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On this episode I chatted with CEO of The CARE Center Stacy McNeiland. Stacy shares her story through the ups and the downs leading her into this incredible position leading The CARE Center. Organized in 1991, The CARE Center is Oklahoma County's only child advocacy center, committed to helping children find their voice and begin to heal after abuse as well as preventing child abuse through education. https://carecenter-okc.org/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/        If you're looking for a way to make a real difference, check out Bethany Children's Health Center. They're helping children reach their full potential as a leader in pediatric rehabilitation. They're also building a new Outpatient Center of Excellence — and it's going to be a landmark right on Route 66! Want to learn more or even schedule a tour? Just head to bethanychildrens.org and click on the "Ways to Give" tab. That's bethanychildrens.org. #ThisisOklahoma

On this week's episode Maria chats with Quintessa Marketing founder, Lauren Mingee. They talk about the business of lead gen, cost per case in 2025, why you need to fix your intake staff, the rise in cost of traditional advertising, law firm consolidation, and the need for data. Get in touch with Lauren at https://quintessamarketing.com/ Guest Lauren Von Mingee (thelaurenvon on Instagram) is the founder of Quintessa Marketing. She is a sales and marketing professional known for her passion for entrepreneurship and supporting women in business. Passionate about giving back to others, Lauren partners with ReMerge of Oklahoma County, a pre-trial diversion program that serves high-risk, high-needs mothers facing non-violent felony offenses in Oklahoma County. Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

On this week's episode Maria chats with Quintessa Marketing founder, Lauren Mingee. They talk about the business of lead gen, cost per case in 2025, why you need to fix your intake staff, the rise in cost of traditional advertising, law firm consolidation, and the need for data. Get in touch with Lauren at https://quintessamarketing.com/ Guest Lauren Von Mingee (thelaurenvon on Instagram) is the founder of Quintessa Marketing. She is a sales and marketing professional known for her passion for entrepreneurship and supporting women in business. Passionate about giving back to others, Lauren partners with ReMerge of Oklahoma County, a pre-trial diversion program that serves high-risk, high-needs mothers facing non-violent felony offenses in Oklahoma County. Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Legislation changes how lawmakers deal with administrative rules from state agencies.Oklahoma County's new commissioner wants changes at the county jail.Young musicians are connecting with the Oklahoma City Bombing tragedy.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

BACK BY Popular Demand … Want to freeze your property tax once you are 65+? You certainly can in this program! This is not a marketed program… that's why we did a OSJ Radio show on it. We also have a flyer on our newsletter every Friday. To join the Oklahoma Senior Journal newsletter along with our 10,000 other members, please go to OKSeniorjournal.com.To my left is Julie Ackerman, who has become an expert in her field on the property tax freeze for seniors. She discusses all about it. We do need to get our representatives and senators involved, and we will give you that information in this newsletter and on the OSJ radio show. We also have an encore of the OSJ radio show on Sunday at 1 o'clock on Freedom 97.9 FM.There are over 400,000 65+ who own their own home in the state of Oklahoma. Each of these owners is able to freeze property taxes once they are 65 or better.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Don't miss the show! And read the flyer – scan the flyer's QR code on it for more information. Julie Ackerman is passionate about getting this word out on property freezing for seniors and so is the Oklahoma Senior Journal. Listen in this Saturday @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Julie AckermanJulie Ackerman, a resident of Oklahoma since 2000, was born in Montana and lived in Texas before settling permanently in Oklahoma. She has lived in Shawnee Twin Lakes, Pottawatomie County, Shawnee, and now Oklahoma County where she plans to retire at the age of 67.Julie is available to speak at churches, retirement communities, or organizations of any kind. Email her for more information at seniortaxfreeze@yahoo.com.Facebook: facebook.com/seniorpropertytaxEmail: seniortaxfreeze@yahoo.comoksenate.gov/senatorsokhouse.gov/representatives

Oklahoma County is trying to figure out how to pay for a new jail.A new person is taking over as interim president at OSU.Concerns are rising in OKC's Latino community over new Trump immigration policies.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A new executive order from Governor Stitt focuses on student athletes.The leader of the Oklahoma Jail is leaving her job.We look at the impact of the weather phenomenon known as La Niña.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

