 NW Expressway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pulitzer-finalist-sets-book-signing-at-full-circle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pulitzer-finalist-sets-book-signing-at-full-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Native American remains may be laid to rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Native American remains in Ohio, including some linked to ancestors of Oklahomans, could finally be laid to rest under a provision that has passed the state House in Ohio, the start of a process that tribal members have waited on for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/native-american-remains-may-be-laid-to-rest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/native-american-remains-may-be-laid-to-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Area Medical plans free two-day clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit provider of &ldquo;pop-up&rdquo; clinics that deliver free dental, vision and medical care to people in need, will hold a free, two-day clinic May 6-7 at the SageNet Center, located at 4145 East 21st Street in Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rural-area-medical-plans-free-two-day-clinic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rural-area-medical-plans-free-two-day-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearings to focus on city’s upcoming budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearings on Oklahoma City&rsquo;s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget are set to begin on May 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hearings-to-focus-on-citys-upcoming-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hearings-to-focus-on-citys-upcoming-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank7 reports $9.6M in income for quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank7 Corp. on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $9.6 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank7-reports-96m-in-income-for-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank7-reports-96m-in-income-for-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowing, whitewater rafting teams forming for vets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration has opened for 2023 Veterans Rowing and Whitewater Rafting Teams to compete in events at Riversport in Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rowing-whitewater-rafting-teams-forming-for-vets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rowing-whitewater-rafting-teams-forming-for-vets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helmerich &amp; Payne records $164M in 1Q earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helmerich &amp; Payne Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $164 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/helmerich-amp-payne-records-164m-in-1q-earnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/helmerich-amp-payne-records-164m-in-1q-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker named regent emeritus after two terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph L. Parker Jr., a long-serving member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, was honored as state regent emeritus recently during the most recent meeting of the regents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/parker-named-regent-emeritus-after-two-terms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/parker-named-regent-emeritus-after-two-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosperity Bancshares reports 1Q earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosperity Bancshares on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $124.7 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/prosperity-bancshares-reports-1q-earnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/prosperity-bancshares-reports-1q-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State to terminate lease on prison facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrections facilities owner CoreCivic announced Tuesday that it had received notice from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections of the ODC&rsquo;s intent to terminate its lease agreement on the CoreCivic-owned 2,400-bed North Fork Correctional Facility (NFCF) as of June 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-to-terminate-lease-on-prison-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-to-terminate-lease-on-prison-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cleo Fields Day’ to honor longtime friend at courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma County commissioners have revealed plans to declare Monday &ldquo;Cleo Fields Day&rdquo; at the county courthouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cleo-fields-day-to-honor-longtime-friend-at-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cleo-fields-day-to-honor-longtime-friend-at-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paycom donation to help people who need service dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-based Paycom Software Inc. recently donated $30,000 to Canine Companions, a nonprofit that helps to provide highly trained service dogs to people with disabilities at no charge to recipients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paycom-donation-to-help-people-who-need-service-dogs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paycom-donation-to-help-people-who-need-service-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Talking points fall short for school choice opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[If policymakers truly want to move the needle on education, robust school choice must be part of the mix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-talking-points-fall-short-for-school-choice-opponents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-talking-points-fall-short-for-school-choice-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: States should rethink calls for constitutional convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Wash, Rinse, Repeat, state lawmakers are reprising efforts to extend term limits to Congress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-states-should-rethink-calls-for-constitutional-convention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-states-should-rethink-calls-for-constitutional-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Onyx Lane lifts state’s rep in music business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Onyx Lane, has stepped in to fill a niche in music &ndash; classical, especially &ndash; thanks to Patrick Conlon and Christina Giacona, who opened the music production and artistic planning company in 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-onyx-lane-lifts-states-rep-in-music-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-onyx-lane-lifts-states-rep-in-music-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill proposes to regulate opioid substitution programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill that would mandate regulation of opioid substitution treatment programs in Oklahoma has passed through the House of Representatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-proposes-to-regulate-opioid-substitution-programs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-proposes-to-regulate-opioid-substitution-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City seeing strong air travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Rogers World Airport saw 980,188 passengers fly in and out of Oklahoma City from January through March. In Q1 2023, it outpaced the previous record set in 2019 by 44,845, according to data from the airport.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-seeing-strong-air-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-seeing-strong-air-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill to raise fee for 911 upgrades passes through Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill to accelerate upgrades of 911 emergency systems in Oklahoma passed through the Senate this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-to-raise-fee-for-911-upgrades-passes-through-senate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-to-raise-fee-for-911-upgrades-passes-through-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scorsese hypes ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount has fewer releases than the other big studios, but several big titles are in the works, including Scorsese&rsquo;s Killers of the Flower Moon, which debuts at Cannes next month and opens in theaters on Oct. 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/scorsese-hypes-killers-of-the-flower-moon-at-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/scorsese-hypes-killers-of-the-flower-moon-at-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osage County plans state’s first online mortgage foreclosure sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Osage County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department is moving forward with plans to conduct Oklahoma&rsquo;s first-ever online mortgage foreclosure sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osage-county-plans-states-first-online-mortgage-foreclosure-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osage-county-plans-states-first-online-mortgage-foreclosure-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSO makes progress on plan for green energy projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) has made some progress on six proposed green energy projects &ndash; three solar and three wind &ndash; that the company has said would help to diversify its energy supply and save customers money on bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pso-makes-progress-on-plan-for-green-energy-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pso-makes-progress-on-plan-for-green-energy-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment strong even as economy faces headwinds]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Oklahoma and across most of the nation, claims remain low for unemployment benefits made by people who have been laid off from jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/employment-strong-even-as-economy-faces-headwinds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/employment-strong-even-as-economy-faces-headwinds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP source: Pence testifies before election probe grand jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a person familiar with the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ap-source-pence-testifies-before-election-probe-grand-jury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ap-source-pence-testifies-before-election-probe-grand-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandemic sent high school sex to new low, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first years of the pandemic saw a huge decline in high school students having sex, according to a government survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pandemic-sent-high-school-sex-to-new-low-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pandemic-sent-high-school-sex-to-new-low-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The remarkable life of ‘Ava the Riveter’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ava Forrester excelled at sales during her years working for Fuller Brush Co. and in furniture stores &ndash; including one she owned for years &ndash; but it was her job as a riveter during World War II that gets all the attention.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/the-remarkable-life-of-ava-the-riveter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/the-remarkable-life-of-ava-the-riveter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: My time to serve]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is my last time to take a seat at this dais as the City of Edmond Ward 1 councilmember.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-my-time-to-serve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-my-time-to-serve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities convert offices to housing to revive downtowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the country, office-to-housing conversions are being pursued as a potential lifeline for struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the coronavirus pandemic and may never fully recover. The conversion push is marked by an emphasis on affordability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cities-convert-offices-to-housing-to-revive-downtowns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cities-convert-offices-to-housing-to-revive-downtowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-seems-to-favor-woman-who-got-0-in-condo-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-seems-to-favor-woman-who-got-0-in-condo-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhode Island House OKs bill to spur new housing construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhode Island representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday designed to make it easier to convert office buildings, schools, churches, shopping malls, mills and other commercial real estate into housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rhode-island-house-oks-bill-to-spur-new-housing-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rhode-island-house-oks-bill-to-spur-new-housing-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing aid to help Kentucky towns rebuild after storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[An infusion of federal funding will help build hundreds of homes in Kentucky communities devastated by tornadoes and floods in 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/housing-aid-to-help-kentucky-towns-rebuild-after-storms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/housing-aid-to-help-kentucky-towns-rebuild-after-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community invests in ‘pallet homes’ village for the homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Salisbury announced the completion of Anne Street Village, the city&rsquo;s first transitional housing community for homeless residents, April 6. The village, located in the city&rsquo;s historic Church Street neighborhood, will welcome its first group of residents in May 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/community-invests-in-pallet-homes-village-for-the-homeless/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/community-invests-in-pallet-homes-village-for-the-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutchinson’s presidential campaign launch showcases Bentonville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fueled by retail giant Walmart, the nearly 57,000-person city of Bentonville is now the state's fastest growing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hutchinsons-presidential-campaign-launch-showcases-bentonville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hutchinsons-presidential-campaign-launch-showcases-bentonville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans finalize last piece of NFL’s next pricey stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Titans have the final financing piece for the NFL's next pricey stadium with the largest public investment yet that they hope to open for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/titans-finalize-last-piece-of-nfls-next-pricey-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/titans-finalize-last-piece-of-nfls-next-pricey-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorem Ipsum&nbsp;is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry&rsquo;s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilkerson joins McAfee &amp; Taft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Wilkerson, an attorney with 15 years of experience working in both private practice and in the private sector, has joined the employee benefits and executive compensation practice at McAfee &amp; Taft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wilkerson-joins-mcafee-amp-taft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wilkerson-joins-mcafee-amp-taft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castilla reappointed to Fed advisory council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizen&rsquo;s Bank of Edmond has announced the reappointment of its president and CEO, Jill Castilla, as the Kansas City Fed&rsquo;s representative to the Federal Advisory Council for 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/castilla-reappointed-to-fed-advisory-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/castilla-reappointed-to-fed-advisory-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mansuetti takes leadership post at AAA Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAA Oklahoma has announced that Rylie Mansuetti has joined the organization as its new public and government affairs manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mansuetti-takes-leadership-post-at-aaa-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mansuetti-takes-leadership-post-at-aaa-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Tech officials earn awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of Extension Programs Karen Upton received the 2023 ACTE Region IV Teacher of the Year Award, and Health Careers Instructional Coordinator Jason Lankford received the 2023 Post-Secondary Adult Career Education Innovation Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/metro-tech-officials-earn-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/metro-tech-officials-earn-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ODVA names Kirkland deputy director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of Shawn Kirkland as its new deputy director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/odva-names-kirkland-deputy-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/odva-names-kirkland-deputy-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart to open health centers in Oklahoma City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart Health announced Wednesday it will expand into Oklahoma, opening four health centers in the Oklahoma City area in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/walmart-to-open-health-centers-in-oklahoma-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/walmart-to-open-health-centers-in-oklahoma-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gretchen Carlson headlines women’s leadership conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s empowerment advocate Gretchen Carlson told her story of spearheading two federal laws to a crowd of more than 400 at the 12th annual Women in Leadership Conference on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gretchen-carlson-headlines-womens-leadership-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gretchen-carlson-headlines-womens-leadership-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOK Financial reports $162.4M in Q1 profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOK Financial on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit of $162.4 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bok-financial-reports-1624m-in-q1-profit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bok-financial-reports-1624m-in-q1-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Pharmacy to help storm-impacted vets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City has extended an offer of extra assistance with pharmacy services for veterans affected by recent tornadoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-pharmacy-to-help-storm-impacted-vets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-pharmacy-to-help-storm-impacted-vets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitality industry treats lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA), Oklahoma Hotel &amp; Lodging Association (OHLA), and Oklahoma Travel Industry Association (OTIA) joined on Tuesday to host the annual Hospitality Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol and &ldquo;A Tasteful Affair&rdquo; legislative reception.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hospitality-industry-treats-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hospitality-industry-treats-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU athletic teams, Greek organizations support food pantry]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alliance of Greek organizations and athletic teams at the University of Oklahoma led to the collection of more than 4,000 pounds of food donated recently to the OU Food Pantry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-athletic-teams-greek-organizations-support-food-pantry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-athletic-teams-greek-organizations-support-food-pantry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill seeks to modernize Landlord-Tenant Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Lawton-based Republican lawmakers introduced HB2109, which would protect some tenants from retaliation if they file complaints or lawsuits against landlords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-seeks-to-modernize-landlord-tenant-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-seeks-to-modernize-landlord-tenant-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing loses $425M in 1Q, plans production boost for Max]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing lost $425 million in the first quarter &mdash; more than Wall Street expected &mdash; but said Wednesday that it plans to boost production of its best-selling plane, the 737 Max, later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boeing-loses-425m-in-1q-plans-production-boost-for-max/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boeing-loses-425m-in-1q-plans-production-boost-for-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Washington gun law faces federal court challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a trio of bills meant to address gun violence Tuesday, one banning the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles, one imposing a 10-day waiting period on firearms purchases and one clearing the way for lawsuits against gun makers or sellers in certain cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-washington-gun-law-faces-federal-court-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-washington-gun-law-faces-federal-court-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro leagues adopt varying rules for gambling athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite opposition from the major sports leagues, the high court overturned a federal law &ndash; the 1992 Professional Amateur Sports Protection Act &ndash; that had barred betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pro-leagues-adopt-varying-rules-for-gambling-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pro-leagues-adopt-varying-rules-for-gambling-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore executes man for two pounds of cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore on Wednesday executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency from his family and protests from activists that he was convicted on weak evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/singapore-executes-man-for-two-pounds-of-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/singapore-executes-man-for-two-pounds-of-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State sells condo over unpaid taxes, yields $0 to 94-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 8,950 homes were sold because of unpaid taxes and the former owners received little or nothing in those states between 2014 and 2021, according to Pacific Legal, a not-for-profit public interest law firm focused on property rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-sells-condo-over-unpaid-taxes-yields-0-to-94-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-sells-condo-over-unpaid-taxes-yields-0-to-94-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abortion-ban ordinances gain ground in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small New Mexico town near Albuquerque adopted an ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the distribution of abortion medication or supplies by mail, extending a wave of local government restrictions on abortion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abortion-ban-ordinances-gain-ground-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abortion-ban-ordinances-gain-ground-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies win award for work on OKC’s First Americans Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FAM, a 125,000-square-foot, $125 million new landmark at 659 First Americans Blvd., has earned an award for companies involved in its construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/companies-win-award-for-work-on-okcs-first-americans-museum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/companies-win-award-for-work-on-okcs-first-americans-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New state law assures protection for food donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law in Oklahoma may help to get food to hungry people in need by assuring legal protections for restaurants that donate leftovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-state-law-assures-protection-for-food-donations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-state-law-assures-protection-for-food-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board denies clemency; Glossip faces execution May 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s state parole board voted Wednesday not to recommend clemency for death row inmate Richard Glossip, even though the state attorney general said he doesn&rsquo;t think the condemned man whose case has drawn interest from celebrities and others received a fair trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/board-denies-clemency-glossip-faces-execution-may-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/board-denies-clemency-glossip-faces-execution-may-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona county elections chief shared fraud memes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rural Arizona county where leaders have embraced voting machine conspiracies on Tuesday hired an elections director who has promoted the false claims that voter fraud cost former President Donald Trump reelection in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arizona-county-elections-chief-shared-fraud-memes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arizona-county-elections-chief-shared-fraud-memes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DA asks for limits on Trump’s use of discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York prosecutors have asked a judge to bar Donald Trump from using evidence from his criminal case to attack witnesses, citing what they say is the former president's history of making &ldquo;harassing, embarrassing, and threatening statements&rdquo; about people he's tangled with in legal disputes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/da-asks-for-limits-on-trumps-use-of-discovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/da-asks-for-limits-on-trumps-use-of-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran court issues $312.9M judgment against US]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iranian court issued a $312.9 million judgment against the United States over a 2017 Islamic State-claimed attack on Tehran, authorities said Wednesday, the latest judicial action between the nations amid their decadeslong enmity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/iran-court-issues-3129m-judgment-against-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/iran-court-issues-3129m-judgment-against-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese journalist faces espionage charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran Chinese journalist who worked at a ruling Communist Party-affiliated newspaper and was a Harvard University fellow faces espionage charges after being detained while meeting with a Japanese diplomat in a restaurant, his family said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chinese-journalist-faces-espionage-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chinese-journalist-faces-espionage-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavel to Gavel: Hiring rules relaxed for FDIC-insured banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal of the legislation has been stated as ensuring that a reliable workforce exists for the banking industry while offering hardworking and rehabilitated individuals a chance at careers in banking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gavel-to-gavel-hiring-rules-relaxed-for-fdic-insured-banks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gavel-to-gavel-hiring-rules-relaxed-for-fdic-insured-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: Scalia’s influence extends well beyond his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The great irony, however, is that while Scalia died over seven years ago, the influence of his cast of mind on the court is far greater than it was during his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-scalias-influence-extends-well-beyond-his-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-scalias-influence-extends-well-beyond-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: Long-term costs of private school tax credits]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it really amounts to is a waste of tax dollars because it would pay parents to do what they are already doing on their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-long-term-costs-of-private-school-tax-credits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-long-term-costs-of-private-school-tax-credits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett: College degree completion: Learn here, earn here]]></title><description><![CDATA[College is worth the investment. If you earn a college degree, you have better long-term employment outcomes, from job prospects to earning potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/garrett-college-degree-completion-learn-here-earn-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/garrett-college-degree-completion-learn-here-earn-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: OKC’s spring events lift spirits, boost economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Festival of the Arts and the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon have a combined annual impact on downtown Oklahoma City that can&rsquo;t be measured in economic development terms alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-okcs-spring-events-lift-spirits-boost-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-okcs-spring-events-lift-spirits-boost-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: OKC Metro in good rhythm with upcoming music, dance events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s dance and music scene continues to be strong, with performance and festival opportunities coming from organizations like the Oklahoma City Ballet and Armstrong Auditorium and a new partnership focused on bringing the public more opportunities to dance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-okc-metro-in-good-rhythm-with-upcoming-music-dance-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-okc-metro-in-good-rhythm-with-upcoming-music-dance-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norman task force seeks collaboration, vision for future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norman Economic Development Coalition has undertaken a visioning process to engage the public and build consensus on common goals regarding the city&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/norman-task-force-seeks-collaboration-vision-for-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/norman-task-force-seeks-collaboration-vision-for-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awards ceremony celebrates work of Oklahoma nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scissortail Park Foundation was the top prize recipient named among numerous winners recognized by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits during the recent annual Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards ceremony and dinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/awards-ceremony-celebrates-work-of-oklahoma-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/awards-ceremony-celebrates-work-of-oklahoma-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bricktown Ballpark marks 25 years as OKC showpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many, it may seem like only yesterday that Oklahoma City celebrated the grand opening of its Bricktown Ballpark, but the showplace in the city&rsquo;s Bricktown District will mark its 25th anniversary this week and weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bricktown-ballpark-marks-25-years-as-okc-showpiece/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bricktown-ballpark-marks-25-years-as-okc-showpiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francis Tuttle to host Community Job Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francis Tuttle Technology Center has set plans for a community job fair from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday on the school&rsquo;s campus at 7301 W. Reno Ave. in Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/francis-tuttle-to-host-community-job-fair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/francis-tuttle-to-host-community-job-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shocked Rose State grieves after deadly shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[One student is dead and a suspect is in custody after Midwest City police arrived to a college-turned-crime-scene Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/a-shocked-rose-state-grieves-after-deadly-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/a-shocked-rose-state-grieves-after-deadly-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paid maternity leave bill passes in Oklahoma House]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for state employees earned passage through the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paid-maternity-leave-bill-passes-in-oklahoma-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paid-maternity-leave-bill-passes-in-oklahoma-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma marijuana growers to face new requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law in Oklahoma will require growers of medical marijuana to provide new assurances that their operations won&rsquo;t result in harm to the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-marijuana-growers-to-face-new-requirements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-marijuana-growers-to-face-new-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-State plans for agriculture field days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture Research and Extension officials at Oklahoma State University have extended invitations to producers, allied industry representatives and lawmakers to attend upcoming ag field day events planned in Tipton and Chickasha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/o-state-plans-for-agriculture-field-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/o-state-plans-for-agriculture-field-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage cars to roll at Route 66 Auto Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning has been rolling along for the second-annual Packard Car Rides at the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vintage-cars-to-roll-at-route-66-auto-museum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vintage-cars-to-roll-at-route-66-auto-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma AG to recommend clemency for Glossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond plans to ask the state's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday to recommend sparing the life of death row-inmate Richard Glossip, a highly unusual move for the state's top prosecutor's office that typically urges the board to reject clemency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-ag-to-recommend-clemency-for-glossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-ag-to-recommend-clemency-for-glossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US consumer confidence continues four-month skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer confidence dipped again in April as anxiety over a slowing economy and possible recession weighed on American households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-consumer-confidence-continues-four-month-skid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-consumer-confidence-continues-four-month-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States move to lift barriers between college athletes, NIL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and elsewhere are working to remove barriers between college athletes trying to cash in on their fame and the schools for which they play as administrators discover the benefits of moving athlete compensation activities in-house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/states-move-to-lift-barriers-between-college-athletes-nil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/states-move-to-lift-barriers-between-college-athletes-nil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection begins in rape lawsuit against Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, former President Donald Trump has seemed to shake off allegations, investigations and even impeachments. Now his &ldquo;Teflon Don&rdquo; reputation is about to face a new test: a jury of average citizens in a lawsuit accusing him of rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jury-selection-begins-in-rape-lawsuit-against-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jury-selection-begins-in-rape-lawsuit-against-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largent takes role at telecommunications firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former U.S. Rep. Steve Largent has joined telecommunications company coreNOC as an executive strategic adviser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/largent-takes-role-at-telecommunications-firm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/largent-takes-role-at-telecommunications-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper to headline free concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper has been booked to headline a concert event Saturday at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chance-the-rapper-to-headline-free-concert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chance-the-rapper-to-headline-free-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon, arts fest may affect travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who patronize Oklahoma City&rsquo;s streetcar or bus service may be affected by plans being made in anticipation of the 2023 Festival of the Arts and OKC Memorial Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/marathon-arts-fest-may-affect-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/marathon-arts-fest-may-affect-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cortado Ventures plans summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cortado Ventures has announced plans to host a first-of-its-kind Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit on May 10 at the First National Center in Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cortado-ventures-plans-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cortado-ventures-plans-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease OK’d by FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved a first-of-a-kind drug for a rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease, though they are requiring further research to confirm it truly helps patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drug-for-rare-form-of-lou-gehrigs-disease-okd-by-fda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drug-for-rare-form-of-lou-gehrigs-disease-okd-by-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racial gap in US stroke deaths widened during pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-standing racial gap in U.S. stroke death rates widened dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, government researchers said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/racial-gap-in-us-stroke-deaths-widened-during-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/racial-gap-in-us-stroke-deaths-widened-during-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dying patients protest looming telehealth crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed a rule that would reinstate most previously long-standing requirements that doctors see patients in person before prescribing narcotic drugs such as Oxycontin, amphetamines such as Adderall, and a host of other potentially dangerous drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dying-patients-protest-looming-telehealth-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dying-patients-protest-looming-telehealth-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DRG plans new facility at OKC airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global aerospace and defense contractor Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma has announced plans to build a new facility near Will Rogers World Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drg-plans-new-facility-at-okc-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drg-plans-new-facility-at-okc-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors: Man threatened to kill federal agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty recently to making threats on the lives of federal law enforcement officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/prosecutors-man-threatened-to-kill-federal-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/prosecutors-man-threatened-to-kill-federal-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Visit: Drug discount program promotes affordable health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 340b program is a system of discounts provided by drug manufacturers to hospitals that serve a significant population of uninsured or low-income individuals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-drug-discount-program-promotes-affordable-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-drug-discount-program-promotes-affordable-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Principals win OKCPS Foundation honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation has named two local principals to receive the Sam and Charolet Shirley Outstanding Principal Award for 2022-23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/principals-win-okcps-foundation-honors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/principals-win-okcps-foundation-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House fire kills 4, including 2 children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people, including two children, were killed Friday in a house fire near Stroud, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/house-fire-kills-4-including-2-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/house-fire-kills-4-including-2-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted in Oklahoma slain in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot to death at a Starbucks coffee shop in an upscale neighborhood of Mexico City, and police said he apparently had links to a northern Mexico drug cartel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/man-wanted-in-oklahoma-slain-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/man-wanted-in-oklahoma-slain-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oregon nursing program risks closure amid leadership void]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leadership void is putting a nursing program in Portland, Oregon, at risk of closure, causing concern for students and faculty as the state grapples with a nursing shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oregon-nursing-program-risks-closure-amid-leadership-void/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oregon-nursing-program-risks-closure-amid-leadership-void/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico investigates more potential abuse, neglect]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico officials identified on Friday dozens of cases of potential abuse and neglect after completing wellness checks on thousands of developmentally disabled people around the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-mexico-investigates-more-potential-abuse-neglect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-mexico-investigates-more-potential-abuse-neglect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-sues-to-block-missouri-rule-on-transgender-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-sues-to-block-missouri-rule-on-transgender-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado says it won’t enforce ‘abortion reversal’ ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado is promising not to enforce its new ban on unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions until state regulators go through a process to determine if they should be allowed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/colorado-says-it-wont-enforce-abortion-reversal-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/colorado-says-it-wont-enforce-abortion-reversal-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest flares as Montana transgender lawmaker silenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montana Republicans persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a halt Monday &ndash; chanting &ldquo;Let her speak!&rdquo; from the gallery before they were escorted out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/protest-flares-as-montana-transgender-lawmaker-silenced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/protest-flares-as-montana-transgender-lawmaker-silenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QB Murray honored with statue in OU’s Heisman Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray returned to campus Saturday to be honored with a statue of his likeness in Heisman Park across the street from Memorial Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/qb-murray-honored-with-statue-in-ous-heisman-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/qb-murray-honored-with-statue-in-ous-heisman-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Rogers World Airport sets record pace for passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger traffic has exceeded record levels so far this year at Will Rogers World Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/will-rogers-world-airport-sets-record-pace-for-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/will-rogers-world-airport-sets-record-pace-for-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal beating of psychiatrist in Italy sparks outcry]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &ndash; The fatal beating of a hospital psychiatrist, allegedly by a former patient, has sparked calls in Italy to improve mental health care. Police on Sunday arrested a 35-year-old Italian man for investigation in the attack on Dr. Barbara Capovani. The psychiatrist, 55, was beaten repeatedly with a metal bar on the head [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fatal-beating-of-psychiatrist-in-italy-sparks-outcry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fatal-beating-of-psychiatrist-in-italy-sparks-outcry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Oklahoma&rsquo;s Most Admired CEOs &amp; Financial Steward Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record's annual Oklahoma's Most Admired CEOs event and keepsake magazine is a special recognition program for the remarkable business and nonprofit leaders throughout our state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/2023-oklahomarsquos-most-admired-ceos-amp-financial-steward-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/2023-oklahomarsquos-most-admired-ceos-amp-financial-steward-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: The leader we should all strive to be ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I define and refine my own leadership style, I find&nbsp;inspiration from the great leaders around me.