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Fire chiefs from Australia, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States convened at NFPA headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, for the annual Urban Fire Forum (UFF). Hosted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the 2025 gathering advanced global collaboration and tackled the most urgent and complex challenges confronting today’s fire and emergency services.
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ADA (Oklahoma City Times) - Fourteen-year-ole Mary Jane Greathouse of Ada and Nevil Jack McCartney, 61, with 47 years difference in age, say that love will bridge any generation gap in their marriage.
Read moreIt’s always exciting when an individual finds employment. It’s no different for a person with a disability. The difference lies in the barriers that can make it difficult for people with disabilities to find work.
Read moreChickasaw Nation Supervisory Prosecutor Emilee Hoff has been named Region IV Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Oklahoma Narcotic Enforcers (A-ONE).
Read moreSenate Democrats began our first Capitol Conversations series last spring, and we’re continuing those dialogues this fall, joined by House Democrats. We had an education- focused Capitol Conversation last month, and it was a tremendous success. More than 50 Oklahomans from across the state, with a variety of political backgrounds, came to the Capitol to share their priorities and concerns about public education and the schools that are the heartbeat of our communities. It was a civil, meaningful exchange of ideas, and I sincerely want to thank every single person who took the time to participate.
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The Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park marked a major milestone Monday with the arrival and installation of key components of its architectural landmark, the Route 66 Eagle’s Nest, bringing the park closer to its 2026 opening. Perched atop one of Edmond’s highest points, the Eagle’s Nest will be a 64-foot recreational sculpture made with rusting steel pipe. Its platform will offer a 360degree view of the park and surrounding areas.
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On Sept. 5, Payne County District Judge Michael Kulling heard arguments in an ongoing case about a handful of teenagers who want to play basketball.
Read moreThe term “legalese” is often used to describe the technical jargon of legal documents that may be difficult for nonlawyers to understand. The use of hard-to-understand language adds an extra burden to those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer to represent them when legal matters arise. A legislative mandate was recently passed to make certain legal forms more accessible, and the Oklahoma Bar Association, working in tandem with the Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation, formed a working group to develop these plain-language forms. These forms are now available for public download on the OSCN website.
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