In this episode, Julia, Mason, and the former program assistant, now Water Conservation Educator, Andrew discuss the future of water conservation education with OK County OSU Extension. They also discuss how the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT), Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (OK-DEQ), and the Oklahoma Water Resource Board (OWRB) manage water. Related Fact Sheets: AGEC-1018: "Understanding the Different Kinds of Water Addressed by Oklahoma's Water Law" CR-1016: "Economic Impact of Conservation Dollars in Oklahoma" WREC-1017: "Considering Water Quality in Oklahoma" WREC-104: "Introduction to Groundwater Hydrology and Management" L-346: "Responsible Lawn Care" L-458: "Water-Wise Landscape Principles for Oklahoma" HLA-6615: "Simple Irrigation Checkup for Home Sprinkler Systems" BAE-1511: "Drip Irrigation Systems" BAE-1757: "Design of Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Oklahoma" PSS-2902: "What Soil, Forage, or Water Test Do You Need?" HLA-6444: "Drought Tolerant Plant Selections for Oklahoma"

Edmond school leaders decide to keep a controversial book in the library.The health department gives a bad review to the Oklahoma County Jail.El Reno is growing after annexing new land.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and former House Speaker Steve Lewis about a video from State Superintendent Ryan Walters attacking teachers and teachers' unions, Oklahoma County ending its lawsuit against OKC over the location of a new jail and supporters of an open primary ballot measure refiling their initiative petition with the Secretary of State.The trio also discusses Organizational Day at the State Capitol for lawmakers to elect leaders and adopt rules for the coming legislative session and three Republican representatives appeal a $127M OG&E rate increase to the State Supreme Court.