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-the-leader-we-should-all-strive-to-be/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-the-leader-we-should-all-strive-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House OKs Stitt’s disaster relief request]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House on Monday approved Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt&rsquo;s request for federal disaster relief as the tornado-ravaged Shawnee community struggled to recover from last week&rsquo;s devastation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/white-house-oks-stitts-disaster-relief-request/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/white-house-oks-stitts-disaster-relief-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overall winners announced in Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs event ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record revealed the overall category winners at the 2023 Oklahoma&rsquo;s Most Admired CEOs and Financial Stewardship Award event Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/overall-winners-announced-in-oklahomas-most-admired-ceos-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/overall-winners-announced-in-oklahomas-most-admired-ceos-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugly scandal could harm McCurtain County tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing optimism of McCurtain County's tourism boom over the last two decades took a gut punch last week when the local newspaper identified several county officials who were caught on tape discussing killing journalists and lynching Black people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ugly-scandal-could-harm-mccurtain-county-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ugly-scandal-could-harm-mccurtain-county-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercy launches ER expansion in northwest OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercy broke ground on a new construction project Friday to expand the emergency department at its hospital in northwest Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mercy-launches-er-expansion-in-northwest-okc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mercy-launches-er-expansion-in-northwest-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: Liars cannot hide behind First Amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three high-profile examples are proving that knowingly pushing lies costs billions of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-liars-cannot-hide-behind-first-amendment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-liars-cannot-hide-behind-first-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks paying savers again after years of low rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans finally are reaping some benefit from keeping their money in the bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/banks-paying-savers-again-after-years-of-low-rates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/banks-paying-savers-again-after-years-of-low-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit Suisse saw $69 billion in outflows at start of 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ailing bank Credit Suisse on Monday reported over 61 billion Swiss francs (nearly $69 billion) in outflows in the first three months of the year, when Switzerland&rsquo;s government arranged for its takeover by rival UBS, and said clients are still withdrawing assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/credit-suisse-saw-69-billion-in-outflows-at-start-of-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/credit-suisse-saw-69-billion-in-outflows-at-start-of-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge remains in Catholic bankruptcy case, despite donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has refused to recuse himself from the New Orleans Roman Catholic bankruptcy after an Associated Press report that he donated tens of thousands of dollars to archdiocese charities and consistently ruled in favor of the church in the contentious case involving nearly 500 clergy sex abuse victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-remains-in-catholic-bankruptcy-case-despite-donations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-remains-in-catholic-bankruptcy-case-despite-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career Corner: Job seekers are people, not products]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we didn't have enough to wade through, now we have to consider fake job postings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-job-seekers-are-people-not-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-job-seekers-are-people-not-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief options possible for parent PLUS loan recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January, the Department of Education unveiled details of a repayment plan overhaul that could halve monthly payments for many federal student loan borrowers. But one group, the 3.7 million parents who owe parent PLUS loans, won&rsquo;t benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/relief-options-possible-for-parent-plus-loan-recipients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/relief-options-possible-for-parent-plus-loan-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students, others shelter in place as shooting shakes Rose State]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was shot and killed Monday and another was arrested in what police described as an isolated, domestic-related incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/students-others-shelter-in-place-as-shooting-shakes-rose-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/students-others-shelter-in-place-as-shooting-shakes-rose-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganja glut? With excess weed, growers seek interstate sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along the West Coast, producers face what many call the failed economics of legal pot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ganja-glut-with-excess-weed-growers-seek-interstate-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ganja-glut-with-excess-weed-growers-seek-interstate-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB eyes expansion as A’s plan move to Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics will be packing their bags for Las Vegas, a long-expected move that will affect baseball's fandom far beyond those two cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mlb-eyes-expansion-as-as-plan-move-to-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mlb-eyes-expansion-as-as-plan-move-to-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlson fired by Fox; Lemon squeezed out at CNN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox News said Monday that it is parting ways with prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political theories about Russia and the Jan. 6 insurrection had grown to define the network in recent years and influence GOP politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/carlson-fired-by-fox-lemon-squeezed-out-at-cnn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/carlson-fired-by-fox-lemon-squeezed-out-at-cnn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut moving to cut income tax rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut state lawmakers have advanced a Democratic proposal to reduce state income tax rates, but for some legislators the plan is not nearly enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/connecticut-moving-to-cut-income-tax-rates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/connecticut-moving-to-cut-income-tax-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Blasio 2020 campaign fined for financial errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Election Commission has imposed a $53,100 fine on three committees associated with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's failed bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/de-blasio-2020-campaign-fined-for-financial-errors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/de-blasio-2020-campaign-fined-for-financial-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed Bath &amp; Beyond files for bankruptcy protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bed Bath &amp; Beyond &ndash; one of the original big-box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets &ndash; filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed turnaround plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bed-bath-amp-beyond-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bed-bath-amp-beyond-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 21, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 21, 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-21-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-21-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Parks casting for ‘Godspell’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Parks &amp; Recreation will hold an open casting call for Godspell, a musical by John-Michael Tebelak, April 28-29 at the Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-parks-casting-for-godspell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-parks-casting-for-godspell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discounted rain barrels encourage conservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Oklahoma City and the Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance are offering discounted rain barrels to encourage residents to conserve water and reduce pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/discounted-rain-barrels-encourage-conservation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/discounted-rain-barrels-encourage-conservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munson reelected Oklahoma House minority leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives have elected House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, to a second term. She will serve as minority leader through 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/munson-reelected-oklahoma-house-minority-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/munson-reelected-oklahoma-house-minority-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company opens second manufacturing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safe &amp; Green Holdings Corp., a leading developer, designer and fabricator of modular structures, announced Friday that the company has obtained a certificate of occupancy for its SG Echo at Waldron facility, located in Durant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-opens-second-manufacturing-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-opens-second-manufacturing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Distilling expands distribution network to 34 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Distilling Company Inc., a craft distiller of premium brands, has announced that its portfolio of award-winning spirits are now available to consumers across more of the U.S. in partnership with Speakeasy Inc., the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/heritage-distilling-expands-distribution-network-to-34-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/heritage-distilling-expands-distribution-network-to-34-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May’s Vibes to feature artists’ market]]></title><description><![CDATA[An artists&rsquo; market will be featured at Vibes, Edmond's First Thursday event, from 6 to 9 p.m. May 4 in the north portion of downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mays-vibes-to-feature-artists-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mays-vibes-to-feature-artists-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit Suisse investors sue after facing billions in losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Credit Suisse investors have sued Swiss financial regulators after a government-engineered takeover of the struggling bank by rival UBS left them with billions in losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/credit-suisse-investors-sue-after-facing-billions-in-losses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/credit-suisse-investors-sue-after-facing-billions-in-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Champagne of Beers’ leaves French producers frothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/the-champagne-of-beers-leaves-french-producers-frothing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/the-champagne-of-beers-leaves-french-producers-frothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia’s air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia's military acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city not far from Ukraine's border, injuring two and scaring local residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/russias-air-force-accidentally-bombs-own-city-of-belgorod/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/russias-air-force-accidentally-bombs-own-city-of-belgorod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report shows yearly rent growth down first time since March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yearly rent growth turned negative for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 era, according to the April report from Rent.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/report-shows-yearly-rent-growth-down-first-time-since-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/report-shows-yearly-rent-growth-down-first-time-since-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program to advance Cherokee women entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Nation, the University of Tulsa&rsquo;s Collins College of Business and StitchCrew are partnering to offer a Native American Women Entrepreneurship Accelerator to Cherokee women this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/program-to-advance-cherokee-women-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/program-to-advance-cherokee-women-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Oklahoma company hopes to make fashion eco-friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sci-Lume Labs is developing a synthetic fiber that could make the fashion industry greener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-oklahoma-company-hopes-to-make-fashion-eco-friendly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-oklahoma-company-hopes-to-make-fashion-eco-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss company to build drone-testing research labs in Tulsa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swiss company WindShape has announced a strategic partnership with the Osage tribal nation to open a cutting-edge indoor drone testing and validation facility at the Skyway36 Droneport and Technology Innovation Center in Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/swiss-company-to-build-drone-testing-research-labs-in-tulsa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/swiss-company-to-build-drone-testing-research-labs-in-tulsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster relief available through Oklahoma Realtors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahomans in need of financial aid to help cover the cost of home repairs or temporary shelter due to severe storm damage can apply for assistance through two Realtor-led associations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/disaster-relief-available-through-oklahoma-realtors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/disaster-relief-available-through-oklahoma-realtors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Jewel Box still presenting live entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those involved in the 112-year-old community theater company Jewel Box want people to know they are still putting on shows, holding auditions and operating in Oklahoma City even though the First Christian Church building it was attached to was torn down last September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-jewel-box-still-presenting-live-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-jewel-box-still-presenting-live-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schuur: Volunteering locally makes a difference to OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America actively encourages employee volunteerism throughout the year by connecting teammates to meaningful opportunities with local organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/schuur-volunteering-locally-makes-a-difference-to-okc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/schuur-volunteering-locally-makes-a-difference-to-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haken: A vision for yesterday and today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s vision for career and technology education emerged in 1968 under then State Director Francis Tuttle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/haken-a-vision-for-yesterday-and-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/haken-a-vision-for-yesterday-and-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned oil, gas wells get plugged in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 inactive oil and natural gas wells in New Mexico have been plugged as land managers have tried to crack down on producers as part of an accountability and enforcement program in one of the top producing states in the U.S., officials said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abandoned-oil-gas-wells-get-plugged-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abandoned-oil-gas-wells-get-plugged-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court throws out first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court on April 17 overturned Berkeley, California's first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas in new construction, agreeing with restaurant owners who argued the city bypassed federal energy regulations when it approved the ordinance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/court-throws-out-first-in-the-nation-ban-on-natural-gas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/court-throws-out-first-in-the-nation-ban-on-natural-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate tension: UN chief chides Biden, other world leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres bluntly challenged the climate efforts of President Joe Biden and other world leaders Thursday in a message for a White House summit, charging that expanded oil and gas drilling and other policies of the richest countries amount to a "death sentence" for the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/climate-tension-un-chief-chides-biden-other-world-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/climate-tension-un-chief-chides-biden-other-world-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration announced more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy available to more people, and pursue superior alternatives to the ubiquitous sparkly panels made with silicon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-invests-in-alternative-solar-tech-more-solar-for-renters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-invests-in-alternative-solar-tech-more-solar-for-renters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups push US land managers for lasting Chaco protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Native American activists and environmentalists are pushing the U.S. Interior Department to move ahead with its promise to include tribal perspectives when making management decisions that could affect culturally significant areas beyond the boundaries of Chaco Culture National Historical Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groups-push-us-land-managers-for-lasting-chaco-protections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groups-push-us-land-managers-for-lasting-chaco-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chile leader to require state share in lithium extraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Gabriel Boric announced a plan Thursday to require private companies take Chile's government on as a partner in the extraction of lithium, which is in high demand around the world for use in electric batteries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chile-leader-to-require-state-share-in-lithium-extraction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chile-leader-to-require-state-share-in-lithium-extraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US tax breaks lure European clean tech companies as EU lags]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's because a new U.S. clean energy law offers generous tax credits &ndash; up to 40% of costs &ndash; in what is a "massive, massive incentive" for producing in America, CEO Tom Einar Jensen said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-tax-breaks-lure-european-clean-tech-companies-as-eu-lags/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-tax-breaks-lure-european-clean-tech-companies-as-eu-lags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers pass congressional term limits resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday passed House Joint Resolution 1032, a resolution applying for a national convention to propose term limits on Congress with a vote of 31-11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawmakers-pass-congressional-term-limits-resolution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawmakers-pass-congressional-term-limits-resolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACLU recognizes state representative Turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ACLU of Oklahoma has announced this year&rsquo;s recipient of the Angie Debo Civil Libertarian Award is state Rep. Mauree Turner, D-Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-recognizes-state-representative-turner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-recognizes-state-representative-turner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commercial developer forms brokerage firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pivot Project, a commercial real estate developer in Oklahoma City, has announced the launch of Pivot Brokerage. Tim Strange, an industry veteran with extensive experience in local commercial real estate, will serve as president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/commercial-developer-forms-brokerage-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/commercial-developer-forms-brokerage-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey hunt hosting prospective companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell is hosting the 35th annual Lt. Governor&rsquo;s Turkey Hunt this week and next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/turkey-hunt-hosting-prospective-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/turkey-hunt-hosting-prospective-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsa up next for fishing tournament’s economic windfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota not only has been credited with shattering attendance and viewership records, but now the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing has proven itself as one of the best investments in sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-up-next-for-fishing-tournaments-economic-windfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-up-next-for-fishing-tournaments-economic-windfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma court upholds Richard Glossip’s murder conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oklahoma appeals court on Thursday upheld the murder conviction of death-row inmate Richard Glossip, paving the way for Glossip to be executed on May 18, despite the state attorney general's concerns about some testimony and evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-court-upholds-richard-glossips-murder-conviction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-court-upholds-richard-glossips-murder-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow sues Oklahoma sheriff who discussed killing reporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The widow of an Oklahoma man who died following a 2022 arrest filed a lawsuit Thursday against the rural sheriff who a newspaper says it caught on tape talking about killing journalists who were reporting on her husband's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/widow-sues-oklahoma-sheriff-who-discussed-killing-reporters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/widow-sues-oklahoma-sheriff-who-discussed-killing-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potawatomi Fire aims for ‘world-class’ basketball experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball fans may be surprised to learn that an Oklahoma professional basketball franchise currently is leading its conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/potawatomi-fire-aims-for-world-class-basketball-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/potawatomi-fire-aims-for-world-class-basketball-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma to host Beep Baseball World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty teams from around the United States will travel to Norman this July for the Beep Baseball World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-to-host-beep-baseball-world-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-to-host-beep-baseball-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball’s popularity continues to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City now boasts a professional pickleball team as the sport&rsquo;s popularity continues to grow locally and across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pickleballs-popularity-continues-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pickleballs-popularity-continues-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX&rsquo;s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight Thursday and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/spacex-giant-rocket-explodes-minutes-after-launch-from-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/spacex-giant-rocket-explodes-minutes-after-launch-from-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Response to MLK legislation is telling]]></title><description><![CDATA[That some would now downgrade King&rsquo;s work, out of fear their complaints about HB 1775 will be exposed as political bunk, sadly shows that moral blindness did not end with the downfall of Jim Crow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-response-to-mlk-legislation-is-telling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-response-to-mlk-legislation-is-telling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: State needs to step up to – not away from – homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without warning, Gov. Kevin Stitt recently dissolved the Governor&rsquo;s Interagency Council on Homelessness, leaving Oklahoma without a statewide strategy to address a worsening problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-state-needs-to-step-up-to-not-away-from-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-state-needs-to-step-up-to-not-away-from-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Fashion show reflects Indigenous beauty, culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday night&rsquo;s fashion show at First Americans Museum will feature Native American designers and traditional and contemporary designs as it celebrates Indigenous fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-fashion-show-reflects-indigenous-beauty-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-fashion-show-reflects-indigenous-beauty-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid hardships, OKC to get women’s pro softball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spark&rsquo;s season-opener will be June 15 versus the Vipers, played at the University of Central Oklahoma&rsquo;s stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/amid-hardships-okc-to-get-womens-pro-softball-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/amid-hardships-okc-to-get-womens-pro-softball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU alumni, students engage with state lawmakers at annual event]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 Oklahoma State University alumni, students and supporters converged on the Capitol on Wednesday to advocate for sustained investment in the state&rsquo;s land-grant institution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-alumni-students-engage-with-state-lawmakers-at-annual-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-alumni-students-engage-with-state-lawmakers-at-annual-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattan Construction honored for Capitol restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma honored Manhattan Construction Co. with three Build Oklahoma awards and the prestigious Best of the Best top honor for projects completed in 2022 during the AGC of Oklahoma&rsquo;s 83rd annual Awards Banquet earlier this month at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/manhattan-construction-honored-for-capitol-restoration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/manhattan-construction-honored-for-capitol-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornadoes leave 3 dead, widespread damage in central Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of central Oklahoma spent Thursday assessing damage and beginning what some say will be a long recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tornadoes-leave-3-dead-widespread-damage-in-central-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tornadoes-leave-3-dead-widespread-damage-in-central-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: Buy, hold and manage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The buy-and-hold strategy requires a long-term investment mindset and a willingness to tolerate fluctuations in the real estate market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-buy-hold-and-manage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-buy-hold-and-manage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US home sales fell in March in tepid homebuying season start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spring homebuying season in the U.S. is off to a tepid start as buyers contend with sharply higher mortgage rates and near historic-low inventory of properties on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-home-sales-fell-in-march-in-tepid-homebuying-season-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-home-sales-fell-in-march-in-tepid-homebuying-season-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable-roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oakland-as-purchase-land-for-new-stadium-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oakland-as-purchase-land-for-new-stadium-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft agrees to buy $50M Foxconn parcel in Wisconsin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has agreed to buy a $50 million parcel of land in southeastern Wisconsin meant for Foxconn after the world's largest electronics manufacturer failed to fulfill grandiose promises to build a massive facility that would employ thousands of workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/microsoft-agrees-to-buy-50m-foxconn-parcel-in-wisconsin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/microsoft-agrees-to-buy-50m-foxconn-parcel-in-wisconsin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families displaced from California neighborhood seek $2B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black and Latino Californians who were displaced from their Section 14 neighborhood in Palm Springs allege the city pushed them out by hiring contractors to destroy homes in an area that was tight-knit and full of diversity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/families-displaced-from-california-neighborhood-seek-2b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/families-displaced-from-california-neighborhood-seek-2b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BancFirst announces branch purchase in Stroud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BancFirst Corp. announced Wednesday that its subsidiary bank, BancFirst, has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with RCB Bank of Claremore to purchase certain assets and assume the deposits and certain other obligations of its Stroud branch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bancfirst-announces-branch-purchase-in-stroud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bancfirst-announces-branch-purchase-in-stroud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Gas executives to present at forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Gas Inc. has announced it will participate in the American Gas Association Financial Forum scheduled May 21-22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/one-gas-executives-to-present-at-forum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/one-gas-executives-to-present-at-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesswoman to receive Pillar of Service Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynda Wingo will be honored with the 2023 Pillar of Service Award at the Volunteers of America Oklahoma&rsquo;s gala, VOLUTE, at 6 p.m. Friday at Cox Business Convention Center in Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/businesswoman-to-receive-pillar-of-service-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/businesswoman-to-receive-pillar-of-service-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New motor vehicle legislation passes Oklahoma House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation designed to modernize Oklahoma's automobile franchise laws in the state has passed unanimously in the state House of Representatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-motor-vehicle-legislation-passes-oklahoma-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-motor-vehicle-legislation-passes-oklahoma-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salient Global welcomes Candor into network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salient Global has announced it signed a definitive purchase agreement to add the Candor marketing communications agency to its company to enhance its communications capabilities and drive growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/salient-global-welcomes-candor-into-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/salient-global-welcomes-candor-into-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: Support for conservative policies key to reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Common sense would dictate we should follow the lead of the fastest-growing states, whose policies are even more conservative than ours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-support-for-conservative-policies-key-to-reform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-support-for-conservative-policies-key-to-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tardibono: Fair-chance hiring initiatives have widespread benefits ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 24, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council will host a fair-chance career fair and educational seminar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tardibono-fair-chance-hiring-initiatives-have-widespread-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tardibono-fair-chance-hiring-initiatives-have-widespread-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: Addressing homelessness requires coordinated efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governor&rsquo;s announcement last week that he was disbanding the state&rsquo;s Interagency Council on Homelessness stands in stark contrast to this community-focused approach at the heart of our &ldquo;Oklahoma standard.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-addressing-homelessness-requires-coordinated-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-addressing-homelessness-requires-coordinated-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma’s Rebecka Peterson named 2023 National Teacher of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecka Peterson, a math teacher at Union High School in Tulsa, is the 2023 National Teacher of the Year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahomas-rebecka-peterson-named-2023-national-teacher-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahomas-rebecka-peterson-named-2023-national-teacher-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAA Oklahoma joins campaign to plant trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of Earth Day, AAA Oklahoma is joining a national effort to fund the planting of 11,000 trees across the country through the Batteries for Trees campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aaa-oklahoma-joins-campaign-to-plant-trees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aaa-oklahoma-joins-campaign-to-plant-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma, United Kingdom pledge to increase trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memorandum of understanding between Oklahoma and the United Kingdom pledges to increase trade through deepening economic development and recognizes the two governments as energy leaders with a shared focus on reliable and affordable energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-united-kingdom-pledge-to-increase-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-united-kingdom-pledge-to-increase-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Remembrance, gratitude, obligations, resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 1,000 people gathered Wednesday to remember lives lost 28 years ago in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/at-remembrance-gratitude-obligations-resilience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/at-remembrance-gratitude-obligations-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma official who discussed killing reporters resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A county commissioner in far southeast Oklahoma who was identified by a local newspaper as one of several officials caught on tape discussing killing reporters and lynching Black people has resigned from office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-official-who-discussed-killing-reporters-resigns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-official-who-discussed-killing-reporters-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines says bank failures dinged corporate travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Silicon Valley Bank failed last month and raised fears about a wider banking crisis, bookings for last-minute business trips on United Airlines quickly dropped and remained depressed for about two weeks, underscoring how economic turmoil could choke off a strong run for the travel industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/united-airlines-says-bank-failures-dinged-corporate-travel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/united-airlines-says-bank-failures-dinged-corporate-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU moves to contain internal quarrel over Ukrainian imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union moved Wednesday to contain an internal quarrel over some member nations temporarily banning imports of Ukrainian farm produce, trade embargoes that threatened to highlight divisions within a bloc that desperately wants to show unity with Ukraine as it confronts Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eu-moves-to-contain-internal-quarrel-over-ukrainian-imports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eu-moves-to-contain-internal-quarrel-over-ukrainian-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribal colleges tap US energy funds to build ‘living labs’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tribal colleges and universities around the U.S. will be able to tap nearly $15 million in grant funding to boost clean energy development as part of the federal government's latest investment in creating more reliable and sustainable electricity generation for Native American communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tribal-colleges-tap-us-energy-funds-to-build-living-labs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tribal-colleges-tap-us-energy-funds-to-build-living-labs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donut painting sparks free speech debate for bakery, town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large painting of pastries created by students and displayed over a bakery in Conway, New Hampshire, is at the center of a legal battle pitting a zoning ordinance against freedom-of-speech rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/donut-painting-sparks-free-speech-debate-for-bakery-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/donut-painting-sparks-free-speech-debate-for-bakery-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court case tests religious tolerance on Sunday work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday wrestled with the case of a Christian mail carrier who refused to work on Sundays when he was required to deliver Amazon packages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-case-tests-religious-tolerance-on-sunday-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-case-tests-religious-tolerance-on-sunday-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox settlement part of flurry of lawsuits over election lies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox News' nearly $800 million settlement of a voting machine company's defamation lawsuit marks the first milestone in a larger legal strategy designed to combat the false claims and conspiracy theories about elections that have rippled through the United States for nearly three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-settlement-part-of-flurry-of-lawsuits-over-election-lies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-settlement-part-of-flurry-of-lawsuits-over-election-lies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily extended women's access to an abortion pill until Friday while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect as a legal challenge to the medication's Food and Drug Administration approval continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-temporarily-extends-access-to-abortion-pill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-temporarily-extends-access-to-abortion-pill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee Nation’s economic impact exceeds $3 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Nation drives more than $3.04 billion annually into the Oklahoma economy, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said Monday during a forum breakfast at the University of Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nations-economic-impact-exceeds-3-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nations-economic-impact-exceeds-3-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay for Success funding family homelessness program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-based nonprofit HopeHouse has launched a three-pronged effort aimed at breaking the cycles of poverty and homelessness among Oklahoma City area families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pay-for-success-funding-family-homelessness-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pay-for-success-funding-family-homelessness-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praesidian Capital hires new analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Praesidian Capital, a private equity firm with offices in Oklahoma City, New York and London, has announced Ernie McKee will be joining the team as an analyst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/praesidian-capital-hires-new-analyst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/praesidian-capital-hires-new-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Animal Shelter remains closed due to virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter reports 298 dogs have shown symptoms of upper respiratory infection and five dogs have died due to the infection since the shelter closed temporarily March 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-animal-shelter-remains-closed-due-to-virus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-animal-shelter-remains-closed-due-to-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimray launches new controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimray Inc., an Oklahoma City-based manufacturer of oil and gas control equipment, has released a new product, the Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller, a versatile solution for liquid dump applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kimray-launches-new-controller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kimray-launches-new-controller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsa Zoo mourns loss of rhinoceros]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tulsa Zoo has announced that Jeannie, the zoo&rsquo;s 43-year-old Southern white rhinoceros, was diagnosed with cancer and euthanized by the veterinary care staff on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-zoo-mourns-loss-of-rhinoceros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-zoo-mourns-loss-of-rhinoceros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Beautiful plans inaugural Earth Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKC Beautiful&rsquo;s inaugural Earth Fest is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Love&rsquo;s Travel Stop Stage and Lawn at Scissortail Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-beautiful-plans-inaugural-earth-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-beautiful-plans-inaugural-earth-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma GOP eyes tighter voting rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to curb party-switching ahead of primary elections and boost pay and legal protections for precinct officials are moving forward this legislative session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-gop-eyes-tighter-voting-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-gop-eyes-tighter-voting-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: Groundbreaking nears for OKC 577]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OKC 577 development team estimates phase one development of the site will be nearly $250 million, which will make this one of the premier industrial parks in this region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-groundbreaking-nears-for-okc-577/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-groundbreaking-nears-for-okc-577/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Perspectives: Hmm, that’s weird – e-commerce edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[One thing that strikes me as especially strange is e-commerce retail sales as a percentage of total sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-hmm-thats-weird-e-commerce-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-hmm-thats-weird-e-commerce-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: A favorite springtime tradition returns next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Oklahoma residents know that it&rsquo;s truly spring when the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts opens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-a-favorite-springtime-tradition-returns-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-a-favorite-springtime-tradition-returns-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCurtain County sheriff threatens felony charges over bombshell recording]]></title><description><![CDATA[The threatening comments by the county officials secretly recorded by a local newspaper have sparked outrage and protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mccurtain-county-sheriff-threatens-felony-charges-over-bombshell-recording/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mccurtain-county-sheriff-threatens-felony-charges-over-bombshell-recording/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grant will extend Norman’s bike path network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Norman more than $2.1 million to continue the community&rsquo;s construction of traffic-free pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-grant-will-extend-normans-bike-path-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-grant-will-extend-normans-bike-path-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing production problem spills over into summer travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing's latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boeing-production-problem-spills-over-into-summer-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boeing-production-problem-spills-over-into-summer-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service, ending an era that began a quarter-century ago when delivering discs through the mail was considered a revolutionary concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/netflix-to-bring-down-the-curtain-on-its-dvd-by-mail-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/netflix-to-bring-down-the-curtain-on-its-dvd-by-mail-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox and Dominion Voting Systems reached a $787 million settlement Tuesday in the voting machine company&rsquo;s defamation lawsuit, averting a trial in a case that exposed how the top-rated network chased viewers by promoting lies about the 2020 presidential election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-dominion-reach-787m-settlement-over-election-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-dominion-reach-787m-settlement-over-election-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Zoo event features limited-seating breakfasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake up for a wild breakfast event in May. