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Sandy Howard passed away on March 27, 2025 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She was born on March 17, 1955 in Austin, Texas. For full obituary,...

Dec 16, 2024 · Other states are implementing plans similar to Oklahoma’s, with small bumps to the minimum overtime. Many states – including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Ohio and Virginia – are imposing smaller base pay rises linked to annual increases in the cost of living based on the consumer price index.. What is Oklahoma doing to raise the minimum wage?

Jan 7, 2025 · A clemency hearing for Grissom is tentatively set for Feb. 5 before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. He could waive his hearing. If it is held, his attorneys are expected to present evidence that he has brain damage that prevents him from controlling impulses and explosive behaviors.

Descriptive text narrative for smoke/dust observed in satelite imagery through March 27, 2025, 10:45 a.m. SMOKE: Midwest and Southeastern United States/Atlantic Seaboard - An area of light to moderate density smoke attributed to previous and current day fire activity was seen stretching east across the Midwestern and Southeastern regions of the United States towards the Atlantic Seaboard and ...

Jan 5, 2025 · Oklahomans have about five months left before the federal government's REAL ID requirements kick in. After May 7, 2025, airline passengers and visitors to federal buildings will need an ID card or driver's license that is compatible with REAL ID security requirements.. Currently, Oklahomans have a choice between getting a compliant license and one that isn't.

Dec 30, 2024 · A lot is coming to Oklahoma City in 2025. As the city continues to rank among the best in the nation, its bustling housing market and development are seeing some growth, with new housing and business developments adding to the city's economy. Looking ahead, Oklahoma will have many attractions to enhance how the city works, lives, engages with, and …

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Aug 28, 2024 · Oklahomans will see a drop in their food bill with the upcoming elimination of the state sales tax on groceries.. House Bill 1955 eliminates the state’s 4.5% tax on groceries effective Aug. 29.. Local taxes will remain, such as those charged by cities. The law does not prohibit cities from increasing their portion of the grocery tax.

Dec 29, 2024 · NORMAN — Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Zac Alley is leaving the OU football program after one season to become the defensive coordinator at West Virginia, according to an ESPN report Saturday.. During his lone season with the Sooners, Alley's defense ranked No. 31 nationally.He was a nominee for the Broyles Award, which is given to the top assistant coach in college football ...