OKC plans to keep fighting a new Oklahoma County jail site.State lawmakers could take up the issue of turnpike toll hikes.Incoming teachers learn lessons on dealing with special needs students.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) Podcast - Friday, November 22, 2024 Navigating Change in Pharmacy: Dr. Anthony V. Minniti on Cash-Based Business Models for 2025" NEWS: Rising Prices & Pharmacy Closures Raise Concerns About Access to Medication We start this week's episode with a critical news update from Benefits PRO reporter Alan Goforth, discussing the rising drug prices and the increasing number of pharmacy closures. These closures are having a significant impact on access to essential medications, particularly in rural and underserved communities. We dive into the broader implications for patients, pharmacy owners, and healthcare professionals. https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/11/22/rising-prices-pharmacy-closures-raise-concerns-about-access-to-medication/?slreturn=20241122124556 Oklahoma County Steps in After State Cuts Prescription Medicine Help In other news, Oklahoma County is taking action after the state of Oklahoma cut funding for prescription assistance programs. We discuss the county's efforts to fill the gap and ensure that low-income individuals continue to have access to the medications they need, despite the loss of state support. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/11/22/oklahoma-county-arpa-funds-prescription-medicine-help/76458063007/ Enveda Raises $130 Million to Advance AI-Driven Plant-Based Drug Development In an exciting development for the future of pharmacy, Enveda has raised $130 million to further its work in AI-driven, plant-based drug discovery. This investment could be a game-changer for the pharmaceutical industry, and we break down how it could revolutionize drug development, particularly in the realm of natural medicine. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/enveda-raises-130m-to-advance-ai-driven-plant-based-drug-development/?cf-view Feature Segment: Advancements of the Pharmacy Guild with Dr. Lannie Duong, PharmD We continue with an inspiring conversation about the growth and evolution of the Pharmacy Guild with co-founder Dr. Lannie Duong, PharmD. Dr. Duong shares insights on how the Guild is empowering independent pharmacists, fostering collaboration, and advancing advocacy efforts to shape the future of community pharmacy. Rhode Island Pharmacies Unionizing In a significant labor movement, several pharmacies in Rhode Island are unionizing. We discuss the factors driving this trend and the potential benefits for pharmacy employees, including better working conditions, wages, and job security. We explore how this could impact the broader pharmacy industry across the U.S. Pharmacist Entrepreneur Dr. Robin Barrett Making Waves at the Ebony Power 100 Gala Pharmacist entrepreneur Dr. Robin Barrett, PharmD, is making headlines as a special guest at the Ebony Power 100 Gala. As a 2023 50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy award recipient, Dr. Barrett continues to inspire the industry with her innovative approach to pharmacy practice. We talk about her impactful work and the recognition she's receiving in the broader entrepreneurial space. Pharmacy 50 Awards: Vote Now for the 2024 Season! It's time to cast your votes for the 2024 Pharmacy 50 Awards! The prestigious awards honor the most influential individuals in pharmacy, and voting is now open. Make your voice heard and support your colleagues. Head over to Pharmacy50.us to submit your vote today! Special Feature with Dr. Anthony V. Minniti: Navigating Change in Pharmacy Through Cash-Based Business Models for 2025 In today's featured interview, we welcome Dr. Anthony V. Minniti, a trailblazer in the pharmacy industry, to discuss how community pharmacies can navigate upcoming changes by adopting cash-based business models. As we look toward 2025, Dr. Minniti shares strategies for pharmacy owners to remain competitive and financially sustainable in a changing healthcare landscape. We explore: The financial and operational benefits of cash-based services for pharmacies. How a shift to cash models could improve patient care and streamline business operations. Practical tips for implementing cash-based services in your pharmacy. The future of pharmacy ownership and the role of innovation in sustaining independent pharmacies. Key Takeaways: Rising Pharmacy Prices & Closures: Impact on medication access and the industry's future. Oklahoma County's Action: Local efforts to support prescription assistance amidst state funding cuts. AI-Driven Drug Development: Enveda's $130 million investment in plant-based solutions. Unionization in Rhode Island: The movement gaining traction in the pharmacy sector. Pharmacy 50 Voting: Recognizing leaders in the pharmacy world—vote now! Cash-Based Pharmacy Models: How to prepare for 2025 and beyond with Dr. Anthony V. Minniti. Listener Q&A: As always, we end the episode by answering your questions. This week, we tackle listener inquiries about the pros and cons of cash-based pharmacy models and the growing trend of pharmacy unionization. Keep your questions coming via email or on social media! Resources Mentioned: Pharmacy 50 Voting Link: Pharmacy50.us Enveda AI-Driven Drug Development News Oklahoma County Prescription Assistance Program Details

Oklahoma's top prosecutor admonishes Superintendent Ryan Walters over inhalers.A new law forces the closure of a social services department in Oklahoma County.Inmates in the state are facing an uphill battle in getting paroled.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Time is running out for a new Oklahoma County Jail.The federal government is helping Oklahoma with road safety funding.Corn crops are getting falsely blamed for high humidity.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Democrats in the Sooner State join the call for Biden to withdraw.Oklahoma County faces a lawsuit in the death of a jail inmate.Nursing homes are raising concerns over new federal regulations.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the upcoming primary elections, Governor Stitt's call for a special session to consider his nomination of Mike Holder to the Board of Regents for A&M Colleges and Oklahoma County Commissioners moving forward with the purchase of land near Del City for a new jail.The Trio also discusses a decision by an Oklahoma County judge saying gubernatorial cabinet members cannot be dual office holders and the same judge also rules in favor of opponents of a Catholic charter schools.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

Governor Stitt calls for another special session.Oklahoma County approves the purchase of land for a new jail.An Oklahoma tribe celebrates a special park in Ohio.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma County citizens speak out against the location of a new jail.New legislation becomes law.The OU softball team is hoping to keep its season alive.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the State of Oklahoma facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice over its new immigration law, OKC Council denying a special permit for a new Oklahoma County Jail near Del City and a budget agreement from state lawmakers.The trio also discusses the passage of a revised version of the Oklahoma Survivors' Act to protect victims of domestic abuse from certain sentencing and approval of a $4.3M arch on the south side of the State Capitol.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