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden&rsquo;s 36th annual Ostrich Egg Breakfasts is now an extended series happening every Saturday morning in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-zoo-event-features-limited-seating-breakfasts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-zoo-event-features-limited-seating-breakfasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA clears extra COVID-19 booster for some high-risk Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older Americans and people with weak immune systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fda-clears-extra-covid-19-booster-for-some-high-risk-americans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fda-clears-extra-covid-19-booster-for-some-high-risk-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Med students take passion for health care around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being able to help people who need it most draws many Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine students to be part of the school&rsquo;s Global Health Track, which takes students to different parts of the world where they utilize and hone the clinical skills they are learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/med-students-take-passion-for-health-care-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/med-students-take-passion-for-health-care-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Visit: How you can defeat diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knowledge and early detection are two valuable tools when it comes to diabetes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-how-you-can-defeat-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-how-you-can-defeat-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J&amp;J sales in US rise 10%, health care giant raises dividend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnson &amp; Johnson beat first-quarter expectations, as growth in the health care giant's home market helped counter another revenue hit overseas because of the strong dollar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jampj-sales-in-us-rise-10-health-care-giant-raises-dividend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jampj-sales-in-us-rise-10-health-care-giant-raises-dividend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abortion foes urge justices to allow limits on abortion drug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for anti-abortion doctors on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to allow restrictions to take effect on a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, while a lawsuit continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abortion-foes-urge-justices-to-allow-limits-on-abortion-drug/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/abortion-foes-urge-justices-to-allow-limits-on-abortion-drug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sodexo Campus commits to 50% plant-based menu by 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sodexo, a global food services and facilities management leader, announced its Campus division is increasing its commitment of plant-based planned menus to 50% by 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sodexo-campus-commits-to-50-plant-based-menu-by-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sodexo-campus-commits-to-50-plant-based-menu-by-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelchair basketball tournament returns for 13th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Children&rsquo;s Hospital OU Health will host the annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School, 801 NW 50th St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wheelchair-basketball-tournament-returns-for-13th-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wheelchair-basketball-tournament-returns-for-13th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free head and neck cancer screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is offering free head and neck cancer screenings to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-head-and-neck-cancer-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-head-and-neck-cancer-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Event to focus on history of human rights in Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Henderson, a civil rights pioneer in higher education, has been tapped to lead a free community forum on the history of human rights in Oklahoma City planned by the city&rsquo;s Human Rights Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/event-to-focus-on-history-of-human-rights-in-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/event-to-focus-on-history-of-human-rights-in-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munson honored by autism community advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol brought Oklahomans from across the state to visit with legislators Thursday to advocate for their loved ones and share their stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/munson-honored-by-autism-community-advocates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/munson-honored-by-autism-community-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon awards $75,000 in inclusion, equity grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its commitment to supporting diverse communities, Devon Energy awarded $75,000 in Inclusion and Equity Grants to 11 local nonprofits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/devon-awards-75000-in-inclusion-equity-grants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/devon-awards-75000-in-inclusion-equity-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First National Bank rebrand reflects tribal ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country&rsquo;s largest tribally owned bank revealed its new brand Monday, officially becoming Sovereign Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-national-bank-rebrand-reflects-tribal-ties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-national-bank-rebrand-reflects-tribal-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU wins NCAA women’s gymnastics championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Oklahoma won its second consecutive team title Saturday at the NCAA women's gymnastics championships, and Trinity Thomas of Florida tied the NCAA record with her 28th career perfect 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-wins-ncaa-womens-gymnastics-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-wins-ncaa-womens-gymnastics-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulready named to industry board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has been named to the National Insurance Producer Registry&rsquo;s Board of Directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mulready-named-to-industry-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mulready-named-to-industry-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akins named VP of research at OUHSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Oklahoma has announced the appointment of Darrin Akins as vice president for research at the OU Health Sciences Center, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/akins-named-vp-of-research-at-ouhsc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/akins-named-vp-of-research-at-ouhsc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red River redraw? Oklahoma, Texas seek solution to water dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mapping mistake and the rise of an invasive species in Lake Texoma has elevated a boundary dispute between Oklahoma and Texas into a novel question for water and property rights experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/red-river-redraw-oklahoma-texas-seek-solution-to-water-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/red-river-redraw-oklahoma-texas-seek-solution-to-water-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whataburger restaurant to open in Weatherford in late 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whataburger franchisee VWB Legacy Holdings LLC and the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the franchisee&rsquo;s first Whataburger restaurant, scheduled to open in late 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whataburger-restaurant-to-open-in-weatherford-in-late-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whataburger-restaurant-to-open-in-weatherford-in-late-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: Innocence lost; Oklahoma Standard gained]]></title><description><![CDATA[I watched Oklahomans uniting, supporting each other despite the agony, persevering to rebuild their devastated capital city and seek justice against the Evil that attacked their way of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-innocence-lost-oklahoma-standard-gained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-innocence-lost-oklahoma-standard-gained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: Grim month reenforces the need for an end to gun violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Law enforcement leaders stress the need for broader solutions. But many of our elected leaders continue to offer thoughts and prayers without any definitive action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-grim-month-reenforces-the-need-for-an-end-to-gun-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-grim-month-reenforces-the-need-for-an-end-to-gun-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For students, a forensics lesson honors bombing victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty teachers who attended a summer workshop received the kit recently, and 70 more are expected to attend a second workshop this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/for-students-a-forensics-lesson-honors-bombing-victims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/for-students-a-forensics-lesson-honors-bombing-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming in May to OKC: Marcon expects 300 marketing pros ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following last year&rsquo;s inaugural event sellout, marketing professionals will gather in Oklahoma City for the second annual Marcon conference for education, collaboration and networking on May 11-12.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/coming-in-may-to-okc-marcon-expects-300-marketing-pros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/coming-in-may-to-okc-marcon-expects-300-marketing-pros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After incendiary recording, Stitt calls for McCurtain County resignations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling for the resignation of four McCurtain County officials after a local newspaper released an audio recording of threatening comments allegedly directed toward its reporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/after-incendiary-recording-stitt-calls-for-mccurtain-county-resignations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/after-incendiary-recording-stitt-calls-for-mccurtain-county-resignations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panasonic’s renewed interest hinges on more state money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panasonic wants an additional $245 million in infrastructure upgrades at the industrial park in Pryor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/panasonics-renewed-interest-hinges-on-more-state-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/panasonics-renewed-interest-hinges-on-more-state-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eufaula hosts Major League Fishing event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Eufaula, nestled next to Lake Eufaula in eastern Oklahoma, netted a Major League Fishing event held over the weekend that attracted some of the nation&rsquo;s top anglers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eufaula-hosts-major-league-fishing-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eufaula-hosts-major-league-fishing-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/desantis-seeks-to-control-disney-with-state-oversight-powers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/desantis-seeks-to-control-disney-with-state-oversight-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox News-Dominion libel case delayed without explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine company's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News delayed the opening of the trial Monday, raising the prospect that the two sides might attempt to settle before the eagerly watched case goes before a jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-news-dominion-libel-case-delayed-without-explanation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-news-dominion-libel-case-delayed-without-explanation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucker charged with 2 deaths in fatal crash on I-35]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trucker who told authorities he was driving under the influence of marijuana is facing two felony counts of manslaughter after a deadly wreck involving five tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles on Interstate 35.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trucker-charged-with-2-deaths-in-fatal-crash-on-i-35/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trucker-charged-with-2-deaths-in-fatal-crash-on-i-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagarde: US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, warned Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lagarde-us-china-split-may-weaken-growth-and-fuel-inflation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lagarde-us-china-split-may-weaken-growth-and-fuel-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Profits at big US banks show few signs of industry distress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's largest banks appear to be weathering the current turmoil in their industry just fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/profits-at-big-us-banks-show-few-signs-of-industry-distress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/profits-at-big-us-banks-show-few-signs-of-industry-distress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New push on US-run free electronic tax-filing system for all]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system for all. But that doesn't sit well with the big tax-prep companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-push-on-us-run-free-electronic-tax-filing-system-for-all/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-push-on-us-run-free-electronic-tax-filing-system-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insider Q&amp;A: Lindsey Johnson of the Consumer Bankers Assoc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Johnson became president of the Consumer Bankers Association in 2022, representing the trade and lobbying organization for the nation's big retail banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, US Bank, PNC and others. Before she joined CBA, she was president of the trade association for the mortgage insurance industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/insider-qampa-lindsey-johnson-of-the-consumer-bankers-assoc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/insider-qampa-lindsey-johnson-of-the-consumer-bankers-assoc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Workforce Development Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a heightened awareness around training and the importance of having an<br />
available, ready workforce to meet the needs of current and future Oklahoma businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/2023-workforce-development-guide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/2023-workforce-development-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill – with a big ‘if’]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling &ndash; but only on condition of capping future federal spending increases at 1% &ndash; as he lashed out at President Joe Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/speaker-mccarthy-vows-to-pass-debt-bill-with-a-big-if/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/speaker-mccarthy-vows-to-pass-debt-bill-with-a-big-if/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor’s note: A new look designed for modern readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The delivery of news has been evolving from the beginning of news itself. Mediums change over time, but news professionals still must find a way to deliver what&rsquo;s important to our readers. In recognition of the need to deliver news in the most engaging way, we are excited to announce the launch of our new [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/editors-note-a-new-look-designed-for-modern-readers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/editors-note-a-new-look-designed-for-modern-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon to report 1Q financial results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon Energy Corp. will report first-quarter 2023 results on May 8, after the close of U.S. financial markets, the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/devon-to-report-1q-financial-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/devon-to-report-1q-financial-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Methodist Church approves MACU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Global Methodist Church has approved Oklahoma City-based Mid-America Christian University as a recommended educational institution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/global-methodist-church-approves-macu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/global-methodist-church-approves-macu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Election Board names new officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Election Board members met recently to elect a new chairman and vice chairman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-election-board-names-new-officers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-election-board-names-new-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams employees to take part in Volunteer Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams employees will be volunteering in communities across the United States as part of the company&rsquo;s second annual Volunteer Week April 16-22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/williams-employees-to-take-part-in-volunteer-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/williams-employees-to-take-part-in-volunteer-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sponsor signed for OU spring football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital sports marketing company Mercury has announced its sponsorship of the annual Oklahoma football spring game on April 22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sponsor-signed-for-ou-spring-football-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sponsor-signed-for-ou-spring-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle schoolers explore engineering, other fields at OU]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 middle school girls attended a &ldquo;GLAMS&rdquo; event held recently on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/middle-schoolers-explore-engineering-other-fields-at-ou/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/middle-schoolers-explore-engineering-other-fields-at-ou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US retail sales fall 1% amid high inflation, rising rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans cut their spending at retail stores in March for the second-straight month, a sign consumers are becoming more cautious after a burst of spending in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-retail-sales-fall-1-amid-high-inflation-rising-rates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-retail-sales-fall-1-amid-high-inflation-rising-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structure of two federal agencies to go forward in federal court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-lets-challenges-to-federal-agencies-go-forward/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/supreme-court-lets-challenges-to-federal-agencies-go-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s Constitutional Council approves higher pension age]]></title><description><![CDATA[France&rsquo;s Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, in a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation that have damaged his leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/frances-constitutional-council-approves-higher-pension-age/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/frances-constitutional-council-approves-higher-pension-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 14, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 14, 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-14-2023/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-14-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitt’s decision to disband council on homelessness criticized]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Governor&rsquo;s Interagency Council on Homelessness had been in place since 2004.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitts-decision-to-disband-council-on-homelessness-criticized/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitts-decision-to-disband-council-on-homelessness-criticized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cockfighting bills die for lack of hearing in Oklahoma Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[An effort to unwind a state law classifying cockfighting as a felony died in the Oklahoma Legislature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cockfighting-bills-die-for-lack-of-hearing-in-oklahoma-legislature/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cockfighting-bills-die-for-lack-of-hearing-in-oklahoma-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-turnout young voters risk losing political influence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than 25% of registered voters age 30 and under cast a ballot last November, according to an Oklahoma Watch analysis of State Election Board data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/low-turnout-young-voters-risk-losing-political-influence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/low-turnout-young-voters-risk-losing-political-influence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production issue to delay delivery of Boeing 737 Max jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing said the supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, used a &ldquo;non-standard manufacturing process&rdquo; during installation of fittings near the rear of some 737s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/production-issue-to-delay-delivery-of-boeing-737-max-jets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/production-issue-to-delay-delivery-of-boeing-737-max-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellis: Child care scarcity slows state’s progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a child care crunch in Oklahoma, and working families are struggling because of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ellis-child-care-scarcity-slows-states-progress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ellis-child-care-scarcity-slows-states-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Great expectations for upcoming events in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re looking for an evening out supporting some of Oklahoma City&rsquo;s great organizations, mark your calendars for upcoming fundraisers and performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-great-expectations-for-upcoming-events-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-great-expectations-for-upcoming-events-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booth: New RIF strategy: Showing employees the ‘back door’]]></title><description><![CDATA[To avoid the bad press of a layoff, companies have increasingly taken the easy way out by conducting so-called "back-door" layoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/booth-new-rif-strategy-showing-employees-the-back-door/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/booth-new-rif-strategy-showing-employees-the-back-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Women Awards to recognize Oklahoma companies, organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new recognition program that will honor companies and organizations that&nbsp;demonstrate tangible efforts to support and elevate women in Oklahoma.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/empowering-women-awards-to-recognize-oklahoma-companies-organizations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/empowering-women-awards-to-recognize-oklahoma-companies-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil drilling disrupts life in Africa’s largest inland delta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drilling for oil exploration, as well as human-caused climate change leading to more erratic rainfall patterns and water abstraction and diversion for development and commercial agriculture, has altered the landscape that Kgetho, and so many other people and wildlife species, rely on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oil-drilling-disrupts-life-in-africas-largest-inland-delta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oil-drilling-disrupts-life-in-africas-largest-inland-delta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston adopts building code to limit use of fossil fuels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Thursday signed a new city ordinance aimed at discouraging the use of fossil fuels in the construction of new buildings and major renovation projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boston-adopts-building-code-to-limit-use-of-fossil-fuels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boston-adopts-building-code-to-limit-use-of-fossil-fuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browns end naming rights agreement with FirstEnergy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Browns ended their stadium naming rights partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. after 10 years and will return to their lakefront stadium being called Cleveland Browns Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/browns-end-naming-rights-agreement-with-firstenergy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/browns-end-naming-rights-agreement-with-firstenergy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stiff EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration is proposing stiff new automobile pollution limits that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032, a nearly tenfold increase over current electric vehicle sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stiff-epa-emission-limits-to-boost-us-electric-vehicle-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stiff-epa-emission-limits-to-boost-us-electric-vehicle-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German imports from Russia down over 90%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany's imports from Russia fell by more than 90% in the first year of Moscow's war in Ukraine, largely as a result of the collapse of Russian energy deliveries to Europe's biggest economy, official figures showed Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/german-imports-from-russia-down-over-90/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/german-imports-from-russia-down-over-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini hydro company raises $18M to generate power in canals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A startup business that places small turbines in irrigation canals to generate electricity has raised $18.4 million to scale up its technology for carbon-free hydropower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mini-hydro-company-raises-18m-to-generate-power-in-canals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mini-hydro-company-raises-18m-to-generate-power-in-canals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds rally against proposed Idaho wind farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) &mdash; Several hundred people rallied against plans for a large-scale wind energy project in southern Idaho, hoping to convince federal agencies to reject the proposal by Magic Valley Energy. &ldquo;I hope that this is enough to put a plug in this and stop these projects from desecrating our public lands,&rdquo; Twin [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hundreds-rally-against-proposed-idaho-wind-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hundreds-rally-against-proposed-idaho-wind-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfulfilled gas promises drive Senegalese to desperation, prostitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production for the liquified natural gas deal &ndash; planned by a partnership among global gas and oil giants BP and Kosmos Energy, and Senegal and Mauritania's state-owned oil companies &ndash; has yet to begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/unfulfilled-gas-promises-drive-senegalese-to-desperation-prostitution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/unfulfilled-gas-promises-drive-senegalese-to-desperation-prostitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmentalists: Wasted gas slashes state revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisiana lost more than $82 million worth of natural gas in 2019 due to leaks, venting or flaring at production sites, according to a study released Thursday by an environmental group and government watchdog organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/environmentalists-wasted-gas-slashes-state-revenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/environmentalists-wasted-gas-slashes-state-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank7 plans earnings call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank7 Corp., the parent company of Oklahoma City-based Bank7, has announced plans to release financial results for the first quarter before the market opens on April 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank7-plans-earnings-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank7-plans-earnings-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC residents may contribute to park improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City&rsquo;s MAPS 4 program includes $70.2 million to upgrade 105 neighborhood and community parks across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-residents-may-contribute-to-park-improvements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-residents-may-contribute-to-park-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain barrels encouraged to spare water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Oklahoma City is partnering with the Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance to offer discounted rain barrels in an effort to encourage water conservation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rain-barrels-encouraged-to-spare-water/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rain-barrels-encouraged-to-spare-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paycom: New product strengthens international position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-based Paycom has announced a new product offering, Global HCM, that it says allows businesses and their domestic and international employees to manage human resources needs within one, easy-to-use system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paycom-new-product-strengthens-international-position/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paycom-new-product-strengthens-international-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court rejects inmate’s claim that father killed woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Court of Criminals on Thursday rejected a death-row inmate&rsquo;s claim that his father was the actual killer of a University of Oklahoma dance student in 1996.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/court-rejects-inmates-claim-that-father-killed-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/court-rejects-inmates-claim-that-father-killed-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multivehicle accident claims two on I-35]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people died after a crash involving five semitrailers Wednesday on Interstate 35 near Davis in Garvin County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/multivehicle-accident-claims-two-on-i-35/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/multivehicle-accident-claims-two-on-i-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA plans resource fair in Altus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans for a resource fair from 3-7 p.m. April 19 at the Southwest Tech Center, 711 W. Tamarack Rd., in Altus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-plans-resource-fair-in-altus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-plans-resource-fair-in-altus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding to replace bridges in rural Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $11.5 million in funding on Thursday to replace seven bridges in northwest Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/funding-to-replace-bridges-in-rural-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/funding-to-replace-bridges-in-rural-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas comments on ‘Waters of the US’ decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma 3rd District U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, who has been outspoken in his criticism of the Biden administration&rsquo;s definition of &ldquo;Waters of the United States&rdquo; in its application of the Clean Water Act, said he was encouraged by news Tuesday that a federal judge had ordered further review of the definition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lucas-comments-on-waters-of-the-us-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lucas-comments-on-waters-of-the-us-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmond Farmer’s Market to open for 20th season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmond Farmer&rsquo;s Market will celebrate the opening of its 20th season on Saturday as part of the community&rsquo;s Festival Market Place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-farmers-market-to-open-for-20th-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-farmers-market-to-open-for-20th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final NBA play-in matchups: Thunder at Wolves, Bulls at Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was Oct. 19, the night the season started for most NBA teams. Chicago went to Miami, and Oklahoma City went to Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/final-nba-play-in-matchups-thunder-at-wolves-bulls-at-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/final-nba-play-in-matchups-thunder-at-wolves-bulls-at-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: Walters a unique conundrum for GOP lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to state Superintendent Ryan Walters, the legislative Powers-That-Be find themselves in the political equivalent of a love-hate relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-walters-a-unique-conundrum-for-gop-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-walters-a-unique-conundrum-for-gop-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCO’s Forensic Science Institute adds to record of success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Forensic Science Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma has documented much evidence of success under the leadership of Dwight Adams, a former director of the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ucos-forensic-science-institute-adds-to-record-of-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ucos-forensic-science-institute-adds-to-record-of-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Album – a musical memorial to April 19 victims – due release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music has healing power, and through the years the Oklahoma City Philharmonic has offered that power to the community in specific ways, noted the philharmonic&rsquo;s Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-album-a-musical-memorial-to-april-19-victims-due-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-album-a-musical-memorial-to-april-19-victims-due-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Means-testing education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a quick thought experiment. There are two proposals to fund education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-means-testing-education/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-means-testing-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unstoppable’ AI raises concerns, need for regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[New developments in artificial intelligence are unstoppable despite a call from some experts to step on the brakes, business attorney David Miller said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/unstoppable-ai-raises-concerns-need-for-regulation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/unstoppable-ai-raises-concerns-need-for-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Senate committee supports congressional term limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call for imposing term limits on lawmakers in Congress gained some momentum this week in Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-senate-committee-supports-congressional-term-limits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-senate-committee-supports-congressional-term-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm could bring 1,500 jobs to Oklahoma; lawmakers weigh incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[International clean energy company Enel wants to build a solar panel manufacturing facility in Oklahoma, and Gov. Kevin Stitt is asking state lawmakers to support an undisclosed incentive package to seal the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/firm-could-bring-1500-jobs-to-oklahoma-lawmakers-weigh-incentives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/firm-could-bring-1500-jobs-to-oklahoma-lawmakers-weigh-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Earth warms, ‘flash droughts’ suck soil, plants dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change is making for faster and more furious droughts, especially a specific fast-developing heat-driven kind that can catch farmers by surprise, a new study has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/as-earth-warms-flash-droughts-suck-soil-plants-dry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/as-earth-warms-flash-droughts-suck-soil-plants-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court preserves access to abortion pill but tightens rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken and said it could not be dispensed by mail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/court-preserves-access-to-abortion-pill-but-tightens-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/court-preserves-access-to-abortion-pill-but-tightens-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA says it has sent 250 cases of unruly passengers to FBI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal officials said Thursday they have referred more than 250 unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible criminal prosecution since late 2021, including one as recently as last month, when a man tried to stab a flight attendant with a broken-off spoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/faa-says-it-has-sent-250-cases-of-unruly-passengers-to-fbi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/faa-says-it-has-sent-250-cases-of-unruly-passengers-to-fbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy farm explosion kills 18,000 cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[An explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that critically injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was the deadliest barn fire recorded since the Animal Welfare Institute began tracking the fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dairy-farm-explosion-kills-18000-cattle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dairy-farm-explosion-kills-18000-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: ULI panel visit – Edmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Edmond recently contracted with the Urban Land Institute to conduct a survey of the downtown corridor and advise local leadership of future land use options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-uli-panel-visit-edmond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-uli-panel-visit-edmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan park where Babe Ruth played subject of climate battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished, part of a disputed redevelopment plan harshly criticized by environmentalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/japan-park-where-babe-ruth-played-subject-of-climate-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/japan-park-where-babe-ruth-played-subject-of-climate-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile home park residents form co-ops to save homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The push to promote resident ownership comes as parks have become a favorite target of investment banks, hedge funds and other deep-pocketed investors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mobile-home-park-residents-form-co-ops-to-save-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mobile-home-park-residents-form-co-ops-to-save-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Senate OKs bill allowing duplexes, fourplexes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key housing bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has been approved by the state Senate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/washington-senate-oks-bill-allowing-duplexes-fourplexes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/washington-senate-oks-bill-allowing-duplexes-fourplexes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resort once owned by Sinatra sells at Lake Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Denver-based real estate firm has acquired the Cal Neva Resort &amp; Casino at Lake Tahoe, a historic hotel-casino built along the California-Nevada line in 1926 and once owned by Frank Sinatra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/resort-once-owned-by-sinatra-sells-at-lake-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/resort-once-owned-by-sinatra-sells-at-lake-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average long-term US mortgage rate drops a 5th straight week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down for the fifth straight week, positive news for potential homebuyers and a real estate market that's been chilled by the Federal Reserve's series of interest rate hikes the past year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-drops-a-5th-straight-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-drops-a-5th-straight-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaires highlight solid investment in farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmland investing has a long history of producing stable returns. The returns are due to increasing farmland values and the profit from the cash crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/billionaires-highlight-solid-investment-in-farmland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/billionaires-highlight-solid-investment-in-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movie shot inside one of Tampa Bay’s most haunted houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[When looking for a main location for his independent horror film "The Clock," Rick Danford&rsquo;s top request was for the house to be unique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/movie-shot-inside-one-of-tampa-bays-most-haunted-houses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/movie-shot-inside-one-of-tampa-bays-most-haunted-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maine city reopens arena to hundreds of asylum seekers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of asylum seekers filed into a basketball arena in Portland on Monday as Maine's largest city deals with a months-long surge in immigration that has taxed its already limited housing market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/maine-city-reopens-arena-to-hundreds-of-asylum-seekers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/maine-city-reopens-arena-to-hundreds-of-asylum-seekers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital plans free healthy cooking seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community health and dietary teams at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital &ndash; Midwest has set plans for a free, open-to-the-public cooking seminar on April 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hospital-plans-free-healthy-cooking-seminar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hospital-plans-free-healthy-cooking-seminar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose State earns ‘Military Friendly’ designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose State College recently was named a Military Friendly School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rose-state-earns-military-friendly-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rose-state-earns-military-friendly-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University addresses teacher shortage in Oklahoma Panhandle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Panhandle State University has embraced the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program, also known as &ldquo;Inspired to Teach&rdquo; passed by the Legislature last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/university-addresses-teacher-shortage-in-oklahoma-panhandle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/university-addresses-teacher-shortage-in-oklahoma-panhandle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dies in trench collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker died Monday afternoon in a trench collapse in Holdenville in southeastern Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/worker-dies-in-trench-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/worker-dies-in-trench-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Beyond Apology’ discussions focus on race massacre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of community conversations about the Tulsa Race Massacre and its long-term effects was started in Tulsa on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/beyond-apology-discussions-focus-on-race-massacre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/beyond-apology-discussions-focus-on-race-massacre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientist: Progress in identifying Tulsa massacre victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A forensic anthropologist believes investigators are a step closer to identifying victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre with the discovery of 19 surnames possibly connected to remains excavated from a Tulsa cemetery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/scientist-progress-in-identifying-tulsa-massacre-victims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/scientist-progress-in-identifying-tulsa-massacre-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder to host basketball, coding camps for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder