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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday night. Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Lu Dort and Jalen Williams each had 14... Read More.

Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million... Read More.
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Drowning Victims Recovered in Lake Texoma

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers and dive team troopers searched and located two drowning victims in Lake Texoma over the weekend. Troopers said on Monday they were searching for a third missing boater from a separate incident. The two victims were not wearing personal flotation devices, according... Read More.

Edmond Senator Files Legislation to Add More School Supplies to Tax-Free Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend. “I know as a mom, every little bit helps,” said Senator Thompson. Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as... Read More.

Grant Funding for Sheriffs

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services. Grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 have been distributed to... Read More.
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Remote Learning Education Bill to be Refiled

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two Republican state lawmakers plan to refile a bill from the last legislative session that would limit the use of remote learning days by Oklahoma public schools. Senate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) and Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond) announced plans to refile Read More.

Walters Proposes Eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Thursday, another board meeting was held regarding Oklahoma education, and proposed rule changes for the upcoming year were discussed. Last year, State Superintendent Ryan Walters proposed rules that would eliminate K-12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, promote religion in the classroom, and update the teacher... Read More.
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Pro Tem-Elect Paxton Announces Full List of Senate Committee Assignments

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, announced the full list of committee assignments for the Oklahoma Senate for the upcoming 60th Legislature that begins in February. Agriculture and Wildlife Senator Casey Murdock, R-Felt, Chair Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, Vice ChairSenator David Bullard, R-Durant Senator George Burns, R-Pollard Senator Grant Green,... Read More.
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