Oklahoma faces a lawsuit over its new immigration law.OKC denies a permit for a new Oklahoma County Jail near Del City.The sound of lawnmowers means spring, but also environmental issues.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Concerns are growing over the location of a new Oklahoma County jail.A bill allowing nurses to prescribe some drugs is facing opposition.A group led by Congressman Kevin Hern considers raising the retirement age.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

New legislation could crack down on illegal immigration in Oklahoma.Del City is taking legal action to stop construction of a new Oklahoma County jail.Recommendations from Master Gardeners on what to do with your Bradford Pear trees.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about a report showing State Superintendent Ryan Walters used taxpayer dollars to pay a public relations firm to promote him on the national stage, a Catholic charter school is moving forward with applications to open this fall despite facing legal challenges and with the 2024 legislative session less than two months old, infighting appears to be boiling over at the State Capitol.The trio also discusses an early budget proposal released and approved by the State Senate and Del City is hiring a legal firm to try to stop the building of a new Oklahoma County jail.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

For this week we're taking a bit of a left turn and discussing an amazing organization, CASA of Oklahoma County. I believe if you're going to focus on longevity and wellness and wholeness then giving back is part of it. If everything is just for US, then we're missing an important part of having a whole life. Listen in on our conversation with Executive Director Kim Vanbebber and long time volunteer William Calvo from CASA where we discuss in detail CASA's mission (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA provides trained volunteers to be champions for the individualized best interests of children in foster care and how it's changed not only the lives of children in foster care, but of the adults who work with them, as well. Prime Health Associates

The Senate prepares to vote on cutting grocery taxes.Oklahoma County decides on a location for its new jail.The Thunder returns from the all-star break.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about new estimates from the State Board of Equalization for lawmakers to craft a state budget in the 2025 fiscal year budget, Edmond Schools challenging an order from the State Board of Education to remove books from its library and the State Supreme Court setting a date to hear a challenge to a Catholic charter school.The trio also discusses a decision by Oklahoma County Commissioners to locate a new jail in southeast OKC and the last founding member of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust announcing her retirement.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