has opened registration for its metro area summer youth basketball and coding camps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thunder-to-host-basketball-coding-camps-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thunder-to-host-basketball-coding-camps-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drummond comments on OTA work stoppage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued comments in a media release after the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced on Tuesday that work associated with its Access Oklahoma plan would be stopped for now due to uncertainties over future bond funding and legal challenges to the controversial plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drummond-comments-on-ota-work-stoppage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drummond-comments-on-ota-work-stoppage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBCUs partner with organ procurement organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[LifeShare Oklahoma has joined in a consortium of the nation&rsquo;s Historically Black Colleges and University medical schools and organ procurement organizations in launching pilot programs to improve donation and transplantation among Black Americans by diversifying the workforce and broadening outreach to minority communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hbcus-partner-with-organ-procurement-organizations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hbcus-partner-with-organ-procurement-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge blocks clean water rule in Oklahoma, other states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways throughout the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-blocks-clean-water-rule-in-oklahoma-other-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-blocks-clean-water-rule-in-oklahoma-other-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCO students score awards at broadcast showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association recently honored University of Central Oklahoma professional media students for their performance at the association&rsquo;s annual student broadcast competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uco-students-score-awards-at-broadcast-showcase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uco-students-score-awards-at-broadcast-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert joins Porter Hedges as partner in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porter Hedges has announced that Victor &ldquo;Vic&rdquo; Albert has joined the firm in Oklahoma City as a new partner in the Employment Section of the Litigation Practice Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/albert-joins-porter-hedges-as-partner-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/albert-joins-porter-hedges-as-partner-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence named new director of engineering in Edmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Lawrence, who has served the city of Edmond for 23 years, has been named as its new director of engineering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawrence-named-new-director-of-engineering-in-edmond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawrence-named-new-director-of-engineering-in-edmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin takes VP role at Manhattan Construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manhattan Construction Co. has announced the promotion of Jason Martin to vice president of operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/martin-takes-vp-role-at-manhattan-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/martin-takes-vp-role-at-manhattan-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board may reconsider proposed Catholic online charter school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state board voted to reject a proposed Catholic online charter school on Tuesday. But it&rsquo;s not necessarily the final outcome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/board-may-reconsider-proposed-catholic-online-charter-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/board-may-reconsider-proposed-catholic-online-charter-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGs file lawsuit over lesser prairie chicken designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal designations that provide special protections for declining populations of the lesser prairie chicken have drawn legal fire from attorneys general in three states, including Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ags-file-lawsuit-over-lesser-prairie-chicken-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ags-file-lawsuit-over-lesser-prairie-chicken-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Makerspace’ at UCO enhances engineering training, student opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly renovated &ldquo;Makerspace&rdquo; introduced recently by the School of Engineering at the University of Central Oklahoma reflects the state&rsquo;s increasing investments in workforce development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/makerspace-at-uco-enhances-engineering-training-student-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/makerspace-at-uco-enhances-engineering-training-student-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: Protecting state question process vital for Oklahoma democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[When elected officials fail to respect the opinions and wishes of its citizens, they undermine the trust in government required to make our democracy work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-protecting-state-question-process-vital-for-oklahoma-democracy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-protecting-state-question-process-vital-for-oklahoma-democracy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavel to Gavel: Confidentiality, ethical risks of using ChatGPT in law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using ChatGPT in legal communication and writing raises ethical issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gavel-to-gavel-confidentiality-ethical-risks-of-using-chatgpt-in-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gavel-to-gavel-confidentiality-ethical-risks-of-using-chatgpt-in-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean: To build resilient teams, take a lesson from bison]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is opportunity for growth amid disruption for those willing to embrace change &ndash; head-on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dean-to-build-resilient-teams-take-a-lesson-from-bison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dean-to-build-resilient-teams-take-a-lesson-from-bison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed-use, 20-acre OKC development Oak underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first phase of Oak &ndash; a 20-acre mixed-use development at Northwest Expressway and Pennsylvania Avenue &ndash; is under construction with the grand opening expected for fall 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mixed-use-20-acre-okc-development-oak-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mixed-use-20-acre-okc-development-oak-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kratos to increase production capacity, employment in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[High demand for jet-powered unmanned aerial systems produced in Oklahoma City will lead Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions to more than triple its local workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kratos-to-increase-production-capacity-employment-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kratos-to-increase-production-capacity-employment-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline stocks shares fall on American’s so-so 1Q outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines said that it expects to report a small profit for the first quarter, but one that could easily be below Wall Street expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/airline-stocks-shares-fall-on-americans-so-so-1q-outlook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/airline-stocks-shares-fall-on-americans-so-so-1q-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline stock shares fall on American’s so-so 1Q outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines said that it expects to report a small profit for the first quarter, but one that could easily be below Wall Street expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/airline-stock-shares-fall-on-americans-so-so-1q-outlook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/airline-stock-shares-fall-on-americans-so-so-1q-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheaper gas, food offer some relief from US inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cheaper-gas-food-offer-some-relief-from-us-inflation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cheaper-gas-food-offer-some-relief-from-us-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US floats options for reducing Colorado River consumption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration has released an environmental analysis that outlines two ways that seven Western states and tribes reliant on the overtapped Colorado River could cut their use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-floats-options-for-reducing-colorado-river-consumption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-floats-options-for-reducing-colorado-river-consumption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RoboCop? No, RoboDog: Robotic dog rejoins New York police]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City officials unveiled three new high-tech policing devices Tuesday, including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack two and a half years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/robocop-no-robodog-robotic-dog-rejoins-new-york-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/robocop-no-robodog-robotic-dog-rejoins-new-york-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit: Chocolate maker ignored natural gas alert before blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pennsylvania candy-maker ignored warnings of a natural gas leak at its chocolate factory and bears responsibility for a subsequent explosion that killed seven workers and injured several others, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-chocolate-maker-ignored-natural-gas-alert-before-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-chocolate-maker-ignored-natural-gas-alert-before-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juul Labs agrees to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, the attorneys general in several states announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/juul-labs-agrees-to-pay-462-million-settlement-to-6-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/juul-labs-agrees-to-pay-462-million-settlement-to-6-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can refuse to answer questions or turn over documents under a state law that exempts religious officials from having to report child sex abuse if they learn of the crime during a confessional setting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arizona-court-upholds-clergy-privilege-in-child-abuse-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arizona-court-upholds-clergy-privilege-in-child-abuse-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany's government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country's rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing marijuana sales for recreational purposes to members of nonprofit &ldquo;cannabis clubs."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/germany-scales-back-cannabis-liberalization-after-eu-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/germany-scales-back-cannabis-liberalization-after-eu-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Panama, Colombia target treacherous migration route]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States, Panama and Colombia announced Tuesday that they will launch a 60-day campaign aimed at halting illegal migration through the treacherous Darien Gap, where the flow of migrants has multiplied this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-panama-colombia-target-treacherous-migration-route/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-panama-colombia-target-treacherous-migration-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saying she is ready to share the &ldquo;unfathomable&rdquo; experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/griner-working-on-memoir-about-russian-captivity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/griner-working-on-memoir-about-russian-captivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas raises age to buy tobacco to 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that will require Kansans to be 21 or older to legally buy tobacco products, starting July 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-raises-age-to-buy-tobacco-to-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-raises-age-to-buy-tobacco-to-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bragg sues Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Rep. Jim Jordan on Tuesday, an extraordinary move as he seeks to halt a House Judiciary Committee inquiry that the prosecutor contends is a &ldquo;transparent campaign to intimidate and attack&rdquo; him over his indictment of former President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bragg-sues-jordan-over-trump-indictment-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bragg-sues-jordan-over-trump-indictment-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACLU sues North Carolina over anti-riot law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harsher punishments for violent protests in North Carolina are being challenged by a prominent civil rights group, which said in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday that several parts of a new anti-riot law are unconstitutional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-sues-north-carolina-over-anti-riot-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aclu-sues-north-carolina-over-anti-riot-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Extreme Racing’ returning to Remington Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 16 will bring a different kind of racing to Oklahoma City&rsquo;s Remington Park, as camels, ostriches, zebras and Clydesdales will contribute to the fun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/extreme-racing-returning-to-remington-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/extreme-racing-returning-to-remington-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISA to host one-day spring market in OKC’s Midtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Shopkeepers Association has announced plans for a one-day &ldquo;Pop-Up Market&rdquo; spring event Saturday in Midtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/isa-to-host-one-day-spring-market-in-okcs-midtown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/isa-to-host-one-day-spring-market-in-okcs-midtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitt picks professor, not Walters, for education secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is on his way out as Gov. Kevin Stitt's secretary of education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-picks-professor-not-walters-for-education-secretary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-picks-professor-not-walters-for-education-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawton foundation supports Cameron library renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lawton-based foundation&rsquo;s continuing support for Cameron University has resulted in an extensive renovation of the university&rsquo;s newly renamed Eugene D. McMahon Library, dedicated on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawton-foundation-supports-cameron-library-renovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawton-foundation-supports-cameron-library-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmond’s Heard on Hurd street fest ready for return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens Bank of Edmond&rsquo;s popular Heard on Hurd street fest will return on Saturday to the corner of Broadway and Hurd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmonds-heard-on-hurd-street-fest-ready-for-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmonds-heard-on-hurd-street-fest-ready-for-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC ranks highly among ‘weed-friendly’ cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City has nearly 16 times more marijuana dispensaries per capita than the national average for cities, and the Sooner State&rsquo;s capital has more cannabis-prescribing physicians than any other city in the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-ranks-highly-among-weed-friendly-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-ranks-highly-among-weed-friendly-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students from Stillwater chosen for NASA competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three seniors at Stillwater High School were chosen recently by NASA to travel to Houston to take part in a national competition sponsored by the space agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/students-from-stillwater-chosen-for-nasa-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/students-from-stillwater-chosen-for-nasa-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCO School of Design wins 100 student awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Central Oklahoma School of Design captured 100 student awards &ndash; 29 gold, 50 silver and 21 bronze &ndash; at the 2023 Oklahoma City American Advertising Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uco-school-of-design-wins-100-student-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uco-school-of-design-wins-100-student-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOK Financial to announce Q1 results]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOK Financial Corp. has announced plans to release results for the first quarter of 2023 before markets open on April 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bok-financial-to-announce-q1-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bok-financial-to-announce-q1-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vital Energy provides guidance update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulsa-based Vital Energy has provided an update on its first-quarter 2023 expected average production and guidance for the full year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vital-energy-provides-guidance-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vital-energy-provides-guidance-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCA donates beef to Ronald McDonald House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members from the Oklahoma Cattlemen&rsquo; Association joined together recently to donate more than 800 pounds of beef to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oca-donates-beef-to-ronald-mcdonald-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oca-donates-beef-to-ronald-mcdonald-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: Downtown OKC Arts District debuts Muse Apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 8 marked opening day at the Muse Apartments, one of downtown Oklahoma City&rsquo;s latest mixed-use developments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-downtown-okc-arts-district-debuts-muse-apartments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-downtown-okc-arts-district-debuts-muse-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winkler: Beware our rising risks of fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[The risk of fraud has never been higher for governmental organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/winkler-beware-our-rising-risks-of-fraud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/winkler-beware-our-rising-risks-of-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Harn Homestead art show, sale should be fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Harn Homestead is hosting an art show this weekend featuring paintings by the home&rsquo;s original owner as well as works from more than 20 current Oklahoma City artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-harn-homestead-art-show-sale-should-be-fun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-harn-homestead-art-show-sale-should-be-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turnpike Authority puts brakes on Access Oklahoma plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority hit the brakes on Tuesday on its controversial $5 billion Access Oklahoma plan to expand the state&rsquo;s toll roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/turnpike-authority-puts-brakes-on-access-oklahoma-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/turnpike-authority-puts-brakes-on-access-oklahoma-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma governor’s executive order changes makeup of Cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order on Tuesday restructuring his Cabinet to create a new secretary of workforce development position and secretary of operations and government position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-governors-executive-order-changes-makeup-of-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-governors-executive-order-changes-makeup-of-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maritime display planned in OKC park along Oklahoma River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew members who served for more than 80 years aboard two U.S. Navy vessels named USS Oklahoma City will be honored at a maritime display to be located along the Oklahoma River on the north shore of Wiley Post Park, 1700 S Robinson Ave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/maritime-display-planned-in-okc-park-along-oklahoma-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/maritime-display-planned-in-okc-park-along-oklahoma-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free business roundtable set on Medicaid coverage reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the next nine months, 308,000 Oklahomans are expected to lose medical insurance due to the reduction in Medicaid provided by the Public Health Emergency Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-business-roundtable-set-on-medicaid-coverage-reduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-business-roundtable-set-on-medicaid-coverage-reduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery of Homes event raises $100K for nonprofit partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gallery of Homes at Rivendell recently celebrated raising $100,000 to benefit two Oklahoma City nonprofits, The Sparrow Project and Moore Faith Medical Clinic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gallery-of-homes-event-raises-100k-for-nonprofit-partners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gallery-of-homes-event-raises-100k-for-nonprofit-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio train derailment waste disposal controversy continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[When word surfaced that soils and liquids laced with chemicals from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment were being sent to southeastern Michigan for storage, local residents and politicians were livid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ohio-train-derailment-waste-disposal-controversy-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ohio-train-derailment-waste-disposal-controversy-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Visit: ACA prohibition violates lesson of Business 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physician-owned hospitals make a difference when allowed to compete in the marketplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-aca-prohibition-violates-lesson-of-business-101/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-aca-prohibition-violates-lesson-of-business-101/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associated General Contractors name Tulsan ‘Builder of the Year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime construction industry professional from Tulsa has been named &ldquo;Builder of the Year&rdquo; by the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/associated-general-contractors-name-tulsan-builder-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/associated-general-contractors-name-tulsan-builder-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years &ndash; weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-ends-covid-19-national-emergency-after-congress-acts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-ends-covid-19-national-emergency-after-congress-acts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK junior doctors begin strike, seeking hefty pay hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of doctors walked off the job across England on Tuesday, kicking off a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.&rsquo;s public health service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uk-junior-doctors-begin-strike-seeking-hefty-pay-hike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uk-junior-doctors-begin-strike-seeking-hefty-pay-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some states stock up on abortion medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of states led by Democratic governors are stockpiling doses of drugs used in medication abortions, amid fears that a court ruling could restrict access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/some-states-stock-up-on-abortion-medications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/some-states-stock-up-on-abortion-medications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts: Simple heart health choices may add years to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who strongly adhere to a set of cardiovascular health metrics may live close to a decade longer than those who don't, new research suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/experts-simple-heart-health-choices-may-add-years-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/experts-simple-heart-health-choices-may-add-years-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Medicaid insurer denied psychotherapy for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newspaper finds that the insurance company that manages medical care for many Georgia children has denied or partially denied more than 6,500 requests for psychotherapy between 2019 and mid-2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/georgia-medicaid-insurer-denied-psychotherapy-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/georgia-medicaid-insurer-denied-psychotherapy-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theranos scandal CEO Holmes loses bid to remain free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been rebuffed in her attempt to stay out of federal prison while she appeals her conviction for the fraud she committed while overseeing a blood-testing scam that exposed Silicon Valley&rsquo;s dark side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/theranos-scandal-ceo-holmes-loses-bid-to-remain-free/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/theranos-scandal-ceo-holmes-loses-bid-to-remain-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massachusetts weighs letting judges order mental health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill before Massachusetts lawmakers would let family members and mental health professionals ask courts to order outpatient mental health care for adults with a persistent mental illness and significant history of serious physical harm to themselves or others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/massachusetts-weighs-letting-judges-order-mental-health-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/massachusetts-weighs-letting-judges-order-mental-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hargis joins SSM Health Medical Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[SSM Health Medical Group has announced the addition of Lisa A. Hargis, advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hargis-joins-ssm-health-medical-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hargis-joins-ssm-health-medical-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson named board chairman at Armstrong Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armstrong Bank shareholders have elected Aston Armstrong Hudson to serve as chairman of the board of directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hudson-named-board-chairman-at-armstrong-bank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hudson-named-board-chairman-at-armstrong-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulfport announces leadership team changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulfport Energy Corp. has named Michael Hodges as executive vice president and chief financial officer. William &ldquo;Bill&rdquo; Buese will transition from the CFO role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gulfport-announces-leadership-team-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gulfport-announces-leadership-team-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowe &amp; Dunlevy names executive committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shareholders of Crowe &amp; Dunlevy have elected attorney Adam W. Childers to serve as the firm&rsquo;s president and CEO and named four other attorneys to serve on its executive committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/crowe-amp-dunlevy-names-executive-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/crowe-amp-dunlevy-names-executive-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delana earns executive honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Delana, president of Heritage Integrated, recently was named 2023 OK/TX Executive of the Year by PIA MidAmerica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/delana-earns-executive-honors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/delana-earns-executive-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally House opens new store in Edmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[National sports and merchandise retailer Rally House recently opened a new store in Edmond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rally-house-opens-new-store-in-edmond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rally-house-opens-new-store-in-edmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart, Sam’s campaign to benefit food bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart and Sam&rsquo;s Club will launch the annual &ldquo;Fight Hunger. Spark Change.&rdquo; campaign on Tuesday to support work of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/walmart-sams-campaign-to-benefit-food-bank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/walmart-sams-campaign-to-benefit-food-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy secretary visits tribal leaders, others at OU]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and second gentleman of the United States Douglas Emhoff met with tribal leaders and University of Oklahoma energy experts on Friday for a roundtable discussion on how the power and potential of geothermal energy can be harnessed to benefit Indigenous communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/energy-secretary-visits-tribal-leaders-others-at-ou/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/energy-secretary-visits-tribal-leaders-others-at-ou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsa International Auto Show set Friday, Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 106th anniversary of the Tulsa International Auto Show is set to be celebrated April 14-16 at SageNet Center at Expo Square in Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-international-auto-show-set-friday-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-international-auto-show-set-friday-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixon recharged with pointing gun at woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengals running back Joe Mixon is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mixon-recharged-with-pointing-gun-at-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mixon-recharged-with-pointing-gun-at-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Medical issue’ diverts cross-country flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta resumed its flight Friday after being diverted to Oklahoma City a day earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/medical-issue-diverts-cross-country-flight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/medical-issue-diverts-cross-country-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No threat found after shots reported at OU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report of shots fired sent dozens of police cars to the University of Oklahoma Friday night and the campus was locked down for nearly two hours before authorities said no threat was found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/no-threat-found-after-shots-reported-at-ou/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/no-threat-found-after-shots-reported-at-ou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma lawmakers show favor to bills tightening marijuana rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after Oklahoma voters defeated recreational marijuana, dozens of bills proposing changes to the state&rsquo;s 5-year-old medical marijuana program remain before lawmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-lawmakers-show-favor-to-bills-tightening-marijuana-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-lawmakers-show-favor-to-bills-tightening-marijuana-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redbud Classic to run, roll this weekend – without Woof Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1-mile stroll for dogs and their owners and friends had to be canceled due to concerns about canine flu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/redbud-classic-to-run-roll-this-weekend-without-woof-walk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/redbud-classic-to-run-roll-this-weekend-without-woof-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: A fictional connection hits home ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you need inspiration, try reading "How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama" by Bob Wilber. Then reach out and let me know what you think.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-a-fictional-connection-hits-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-a-fictional-connection-hits-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: Every vote matters, as evidenced by state elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I scanned the vote totals from April 4 on the Oklahoma Election Board website, I was amazed again by the closeness of many races.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-every-vote-matters-as-evidenced-by-state-elections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-every-vote-matters-as-evidenced-by-state-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career Corner: Speaking of pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you believe you are underpaid, consider switching jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-speaking-of-pay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-speaking-of-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love’s to invest in upgrades, new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love's Travel Stops will invest more than $1 billion to upgrade 200 locations over the next five years.<br />
The post Love&rsquo;s to invest in upgrades, new locations appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/loves-to-invest-in-upgrades-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/loves-to-invest-in-upgrades-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canoo moves closer to EV production in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric vehicle startup Canoo reached a milestone recently in its plan to open a 500,000-square-foot plant in Oklahoma City.<br />
The post Canoo moves closer to EV production in OKC appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/canoo-moves-closer-to-ev-production-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/canoo-moves-closer-to-ev-production-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 killed in shooting at Louisville bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his Louisville workplace Monday morning, killing four people &ndash; including a close friend of the governor &ndash; while livestreaming the attack, authorities said.<br />
The post 5 killed in shooting at Louisville bank appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/5-killed-in-shooting-at-louisville-bank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/5-killed-in-shooting-at-louisville-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 killed in shooting at Louisville bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his Louisville workplace Monday morning, killing four people &ndash; including a close friend of the governor &ndash; while livestreaming the attack, authorities said.<br />
The post 4 killed in shooting at Louisville bank appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/4-killed-in-shooting-at-louisville-bank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/4-killed-in-shooting-at-louisville-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision &ldquo;extraordinary and unprecedented."<br />
The post Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/justice-department-appeals-texas-abortion-pill-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/justice-department-appeals-texas-abortion-pill-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon: Leaked documents ‘very serious’ risk to security]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online leaks of scores of highly classified documents about the Ukraine war present a &ldquo;very serious" risk to national security, and senior leaders are quickly taking steps to mitigate the damage, a top Pentagon spokesman said Monday.<br />
The post Pentagon: Leaked documents &lsquo;very serious&rsquo; risk to security appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pentagon-leaked-documents-very-serious-risk-to-security/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pentagon-leaked-documents-very-serious-risk-to-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax extension can delay business loan application]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 19 million individuals and businesses filed for an extension on their tax returns last year, many due to unexpected circumstances such as IRS backlog delays. No matter the reason, filing for an extension only gives you more time to file, not to pay, which can put you at risk of overpayment, or hefty late [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tax extension can delay business loan application appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tax-extension-can-delay-business-loan-application/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tax-extension-can-delay-business-loan-application/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking care of Hawaii's unique natural environment takes time, people and money. Now Hawaii wants tourists to help pay for it.<br />
The post Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paying-for-paradise-hawaii-mulls-fees-for-ecotourism-crush/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/paying-for-paradise-hawaii-mulls-fees-for-ecotourism-crush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China, India predicted to power strong growth in ’23]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s recovery from the pandemic and strong demand in India will drive strong economic growth in Asia this year, the Asian Development Bank said in a report issued last week.<br />
The post China, India predicted to power strong growth in &rsquo;23 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/china-india-predicted-to-power-strong-growth-in-23/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/china-india-predicted-to-power-strong-growth-in-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimon: Bank rules should change after SVB collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. and the banking industry should amend regulations following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last month, saying that the financial system needs to be adjusted so that one bank's failure does not &ldquo;cause undue panic and financial harm.&rdquo;<br />
The post Dimon: Bank rules should change after SVB collapse appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dimon-bank-rules-should-change-after-svb-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dimon-bank-rules-should-change-after-svb-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas lawmakers OK $124M income tax cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas lawmakers have approved a plan by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and legislative leaders to cut individual and corporate income taxes by $124 million a year.<br />
The post Arkansas lawmakers OK $124M income tax cut appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arkansas-lawmakers-ok-124m-income-tax-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arkansas-lawmakers-ok-124m-income-tax-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hampshire House passes $15.9B budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a surprising display of cooperation and compromise, the narrowly divided New Hampshire House approved a two-year state budget Thursday, sending the $15.9 billion plan on to the Senate.<br />
The post New Hampshire House passes $15.9B budget appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-hampshire-house-passes-159b-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-hampshire-house-passes-159b-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonuses cut for top Credit Suisse execs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swiss government says it has ordered cuts to bonuses of top executives of Credit Suisse, with nearly 1,000 managers being &ldquo;deprived&rdquo; of tens of millions combined as the troubled bank heads toward a forced merger with rival UBS.<br />
The post Bonuses cut for top Credit Suisse execs appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bonuses-cut-for-top-credit-suisse-execs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bonuses-cut-for-top-credit-suisse-execs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee Nation gets suicide prevention grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Nation&rsquo;s Office of Veterans Affairs recently received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help prevent veteran suicide.<br />
The post Cherokee Nation gets suicide prevention grant appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nation-gets-suicide-prevention-grant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nation-gets-suicide-prevention-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OMRF awarded grant to study heart-valve disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $2.1 million to investigate a potential genetic cause of degenerative heart valve disease.<br />
The post OMRF awarded grant to study heart-valve disease appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/omrf-awarded-grant-to-study-heart-valve-disease/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/omrf-awarded-grant-to-study-heart-valve-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant funding to advance MS care, research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City&rsquo;s Stark Family Foundation has announced a $1.5 million challenge grant to advance work done at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to benefit people with multiple sclerosis.<br />
The post Grant funding to advance MS care, research appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/grant-funding-to-advance-ms-care-research/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/grant-funding-to-advance-ms-care-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men held in deadly gang shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shootout between rival motorcycle gangs at an Oklahoma City bar, according to police.<br />
The post Three men held in deadly gang shootout appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/three-men-held-in-deadly-gang-shootout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/three-men-held-in-deadly-gang-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCO Business Sales Team excels at competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Central Oklahoma College of Business Professional Sales team recently took fourth place at the National Collegiate Sales Competition, held in Kennesaw, Georgia.<br />
The post UCO Business Sales Team excels at competition appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uco-business-sales-team-excels-at-competition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uco-business-sales-team-excels-at-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US adds 236,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest rate hikes the Federal Reserve has imposed over the past year in its drive to tame inflation.<br />
The post US adds 236,000 jobs despite Fed&rsquo;s rate hikes appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-adds-236000-jobs-despite-feds-rate-hikes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-adds-236000-jobs-despite-feds-rate-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California to keep paying Walgreens despite abortion dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's Medicaid program will continue to pay Walgreens about $1.5 billion each year despite Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom declaring last month the state was done doing business with the pharmacy giant after it indicated it would not sell abortion pills by mail in some states.<br />
The post California to keep paying Walgreens despite abortion dispute appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/california-to-keep-paying-walgreens-despite-abortion-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/california-to-keep-paying-walgreens-despite-abortion-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas says he didn’t have to disclose luxury trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he was not required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.<br />
The post Thomas says he didn&rsquo;t have to disclose luxury trips appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thomas-says-he-didnt-have-to-disclose-luxury-trips/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/thomas-says-he-didnt-have-to-disclose-luxury-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandemic disruption, data error: Why school report cards are so late]]></title><description><![CDATA[A calculation error created a months-long delay in the 2022 school report cards, which still have not been released to the public.<br />
The post Pandemic disruption, data error: Why school report cards are so late appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pandemic-disruption-data-error-why-school-report-cards-are-so-late/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pandemic-disruption-data-error-why-school-report-cards-are-so-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU to host Ukrainian journalist, event on ‘Journalism in Times of War’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Ukrainian journalist, Tanya Gordiienko, will contribute to a discussion on &ldquo;Journalism in Times of War&rdquo; scheduled by the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and College of International Studies at the University of Oklahoma.<br />
The post OU to host Ukrainian journalist, event on &lsquo;Journalism in Times of War&rsquo; appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-to-host-ukrainian-journalist-event-on-journalism-in-times-of-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-to-host-ukrainian-journalist-event-on-journalism-in-times-of-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG drops charges against Oklahoma lawmaker, wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Criminal charges against a Republican state lawmaker that accused him of abusing his power by changing state law so his wife could become a tag agent have been dropped, Attorney General Gentner Drummond said.<br />
