University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers found that a novel care coordination and communication program has the potential to support Indigenous Oklahomans — who face significant cancer disparities — in accessing cancer care.
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TSET awards nearly $150 million in legacy grants to expand, improve Oklahoma health care
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) board of directors approved the entity’s first-ever legacy grants.
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Cattle industry is keeping Oklahoma agriculture economy stronger as neighbors struggle
A recent survey shows farm income and borrowing power for crop producers are weak across the Great Plains, but the cattle industry has improved farm finances in some places, including Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma reduces severe birthing complications, lags behind nationally in maternal, infant deaths
Oklahoma mothers are experiencing fewer unexpected complications during their hospitalization for delivery, despite still having higher rates than the national average.
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Oklahoma Bestsellers: Nov. 23, 2025
Here are the Oklahoma bestsellers for Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 based on the total number of sales at Tulsa’s Magic City Books, Best of Booking in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City.
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Can Oklahoma communities make data centers less of a nuisance?
Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they can also inflict unpleasant sights and sounds on neighbors.
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Oklahoma wildlife officials ask Drummond to butt out of pending cases amid tribal hunting conflict
Amid a legal battle over tribal hunting and fishing rights, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to hire its own attorney rather than using representation from the Attorney General’s Office. They also requested that Drummond stay out of pending wildlife cases.
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PSO’s plans to install gas units, battery storage system in Rogers County hit snag
To meet electricity needs, Public Service Company of Oklahoma is seeking preapproval to add new projects to its generating capacity in the coming years.
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Ask the Big Tulsan: What’s the longest-running Christmas light display in Tulsa?
While Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow is perhaps the best-known, another holiday lights display takes the cake.
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‘Grinch’ musical captivates families at Tulsa PAC with timeless Christmas message
Performances of this adaptation of the classic holiday tale will continue through Nov. 23.
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Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell previews Route 66 centennial celebrations
StateImpact’s Logan Layden sat down with Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, who also serves as chairman of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, to discuss the significance of America’s Main Street and plans to celebrate its 100 year anniversary in 2026.
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Three tribes sue Governor Stitt, Oklahoma wildlife officials in hunting license fight
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation shared a press release on Wednesday, drawing disapproval from several tribal leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma and tribal lawyers. It highlighted a gray area of where tribal citizens can hunt and fish with tribally issued licenses.