MAGA Embraces Anti-Hero Era | Missouri Marijuana Money Rolls In | Biden is a Union man | Oklahoma teachers get paid but not on purpose | Colorado's mining, maybe? | Kansas rules for driving children | Iowa state house members grow some spine | Missouri's speaker losing more staff | Kentucky's GOP Gets Blue Grass Stains From Falling Down Missouri Marijuana Sales Bring Big Funding For Veterans Carehttps://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-marijuana-revenue-will-mean-nearly-20-million-to-support-veterans-this-year/Biden wins endorsement of United Auto WorkersBiden was joined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and other Michigan leaders at the UAW union hall in Warren in Macomb County to celebrate the union's accomplishments in the last year and its endorsement of Biden's reelection campaign.Biden told UAW members “Supporting you is the easiest thing I've ever done. The single biggest reason why we have unions growing, the single biggest reason the economy is growing … because you are the best workers in the world.” Michigan is expected to play a key role in the November general election, as Biden looks to win the state again. This is the second time in recent months that Biden has come to Michigan to talk with UAW members. He became the first sitting U.S. president in modern history to visit a picket line in September during a historic strike against Detroit's “Big Three” automakers — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. UAW President Shawn Fain announced the union's endorsement of Biden's campaign on Jan. 24 and drew a sharp comparison between Biden and GOP frontrunner former President Donald Trump.“Rarely as a union do you get so clear of a choice between two candidates. It's not about who you like, it's not about your party, it's not about this b—–t about age. It's not about anything but our best shot at taking back power for the working class.”In September, Trump also traveled to Michigan during the UAW strike, but he visited a non-union plant in Macomb County where he advised the UAW to endorse him for president.Trump said, “Shawn, endorse Trump and you can take a nice two-month vacation, come back, and you guys are going to be better than you ever were. The other way, you won't have a vacation, Shawn. And in a short period of time, you're not going to have a union. You're not going to have jobs. You're not going to have anything.”“Trump is a scab,” Fain said recently. “Donald Trump stands against everything the UAW stands for. When you go back to our core issues — Wages. Retirement. Health care. Time. That's what this election is about,” Fain said. “Instead of talking trash about our union, Joe Biden stood with us.”By November, the UAW ratified new contracts with all three companies that included significant worker raises, an end to the tiered wage system and improvements to the automakers' retirement benefits. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Biden is a “jobs president,” “Under President Biden, we've seen 14 million jobs created, including 800,000 manufacturing jobs, which is more than any president in a single termBiden wrapped up his time at the union hall calling Whitmer “the best governor in the country” and Dingell a “fighter.” To the UAW Workers in Warren he said, “Thank you and the whole country owes you,” Biden said to the UAW workers in Warren. “You're not only helping auto workers, you're helping every worker in the world.”Oklahoma Teachers Likely To Keep Bonus Moneyhttps://oklahomavoice.com/2024/01/31/oklahoma-teachers-may-not-have-to-return-errant-bonuses-walters-says/OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters said Wednesday errant bonuses his administration paid to educators might not have to be clawed back.In a press conference he called to accuse reporters of lying about the situation, Walters said the Oklahoma State Department of Education is coordinating with the teachers who wrongly received signing bonuses to find another solution. He said that could include longer contractual commitments in exchange for keeping the money.“There is a path forward that does not require a payback from those teachers,” Walters said.But at least one affected teacher got no such promise, her attorney, Mark Hammons, said.Oklahoma County teacher Kristina Stadelman heard from the state agency in the past two days, informing her a Feb. 29 deadline for repayment no longer applied, Hammons said.But that included no guarantee she would never have to repay the bonus, he said, and that's why she joined a lawsuit on Wednesday to challenge the demand.“They extended the time for the deadline and said they were looking into other possibilities,” Hammons said. “We don't know what that means, and they didn't explain that to her, but they certainly made no promise that she wouldn't have to pay back all or any portion of that money.”Both of Hammons' clients, Stadelman and Osage County teacher Kay Bojorquez, said they were awarded $50,000 bonuses in the fall from a teacher recruitment program Walters created last year. Colorado's New Coal Mine… Maybehttps://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/environmental-groups-epa-colorado-coal-mine/Conservation groups are asking EPA to block permit for new coal mine in coloradoTwo conservation groups have formally petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to intervene in state air-quality regulators' decision to issue an operating permit to Colorado's largest remaining coal mine.Colorado's Air Pollution Control Division issued the permit to the West Elk Mine in Gunnison County in December, more than six months after a federal judge's ruling that the agency had illegally delayed its decision on whether to approve or deny the permit, which a subsidiary of mine owner Arch Coal first applied for in 2020.But two of the groups involved in that litigation, the Center for Biological Diversity and WildEarth Guardians, call the permit issued by the APCD a “free pass” that doesn't do enough to limit emissions of volatile organic compounds, a class of hazardous air pollutants, or methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.Iowa Lawmakers Keep Protections for Gender Identity In Law… after considering taking it awayhttps://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/01/31/iowa-house-lawmakers-reject-bill-to-remove-gender-identity-protections-from-iowa-civil-rights-law/Protection of “gender identity” under the Iowa Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in areas like employment, housing, education or public accommodations. Under the proposal, a diagnosis of “gender dysphoria or any condition related to a gender identity disorder” would be classified a disability under Iowa Code – another protected class under the civil rights act.Aime Wichtendahl, a Hiawatha City Council member, criticized lawmakers for considering legislation that would make Iowa the first state in the country to remove civil rights protections for a group of citizens. Missouri Speaker Plochs Another One Into The Bowlhttps://missouriindependent.com/briefs/embattled-missouri-house-speaker-dean-plocher-dismisses-another-top-staffer/Embattled Mo House Speaker Dean Plocher has lost another staff member https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/embattled-missouri-house-speaker-dean-plocher-dismisses-another-top-staffer/Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher fired his legislative director Wednesday, the latest in a series of departures from his office as he continues to face an ethics investigation into allegations of unlawful conduct. Erica Choinka had worked for the Missouri House since 2016, first as a legislative assistant and then as legislative director for former Speakers Elijah Haahr and Rob Vescovo. She continued to serve under Plocher until Wednesday, when she was fired. Choinka declined to comment, and a spokesman for Plocher did not immediately respond to an email about the dismissal. The staff shakeup follows the firing of Plocher's chief of staff in October and the resignation of his chief legal counsel in November. And it comes as an ethics inquiry into his alleged misconduct enters its fourth month. The investigation was launched late last year after The Independent reported that Plocher on numerous occasions over the years illegally sought reimbursement from the legislature for airfare, hotels and other travel costs already paid for by his campaign. In each instance, Plocher was required to sign a sworn statement declaring that the payments were made with “personal funds, for which I have not been reimbursed.”Finally… In another story out of Missouri, sorry, that's Kansas, no wait, my bad from Iowa, oh, nope, that's Oklahoma… wait, Indiana, or… was this Ohio? Ah, I see now - from Kentucky…GOP supermajority: Silly, unserious, unconcerned by Kentuckians' real problemsAuthor: Teri Carterhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2024/02/01/gop-supermajority-silly-unserious-unconcerned-by-kentuckians-real-problems/On Jan. 31, I began my day reading a story that opened with a stunning sentence. “Some residents of a county in Kentucky are going on two weeks without running water, forcing them to use public toilets and catch rainwater to bathe.”As I was reading this news, a 7:31 a.m. tweet popped up from Rep. Josh Calloway. “Actually, what it means to be a good parent is to tell your children the truth. The truth is men are men, women are women, and neither can become the other. The truth is, they were not born in the wrong body, they are perfect just the way God made them. It is Evil to lie to children.”Yes, this is anecdotal, but it is also reflective of a maddening reality. We are one-third through the all-important budget session of our 2024 General Assembly, and the GOP supermajority in Frankfort is wasting their days focused on problems we do not have and, well, sex. Always sex. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