The post AG drops charges against Oklahoma lawmaker, wife appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ag-drops-charges-against-oklahoma-lawmaker-wife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ag-drops-charges-against-oklahoma-lawmaker-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stamp honors Ponca chief who played key role in history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Postal Service has honored Chief Standing Bear by issuing a Forever stamp bearing his image.<br />
The post Stamp honors Ponca chief who played key role in history appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stamp-honors-ponca-chief-who-played-key-role-in-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stamp-honors-ponca-chief-who-played-key-role-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 7, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 7, 2023.<br />
The post Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 7, 2023 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-7-2023/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-april-7-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU takes regional role in transportation effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Oklahoma will be taking a leadership role in a national effort to ensure the long-term sustainability of roads, bridges, and rail and port infrastructure subject to rising threats of changing weather and extreme weather events.<br />
The post OU takes regional role in transportation effort appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-takes-regional-role-in-transportation-effort/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-takes-regional-role-in-transportation-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmond author’s books under attack in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her &ldquo;Mini Movers and Shakers&rdquo; books were developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard through the example of people like Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Serena Williams, Bruce Lee and Walt Disney.<br />
The post Edmond author&rsquo;s books under attack in Florida appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-authors-books-under-attack-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-authors-books-under-attack-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Boathouse District fundraiser to benefit aspiring Olympians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Boathouse District is hosting its fifth annual Champagne &amp; Oysters fundraiser to benefit Oklahoma City athletes who are hoping to go to the 2024 Olympics this summer in Paris.<br />
The post On the Town: Boathouse District fundraiser to benefit aspiring Olympians appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-boathouse-district-fundraiser-to-benefit-aspiring-olympians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-boathouse-district-fundraiser-to-benefit-aspiring-olympians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulkerson: The Okie Tale of Two Cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s two largest urban centers are very different. The cultures are different, the economics are different.<br />
The post Fulkerson: The Okie Tale of Two Cities appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fulkerson-the-okie-tale-of-two-cities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fulkerson-the-okie-tale-of-two-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priest: Thinking critically about critical thinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[More and more employers are asking for one skill, above all others, in their search for great employees: critical thinking.<br />
The post Priest: Thinking critically about critical thinking appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/priest-thinking-critically-about-critical-thinking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/priest-thinking-critically-about-critical-thinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coal capacity climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that's the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report found.<br />
The post Coal capacity climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/coal-capacity-climbs-worldwide-despite-promises-to-slash-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/coal-capacity-climbs-worldwide-despite-promises-to-slash-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris promotes huge community solar deal in Georgia visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community solar effort in U.S. history, enough to power 140,000 homes and businesses in three states.<br />
The post Harris promotes huge community solar deal in Georgia visit appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/harris-promotes-huge-community-solar-deal-in-georgia-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/harris-promotes-huge-community-solar-deal-in-georgia-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas passes anti-ESG bill – milder than some want]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal designed to thwart investing that considers environmental, social and governance factors has cleared the Kansas Legislature, but divisions within its GOP majorities kept the measure from being as strong as some conservatives wanted.<br />
The post Kansas passes anti-ESG bill &ndash; milder than some want appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-passes-anti-esg-bill-milder-than-some-want/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-passes-anti-esg-bill-milder-than-some-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Methane big part of alarming rise in planet-warming gases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Methane in the atmosphere had its fourth-highest annual increase in 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported, part of an overall rise in planet-warming greenhouse gases that the agency called &ldquo;alarming.&rdquo;<br />
The post Methane big part of alarming rise in planet-warming gases appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/methane-big-part-of-alarming-rise-in-planet-warming-gases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/methane-big-part-of-alarming-rise-in-planet-warming-gases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweden: State actor likeliest culprit for pipeline sabotage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swedish prosecutors said Thursday that a state actor was the most likely culprit for the explosions that incapacitated the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year, an act deemed as sabotage.<br />
The post Sweden: State actor likeliest culprit for pipeline sabotage appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sweden-state-actor-likeliest-culprit-for-pipeline-sabotage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sweden-state-actor-likeliest-culprit-for-pipeline-sabotage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural gas leak beneath river interrupts service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several thousand natural gas customers had their service interrupted Friday due to a leak in a gas line beneath a river in western Michigan.<br />
The post Natural gas leak beneath river interrupts service appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/natural-gas-leak-beneath-river-interrupts-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/natural-gas-leak-beneath-river-interrupts-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP lawmakers push back against EV mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican lawmakers are proposing legislation to block state officials from eliminating the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in Delaware.<br />
The post GOP lawmakers push back against EV mandate appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gop-lawmakers-push-back-against-ev-mandate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gop-lawmakers-push-back-against-ev-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota utility will keep stake in coal plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Minnesota utility has reversed its decision to divest from a large North Dakota coal-fired power plant, citing new risks in the Midwest electricity market and new customers.<br />
The post Minnesota utility will keep stake in coal plant appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/minnesota-utility-will-keep-stake-in-coal-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/minnesota-utility-will-keep-stake-in-coal-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA tightens mercury emissions limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening rules that limit emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants, updating standards imposed more than a decade ago.<br />
The post EPA tightens mercury emissions limits appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/epa-tightens-mercury-emissions-limits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/epa-tightens-mercury-emissions-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSET funds mobile lung cancer screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has received more than $1.7 million from the state&rsquo;s Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to increase access to lung cancer screening across the state.<br />
The post TSET funds mobile lung cancer screening appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tset-funds-mobile-lung-cancer-screening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tset-funds-mobile-lung-cancer-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitt appoints judge to Court of Civil Appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday announced his appointment of Tulsa County District Judge Jim Huber to the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.<br />
The post Stitt appoints judge to Court of Civil Appeals appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-appoints-judge-to-court-of-civil-appeals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stitt-appoints-judge-to-court-of-civil-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langston president plans retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Langston University President Kent J. Smith Jr. has announced plans to retire.<br />
The post Langston president plans retirement appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/langston-president-plans-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/langston-president-plans-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4.0 quake, shakers rattle central Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was among a series of six tremors that struck central Oklahoma on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.<br />
The post 4.0 quake, shakers rattle central Oklahoma appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/40-quake-shakers-rattle-central-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/40-quake-shakers-rattle-central-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought increases risks of wheat disease, insects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheat harvest is two months away, and some of this year&rsquo;s crop will be affected by not only drought conditions but also disease and insects, Oklahoma agriculture experts say.<br />
The post Drought increases risks of wheat disease, insects appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drought-increases-risks-of-wheat-disease-insects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/drought-increases-risks-of-wheat-disease-insects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Not afraid to thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and children from across Oklahoma recently rallied at the state Capitol, urging lawmakers to pass a robust school-choice tax credit to help families pursue private school or home-schooling.<br />
The post Free Market Friday: Not afraid to thrive appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-not-afraid-to-thrive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-not-afraid-to-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: A major announcement on April Fools’ Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Saturday, social media was a-twitter with news Gov. Kevin Stitt was about to unveil an exploratory committee, the first step in a possible 2024 presidential run. Then &hellip; I remembered the date &hellip; April 1.<br />
The post Hamilton: A major announcement on April Fools&rsquo; Day appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-a-major-announcement-on-april-fools-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-a-major-announcement-on-april-fools-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: ‘Play That Goes Wrong’ actually goes quite right]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hard to pinpoint the funniest moment in The Play That Goes Wrong currently showing at the Lyric at the Plaza theater because there are so many that leave the audience laughing.<br />
The post On the Town: &lsquo;Play That Goes Wrong&rsquo; actually goes quite right appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-play-that-goes-wrong-actually-goes-quite-right/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-play-that-goes-wrong-actually-goes-quite-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma trims millions in pledged incentives for Canoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric vehicle startup Canoo missed a key deadline and lost out on a deal to reap up to $10 million in state incentives from Oklahoma after failing to start construction on a factory in Pryor.<br />
The post Oklahoma trims millions in pledged incentives for Canoo appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-trims-millions-in-pledged-incentives-for-canoo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-trims-millions-in-pledged-incentives-for-canoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer reports slowdown in Oklahoma’s record revenue growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effects of a &ldquo;moderating&rdquo; Oklahoma economy are becoming more evident, state Treasurer Todd Russ reported.<br />
The post Treasurer reports slowdown in Oklahoma&rsquo;s record revenue growth appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/treasurer-reports-slowdown-in-oklahomas-record-revenue-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/treasurer-reports-slowdown-in-oklahomas-record-revenue-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma AG: Glossip murder conviction should be vacated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conviction and death sentence for Oklahoma death-row inmate Richard Glossip should be thrown out and a new trial ordered, the state's new attorney general said.<br />
The post Oklahoma AG: Glossip murder conviction should be vacated appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-ag-glossip-murder-conviction-should-be-vacated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-ag-glossip-murder-conviction-should-be-vacated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cowboy100’ gala honors OSU alumni, business successes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;Cowboy100&rdquo; gala held recently in Stillwater was an opportunity for the university and its supporters to recognize and honor numerous Oklahoma State University graduates and their associated businesses.<br />
The post &lsquo;Cowboy100&rsquo; gala honors OSU alumni, business successes appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cowboy100-gala-honors-osu-alumni-business-successes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cowboy100-gala-honors-osu-alumni-business-successes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm reports progress in turnpike ‘interoperability’ between states]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the future, Oklahomans should be able to travel on turnpikes as far away as Florida or even New York and have tolls automatically deducted from their PikePass accounts, according to officials at a Texas-based company.<br />
The post Firm reports progress in turnpike &lsquo;interoperability&rsquo; between states appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/firm-reports-progress-in-turnpike-interoperability-between-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/firm-reports-progress-in-turnpike-interoperability-between-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid polarization, minority party lawmakers face penalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say harsh punishments for minority party members standing up for principles they believe in are becoming more common,<br />
The post Amid polarization, minority party lawmakers face penalties appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/amid-polarization-minority-party-lawmakers-face-penalties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/amid-polarization-minority-party-lawmakers-face-penalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry's labor shortages. Sales of them have been growing rapidly in recent years, with tens of thousands now gliding through dining rooms worldwide.<br />
The post Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/are-robot-waiters-the-future-some-restaurants-think-so/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/are-robot-waiters-the-future-some-restaurants-think-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiraling housing prices spark worry about Hawaii’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaii's housing shortage has set off a population decline and grown so acute it has sparked widespread concern that many of Hawaii's children won't be able to afford living in their homeland as adults.<br />
The post Spiraling housing prices spark worry about Hawaii&rsquo;s future appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/spiraling-housing-prices-spark-worry-about-hawaiis-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/spiraling-housing-prices-spark-worry-about-hawaiis-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills finalize agreement on new stadium with state, county]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Bills moved one major step closer to breaking ground on their new stadium by June 1 after formally submitting the final contractual agreements &ndash; including a detailed 30-year lease &ndash; to the county on Tuesday.<br />
The post Bills finalize agreement on new stadium with state, county appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bills-finalize-agreement-on-new-stadium-with-state-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bills-finalize-agreement-on-new-stadium-with-state-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home damaged by tornado? Here’s what to do next]]></title><description><![CDATA[What should you do if your home is destroyed or severely damaged, once you are safe?<br />
The post Home damaged by tornado? Here&rsquo;s what to do next appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/home-damaged-by-tornado-heres-what-to-do-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/home-damaged-by-tornado-heres-what-to-do-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer drops land purchase in historically Black town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer on Friday ended plans to purchase a 100-acre property from the local school system in a historically Black town in Florida following a public outcry that the deal threatened the cultural heritage of the community made famous by Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston.<br />
The post Developer drops land purchase in historically Black town appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/developer-drops-land-purchase-in-historically-black-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/developer-drops-land-purchase-in-historically-black-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street bets on better days ahead for US homebuilders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homebuilder stocks are on a tear as investors bet that a dearth of previously occupied homes on the market and moderating mortgage rates will boost builders' prospects in the spring homebuying season.<br />
The post Wall Street bets on better days ahead for US homebuilders appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wall-street-bets-on-better-days-ahead-for-us-homebuilders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wall-street-bets-on-better-days-ahead-for-us-homebuilders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: Single-family, built-for-rent housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relatively new category of real estate is posting record numbers around the country.<br />
The post Lot Lines: Single-family, built-for-rent housing appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-single-family-built-for-rent-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-single-family-built-for-rent-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA identifies real estate agent murdered decades ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly four decades, a cold case killing in eastern Missouri has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence.<br />
The post DNA identifies real estate agent murdered decades ago appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dna-identifies-real-estate-agent-murdered-decades-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dna-identifies-real-estate-agent-murdered-decades-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to house 500 asylum-seekers on barge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 500 asylum-seekers in the U.K. will be housed on a barge docked off the south coast of England, the British government said Wednesday of its latest measure aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the English Channel in small unseaworthy boats.<br />
The post UK to house 500 asylum-seekers on barge appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uk-to-house-500-asylum-seekers-on-barge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uk-to-house-500-asylum-seekers-on-barge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average 30-year mortgage rate dips as spring season opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped for the fourth straight week, a good sign for potential homebuyers and a real estate market that's been mostly cold since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates more than a year ago.<br />
The post Average 30-year mortgage rate dips as spring season opens appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/average-30-year-mortgage-rate-dips-as-spring-season-opens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/average-30-year-mortgage-rate-dips-as-spring-season-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm to help modernize Inter-Tribal Council WIC program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy Together has announced a partnership with the Inter-Tribal Council of Oklahoma to modernize its Women, Infants, and Children program.<br />
The post Firm to help modernize Inter-Tribal Council WIC program appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/firm-to-help-modernize-inter-tribal-council-wic-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/firm-to-help-modernize-inter-tribal-council-wic-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company reports progress in Texas market]]></title><description><![CDATA[ClearSign Technologies, a provider of industrial combustion and sensing technologies designed to improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while reducing emissions, has announced the first sale of its fire tube boiler burner technology to a global chemical company in the Texas market.<br />
The post Company reports progress in Texas market appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-reports-progress-in-texas-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-reports-progress-in-texas-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study looks to future of transportation funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fair Miles Oklahoma, a research program aimed at identifying alternative approaches to funding the state's transportation needs, is seeking participants for a new pilot project.<br />
The post Study looks to future of transportation funding appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-looks-to-future-of-transportation-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-looks-to-future-of-transportation-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illness remains at OKC animal shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter will remain closed until further notice due to illness that has claimed the lives of at least five dogs.<br />
The post Illness remains at OKC animal shelter appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/illness-remains-at-okc-animal-shelter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/illness-remains-at-okc-animal-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCU data breach investigated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A law firm has initiated an investigation into Oklahoma City University with respect to a data breach.<br />
The post OCU data breach investigated appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ocu-data-breach-investigated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ocu-data-breach-investigated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill addresses needs for opioids to relieve chronic pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation intended to ensure that Oklahomans who suffer from chronic pain would have access to needed medication has been approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.<br />
The post Bill addresses needs for opioids to relieve chronic pain appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-addresses-needs-for-opioids-to-relieve-chronic-pain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-addresses-needs-for-opioids-to-relieve-chronic-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense innovation center to formally open in Lawton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local, state and federal lawmakers and other officials will gather Thursday in Lawton to officially open the Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator, which could signal a &ldquo;new era of national defense innovation.&rdquo;<br />
The post Defense innovation center to formally open in Lawton appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/defense-innovation-center-to-formally-open-in-lawton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/defense-innovation-center-to-formally-open-in-lawton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health department offers free Total Wellness classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City-County Health Department has announced its Spring Total Wellness Program, a free eight-week series of classes centered around healthy lifestyle and weight loss for anyone 18 or older.<br />
The post Health department offers free Total Wellness classes appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/health-department-offers-free-total-wellness-classes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/health-department-offers-free-total-wellness-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rains takes role in national association]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Medicaid Directors board of directors has elected Oklahoma State Medicaid Director Traylor Rains to serve as a south region representative on its board of directors.<br />
The post Rains takes role in national association appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rains-takes-role-in-national-association/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rains-takes-role-in-national-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU names Morrison as new vice president]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Central University recently named Darrell Morrison as its new vice president of administration and finance.<br />
The post ECU names Morrison as new vice president appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ecu-names-morrison-as-new-vice-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ecu-names-morrison-as-new-vice-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herber joins GableGotwals in Oklahoma City]]></title><description><![CDATA[GableGotwals has announced that David Herber has joined the firm in Oklahoma City.<br />
The post Herber joins GableGotwals in Oklahoma City appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/herber-joins-gablegotwals-in-oklahoma-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/herber-joins-gablegotwals-in-oklahoma-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samples to direct marketing, communications at Commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently announced that Becky Samples will serve as its new director of marketing and communications.<br />
The post Samples to direct marketing, communications at Commerce appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/samples-to-direct-marketing-communications-at-commerce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/samples-to-direct-marketing-communications-at-commerce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding to help Oklahoma companies innovate, expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies across the state have been invited to find out about the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program, which will award up to $15 million to help companies advance plans for growth.<br />
The post Funding to help Oklahoma companies innovate, expand appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/funding-to-help-oklahoma-companies-innovate-expand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/funding-to-help-oklahoma-companies-innovate-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: The state budget is a moral document]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too often, state budget choices are misaligned with Oklahoma values.<br />
The post Policy Matters: The state budget is a moral document appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-the-state-budget-is-a-moral-document/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-the-state-budget-is-a-moral-document/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: Framers would be reeling at nation’s political trajectory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spectacle of a former president of the United States facing indictment should cause us to think about the state of our political health.<br />
The post Right Thinking: Framers would be reeling at nation&rsquo;s political trajectory appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-framers-would-be-reeling-at-nations-political-trajectory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-framers-would-be-reeling-at-nations-political-trajectory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State park restaurants under new management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six state park restaurants &ndash; shuttered one year ago amid allegations of fraud &ndash; will reopen Memorial Day weekend in Oklahoma under the operation of La Ratatouille.<br />
The post State park restaurants under new management appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-park-restaurants-under-new-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-park-restaurants-under-new-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC citizen scientists to help expose ‘heat islands’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City has been listed among 18 cities across the country that will be the focus of NOAA&rsquo;s 2023 Urban Heat Island mapping campaign.<br />
The post OKC citizen scientists to help expose &lsquo;heat islands&rsquo; appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-citizen-scientists-to-help-expose-heat-islands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-citizen-scientists-to-help-expose-heat-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking set for $400 million hospital in Tahlequah]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health center will replace the aging W.W. Hastings Hospital in the Cherokee Nation&rsquo;s capital city.<br />
The post Groundbreaking set for $400 million hospital in Tahlequah appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groundbreaking-set-for-400-million-hospital-in-tahlequah/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/groundbreaking-set-for-400-million-hospital-in-tahlequah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx combines air, ground, other operations to slash costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[FedEx will combine almost all of its ground, air and other operations by next year as part of a $4 billion cost-cutting plan.<br />
The post FedEx combines air, ground, other operations to slash costs appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fedex-combines-air-ground-other-operations-to-slash-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fedex-combines-air-ground-other-operations-to-slash-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UBS confident about Credit Suisse deal despite ‘huge’ risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UBS chairman voiced confidence Wednesday that the Swiss bank will succeed in a government-engineered takeover of hobbled rival Credit Suisse, pledging the deal will reduce costs, benefit shareholders and buttress Swiss finance despite "huge" risks in knitting the global lenders together.<br />
The post UBS confident about Credit Suisse deal despite &lsquo;huge&rsquo; risk appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ubs-confident-about-credit-suisse-deal-despite-huge-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ubs-confident-about-credit-suisse-deal-despite-huge-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States, companies compete for billions in hydrogen-fueled future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth&rsquo;s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.<br />
The post States, companies compete for billions in hydrogen-fueled future appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/states-companies-compete-for-billions-in-hydrogen-fueled-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/states-companies-compete-for-billions-in-hydrogen-fueled-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burks: AI to help market investors navigate uncertain waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like the open seas, navigating financial markets will never be without risk, but AI is becoming a resource we can use to counter uncertainty and steer away from storms.<br />
The post Burks: AI to help market investors navigate uncertain waters appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/burks-ai-to-help-market-investors-navigate-uncertain-waters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/burks-ai-to-help-market-investors-navigate-uncertain-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberal judge wins key Wisconsin Supreme Court race]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Democratic-backed Milwaukee judge won the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state&rsquo;s abortion ban on the line.<br />
The post Liberal judge wins key Wisconsin Supreme Court race appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/liberal-judge-wins-key-wisconsin-supreme-court-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/liberal-judge-wins-key-wisconsin-supreme-court-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union alleges inspectors neglect oversight of Black workplaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Carolina agency tasked with ensuring occupational safety is accused of racial discrimination by failing to routinely inspect disproportionately Black workplaces in a federal complaint backed by a new union that seeks to boost labor organizing across the South.<br />
The post Union alleges inspectors neglect oversight of Black workplaces appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/union-alleges-inspectors-neglect-oversight-of-black-workplaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/union-alleges-inspectors-neglect-oversight-of-black-workplaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undercover LA police file claims in photo backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 undercover Los Angeles police officers filed legal claims against the city and police department Tuesday after their names and photographs were released to a technology watchdog group that posted them online.<br />
The post Undercover LA police file claims in photo backlash appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/undercover-la-police-file-claims-in-photo-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/undercover-la-police-file-claims-in-photo-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington stocks abortion pills ahead of ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington state has purchased a three-year supply of a leading abortion medication in anticipation of a court ruling that could limit its availability, Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday.<br />
The post Washington stocks abortion pills ahead of ruling appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/washington-stocks-abortion-pills-ahead-of-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/washington-stocks-abortion-pills-ahead-of-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maine AG addresses relationship with staffer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has been in a relationship with a worker whom he supervised for months, and he said his delay in disclosing it was an &ldquo;error in judgment.&rdquo;<br />
The post Maine AG addresses relationship with staffer appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/maine-ag-addresses-relationship-with-staffer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/maine-ag-addresses-relationship-with-staffer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormy Daniels must pay $122,000 in Trump legal bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stormy Daniels must pay nearly $122,000 of Donald Trump's legal fees that were racked up in connection with the porn actor's failed defamation lawsuit, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.<br />
The post Stormy Daniels must pay $122,000 in Trump legal bills appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stormy-daniels-must-pay-122000-in-trump-legal-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stormy-daniels-must-pay-122000-in-trump-legal-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Trump hush money case raises thorny legal issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cover-up is worse than the crime, the expression goes. And in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump, prosecutors say the cover-up made the crime worse.<br />
The post Analysis: Trump hush money case raises thorny legal issues appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/analysis-trump-hush-money-case-raises-thorny-legal-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/analysis-trump-hush-money-case-raises-thorny-legal-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU students awarded Goldwater Scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Oklahoma State University students have been awarded 2023 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, a national honor that recognizes students pursuing careers in research in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.<br />
The post OSU students awarded Goldwater Scholarships appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-students-awarded-goldwater-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-students-awarded-goldwater-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSU plans ‘Reach Higher Reconnect’ event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northeastern State University has set plans to host a &ldquo;Reach Higher Reconnect&rdquo; event on its Muskogee campus as well as virtually on April 11.<br />
The post NSU plans &lsquo;Reach Higher Reconnect&rsquo; event appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nsu-plans-reach-higher-reconnect-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nsu-plans-reach-higher-reconnect-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Washita Rediscovery Project earns award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Historical Society recently presented an award to representatives of Southeastern Oklahoma State University and others who took part in the university&rsquo;s &ldquo;Fort Washita Rediscovery Project.&rdquo;<br />
The post Fort Washita Rediscovery Project earns award appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fort-washita-rediscovery-project-earns-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fort-washita-rediscovery-project-earns-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company donates $10K to Moore Public Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, The Boldt Co. has donated $10,000 to the &ldquo;Moore Love&rdquo; annual charitable campaign of Moore Public Schools.<br />
The post Company donates $10K to Moore Public Schools appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-donates-10k-to-moore-public-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/company-donates-10k-to-moore-public-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free book giveaway planned at OKC Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free book giveaway has been planned at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden as part of Read Across Oklahoma, the state&rsquo;s premier literacy event for kindergarten and early grade children.<br />
The post Free book giveaway planned at OKC Zoo appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-book-giveaway-planned-at-okc-zoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-book-giveaway-planned-at-okc-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley Exploration completes acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley Exploration Permian announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition from Cibolo Energy Partners, an affiliate of Pecos Oil &amp; Gas, of oil and natural gas assets in New Mexico.<br />
The post Riley Exploration completes acquisition appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/riley-exploration-completes-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/riley-exploration-completes-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses, ag producers may earn energy-efficiency grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural small businesses and farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma may be eligible for grants available as part of $1 billion in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to help with investments in renewable energy or energy system upgrades.<br />
The post Businesses, ag producers may earn energy-efficiency grants appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/businesses-ag-producers-may-earn-energy-efficiency-grants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/businesses-ag-producers-may-earn-energy-efficiency-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chamber forum to focus on April 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who attend the April forum of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will hear about lives forever affected by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.<br />
The post Chamber forum to focus on April 19 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chamber-forum-to-focus-on-april-19/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chamber-forum-to-focus-on-april-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma AG: Board of Education lacks rulemaking authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma law does not give the State Board of Education the ability to make administrative rules without proper direction from the state Legislature, Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in an opinion issued Tuesday.<br />
The post Oklahoma AG: Board of Education lacks rulemaking authority appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-ag-board-of-education-lacks-rulemaking-authority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-ag-board-of-education-lacks-rulemaking-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ONG plans tree giveaway to raise awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Natural Gas has announced plans to give 50 trees away this month in celebration of the Arbor Day Foundation and also to call attention to National Safe Digging Month.<br />
The post ONG plans tree giveaway to raise awareness appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ong-plans-tree-giveaway-to-raise-awareness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ong-plans-tree-giveaway-to-raise-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Beautiful names winner of 2023 Mayor’s Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liichokoshkomo&rsquo;, the outdoor educational experience at the National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum, was announced recently by the OKC Beautiful organization as the recipient of its 2023 Mayor&rsquo;s Award.<br />
The post OKC Beautiful names winner of 2023 Mayor&rsquo;s Award appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-beautiful-names-winner-of-2023-mayors-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-beautiful-names-winner-of-2023-mayors-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New park part of $180M investment in affordable housing in Tulsa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key piece of a $180 million investment in affordable housing in Tulsa was unveiled on Tuesday.<br />
The post New park part of $180M investment in affordable housing in Tulsa appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-park-part-of-180m-investment-in-affordable-housing-in-tulsa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-park-part-of-180m-investment-in-affordable-housing-in-tulsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former OSU running back plaintiff in lawsuit against Big 12, NCAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of attorneys who beat the NCAA in the Supreme Court have filed a new class-action antitrust lawsuit against the association and the five wealthiest college sports conferences.<br />
The post Former OSU running back plaintiff in lawsuit against Big 12, NCAA appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-osu-running-back-plaintiff-in-lawsuit-against-big-12-ncaa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-osu-running-back-plaintiff-in-lawsuit-against-big-12-ncaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma to pilot program to defeat SNAP benefit thieves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma has been selected as one of five states to test &ldquo;digital wallet&rdquo; technology to try to defeat thieves who target Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that millions of people depend upon to make ends meet.<br />
The post Oklahoma to pilot program to defeat SNAP benefit thieves appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-to-pilot-program-to-defeat-snap-benefit-thieves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-to-pilot-program-to-defeat-snap-benefit-thieves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Four women – role models and change-makers – due OCU honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Societies of Oklahoma City University will honor four women as new members of the organization during its 35th annual Awards of Excellence luncheon next week.<br />
The post On the Town: Four women &ndash; role models and change-makers &ndash; due OCU honors appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-four-women-role-models-and-change-makers-due-ocu-honors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-four-women-role-models-and-change-makers-due-ocu-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: OKC Port Authority welcomes new board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Port Authority welcomes new members to its board who bring expertise in real estate, development and financing.<br />
The post Tsoodle: OKC Port Authority welcomes new board members appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-okc-port-authority-welcomes-new-board-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-okc-port-authority-welcomes-new-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Perspectives: Mini-crisis for small and regional banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In aggregate, small and regional banks came into this challenging period in a position of relative strength.<br />