MAGA Embraces Anti-Hero Era | Missouri Marijuana Money Rolls In | Biden is a Union man | Oklahoma teachers get paid but not on purpose | Colorado's mining, maybe? | Kansas rules for driving children | Iowa state house members grow some spine | Missouri's speaker losing more staff | Kentucky's GOP Gets Blue Grass Stains From Falling Down Missouri Marijuana Sales Bring Big Funding For Veterans Carehttps://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-marijuana-revenue-will-mean-nearly-20-million-to-support-veterans-this-year/Biden wins endorsement of United Auto WorkersBiden was joined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and other Michigan leaders at the UAW union hall in Warren in Macomb County to celebrate the union's accomplishments in the last year and its endorsement of Biden's reelection campaign.Biden told UAW members “Supporting you is the easiest thing I've ever done. The single biggest reason why we have unions growing, the single biggest reason the economy is growing … because you are the best workers in the world.” Michigan is expected to play a key role in the November general election, as Biden looks to win the state again. This is the second time in recent months that Biden has come to Michigan to talk with UAW members. He became the first sitting U.S. president in modern history to visit a picket line in September during a historic strike against Detroit's “Big Three” automakers — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. UAW President Shawn Fain announced the union's endorsement of Biden's campaign on Jan. 24 and drew a sharp comparison between Biden and GOP frontrunner former President Donald Trump.“Rarely as a union do you get so clear of a choice between two candidates. It's not about who you like, it's not about your party, it's not about this b—–t about age. It's not about anything but our best shot at taking back power for the working class.”In September, Trump also traveled to Michigan during the UAW strike, but he visited a non-union plant in Macomb County where he advised the UAW to endorse him for president.Trump said, “Shawn, endorse Trump and you can take a nice two-month vacation, come back, and you guys are going to be better than you ever were. The other way, you won't have a vacation, Shawn. And in a short period of time, you're not going to have a union. You're not going to have jobs. You're not going to have anything.”“Trump is a scab,” Fain said recently. “Donald Trump stands against everything the UAW stands for. When you go back to our core issues — Wages. Retirement. Health care. Time. That's what this election is about,” Fain said. “Instead of talking trash about our union, Joe Biden stood with us.”By November, the UAW ratified new contracts with all three companies that included significant worker raises, an end to the tiered wage system and improvements to the automakers' retirement benefits. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Biden is a “jobs president,” “Under President Biden, we've seen 14 million jobs created, including 800,000 manufacturing jobs, which is more than any president in a single termBiden wrapped up his time at the union hall calling Whitmer “the best governor in the country” and Dingell a “fighter.” To the UAW Workers in Warren he said, “Thank you and the whole country owes you,” Biden said to the UAW workers in Warren. “You're not only helping auto workers, you're helping every worker in the world.”Oklahoma Teachers Likely To Keep Bonus Moneyhttps://oklahomavoice.com/2024/01/31/oklahoma-teachers-may-not-have-to-return-errant-bonuses-walters-says/OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters said Wednesday errant bonuses his administration paid to educators might not have to be clawed back.In a press conference he called to accuse reporters of lying about the situation, Walters said the Oklahoma State Department of Education is coordinating with the teachers who wrongly received signing bonuses to find another solution. He said that could include longer contractual commitments in exchange for keeping the money.“There is a path forward that does not require a payback from those teachers,” Walters said.But at least one affected teacher got no such promise, her attorney, Mark Hammons, said.Oklahoma County teacher Kristina Stadelman heard from the state agency in the past two days, informing her a Feb. 29 deadline for repayment no longer applied, Hammons said.But that included no guarantee she would never have to repay the bonus, he said, and that's why she joined a lawsuit on Wednesday to challenge the demand.“They extended the time for the deadline and said they were looking into other possibilities,” Hammons said. “We don't know what that means, and they didn't explain that to her, but they certainly made no promise that she wouldn't have to pay back all or any portion of that money.”Both of Hammons' clients, Stadelman and Osage County teacher Kay Bojorquez, said they were awarded $50,000 bonuses in the fall from a teacher recruitment program Walters created last year. Colorado's New Coal Mine… Maybehttps://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/environmental-groups-epa-colorado-coal-mine/Conservation groups are asking EPA to block permit for new coal mine in coloradoTwo conservation groups have formally petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to intervene in state air-quality regulators' decision to issue an operating permit to Colorado's largest remaining coal mine.Colorado's Air Pollution Control Division issued the permit to the West Elk Mine in Gunnison County in December, more than six months after a federal judge's ruling that the agency had illegally delayed its decision on whether to approve or deny the permit, which a subsidiary of mine owner Arch Coal first applied for in 2020.But two of the groups involved in that litigation, the Center for Biological Diversity and WildEarth Guardians, call the permit issued by the APCD a “free pass” that doesn't do enough to limit emissions of volatile organic compounds, a class of hazardous air pollutants, or methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.Iowa Lawmakers Keep Protections for Gender Identity In Law… after considering taking it awayhttps://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/01/31/iowa-house-lawmakers-reject-bill-to-remove-gender-identity-protections-from-iowa-civil-rights-law/Protection of “gender identity” under the Iowa Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in areas like employment, housing, education or public accommodations. Under the proposal, a diagnosis of “gender dysphoria or any condition related to a gender identity disorder” would be classified a disability under Iowa Code – another protected class under the civil rights act.Aime Wichtendahl, a Hiawatha City Council member, criticized lawmakers for considering legislation that would make Iowa the first state in the country to remove civil rights protections for a group of citizens. Missouri Speaker Plochs Another One Into The Bowlhttps://missouriindependent.com/briefs/embattled-missouri-house-speaker-dean-plocher-dismisses-another-top-staffer/Embattled Mo House Speaker Dean Plocher has lost another staff member https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/embattled-missouri-house-speaker-dean-plocher-dismisses-another-top-staffer/Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher fired his legislative director Wednesday, the latest in a series of departures from his office as he continues to face an ethics investigation into allegations of unlawful conduct. Erica Choinka had worked for the Missouri House since 2016, first as a legislative assistant and then as legislative director for former Speakers Elijah Haahr and Rob Vescovo. She continued to serve under Plocher until Wednesday, when she was fired. Choinka declined to comment, and a spokesman for Plocher did not immediately respond to an email about the dismissal. The staff shakeup follows the firing of Plocher's chief of staff in October and the resignation of his chief legal counsel in November. And it comes as an ethics inquiry into his alleged misconduct enters its fourth month. The investigation was launched late last year after The Independent reported that Plocher on numerous occasions over the years illegally sought reimbursement from the legislature for airfare, hotels and other travel costs already paid for by his campaign. In each instance, Plocher was required to sign a sworn statement declaring that the payments were made with “personal funds, for which I have not been reimbursed.”Finally… In another story out of Missouri, sorry, that's Kansas, no wait, my bad from Iowa, oh, nope, that's Oklahoma… wait, Indiana, or… was this Ohio? Ah, I see now - from Kentucky…GOP supermajority: Silly, unserious, unconcerned by Kentuckians' real problemsAuthor: Teri Carterhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2024/02/01/gop-supermajority-silly-unserious-unconcerned-by-kentuckians-real-problems/On Jan. 31, I began my day reading a story that opened with a stunning sentence. “Some residents of a county in Kentucky are going on two weeks without running water, forcing them to use public toilets and catch rainwater to bathe.”As I was reading this news, a 7:31 a.m. tweet popped up from Rep. Josh Calloway. “Actually, what it means to be a good parent is to tell your children the truth. The truth is men are men, women are women, and neither can become the other. The truth is, they were not born in the wrong body, they are perfect just the way God made them. It is Evil to lie to children.”Yes, this is anecdotal, but it is also reflective of a maddening reality. We are one-third through the all-important budget session of our 2024 General Assembly, and the GOP supermajority in Frankfort is wasting their days focused on problems we do not have and, well, sex. Always sex. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the governor's call for a special session to enact tax cuts, Republican lawmakers pushing changes to a law blacklisting banks who don't invest in the oil and gas industry and Oklahoma County Commissioners still searching for a location to put the new jail.The trio also discusses a hearing before the state Supreme Court regarding tax -exempt status for tribal citizens and the appointment of Shelley Zumwalt to Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