The post Capital Perspectives: Mini-crisis for small and regional banks appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-mini-crisis-for-small-and-regional-banks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-mini-crisis-for-small-and-regional-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour extols quality of OKC architecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 AIA Architecture Tour features four commercial projects, two residential projects and a school.<br />
The post Tour extols quality of OKC architecture appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tour-extols-quality-of-okc-architecture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tour-extols-quality-of-okc-architecture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts; admonished by judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump conspired to illegally influence the 2016 election through a series of hush money payments designed to stifle claims that could be harmful to his candidacy, prosecutors said Tuesday in unsealing a historic 34-count felony indictment against the former president.<br />
The post Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts; admonished by judge appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-34-felony-counts-admonished-by-judge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-34-felony-counts-admonished-by-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s surrender at courthouse creates New York spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small park built on a site that was once a swampy, sewage-filled pond was ground zero for the frenzy surrounding former President Donald Trump's surrender Tuesday at a courthouse in Lower Manhattan.<br />
The post Trump&rsquo;s surrender at courthouse creates New York spectacle appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trumps-surrender-at-courthouse-creates-new-york-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trumps-surrender-at-courthouse-creates-new-york-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Orbit seeks bankruptcy protection after mission fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a failed mission this year and increasing difficulty in raising funding for future missions.<br />
The post Virgin Orbit seeks bankruptcy protection after mission fail appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/virgin-orbit-seeks-bankruptcy-protection-after-mission-fail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/virgin-orbit-seeks-bankruptcy-protection-after-mission-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Insurance Department files action against CVS/Caremark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said the action taken against CVS/Caremark alleges violations of Oklahoma&rsquo;s Patient&rsquo;s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act.<br />
The post Oklahoma Insurance Department files action against CVS/Caremark appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-insurance-department-files-action-against-cvscaremark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-insurance-department-files-action-against-cvscaremark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandemic pounds push 10,000 soldiers into obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.<br />
The post Pandemic pounds push 10,000 soldiers into obesity appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pandemic-pounds-push-10000-soldiers-into-obesity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/pandemic-pounds-push-10000-soldiers-into-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 400 ex-rugby, soccer players in concussion lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of former players from rugby union, rugby league and soccer who are taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to nearly 400, a British law firm said Tuesday.<br />
The post Nearly 400 ex-rugby, soccer players in concussion lawsuit appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nearly-400-ex-rugby-soccer-players-in-concussion-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nearly-400-ex-rugby-soccer-players-in-concussion-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OMRF scientist identifies genetic cause of rare disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four decades after a rare neurological disorder first surfaced, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has determined its cause &ndash; thanks to tiny flies.<br />
The post OMRF scientist identifies genetic cause of rare disease appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/omrf-scientist-identifies-genetic-cause-of-rare-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/omrf-scientist-identifies-genetic-cause-of-rare-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nevada leads in superbug fungus infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal public health officials have identified southern Nevada as the place in the U.S. with the highest number of cases of a potentially lethal fungus that is resistant to common antibiotics, and can be a major risk for hospital and nursing home patients.<br />
The post Nevada leads in superbug fungus infections appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nevada-leads-in-superbug-fungus-infections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/nevada-leads-in-superbug-fungus-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autopsy finds cause of death for Otieno was asphyxia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man whose death last month at a Virginia mental hospital has sparked outrage and led to second-degree murder charges against 10 defendants, died of &ldquo;positional and mechanical asphyxia with restraints,&rdquo; a medical examiner's office said Monday.<br />
The post Autopsy finds cause of death for Otieno was asphyxia appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/autopsy-finds-cause-of-death-for-otieno-was-asphyxia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/autopsy-finds-cause-of-death-for-otieno-was-asphyxia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s Macron to draft bill legalizing end-of-life options]]></title><description><![CDATA[New legislation to be drafted this year will address end-of-life options, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday, following the release of a report indicating that most French citizens support legalizing medically assisted suicide and euthanasia.<br />
The post France&rsquo;s Macron to draft bill legalizing end-of-life options appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/frances-macron-to-draft-bill-legalizing-end-of-life-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/frances-macron-to-draft-bill-legalizing-end-of-life-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veterans' advocacy groups sued the U.S. Department of Defense on Monday, seeking records of toxic conditions at an air base in Uzbekistan blamed for causing cancer and other illnesses among American troops who served there in support of the war in Afghanistan.<br />
The post Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-seeks-records-of-toxic-exposures-at-uzbek-air-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-seeks-records-of-toxic-exposures-at-uzbek-air-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bisbee: Oklahoma poised to reduce obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Department of Health and 200 partners have developed a state obesity plan, Health for a Lifetime.<br />
The post Bisbee: Oklahoma poised to reduce obesity appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bisbee-oklahoma-poised-to-reduce-obesity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bisbee-oklahoma-poised-to-reduce-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redlands Community College’s shooting team competes well at nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association National Championships in Las Vegas, the team placed fifth overall as well as fifth in trap and ninth in both skeet and sporting clays.<br />
The post Redlands Community College&rsquo;s shooting team competes well at nationals appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/redlands-community-colleges-shooting-team-competes-well-at-nationals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/redlands-community-colleges-shooting-team-competes-well-at-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard to be inducted into Ag Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob Howard, a longtime southwest Oklahoma wheat, pasture and cattle producer, has been named as the 2023 recipient of Gov. Kevin Stitt&rsquo;s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award.<br />
The post Howard to be inducted into Ag Hall of Fame appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/howard-to-be-inducted-into-ag-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/howard-to-be-inducted-into-ag-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subscription model health clinics expanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary Health Partners has reported success in Oklahoma and helping businesses and employees meet the financial challenges of health care.<br />
The post Subscription model health clinics expanding appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/subscription-model-health-clinics-expanding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/subscription-model-health-clinics-expanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk insurance business bases in Oklahoma City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurance services company Helio has announced the launch of its international business headquarters in Oklahoma City.<br />
The post Risk insurance business bases in Oklahoma City appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/risk-insurance-business-bases-in-oklahoma-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/risk-insurance-business-bases-in-oklahoma-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunfire at OKC bar leaves 3 dead, 3 injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were killed and another three were wounded in an exchange of gunfire inside an Oklahoma City bar Saturday night, according to police.<br />
The post Gunfire at OKC bar leaves 3 dead, 3 injured appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gunfire-at-okc-bar-leaves-3-dead-3-injured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gunfire-at-okc-bar-leaves-3-dead-3-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EES reports results for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy and Environmental Services has announced unaudited financial results for 2022.<br />
The post EES reports results for 2022 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ees-reports-results-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ees-reports-results-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners to move big cats, sell ‘Tiger King’ property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a Florida-based sanctuary made famous by the Netflix docuseries &ldquo;Tiger King&rdquo; say they plan to move most of their big cats to an Arkansas facility and eventually sell their 67-acre property.<br />
The post Owners to move big cats, sell &lsquo;Tiger King&rsquo; property appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/owners-to-move-big-cats-sell-tiger-king-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/owners-to-move-big-cats-sell-tiger-king-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC tax collections outpacing FY2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City&rsquo;s sales and use tax collections in March were above totals collected in March of last year, city officials reported.<br />
The post OKC tax collections outpacing FY2022 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-tax-collections-outpacing-fy2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-tax-collections-outpacing-fy2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cain joins Arvest Wealth Management as chief compliance officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arvest Bank has announced the hiring of Kendra Cain as chief compliance officer for Arvest Wealth Management.<br />
The post Cain joins Arvest Wealth Management as chief compliance officer appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cain-joins-arvest-wealth-management-as-chief-compliance-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cain-joins-arvest-wealth-management-as-chief-compliance-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: Art, letter produce jolt of pride in Oklahoma far from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The Letter&rdquo; changed the way Native American art was perceived then and today.<br />
The post Oklahoma Joe: Art, letter produce jolt of pride in Oklahoma far from home appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-art-letter-produce-jolt-of-pride-in-oklahoma-far-from-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-art-letter-produce-jolt-of-pride-in-oklahoma-far-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career Corner: Interview misconceptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest misconceptions that we have about job interviews is that they're fair.<br />
The post Career Corner: Interview misconceptions appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-interview-misconceptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-corner-interview-misconceptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study upends view of Native American history with horse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence has emerged that traditional thinking about the history of horses in the Great Plains and beyond has been wrong.<br />
The post Study upends view of Native American history with horse appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-upends-view-of-native-american-history-with-horse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/study-upends-view-of-native-american-history-with-horse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma’s tax burden is (relatively) light]]></title><description><![CDATA[WalletHub compared the 50 states across the three types of state tax burdens &ndash; property taxes, individual income taxes, and sales and excise taxes.<br />
The post Oklahoma&rsquo;s tax burden is (relatively) light appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahomas-tax-burden-is-relatively-light/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahomas-tax-burden-is-relatively-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘War of the states’: EV, chip makers lavished with subsidies]]></title><description><![CDATA[States have long competed for big employers. But now they are floating more billion-dollar offers and offering record-high subsidies.<br />
The post &lsquo;War of the states&rsquo;: EV, chip makers lavished with subsidies appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/war-of-the-states-ev-chip-makers-lavished-with-subsidies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/war-of-the-states-ev-chip-makers-lavished-with-subsidies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU students mentored by members of New York Philharmonic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven music students considered among the most talented at Oklahoma State University got to travel to New York City recently to be mentored by musicians in the New York Philharmonic.<br />
The post OSU students mentored by members of New York Philharmonic appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-students-mentored-by-members-of-new-york-philharmonic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-students-mentored-by-members-of-new-york-philharmonic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerospace Day brings students, others to Oklahoma Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 students from no fewer than 16 schools across Oklahoma joined with pilots, airport managers, military members, aerospace industry professionals and others recently to take part in Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Day at the Oklahoma Capitol.<br />
The post Aerospace Day brings students, others to Oklahoma Capitol appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aerospace-day-brings-students-others-to-oklahoma-capitol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/aerospace-day-brings-students-others-to-oklahoma-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind-whipped fires destroy numerous homes near Guthrie]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the western side of storms that raked much of the South with tornadoes over the weekend were extremely dry conditions in Oklahoma that, combined with high winds, fueled devastating wildfires.<br />
The post Wind-whipped fires destroy numerous homes near Guthrie appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wind-whipped-fires-destroy-numerous-homes-near-guthrie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wind-whipped-fires-destroy-numerous-homes-near-guthrie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: On the streets of Philadelphia ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia helped birth American freedom &ndash; yet today it is plagued with challenges we see in landscapes across the country &ndash; crime, drugs, homelessness, disparity, intolerance, violence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
The post Sharpe: On the streets of Philadelphia&nbsp; appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-on-the-streets-of-philadelphia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-on-the-streets-of-philadelphia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudis, other oil giants announce production cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide.<br />
The post Saudis, other oil giants announce production cuts appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/saudis-other-oil-giants-announce-production-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/saudis-other-oil-giants-announce-production-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden has called Thursday for independent regulatory agencies to impose tighter rules on the financial system, telling them that they can act under current law without additional steps taken by Congress.<br />
The post Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-calls-to-revive-bank-regulations-that-trump-weakened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-calls-to-revive-bank-regulations-that-trump-weakened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit Suisse takeover hits heart of country’s banking, identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UBS takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse has shaken Switzerland&rsquo;s self-image and dented its reputation as a global financial center, analysts say, warning that the country&rsquo;s prosperity could grow too dependent on a single banking behemoth.<br />
The post Credit Suisse takeover hits heart of country&rsquo;s banking, identity appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/credit-suisse-takeover-hits-heart-of-countrys-banking-identity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/credit-suisse-takeover-hits-heart-of-countrys-banking-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intensity, insults rise as lawmakers debate debt ceiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fights over increasing the nation&rsquo;s borrowing authority have been contentious in Congress, yet follow a familiar pattern: Time and again, lawmakers found a way to step back from the brink before markets began to panic and the nation risked a dangerous default on its debt.<br />
The post Intensity, insults rise as lawmakers debate debt ceiling appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/intensity-insults-rise-as-lawmakers-debate-debt-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/intensity-insults-rise-as-lawmakers-debate-debt-ceiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden pick cleared for top job at World Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration's choice to run the World Bank &ndash; former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga &ndash; appears to have a lock on the job.<br />
The post Biden pick cleared for top job at World Bank appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-pick-cleared-for-top-job-at-world-bank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-pick-cleared-for-top-job-at-world-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinidad wins $100M verdict in corruption case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government of the eastern Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago has won a multimillion-dollar verdict in a sprawling corruption lawsuit that began nearly 20 years ago and involves former high-ranking officials.<br />
The post Trinidad wins $100M verdict in corruption case appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trinidad-wins-100m-verdict-in-corruption-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/trinidad-wins-100m-verdict-in-corruption-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacred Heart School added to UCO’s OKA+ network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno has been added to the network of schools that make up the Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma.<br />
The post Sacred Heart School added to UCO&rsquo;s OKA+ network appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sacred-heart-school-added-to-ucos-oka-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sacred-heart-school-added-to-ucos-oka-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC chef nominated for top award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Andrew Black has been nominated for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.<br />
The post OKC chef nominated for top award appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-chef-nominated-for-top-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-chef-nominated-for-top-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuy’s Tex-Mex eyes May opening in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin, Texas-based Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy&rsquo;s has finalized plans to open its first location in Oklahoma City at 13621 N. Blackwelder Ave.<br />
The post Chuy&rsquo;s Tex-Mex eyes May opening in OKC appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chuys-tex-mex-eyes-may-opening-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/chuys-tex-mex-eyes-may-opening-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA regional benefits office to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Veterans Affairs regional benefits office in Muskogee officially will reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday.<br />
The post VA regional benefits office to reopen appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-regional-benefits-office-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/va-regional-benefits-office-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins at psychiatric facility site in Tulsa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction got underway recently at the site of a new 140,000-square-foot, 106-bed facility that will double the number of beds available to serve patients receiving state-provided psychiatric care in Tulsa.<br />
The post Construction begins at psychiatric facility site in Tulsa appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/construction-begins-at-psychiatric-facility-site-in-tulsa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/construction-begins-at-psychiatric-facility-site-in-tulsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills affecting alcohol sales move through Oklahoma Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill that proposes to allow 18-year-old employees to make deliveries of sealed &ldquo;cocktails-to-go&rdquo; for businesses has earned support at the Oklahoma Capitol.<br />
The post Bills affecting alcohol sales move through Oklahoma Legislature appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bills-affecting-alcohol-sales-move-through-oklahoma-legislature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bills-affecting-alcohol-sales-move-through-oklahoma-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key gauge reflects inflation slowdown in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge slowed sharply last month, an encouraging sign in the Fed's yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates.<br />
The post Key gauge reflects inflation slowdown in February appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/key-gauge-reflects-inflation-slowdown-in-february/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/key-gauge-reflects-inflation-slowdown-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern over environmental damage caused by a train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that spilled hazardous chemicals into nearby creeks and rivers.<br />
The post Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over derailment appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/justice-department-sues-norfolk-southern-over-derailment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/justice-department-sues-norfolk-southern-over-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending March 31, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending March 31, 2023.<br />
The post Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending March 31, 2023 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-march-31-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-march-31-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A century later, a restaurant union returns to Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six employees at Kaiser&rsquo;s Grateful Bean Caf&eacute; in Midtown will conduct their first union meeting Monday after voting to form a labor union March 8.<br />
The post A century later, a restaurant union returns to Oklahoma appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/a-century-later-a-restaurant-union-returns-to-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/a-century-later-a-restaurant-union-returns-to-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missed opportunities cited at first ‘State of STEAM’ event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consensus of the participants was that while progress is being made, much more is needed.<br />
The post Missed opportunities cited at first &lsquo;State of STEAM&rsquo; event appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/missed-opportunities-cited-at-first-state-of-steam-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/missed-opportunities-cited-at-first-state-of-steam-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech heavyweights call for pause in development of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential for intentional misuse &ndash; or even for completely unintended harmful consequences &ndash; motivated some leaders in the tech world recently to call for a moratorium on further development of AI.<br />
The post Tech heavyweights call for pause in development of AI appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tech-heavyweights-call-for-pause-in-development-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tech-heavyweights-call-for-pause-in-development-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ousted Hillsong pastor takes job at Tulsa church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Lentz, the ousted pastor of Hillsong New York City, has landed on staff at Transformation Church, a predominantly Black, nondenominational megachurch in Tulsa<br />
The post Ousted Hillsong pastor takes job at Tulsa church appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ousted-hillsong-pastor-takes-job-at-tulsa-church/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ousted-hillsong-pastor-takes-job-at-tulsa-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans big and little in OKC savor the words: ‘Play ball!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans big and little of the Oklahoma City Dodgers and of the Dodgers&rsquo; popular Rookie League officially have entered into what for many is the most enjoyable season of the year &ndash; baseball season.<br />
The post Fans big and little in OKC savor the words: &lsquo;Play ball!&rsquo; appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fans-big-and-little-in-okc-savor-the-words-play-ball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fans-big-and-little-in-okc-savor-the-words-play-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Tulip Festival to blossom in downtown OKC April 8-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judging from social media feeds, the Myriad Botanical Gardens are in full bloom with colors and flowers everywhere, and the gardens are going to celebrate their spring blooms April 8 and 9 with an inaugural Tulip Festival.<br />
The post On the Town: Tulip Festival to blossom in downtown OKC April 8-9 appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-tulip-festival-to-blossom-in-downtown-okc-april-8-9/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-tulip-festival-to-blossom-in-downtown-okc-april-8-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity Inc.: World might waver; nonprofits do not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s nonprofit sector has stood the test of time &ndash; plus several natural disasters, a terrorist attack and a worldwide pandemic. Its strength and resiliency are forged from the dedication of the more than 85,000 Oklahomans who work in the sector.<br />
The post Charity Inc.: World might waver; nonprofits do not appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/charity-inc-world-might-waver-nonprofits-do-not/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/charity-inc-world-might-waver-nonprofits-do-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witterholt: Feds address work-from-home rules, time keeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working from home has brought a series of challenges for employers, including how to measure compensable time. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a related Field Assistance Bulletin in February to help clarify related issues.<br />
The post Witterholt: Feds address work-from-home rules, time keeping appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/witterholt-feds-address-work-from-home-rules-time-keeping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/witterholt-feds-address-work-from-home-rules-time-keeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU reaches provisional deal on green energy target]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Union countries and negotiators from the EU's parliament have reached a provisional deal to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition.<br />
The post EU reaches provisional deal on green energy target appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-green-energy-target/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-green-energy-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian role in nuclear fuel plant draws fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[German officials have criticized plans by French firm Framatome to produce nuclear fuel in a joint venture with Russia's Rosatom at a facility in western Germany.<br />
The post Russian role in nuclear fuel plant draws fire appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/russian-role-in-nuclear-fuel-plant-draws-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/russian-role-in-nuclear-fuel-plant-draws-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyprus, Greece, Israel: A new energy source for EU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eastern Mediterranean can provide a key energy corridor to Europe through a planned electricity cable connecting the power grids of Cyprus, Greece and Israel and a potential natural gas pipeline, the three countries' top diplomats said Friday.<br />
The post Cyprus, Greece, Israel: A new energy source for EU appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cyprus-greece-israel-a-new-energy-source-for-eu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cyprus-greece-israel-a-new-energy-source-for-eu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s inflation eases as energy prices decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency slowed to the lowest level in a year as energy prices dropped, but food costs were still on the rise, keeping pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates further.<br />
The post Europe&rsquo;s inflation eases as energy prices decline appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/europes-inflation-eases-as-energy-prices-decline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/europes-inflation-eases-as-energy-prices-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House GOP approves broad bill to ‘unleash’ American energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Republicans on Thursday approved a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden's agenda to address climate change.<br />
The post House GOP approves broad bill to &lsquo;unleash&rsquo; American energy appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/house-gop-approves-broad-bill-to-unleash-american-energy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/house-gop-approves-broad-bill-to-unleash-american-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders US to resume oil lease sales in North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to resume regular oil and gas lease sales on federal lands in North Dakota, even as a legal battle continues over the Biden administration's suspension of the leasing program two years ago in an effort to combat climate change.<br />
The post Judge orders US to resume oil lease sales in North Dakota appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-orders-us-to-resume-oil-lease-sales-in-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-orders-us-to-resume-oil-lease-sales-in-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shadowy brokers walk off with billions in Venezuelan oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corruption has long plagued Venezuela &ndash; the OPEC nation was the fourth-most corrupt in the world in the latest rankings by Transparency International &ndash; but those in positions of power are rarely held accountable.<br />
The post Shadowy brokers walk off with billions in Venezuelan oil appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/shadowy-brokers-walk-off-with-billions-in-venezuelan-oil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/shadowy-brokers-walk-off-with-billions-in-venezuelan-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill would provide parking consideration for new moms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill making progress at the Oklahoma Legislature would provide new moms with temporary placards that would allow them to park in places reserved for disabled people.<br />
The post Bill would provide parking consideration for new moms appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-provide-parking-consideration-for-new-moms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-provide-parking-consideration-for-new-moms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill addresses Capitol, mansion maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Senate recently approved a bill to ensure that long-term maintenance of the state Capitol, Governor&rsquo;s Mansion and grounds is managed in a strategic and transparent way.<br />
The post Bill addresses Capitol, mansion maintenance appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-addresses-capitol-mansion-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-addresses-capitol-mansion-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illness forces closure of animal shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter will remain closed for at least a week as a result of a respiratory illness affecting dogs, the shelter said in a release.<br />
The post Illness forces closure of animal shelter appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/illness-forces-closure-of-animal-shelter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/illness-forces-closure-of-animal-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arcadia ‘Lake Sweep’ set for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arcadia Lake will host its 26th annual &ldquo;Lake Sweep&rdquo; on Saturday.<br />
The post Arcadia &lsquo;Lake Sweep&rsquo; set for Saturday appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arcadia-lake-sweep-set-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arcadia-lake-sweep-set-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work set to begin on US77, Oklahoma 66 project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public meeting about plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 66 &ndash; S. Broadway and E. Second Street &ndash; was held Thursday at the Downtown Community Center.<br />
The post Work set to begin on US77, Oklahoma 66 project appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/work-set-to-begin-on-us77-oklahoma-66-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/work-set-to-begin-on-us77-oklahoma-66-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC’s Skirvin Hilton named a Top 25 Historic Hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that promotes and celebrates historic hotels, has listed Oklahoma City&rsquo;s Skirvin Hilton among Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Where Women Made History.<br />
The post OKC&rsquo;s Skirvin Hilton named a Top 25 Historic Hotel appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcs-skirvin-hilton-named-a-top-25-historic-hotel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okcs-skirvin-hilton-named-a-top-25-historic-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wings Special Needs Community breaks ground on new facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders say the new residential community that leaders say will create lots of possibilities for enhanced and expanded services.<br />
The post Wings Special Needs Community breaks ground on new facilities appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wings-special-needs-community-breaks-ground-on-new-facilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wings-special-needs-community-breaks-ground-on-new-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttigieg touts airport projects, visits OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is spending more money on improvements at Dallas-Fort Worth International and other airports that officials say will increase safety by reducing the number of times planes on the ground must taxi across active runways.<br />
The post Buttigieg touts airport projects, visits OKC appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/buttigieg-touts-airport-projects-visits-okc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/buttigieg-touts-airport-projects-visits-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students enjoy unique collaboration with OMRF researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 30 students representing various schools in the Putnam City Schools District got to mix with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation researchers as part of Junior Scientist Days.<br />
The post Students enjoy unique collaboration with OMRF researchers appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/students-enjoy-unique-collaboration-with-omrf-researchers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/students-enjoy-unique-collaboration-with-omrf-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire dangers on rise in Oklahoma, state officials warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panhandle and much of the northwestern part of the state remain mired in extreme or even &ldquo;exceptional&rdquo; drought conditions.<br />
The post Wildfire dangers on rise in Oklahoma, state officials warn appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wildfire-dangers-on-rise-in-oklahoma-state-officials-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wildfire-dangers-on-rise-in-oklahoma-state-officials-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: State flush with cash – so naturally, a fight breaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether in the family house or statehouse, the fiercest battles often occur when bank accounts are flush, not tight.<br />
The post Hamilton: State flush with cash &ndash; so naturally, a fight breaks out appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-state-flush-with-cash-so-naturally-a-fight-breaks-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-state-flush-with-cash-so-naturally-a-fight-breaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Bureaucrats should not decide sporting events]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Oklahoma, sports should be about hard work and fair play, not an excuse to engage in illegal discrimination.<br />
The post Free Market Friday: Bureaucrats should not decide sporting events appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-bureaucrats-should-not-decide-sporting-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-bureaucrats-should-not-decide-sporting-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: It’s a good weekend to visit OKC’s plucky Banjo Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven&rsquo;t ever been to the American Banjo Museum to check out its unique collection of banjos and banjo history, this weekend would be a good time to go.<br />
The post On the Town: It&rsquo;s a good weekend to visit OKC&rsquo;s plucky Banjo Museum appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-its-a-good-weekend-to-visit-okcs-plucky-banjo-museum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-its-a-good-weekend-to-visit-okcs-plucky-banjo-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Edmond, a mixed-use development moves forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberty Park will incorporate a variety of housing types along with supporting development including commercial, office, live-work units and recreational areas.<br />
The post In Edmond, a mixed-use development moves forward appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/in-edmond-a-mixed-use-development-moves-forward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/in-edmond-a-mixed-use-development-moves-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies bid $264M in Gulf oil sale mandated by climate law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil companies offered a combined $264 million for drilling rights in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday in a sale mandated by last year&rsquo;s climate bill compromise.<br />
The post Companies bid $264M in Gulf oil sale mandated by climate law appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/companies-bid-264m-in-gulf-oil-sale-mandated-by-climate-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/companies-bid-264m-in-gulf-oil-sale-mandated-by-climate-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter,<br />
The post Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/donald-trump-indicted-1st-ex-president-charged-with-crime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/donald-trump-indicted-1st-ex-president-charged-with-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For exactly 50 years, the farms and forests that ring Oregon's metropolitan centers have been protected from urban sprawl by the nation&rsquo;s first statewide law that placed growth boundaries on cities.<br />
The post Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/factory-or-farm-oregon-may-alter-land-use-for-chipmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/factory-or-farm-oregon-may-alter-land-use-for-chipmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Californians confront redlining, devalued property in reparations debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of California's first-in-the-nation reparations task force says it won't take a stance on how much the state should compensate Black residents whom economists estimate may be owed more than $800 billion for decades of housing discrimination, over-policing, and disproportionate incarceration.<br />
The post Californians confront redlining, devalued property in reparations debate appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/californians-confront-redlining-devalued-property-in-reparations-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/californians-confront-redlining-devalued-property-in-reparations-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average long-term mortgage rate at lowest level in six weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down this week to its lowest level in six weeks, just as the spring buying season gets underway.<br />
The post Average long-term mortgage rate at lowest level in six weeks appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/average-long-term-mortgage-rate-at-lowest-level-in-six-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/average-long-term-mortgage-rate-at-lowest-level-in-six-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Realities call for making most of small apartment living]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s currently more robust demand for apartments than houses due to differentials in single-family home prices and renters' purchasing power compared to older generations.<br />
The post Realities call for making most of small apartment living appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/realities-call-for-making-most-of-small-apartment-living/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/realities-call-for-making-most-of-small-apartment-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: RMA 2023 luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was honored to speak at the Risk Management Association&rsquo;s &ldquo;Know Your City&rdquo; luncheon recently.<br />
The post Lot Lines: RMA 2023 luncheon appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-rma-2023-luncheon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-rma-2023-luncheon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia governor sues over zoning dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes has filed a lawsuit against Cobb County regulators after a rezoning request to build homes on his farmland was denied.<br />
The post Former Georgia governor sues over zoning dispute appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-georgia-governor-sues-over-zoning-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-georgia-governor-sues-over-zoning-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages complex housing Wright Brothers plane factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early morning fire on Sunday damaged a commercial building complex housing a former airplane factory founded by the Wright Brothers in Ohio, authorities said.<br />
The post Fire damages complex housing Wright Brothers plane factory appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fire-damages-complex-housing-wright-brothers-plane-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fire-damages-complex-housing-wright-brothers-plane-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix sues Tempe over housing development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Phoenix is suing Tempe over a planned residential development near Sky Harbor International Airport, echoing a legal fight from over 20 years ago when a new stadium for the Arizona Cardinals was planned.<br />
The post Phoenix sues Tempe over housing development appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/phoenix-sues-tempe-over-housing-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/phoenix-sues-tempe-over-housing-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to house asylum seekers at ex-military bases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's government said Wednesday it was planning to house thousands of asylum seekers in two disused military bases, the latest in a series of measures to discourage migrants from crossing the English Channel to U.K. shores in small unseaworthy boats.<br />
The post UK to house asylum seekers at ex-military bases appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uk-to-house-asylum-seekers-at-ex-military-bases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/uk-to-house-asylum-seekers-at-ex-military-bases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Sugar opens first Oklahoma store]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sugar recently opened a 3,200-square-foot candy store at OKC Outlets.<br />
The post It&rsquo;s Sugar opens first Oklahoma store appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/its-sugar-opens-first-oklahoma-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/its-sugar-opens-first-oklahoma-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career fair coming soon to Rose State College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose State College has announced plans for a career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 3 on the second floor of the Jeanie Webb Student Union.<br />
The post Career fair coming soon to Rose State College appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-fair-coming-soon-to-rose-state-college/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/career-fair-coming-soon-to-rose-state-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Market Days ready for return in Norman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vintage Market Days is set to return to Norman for its spring-themed &ldquo;My Happy Place&rdquo; indoor-outdoor market April 21-23 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St.<br />
The post Vintage Market Days ready for return in Norman appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vintage-market-days-ready-for-return-in-norman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vintage-market-days-ready-for-return-in-norman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulready comments on CVS/Caremark decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready released a statement this week regarding CVS/Caremark's 90-day prescription decision.<br />
The post Mulready comments on CVS/Caremark decision appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mulready-comments-on-cvscaremark-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mulready-comments-on-cvscaremark-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring cleaning event set for Saturday in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City will host a special collection for computers, tires, ammunition, and prescription medication from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the OKC Fairgrounds.<br />
The post Spring cleaning event set for Saturday in OKC appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/spring-cleaning-event-set-for-saturday-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/spring-cleaning-event-set-for-saturday-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forum to focus on opportunities for disabled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developing, expanding and improving higher education options for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities will be the focus of the first inclusive postsecondary education conference ever held in Oklahoma.<br />
The post Forum to focus on opportunities for disabled appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/forum-to-focus-on-opportunities-for-disabled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/forum-to-focus-on-opportunities-for-disabled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Americans Museum displays rare documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Americans Museum and the University of Oklahoma Law School Library have partnered to present &ldquo;200 Years of Doctrine of Discovery: Johnson v. M&rsquo;Intosh and the Indian Removal Act.&rdquo;<br />
The post First Americans Museum displays rare documents appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-americans-museum-displays-rare-documents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/first-americans-museum-displays-rare-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight of the Mantas new VR film premieres in OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meetings planned this week by professionals in the Association of Zoos &amp; Aquariums in Oklahoma City have featured a showing of "Flight of the Mantas," a virtual reality film from Immotion.<br />
The post Flight of the Mantas new VR film premieres in OKC appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/flight-of-the-mantas-new-vr-film-premieres-in-okc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/flight-of-the-mantas-new-vr-film-premieres-in-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous storms, tornadoes may target Oklahoma, other states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seemingly relentless series of severe storms, likely with deadly tornadoes, are forecast to rip across parts of America&rsquo;s Midwest and South over the next couple of weeks, especially Friday, meteorologists said.<br />
The post Dangerous storms, tornadoes may target Oklahoma, other states appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dangerous-storms-tornadoes-may-target-oklahoma-other-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/dangerous-storms-tornadoes-may-target-oklahoma-other-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prine named chief operating officer at REDW]]></title><description><![CDATA[REDW, which identifies as one of the 10 largest advisory and public accounting firms in the Southwest with offices in Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Oklahoma City, has named Kerry Prine as its chief operating officer.<br />
The post Prine named chief operating officer at REDW appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/prine-named-chief-operating-officer-at-redw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/prine-named-chief-operating-officer-at-redw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU Health names Beavers chief nurse executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[OU Health has named Stefanie Beavers as its inaugural chief nurse executive.<br />
The post OU Health names Beavers chief nurse executive appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-health-names-beavers-chief-nurse-executive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-health-names-beavers-chief-nurse-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sylvester earns promotion at Flogistix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-based Flogistix has announced the promotion of Ali Sylvester to director of business solutions.<br />
The post Sylvester earns promotion at Flogistix appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sylvester-earns-promotion-at-flogistix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sylvester-earns-promotion-at-flogistix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sansone joins Phillips Murrah as bankruptcy attorney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillips Murrah has announced the addition of Jason A. Sansone, an experienced litigation attorney whose primary focus will be on representing businesses and individuals in financial distress. He&rsquo;ll be located in the firm&rsquo;s Oklahoma City offices.<br />
The post Sansone joins Phillips Murrah as bankruptcy attorney appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sansone-joins-phillips-murrah-as-bankruptcy-attorney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sansone-joins-phillips-murrah-as-bankruptcy-attorney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wichert, Sanders take new roles at Metro Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Technology Centers recently appointed a new dean of instruction and Springlake Campus site director. Former Site Director Kayleen Wichert is now acting as dean of instruction. Hired in her place is former Francis Tuttle Culinary Arts Director Michele Sanders.<br />
The post Wichert, Sanders take new roles at Metro Tech appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wichert-sanders-take-new-roles-at-metro-tech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wichert-sanders-take-new-roles-at-metro-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma State to launch four-year nursing degree program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program set to launch at Oklahoma State University should help address a critical shortage of nurses in the state, the university said.<br />
The post Oklahoma State to launch four-year nursing degree program appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-state-to-launch-four-year-nursing-degree-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-state-to-launch-four-year-nursing-degree-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer complex hopes to make Enid a youth sports destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility&rsquo;s current plan has six full-size natural grass fields, a championship-quality turf field, a press box, an electronic scoreboard and stadium seating for up to 1,500 people.<br />
The post Soccer complex hopes to make Enid a youth sports destination appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/soccer-complex-hopes-to-make-enid-a-youth-sports-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/soccer-complex-hopes-to-make-enid-a-youth-sports-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art, music, culture continue to make Enid a destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy of Enid is seeing the payoff of the cultural growth.<br />
The post Art, music, culture continue to make Enid a destination appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/art-music-culture-continue-to-make-enid-a-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/art-music-culture-continue-to-make-enid-a-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation, fintech partnerships keep Stride Bank strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with a 110-year legacy, the Stride team is keeping a steady eye on the horizon to see what&rsquo;s next &ndash; quietly putting in the hard work to be at the forefront of the next innovation in banking technologies.<br />
The post Innovation, fintech partnerships keep Stride Bank strong appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/innovation-fintech-partnerships-keep-stride-bank-strong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/innovation-fintech-partnerships-keep-stride-bank-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial scandals muddy debate over school tax credits, vouchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Legislature is pursuing a tax credit plan as its main vehicle for funding private and home-school students this session &ndash; which some say has more accountability baked in.<br />
The post Financial scandals muddy debate over school tax credits, vouchers appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/financial-scandals-muddy-debate-over-school-tax-credits-vouchers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/financial-scandals-muddy-debate-over-school-tax-credits-vouchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment funds to benefit rural businesses, state communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses in rural communities in Oklahoma should see some new investment soon related to the Oklahoma Rural Jobs program.<br />
The post Investment funds to benefit rural businesses, state communities appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/investment-funds-to-benefit-rural-businesses-state-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/investment-funds-to-benefit-rural-businesses-state-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: Lawmakers must work out differences in school choice bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most important policy question this legislative session is whether the Oklahoma Legislature will join the growing number of states that have enacted universal school choice programs.<br />
The post Right Thinking: Lawmakers must work out differences in school choice bills appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-lawmakers-must-work-out-differences-in-school-choice-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-lawmakers-must-work-out-differences-in-school-choice-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: Upcoming local elections vitally important]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Think globally, act locally&rdquo; may be a well-worn phrase, but it should serve as a north star for Oklahomans who want to create change.<br />
The post Policy Matters: Upcoming local elections vitally important appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-upcoming-local-elections-vitally-important/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-upcoming-local-elections-vitally-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett: UpskillOK built to strengthen your workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The need for a well-trained workforce is the primary reason the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education launched UpskillOK.<br />
The post Garrett: UpskillOK built to strengthen your workforce appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/garrett-upskillok-built-to-strengthen-your-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/garrett-upskillok-built-to-strengthen-your-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enid affected by housing shortage, study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The private market alone is unable to fill the housing gaps, according to the report.<br />
The post Enid affected by housing shortage, study shows appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/enid-affected-by-housing-shortage-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/enid-affected-by-housing-shortage-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Boomtown Trail’ to lure mountain bikers to Tulsa’s Turkey Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest downhill mountain bike trail in Oklahoma, likely to lure local and regional fans, opened recently in Tulsa&rsquo;s Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness.<br />
The post &lsquo;Boomtown Trail&rsquo; to lure mountain bikers to Tulsa&rsquo;s Turkey Mountain appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boomtown-trail-to-lure-mountain-bikers-to-tulsas-turkey-mountain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boomtown-trail-to-lure-mountain-bikers-to-tulsas-turkey-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies, despite outcry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public outrage is swift following mass shootings, such as the killing of six people at a Christian elementary school in Nashville. Sorrow and sympathy are widespread. But what comes next from policymakers is likely to depend on which political party is in charge of a state.<br />
The post Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies, despite outcry appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mass-shootings-seldom-shift-partisan-policies-despite-outcry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mass-shootings-seldom-shift-partisan-policies-despite-outcry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about the Covenant school shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were killed at a small, private Christian school just south of downtown Nashville on Monday after a shooter opened fire inside the building of about 200 students, police said.<br />
The post What we know about the Covenant school shooter appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/what-we-know-about-the-covenant-school-shooter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/what-we-know-about-the-covenant-school-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German court orders amendment of child marriage ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany's constitutional court ruled Wednesday that a law banning child marriages needs to be amended because it removes the possibility of continuing a marriage once both spouses become adults.<br />
The post German court orders amendment of child marriage ban appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/german-court-orders-amendment-of-child-marriage-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/german-court-orders-amendment-of-child-marriage-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli PM, Biden exchange frosty words over legal overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rebuffed President Joe Biden's suggestion that the premier &ldquo;walks away&rdquo; from a contentious plan to overhaul the legal system, saying the country makes its own decisions.<br />
The post Israeli PM, Biden exchange frosty words over legal overhaul appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/israeli-pm-biden-exchange-frosty-words-over-legal-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/israeli-pm-biden-exchange-frosty-words-over-legal-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss seniors take government to court over climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Swiss retirees took their government to a top European court Wednesday over what they claim is its failure to take stronger action on climate change.<br />
The post Swiss seniors take government to court over climate appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/swiss-seniors-take-government-to-court-over-climate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/swiss-seniors-take-government-to-court-over-climate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ability-Focused Job Fair returns to OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inclusive employers may look to make their next hires at the next Ability-Focused Job Fair, set to run from noon to 2:30 p.m. April 25 in the OKC Fairgrounds Hobbies, Arts &amp; Crafts Building, 3100 General Pershing Blvd.<br />
The post Ability-Focused Job Fair returns to OKC appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ability-focused-job-fair-returns-to-okc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ability-focused-job-fair-returns-to-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action day focuses on obesity prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of schools and youth organizations held the first-ever statewide day of action focusing on youth obesity prevention recently with an assist from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust.<br />
The post Action day focuses on obesity prevention appeared first on The Journal Record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/action-day-focuses-on-obesity-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/action-day-focuses-on-obesity-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program to benefit businesses, disabled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A program promoted by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is set to benefit businesses in communities across the state as well as ODRS clients this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/program-to-benefit-businesses-disabled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/program-to-benefit-businesses-disabled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill would mandate seatbelts for kids in Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would require anyone 16 or younger riding in the backseat of a vehicle to wear a seatbelt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-mandate-seatbelts-for-kids-in-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-mandate-seatbelts-for-kids-in-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Suicide Awareness Day bill advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to designate Sept. 22 of each year as Veteran Suicide Awareness Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/veteran-suicide-awareness-day-bill-advances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/veteran-suicide-awareness-day-bill-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill would give Oklahoma towns control over marijuana businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cities and towns in Oklahoma would have greater control over what marijuana businesses are allowed within their limits if legislation approved Wednesday in the Senate passes into law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-give-oklahoma-towns-control-over-marijuana-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-give-oklahoma-towns-control-over-marijuana-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art exhibit reflects Choctaw women through Trail of Tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Women&rsquo;s History Month exhibit in the Durant Art Gallery at the Choctaw Casino &amp; Resort explores the experience of women who took part in the Trail of Tears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/art-exhibit-reflects-choctaw-women-through-trail-of-tears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/art-exhibit-reflects-choctaw-women-through-trail-of-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boyd Street Ventures earns $10M OCAST investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyd Street Ventures has been selected to receive $10 million in funding from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology as part of its Oklahoma Venture Capital Investment program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boyd-street-ventures-earns-10m-ocast-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boyd-street-ventures-earns-10m-ocast-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy Week coming back to Oklahoma City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans are sailing along to bring Navy Week back to Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/navy-week-coming-back-to-oklahoma-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/navy-week-coming-back-to-oklahoma-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City picks up pace in planning for OKC Memorial Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anticipation is building for the OKC Memorial Marathon, set for April 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/city-picks-up-pace-in-planning-for-okc-memorial-marathon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/city-picks-up-pace-in-planning-for-okc-memorial-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatz: Turnpike plan must press forward, despite opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pushback doesn&rsquo;t diminish the need to complete the Oklahoma City metro&rsquo;s outer loop, the state's transportation secretary tells the chamber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gatz-turnpike-plan-must-press-forward-despite-opposition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/gatz-turnpike-plan-must-press-forward-despite-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma agencies yet to receive millions in relief funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six months after a special legislative session ended to allocate almost $1.7 billion, just a fraction of those federal coronavirus relief funds have been sent from state coffers to agencies or other entities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-agencies-yet-to-receive-millions-in-relief-funds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-agencies-yet-to-receive-millions-in-relief-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board approves $35M for Tinker-area water main relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City has been approved to receive $35 million in funding for water system projects to benefit Tinker Air Force Base and approximately 400,000 people who live or work on or near the base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/board-approves-35m-for-tinker-area-water-main-relocation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/board-approves-35m-for-tinker-area-water-main-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma earns praise for strengthening foster care system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma has made admirable progress in improving its foster care system in the years since it settled a class-action lawsuit filed by a child welfare advocacy group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-earns-praise-for-strengthening-foster-care-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-earns-praise-for-strengthening-foster-care-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission legislation passes House]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill that would update automobile dealer franchise laws in Oklahoma has garnered strong support at the Oklahoma Capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-new-motor-vehicle-commission-legislation-passes-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-new-motor-vehicle-commission-legislation-passes-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: The ‘small ball’ approach to economic development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instead of giving taxpayer dollars to an international company, what if we leveraged these dollars for use by Oklahomans in Oklahoma?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-the-small-ball-approach-to-economic-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-the-small-ball-approach-to-economic-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: Court’s abortion decision a flagrant misuse of authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Supreme Court, by concocting a right to abortion from a state constitution that doesn&rsquo;t mention it, has set our social fabric ablaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-courts-abortion-decision-a-flagrant-misuse-of-authority/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-courts-abortion-decision-a-flagrant-misuse-of-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tardibono: Overincarceration of women hurts kids, hinders economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[March is Women's History Month. One way to celebrate is to recognize the benefit women in diversion programs can bring to the workplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tardibono-overincarceration-of-women-hurts-kids-hinders-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tardibono-overincarceration-of-women-hurts-kids-hinders-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transgender youth: ‘Forced outing’ bills make schools unsafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[As hundreds of bills nationwide take aim at nearly every facet of transgender existence, trans kids and their families say certain proposals could eliminate one of the last remaining safe havens to explore their identities: K-12 public schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/transgender-youth-forced-outing-bills-make-schools-unsafe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/transgender-youth-forced-outing-bills-make-schools-unsafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stocks, bond yields tumble after Fed rate hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks fell sharply Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated the end may be near for its economy-crunching hikes to interest rates, but it also doesn&rsquo;t expect to cut rates anytime soon despite Wall Street&rsquo;s hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stocks-bond-yields-tumble-after-fed-rate-hike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/stocks-bond-yields-tumble-after-fed-rate-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apaches tell court copper mine would harm sacred sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Native American group trying to stop an effort to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States told a full federal appeals court panel Tuesday that the project would prevent Apaches from exercising their religion by destroying land they consider sacred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/apaches-tell-court-copper-mine-would-harm-sacred-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/apaches-tell-court-copper-mine-would-harm-sacred-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom that matches their gender identity, the first of several states expected to enact such bans this year amid a flood of bills nationwide targeting the trans community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arkansas-restricts-school-bathroom-use-by-transgender-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arkansas-restricts-school-bathroom-use-by-transgender-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit seeks to block abortion pill ban in Wyoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abortion-rights supporters filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Wyoming's new abortion pill ban from taking effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-seeks-to-block-abortion-pill-ban-in-wyoming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-seeks-to-block-abortion-pill-ban-in-wyoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Alabama player drove 141 mph to evade law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspended Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell drove over 141 mph while trying to evade deputies before his arrest on drug charges in the Florida Panhandle last week, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/deputies-alabama-player-drove-141-mph-to-evade-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/deputies-alabama-player-drove-141-mph-to-evade-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US ‘concerned’ by Mexican seizure of company’s port]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. State Department said Tuesday it was &ldquo;concerned about the fair treatment of our companies in Mexico&rdquo; after Mexican police seized a cargo terminal owned by an Alabama-based company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-concerned-by-mexican-seizure-of-companys-port/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/us-concerned-by-mexican-seizure-of-companys-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-judge rejects free speech defense in Biden diary case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First Amendment protection for journalists should not keep prosecutors from seeing most evidence gathered in a probe of people connected to conservative group Project Veritas, a former federal judge appointed to the case said in a report Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ex-judge-rejects-free-speech-defense-in-biden-diary-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ex-judge-rejects-free-speech-defense-in-biden-diary-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge says no death penalty for mom in triple murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman charged with conspiracy and murder in connection with the deaths of her two children and her new husband's late wife will no longer face the death penalty, a judge ruled Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-says-no-death-penalty-for-mom-in-triple-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-says-no-death-penalty-for-mom-in-triple-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 30 years after police officer shot friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[LaKeith Smith was 15 when a police officer shot and killed his friend when the teens were caught burglarizing homes in Alabama, but it is Smith who will spend decades in prison for his friend's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/man-sentenced-to-30-years-after-police-officer-shot-friend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/man-sentenced-to-30-years-after-police-officer-shot-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox, Dominion face off over airing of false election claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox News and a voting machine company that claims the conservative network defamed it by amplifying baseless allegations of fraud following the 2020 presidential election faced off in a courtroom Tuesday during a key hearing over whether journalists have a responsibility to be cautious with explosive and implausible allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-dominion-face-off-over-airing-of-false-election-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fox-dominion-face-off-over-airing-of-false-election-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roberts joins The Skin Cancer Center of Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Skin Cancer Center of Oklahoma has added a new physician. Dr. Amanda Roberts is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/roberts-joins-the-skin-cancer-center-of-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/roberts-joins-the-skin-cancer-center-of-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor takes new leadership post at Dewberry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced the promotion of Pam Taylor to associate principal in Tulsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/taylor-takes-new-leadership-post-at-dewberry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/taylor-takes-new-leadership-post-at-dewberry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillenbrand named chief development officer at Girl Scouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candice Hillenbrand has been named chief development officer for Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hillenbrand-named-chief-development-officer-at-girl-scouts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hillenbrand-named-chief-development-officer-at-girl-scouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill would hold Oklahoma event venues accountable for alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill to hold event venues accountable for overserving people alcohol passed through the Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-hold-oklahoma-event-venues-accountable-for-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-would-hold-oklahoma-event-venues-accountable-for-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports betting measure passes in Oklahoma House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Odds that sports betting will be legalized in Oklahoma turned more favorable on Tuesday with passage of a bill through the state House of Representatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sports-betting-measure-passes-in-oklahoma-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sports-betting-measure-passes-in-oklahoma-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban planner to speak about ‘Trails and Walkability’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Oklahoma City Parks &amp; Trails Foundation has partnered with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to plan a visit by one of the nation&rsquo;s most preeminent urban planners, Garner Stoll, who has been scheduled to offer a presentation beginning at 7:30 a.m. April 12 in the museum&rsquo;s Noble Theater, located at 415 Couch Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/urban-planner-to-speak-about-trails-and-walkability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/urban-planner-to-speak-about-trails-and-walkability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Beautiful to present service awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community improvement organization OKC Beautiful has finalized plans for its 38th Annual Distinguished Service Awards, to be held Thursday at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-beautiful-to-present-service-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-beautiful-to-present-service-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Express Professionals marks 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Express Employment Professionals franchisees and staff members recently marked the company&rsquo;s 40th year while gathered in Washington, D.C., for an annual International Leadership Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/express-professionals-marks-40-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/express-professionals-marks-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Cattlemen invest in ag youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 60 heifers and 50 steers were sold recently through the 2023 futurity coordinated by the Oklahoma Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association at the Oklahoma Youth Expo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-cattlemen-invest-in-ag-youth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-cattlemen-invest-in-ag-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercy OKC charity gala raises nearly $500,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercy Health Foundation recently hosted its annual gala event at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel and kicked off fundraising to expand the health system&rsquo;s gastroenterology services in the Oklahoma City metro area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mercy-okc-charity-gala-raises-nearly-500000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mercy-okc-charity-gala-raises-nearly-500000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers Market set to return to Scissortail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park sponsored by Bank of Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Renewal by Andersen is set to return for its fourth season on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/farmers-market-set-to-return-to-scissortail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/farmers-market-set-to-return-to-scissortail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee Nation, AT&amp;T partner to connect citizens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Nation and AT&amp;T have set plans Wednesday to celebrate a newly constructed 355-foot-tall cell tower, which for the first time will provide 1,000 people in the Kenwood area fast and reliable connectivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nation-atampt-partner-to-connect-citizens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cherokee-nation-atampt-partner-to-connect-citizens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Active assailant exercise’ planned Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Friday, Rose State College will host an Active Assailant Exercise with Midwest City police, fire and hospitals, the college has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/active-assailant-exercise-planned-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/active-assailant-exercise-planned-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma bills target illegal marijuana grow sites, illicit activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[State lawmakers have advanced several bills designed to clamp down on illegal marijuana grow operations and other illicit activities related to Oklahoma&rsquo;s medical marijuana industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-bills-target-illegal-marijuana-grow-sites-illicit-activity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-bills-target-illegal-marijuana-grow-sites-illicit-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher pay raise bill earns passage through Oklahoma Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers and certified school employees in Oklahoma could be in line to get a pay raise amounting to several thousand dollars if legislation advancing at the Capitol continues to make progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/teacher-pay-raise-bill-earns-passage-through-oklahoma-senate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/teacher-pay-raise-bill-earns-passage-through-oklahoma-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years later, Winter Storm Uri still cause for controversy in state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after Winter Storm Uri delivered a historic blast of arctic weather to Oklahoma, the vicious cold punch has continued to stir controversy over how arrangements were made in its aftermath to cover unprecedented utility bills faced by ratepayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/two-years-later-winter-storm-uri-still-cause-for-controversy-in-state/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/two-years-later-winter-storm-uri-still-cause-for-controversy-in-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsoodle: DOKC welcomes new executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, a nonprofit created in 2000 to manage and market Oklahoma City&rsquo;s Business Improvement District, recently welcomed its new executive director, Jennifer Nakayama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-dokc-welcomes-new-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tsoodle-dokc-welcomes-new-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Zoo lecturer to offer insights into conservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to learn more about giraffes from a global expert, make plans to be at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Friday to hear from the co-founder of an African foundation working to protect giraffe populations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-zoo-lecturer-to-offer-insights-into-conservation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-zoo-lecturer-to-offer-insights-into-conservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Perspectives: Investors wake up to cash yields]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many cases, the yield differential between the deposit rate and that on short-term T-Bills is more than 4%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-investors-wake-up-to-cash-yields/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/capital-perspectives-investors-wake-up-to-cash-yields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukrainian soldiers nearly finished with training at Fort Sill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The soldiers are expected to leave Oklahoma in the next several days for additional training in Germany before they deploy to Ukraine with a Patriot missile battery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ukrainian-soldiers-nearly-finished-with-training-at-fort-sill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ukrainian-soldiers-nearly-finished-with-training-at-fort-sill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women in Oklahoma’s construction industry share experiences, challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma ranks 24th for the highest percentage of female construction trade workers.&nbsp;Out of 75,601 construction trade workers in the state, 2,054 (2.7%) of them are women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/women-in-oklahomas-construction-industry-share-experiences-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/women-in-oklahomas-construction-industry-share-experiences-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico governor to abusive caregivers: ‘We’re coming for you’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any caregivers who mistreat and abuse developmentally disabled or otherwise vulnerable people will be held accountable, New Mexico&rsquo;s governor and top health officials warned Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-mexico-governor-to-abusive-caregivers-were-coming-for-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-mexico-governor-to-abusive-caregivers-were-coming-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma court OKs abortion to preserve mother’s life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state&rsquo;s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-court-oks-abortion-to-preserve-mothers-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-court-oks-abortion-to-preserve-mothers-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s artificially intelligent ‘Bard’ set for next stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google announced Tuesday it's allowing more people to interact with "Bard," the artificially intelligent chatbot the company is building to counter Microsoft's early lead in a pivotal battleground of technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/googles-artificially-intelligent-bard-set-for-next-stage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/googles-artificially-intelligent-bard-set-for-next-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss suspend bonus payouts to Credit Suisse staffers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Switzerland's government said Tuesday that it's ordering Credit Suisse to temporarily suspend bonuses for employees after orchestrating a plan for the No. 2 Swiss bank to be taken over by rival UBS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/swiss-suspend-bonus-payouts-to-credit-suisse-staffers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/swiss-suspend-bonus-payouts-to-credit-suisse-staffers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ted Lasso’ visits White House, promotes mental health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso used a White House visit Monday to encourage people, even in politically divided Washington, to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to "ask how they're doing, and listen, sincerely.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ted-lasso-visits-white-house-promotes-mental-health-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ted-lasso-visits-white-house-promotes-mental-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People who lose Medicaid face daunting challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicaid coverage will end for millions of Americans in the coming months, and it will push many into unfamiliar territory: the health insurance marketplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/people-who-lose-medicaid-face-daunting-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/people-who-lose-medicaid-face-daunting-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Visit: Your nutrition is too important to ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter how much we learn about the topic, putting good nutrition into practice can still be challenging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-your-nutrition-is-too-important-to-ignore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/office-visit-your-nutrition-is-too-important-to-ignore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OU Health offers incisionless treatment for essential tremor]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Focused Ultrasound&rdquo; treatment offered at OU Health holds promise for patients who suffer with medical refractory essential tremor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-health-offers-incisionless-treatment-for-essential-tremor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ou-health-offers-incisionless-treatment-for-essential-tremor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill to strengthen 911 system makes progress in Oklahoma Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill aimed at making the state&rsquo;s 911 system more responsive, especially to people who live near county lines or in rural areas, has made progress in the Oklahoma Legislature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-to-strengthen-911-system-makes-progress-in-oklahoma-legislature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-to-strengthen-911-system-makes-progress-in-oklahoma-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wynnewood refinery upgrade may lead to industry changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Houston-based company has reported progress on a plan to improve the gasoline production process at a refinery in Wynnewood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wynnewood-refinery-upgrade-may-lead-to-industry-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wynnewood-refinery-upgrade-may-lead-to-industry-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma bill seeks to clarify voting eligibility after convictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain about whether some commutation recipients immediately have their voting rights restored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-bill-seeks-to-clarify-voting-eligibility-after-convictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-bill-seeks-to-clarify-voting-eligibility-after-convictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds: Oklahomans losing millions to scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statewide, identity theft and imposter scams accounted for about one-third of the reports at 6,068 and 5,322 cases respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/feds-oklahomans-losing-millions-to-scams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/feds-oklahomans-losing-millions-to-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma program funding to help strengthen companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma companies with plans to expand, diversify product lines or otherwise strengthen their market positions may benefit from funding made available this year through the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-program-funding-to-help-strengthen-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-program-funding-to-help-strengthen-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpe: The ingredients needed for Oklahoma’s children ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is having a chili cook-off at its annual Child Advocacy Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-the-ingredients-needed-for-oklahomas-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sharpe-the-ingredients-needed-for-oklahomas-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic concerns suppress gas prices in OKC, across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declining crude oil prices sparked by banking concerns and fears of a worldwide economic slowdown have contributed to cheaper gas found at stations in Oklahoma City and across the country recently, but the trend may be short-lived, analysts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/economic-concerns-suppress-gas-prices-in-okc-across-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/economic-concerns-suppress-gas-prices-in-okc-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmond museum presents ‘Trees in Our Town’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmond History Museum has launched &ldquo;Trees in Our Town&rdquo; showcasing award-winning art created by fifth graders from Edmond schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-museum-presents-trees-in-our-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-museum-presents-trees-in-our-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driverless truck routes expanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company involved in moving freight in Oklahoma by way of driverless trucks has made progress in expanding its national footprint, making it more likely for people to see driverless trucks on interstate highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/driverless-truck-routes-expanding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/driverless-truck-routes-expanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montauk Renewables reports results for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montauk Renewables Inc., a company involved in management, recovery, and conversion of biogas into renewable natural gas, which has operations in Oklahoma, has announced financial results for 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/montauk-renewables-reports-results-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/montauk-renewables-reports-results-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas medical marijuana bill appears dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kansas legislators don&rsquo;t appear likely to legalize marijuana for medical uses this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-medical-marijuana-bill-appears-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-medical-marijuana-bill-appears-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hears from final witnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grand jury was hearing from final witnesses Monday in the investigation into Donald Trump as law enforcement officials accelerated security preparations in advance of a possible indictment and as fellow Republicans staked out positions in a criminal probe expected to shake up the 2024 presidential race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/in-trump-probe-nyc-grand-jury-hears-from-final-witnesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/in-trump-probe-nyc-grand-jury-hears-from-final-witnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-renowned giraffe conservationist to visit OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[World-renowned giraffe conservationist Dr. Julian Fennessy has scheduled a visit to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden to include a conservation lecture from 1-2 p.m. Friday in the zoo&rsquo;s Rosser Conservation Education Center Auditorium, 2000 Remington Place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/world-renowned-giraffe-conservationist-to-visit-okc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/world-renowned-giraffe-conservationist-to-visit-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WH economic report: Money for child care would help growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House is making the case for more government support for child care programs, drawing on extensive research to say additional spending would improve kids' lives, increase the quality of early childhood schooling and enable more women to hold jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wh-economic-report-money-for-child-care-would-help-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wh-economic-report-money-for-child-care-would-help-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cortado Ventures reports seed fund progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-based Cortado Ventures has reported progress on its seed funding initiatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cortado-ventures-reports-seed-fund-progress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/cortado-ventures-reports-seed-fund-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC receives Aaa bond rating from Moody&rsquo;s, AAA from S&amp;P]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moody&rsquo;s Investors Service and S&amp;P Global Ratings both recently affirmed high bond ratings and a stable long-term outlook for the city of Oklahoma City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-receives-aaa-bond-rating-from-moodyrsquos-aaa-from-sampp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-receives-aaa-bond-rating-from-moodyrsquos-aaa-from-sampp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ExpressTalks forum to focus on business needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A virtual ExpressTalks forum scheduled for today by Oklahoma City-based Express Employment Professionals will focus on several areas that may represent &ldquo;disconnects&rdquo; between businesses and employees, including wage expectations, benefits, workplace culture, transportation and geography, and child care and elder care needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/expresstalks-forum-to-focus-on-business-needs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/expresstalks-forum-to-focus-on-business-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken Bow listed as film-friendly city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broken Bow has been named as Oklahoma&rsquo;s latest film-friendly community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/broken-bow-listed-as-film-friendly-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/broken-bow-listed-as-film-friendly-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sullivan joins Golgotha’s in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[GableGotwals has announced the addition of shareholder John D. Sullivan, who will lead the firm&rsquo;s presence in Texas, including being part of the team to launch the firm&rsquo;s Houston office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sullivan-joins-golgothas-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sullivan-joins-golgothas-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orlowski joins board at MTF Biologics]]></title><description><![CDATA[LifeShare of Oklahoma President and CEO Jeff Orlowski has joined the board of directors of global nonprofit MTF Biologics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/orlowski-joins-board-at-mtf-biologics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/orlowski-joins-board-at-mtf-biologics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perkins joins lending team at Kirkpatrick Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirkpatrick Bank has announced the addition of Carissa Perkins as senior vice president, commercial lending for the Oklahoma City market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/perkins-joins-lending-team-at-kirkpatrick-bank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/perkins-joins-lending-team-at-kirkpatrick-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge extends agreement date in poultry lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge is giving Oklahoma and nearly a dozen poultry companies, including the world&rsquo;s largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, an additional 90 days to reach an agreement on plans to clean a watershed polluted by chicken litter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-extends-agreement-date-in-poultry-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-extends-agreement-date-in-poultry-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/amazon-cuts-9000-more-jobs-bringing-2023-total-to-27000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/amazon-cuts-9000-more-jobs-bringing-2023-total-to-27000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Joe: Exercise to stay fit – mentally as well as physically]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many studies have pushed the benefits of exercise, especially for our physical well-being. But a recent one addresses how exercise may improve our mental well-being, especially later in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-exercise-to-stay-fit-mentally-as-well-as-physically/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-joe-exercise-to-stay-fit-mentally-as-well-as-physically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UBS to buy Credit Suisse for nearly $3.25B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banking giant UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion, in a deal orchestrated by regulators to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ubs-to-buy-credit-suisse-for-nearly-325b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ubs-to-buy-credit-suisse-for-nearly-325b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank failures stoke anger, division in Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills were filed, hearings were planned and blame was cast as Congress reacted this past week to the abrupt failure of two banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank-failures-stoke-anger-division-in-congress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bank-failures-stoke-anger-division-in-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentines struggle to cope with 100% inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Argentines are struggling to make ends meet as the country&rsquo;s annual inflation rate clocked in at an annual rate of 102.5% in February, the first time it has reached triple digits since 1991.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/argentines-struggle-to-cope-with-100-inflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/argentines-struggle-to-cope-with-100-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas OKs homestead tax credit increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas lawmakers sent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders legislation that would raise the property tax credit that thousands of homeowners receive for their primary residence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arkansas-oks-homestead-tax-credit-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arkansas-oks-homestead-tax-credit-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama faces prison construction sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama legislative leaders say they will proceed with plans to build two super-size prisons, despite the cost estimate for the first one mushrooming to nearly $1 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/alabama-faces-prison-construction-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/alabama-faces-prison-construction-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China fines Deloitte $30.8M over audit failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beijing office of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu has been fined $30.8 million for failing to adequately audit a Chinese state-owned asset management company whose former head was sentenced to death on corruption charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/china-fines-deloitte-308m-over-audit-failings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/china-fines-deloitte-308m-over-audit-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar charges ex-finance minister with bribery, embezzlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar announced Sunday the nation's former finance minister faces charges including bribery and embezzlement from his time in the post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/qatar-charges-ex-finance-minister-with-bribery-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/qatar-charges-ex-finance-minister-with-bribery-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar series to cover dry weather ranching]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State University Extension is set to begin a webinar series especially for ranchers focused on navigating dry conditions and high prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/webinar-series-to-cover-dry-weather-ranching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/webinar-series-to-cover-dry-weather-ranching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU Center for Rural Health awarded $3 million grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State University Center for Rural Health has been awarded $3 million as part of a larger Health Equity grant awarded to the Oklahoma State Department of Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-center-for-rural-health-awarded-3-million-grant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/osu-center-for-rural-health-awarded-3-million-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA tells states not to block waste from derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered states to stop blocking contaminated waste from a fiery train derailment in Ohio from being sent to hazardous waste storage sites around the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/epa-tells-states-not-to-block-waste-from-derailment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/epa-tells-states-not-to-block-waste-from-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending March 17, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending March 17, 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-march-17-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/journal-record-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-march-17-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain barrels available for OKC residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City residents can help to conserve water by ordering rain barrels through the city of Oklahoma City and Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rain-barrels-available-for-okc-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/rain-barrels-available-for-okc-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foundation’s grant to advance job training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arvest Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/foundations-grant-to-advance-job-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/foundations-grant-to-advance-job-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC to collect old computers, ammo, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City has set plans for a special collection of throwaways ranging from unwanted computers to tires to ammunition and prescription drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-to-collect-old-computers-ammo-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-to-collect-old-computers-ammo-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concrete Fire Pits launches website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concrete Fire Pits has announced the launch of its new website, concretefirepits.net.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/concrete-fire-pits-launches-website/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/concrete-fire-pits-launches-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: Energy workers fear for job security, safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid record profits announced by Big Oil CEOs, companies are producing more with fewer workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/survey-energy-workers-fear-for-job-security-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/survey-energy-workers-fear-for-job-security-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsa workshop addresses gender wage gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[A National Equal Pay Day workshop addressed the gender pay gap and taught negotiation strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-workshop-addresses-gender-wage-gap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-workshop-addresses-gender-wage-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC, Tulsa struggle for solutions to persistent poverty]]></title><description><![CDATA[With only one van operating three days a week in each city, there are more people seeking A Better Way than funding and resources can support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-tulsa-struggle-for-solutions-to-persistent-poverty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-tulsa-struggle-for-solutions-to-persistent-poverty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Americans end up footing the bill for bank failures?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. So, will ordinary Americans end up paying for it, one way or another? And what will the price tag be?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/will-americans-end-up-footing-the-bill-for-bank-failures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/will-americans-end-up-footing-the-bill-for-bank-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Oklahoma lawmaker to help ensure government transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former state lawmaker has been tapped by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond to serve as a &ldquo;public access counselor&rdquo; in the AG&rsquo;s office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-oklahoma-lawmaker-to-help-ensure-government-transparency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/former-oklahoma-lawmaker-to-help-ensure-government-transparency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden calls for tougher penalties for execs of failed banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Joe Biden on Friday called on Congress to allow regulators to impose tougher penalties on the executives of failed banks, including clawing back compensation and making it easier to bar them from working in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-calls-for-tougher-penalties-for-execs-of-failed-banks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/biden-calls-for-tougher-penalties-for-execs-of-failed-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent company of Silicon Valley Bank files for bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday, a week after the tech-focused bank failed in a sudden collapse that set off fears of wider problems in the global banking system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/parent-company-of-silicon-valley-bank-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/parent-company-of-silicon-valley-bank-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Town: Popular Art in Blooms set for April return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Museum of Art&rsquo;s fan-favorite Art in Blooms returns in April to celebrate spring with floral sculptures inspired by museum art, a new evening event and a watch party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-popular-art-in-blooms-set-for-april-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/on-the-town-popular-art-in-blooms-set-for-april-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Criminal Court said on Friday it issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/international-court-issues-war-crimes-warrant-for-putin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/international-court-issues-war-crimes-warrant-for-putin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmington: State should nix bad-for-business franchise tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we want businesses to thrive in Oklahoma, why are we taxing them simply for existing? Repealing the franchise tax will boost business investments in the economy and help create new jobs, while reducing tax compliance costs for businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/warmington-state-should-nix-bad-for-business-franchise-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/warmington-state-should-nix-bad-for-business-franchise-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulators monitor tritium leak at nuclear plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota regulators say they're monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant, and the company said there's no danger to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/regulators-monitor-tritium-leak-at-nuclear-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/regulators-monitor-tritium-leak-at-nuclear-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whale deaths bring call for wind development pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican congressmen have called for a halt to all offshore wind power projects amid a spate of whale deaths on the U.S. East Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whale-deaths-bring-call-for-wind-development-pause/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whale-deaths-bring-call-for-wind-development-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State, US officials tout spending to plug ‘orphan wells’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The abandoned wells can leak oilfield brine and cancer-causing chemicals that are components of crude oil, such as benzene. They also can emit methane, a greenhouse gas that&rsquo;s 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-us-officials-tout-spending-to-plug-orphan-wells/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/state-us-officials-tout-spending-to-plug-orphan-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant: DOL resources can help employees affected by cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[When an employee is diagnosed with cancer, employers are often concerned with how to best support the individual throughout treatment. Rights and responsibilities are important concerns for employers and employees as they navigate medical leave, job duties and other employment issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bryant-dol-resources-can-help-employees-affected-by-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bryant-dol-resources-can-help-employees-affected-by-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subsidies up, free market down as EU moves to green economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, are essential in moving toward a climate neutral economy, while also increasing the bloc's strategic independence in a shifting world of geopolitical alliances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/subsidies-up-free-market-down-as-eu-moves-to-green-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/subsidies-up-free-market-down-as-eu-moves-to-green-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s next for Alaska’s Willow oil project?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biden administration's approval of the largest new oil project in years on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope was immediately met by lawsuits seeking to stop the Willow project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whats-next-for-alaskas-willow-oil-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/whats-next-for-alaskas-willow-oil-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico governor urges caution on tax cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging legislators to reevaluate the magnitude of proposed tax changes that would forgo $1 billion in annual state government income each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-mexico-governor-urges-caution-on-tax-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/new-mexico-governor-urges-caution-on-tax-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston seeks to limit fossil fuel use in new buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has filed an ordinance with the city council that would require new buildings that rely on fossil fuels to install solar panels and add wiring in anticipation of future conversion to electrification with the goal of most new buildings going all-electric.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boston-seeks-to-limit-fossil-fuel-use-in-new-buildings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boston-seeks-to-limit-fossil-fuel-use-in-new-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN nuclear watchdog: 2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 2.5 tons of natural uranium stored in a site in war-torn Libya have gone missing, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said, raising safety and proliferation concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/un-nuclear-watchdog-25-tons-of-uranium-missing-in-libya/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/un-nuclear-watchdog-25-tons-of-uranium-missing-in-libya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN urges green tech growth in Global South]]></title><description><![CDATA[The majority of developing nations are set to miss out on the economic benefits of booming green technologies, slowing progress toward their climate goals and widening the inequality gap between rich and poor countries, a United Nations report has warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/un-urges-green-tech-growth-in-global-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/un-urges-green-tech-growth-in-global-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton: Loss of industry prize highlights need for skilled workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[It doesn&rsquo;t require a blue-ribbon panel to know long-term investing in public education and minimizing the culture wars are the surest ways to a more prosperous future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-loss-of-industry-prize-highlights-need-for-skilled-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/hamilton-loss-of-industry-prize-highlights-need-for-skilled-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Market Friday: Driver’s license bill makes sense for Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[One way to reduce a share of the problems created by illegal immigration is to provide driver&rsquo;s licenses to some illegal immigrants &ndash; even though that may sound counterintuitive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-drivers-license-bill-makes-sense-for-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/free-market-friday-drivers-license-bill-makes-sense-for-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma tribes among those receiving bison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of bison from a mountain park outside Denver were transferred Wednesday to several tribes from across the Great Plains, in the latest example of Native Americans reclaiming stewardship over animals their ancestors lived alongside for millennia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-tribes-among-those-receiving-bison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-tribes-among-those-receiving-bison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite record snow, rain, drought fears remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the receding drought, experts cautioned that the relief may be only a blip as the long-term effects persist from what has been a stubborn dry streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/despite-record-snow-rain-drought-fears-remain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/despite-record-snow-rain-drought-fears-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellen to Congress: US banking system ‘remains sound’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday that the nation&rsquo;s banking system &ldquo;remains sound&rdquo; and Americans &ldquo;can feel confident&rdquo; about their deposits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/yellen-to-congress-us-banking-system-remains-sound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/yellen-to-congress-us-banking-system-remains-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoman pleads guilty to killing 3, cutting heart from one]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing three people, including a woman whose heart was cut from her body, weeks after being released from prison as part of a mass commutation effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoman-pleads-guilty-to-killing-3-cutting-heart-from-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoman-pleads-guilty-to-killing-3-cutting-heart-from-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmond OKs financing for 2 big projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will fund construction of the three-building downtown City Center Complex and a city-owned building that will include a YMCA and a new public library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-oks-financing-for-2-big-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/edmond-oks-financing-for-2-big-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing bill progresses in Oklahoma Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at increasing Oklahoma&rsquo;s affordable housing inventory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/affordable-housing-bill-progresses-in-oklahoma-legislature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/affordable-housing-bill-progresses-in-oklahoma-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funds to preserve Cherokee historic sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Nation has committed $1 million to preserve historic sites and authorize official biographies of past tribal leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/funds-to-preserve-cherokee-historic-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/funds-to-preserve-cherokee-historic-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment remains strong despite recession fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Oklahoma and across the United States, fewer people have filed claims for unemployment benefits recently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/employment-remains-strong-despite-recession-fears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/employment-remains-strong-despite-recession-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC bombing figure’s son pleads guilty to robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The troubled son of imprisoned Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols pleaded guilty Wednesday in Las Vegas to kidnapping and armed robbery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-bombing-figures-son-pleads-guilty-to-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-bombing-figures-son-pleads-guilty-to-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft adds AI tools to Office apps like Outlook, Word]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is infusing artificial intelligence tools into its Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook emails.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/microsoft-adds-ai-tools-to-office-apps-like-outlook-word/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/microsoft-adds-ai-tools-to-office-apps-like-outlook-word/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas anti-ESG push slowed by debate over private investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican lawmakers pushing to prevent Kansas from investing its funds using socially and environmentally conscious principles disagree about also imposing rules for investment managers handling private funds, complicating their efforts to thwart what they see as "woke" investing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-anti-esg-push-slowed-by-debate-over-private-investors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-anti-esg-push-slowed-by-debate-over-private-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Orbit pausing all work, reportedly furloughs staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Orbit said Thursday it is pausing all operations amid reports that the company is furloughing almost all its staff as part of a bid to seek a funding lifeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/virgin-orbit-pausing-all-work-reportedly-furloughs-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/virgin-orbit-pausing-all-work-reportedly-furloughs-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma bill proposes extending maternal care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill aimed at improving health care for new mothers and babies on Medicaid has made some progress in the Oklahoma Legislature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-bill-proposes-extending-maternal-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oklahoma-bill-proposes-extending-maternal-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vesta Capital reports results for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real estate investment firm Vesta Capital has reported results for 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vesta-capital-reports-results-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/vesta-capital-reports-results-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program funding to help Oklahoma communities upgrade industrial sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently launched its new Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success program to address statewide infrastructure needs both of existing businesses and prospective new industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/program-funding-to-help-oklahoma-communities-upgrade-industrial-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/program-funding-to-help-oklahoma-communities-upgrade-industrial-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsa company reports progress in improving water security]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tulsa company known for unique and scalable technology that allows users to extract water from the air has received three new patents that it says will help it to help the world save precious water and energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-company-reports-progress-in-improving-water-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/tulsa-company-reports-progress-in-improving-water-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite market slump, high rates dim homebuyer affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeownership is likely to remain a pipe dream for many Americans this spring homebuying season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/despite-market-slump-high-rates-dim-homebuyer-affordability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/despite-market-slump-high-rates-dim-homebuyer-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In low-wage Portugal, Europe’s housing crisis bites deep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people, increasingly including the middle class, are being priced out of Portugal's property market by rising rents, surging home prices and climbing mortgage rates, fueled by factors including the growing influx of foreign investors and tourists needing short-term rentals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/in-low-wage-portugal-europes-housing-crisis-bites-deep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/in-low-wage-portugal-europes-housing-crisis-bites-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lot Lines: Living on a cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living on a cruise ship may sound like an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, but for some individuals, it is a practical and cost-effective way of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-living-on-a-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lot-lines-living-on-a-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar to focus on housing rules, pet ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 70% of people in the United States own a pet, and while 76% of housing owners and operators say they are pet-friendly, about three-quarters of renters say finding pet-friendly housing is difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/webinar-to-focus-on-housing-rules-pet-ownership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/webinar-to-focus-on-housing-rules-pet-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer advocates sought for people in care facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are needed to take part in the state&rsquo;s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to advocate for residents in nursing homes, assisted-living centers and residential care homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/volunteer-advocates-sought-for-people-in-care-facilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/volunteer-advocates-sought-for-people-in-care-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MGM to renovate, rename Water Club hotel in Atlantic City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of Atlantic City's top-performing casino are renovating and renaming its stand-alone non-casino hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mgm-to-renovate-rename-water-club-hotel-in-atlantic-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/mgm-to-renovate-rename-water-club-hotel-in-atlantic-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill aims to slow traffic near first, second responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill aimed at slowing traffic and potentially increasing penalties for people who drive too fast near where people are working around roadways has progressed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-aims-to-slow-traffic-near-first-second-responders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bill-aims-to-slow-traffic-near-first-second-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor admits racketeering, embezzlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oklahoma contractor who took more than $190,000 from people in exchange for construction projects never completed has pleaded guilty to racketeering and embezzlement, the office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/contractor-admits-racketeering-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/contractor-admits-racketeering-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack: Wealth management lessons from March Madness]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the spirit of the &ldquo;season,&rdquo; the following are my &ldquo;final four&rdquo; to building a successful wealth management strategy:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jack-wealth-management-lessons-from-march-madness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/jack-wealth-management-lessons-from-march-madness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California to build 1,200 homes to help address homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced plans to build 1,200 small homes across the state as part of an effort to help house the nation's largest homeless population and to address an issue that has persistently plagued the state during his time in office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/california-to-build-1200-homes-to-help-address-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/california-to-build-1200-homes-to-help-address-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit blames deadly fire on housing agency, unsafe lighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first lawsuit filed over a Christmas tree fire in Philadelphia &ndash; which killed 12 members of an extended family last winter &ndash; accuses the city's Housing Agency of lax oversight of the three-story rowhouse and a California company of distributing an unsafe pocket lighter that children can easily use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-blames-deadly-fire-on-housing-agency-unsafe-lighter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/lawsuit-blames-deadly-fire-on-housing-agency-unsafe-lighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge strikes down Alabama laws against panhandling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has struck down Alabama laws against panhandling, ruling that the statutes are unconstitutional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-strikes-down-alabama-laws-against-panhandling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/judge-strikes-down-alabama-laws-against-panhandling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire severely damages house where MLK stayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dilapidated house where Martin Luther King Jr. stayed in southern New Jersey was severely damaged in an early morning fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fire-severely-damages-house-where-mlk-stayed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/fire-severely-damages-house-where-mlk-stayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oregon Legislature advances $200M housing package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oregon House lawmakers have advanced legislation to build housing that is more affordable, spend money to support unsheltered children and help people on the verge of losing homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oregon-legislature-advances-200m-housing-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/oregon-legislature-advances-200m-housing-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas ‘crush’ plant may yield benefits for Oklahoma farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An agribusiness company&rsquo;s investment in Goodland, Kansas, may yield benefits for Oklahoma farmers who produce canola or soybeans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-crush-plant-may-yield-benefits-for-oklahoma-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/kansas-crush-plant-may-yield-benefits-for-oklahoma-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Thinking: US dealing with Pandora’s box opened by DEI politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[As control over university curricula and teaching opens up another Pandora&rsquo;s box of legal difficulties, it might be best for the Legislature just to start with this problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-us-dealing-with-pandoras-box-opened-by-dei-politics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/right-thinking-us-dealing-with-pandoras-box-opened-by-dei-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Matters: Honoring women’s history starts with improving representation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although progress can be slow, it is crucial our leaders focus on building a world where women are empowered to do their best work, especially in workplaces and government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-honoring-womens-history-starts-with-improving-representation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/policy-matters-honoring-womens-history-starts-with-improving-representation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SandRidge Energy reports results for quarter, year]]></title><description><![CDATA[SandRidge Energy Inc. on Wednesday announced financial and operational results for the quarter and fiscal year that ended Dec 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sandridge-energy-reports-results-for-quarter-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/sandridge-energy-reports-results-for-quarter-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed TIF changes would support downtown OKC housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amendments to a downtown tax increment finance district that will expire in 2026 would benefit two proposed residential developments and preserve the funding tool as an option for future projects on undeveloped properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/proposed-tif-changes-would-support-downtown-okc-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/proposed-tif-changes-would-support-downtown-okc-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boyles: Women strengthen our economy, workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[We need more women in the workforce, and you can help by hiring more women, becoming a fair-chance employer, supporting women&rsquo;s education, investing in women and the companies they work for and advocating for equal pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boyles-women-strengthen-our-economy-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/boyles-women-strengthen-our-economy-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARPA, matching funds to upgrade water infrastructure across Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Water Resources Board recently approved grants totaling more than $25 million to improve infrastructure in 11 towns across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arpa-matching-funds-to-upgrade-water-infrastructure-across-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/arpa-matching-funds-to-upgrade-water-infrastructure-across-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISP announces acquisition of OKC-based AtLink Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Worth, Texas-based Element8 said the move was an initial step in a plan to expand its footprint through additional strategic acquisitions, network expansion and organic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/isp-announces-acquisition-of-okc-based-atlink-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/isp-announces-acquisition-of-okc-based-atlink-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turner censure contrasts with troubles of other lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma&rsquo;s House Republicans have declined to criticize two of their fellow representatives with pending criminal charges but were quick to pass judgment last week on a Democrat who is the nation&rsquo;s first non-binary state lawmaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/turner-censure-contrasts-with-troubles-of-other-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/turner-censure-contrasts-with-troubles-of-other-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG calls for audit of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has requested an investigative audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ag-calls-for-audit-of-oklahoma-turnpike-authority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ag-calls-for-audit-of-oklahoma-turnpike-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC, Tulsa rank 4 and 5 on ‘Allergy Capitals’ list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sneezy seasons are getting longer and more miserable for allergy sufferers around the globe, and that&rsquo;s especially bad news for Oklahomans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, which recently ranked Oklahoma City and Tulsa at No. 4 and No. 5 on its list of worst cities for pollen-produced sniffles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-tulsa-rank-4-and-5-on-allergy-capitals-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/okc-tulsa-rank-4-and-5-on-allergy-capitals-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bally-sports-owner-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/bally-sports-owner-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street wobbles on bank fears; bond yields plunge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks fell Wednesday amid fresh worries about the banking sector, although Wall Street more than halved its losses by the closing bell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wall-street-wobbles-on-bank-fears-bond-yields-plunge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/wall-street-wobbles-on-bank-fears-bond-yields-plunge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCU esports sets fundraiser, celebration for final match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City University&rsquo;s esports association has planned a celebration around its final regular-season Overwatch 2 match, involving two OCU teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ocu-esports-sets-fundraiser-celebration-for-final-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/ocu-esports-sets-fundraiser-celebration-for-final-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota bill to legalize marijuana gets major rewrite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state&rsquo;s burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/minnesota-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-gets-major-rewrite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/oklahoma/minnesota-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-gets-major-rewrite/</guid></item></channel></rss>