Cold weather is coming to Oklahoma.Oklahoma County is still looking for a new jail location.More Oklahoma places are getting recognized as historical sites.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Governor Stitt cracks down on diversity programs at colleges.A new Oklahoma County Jail faces opposition from the FAA.Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans are losing their health insurance.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about Gov. Kevin Stitt and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott traveling to Israel, State Superintendent Ryan Walters' endorsement of former President Trump and the resignation of a State Department of Education employee getting the attention of a legislative leader.The trio also discusses the State Board of Education denying a court order gender designation from two schools and a roadblock in Oklahoma County's purchase of land for a new jail.

Episode 34 Tyson WrightOn January 29th, 2021, firefighters in the Zena, Oklahoma County area responded to the report of a burning car. When they finally put out the flames, they found 49 year old Tyson Wright dead inside. The fire was determined to be a case of arson, and Wright didn't die as a result of the fire, he had been shot to death. Despite theories and rumors about who murdered Tyson Wright and why, his murder remains a mystery.If you have any information about the case of Tyson Wright, please contact the Delaware County, OK Sheriff's cold case unit You can call (918) 253-4531You can reach Sheila Stogsdill with tips via email @sstogsdill@ksn16.tv or phone at (918)-791-1962If you can contribute to our Gofundme efforts to help solve some of these Delaware County cases, your help would be greatly appreciated. You can learn more about our Gofundme hereWant to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription.To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPodFacebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcastFacebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=enYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2wVisit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.comWant to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/The Citizen Detective team includes:Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee MellorWriting and Research- Alex RalphTechnical Producer- Andrew GrayProduction Assistant- Ashley MonroeSuzanna Ryan- DNA ExpertCloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide DetectiveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4610024/advertisement

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the short special session called by Governor Stitt to cut taxes, the search for a new U.S. House Speaker could include Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern and State Superintendent Ryan Walters releases an education budget cutting $47M from schools.The trio also discusses Superintendent Walters defending his testimony before Congress attacking Tulsa Schools for a Chinese language program the district had ended a month earlier and Oklahoma County picks a site for its new jail.

Special Session on tax cuts begins today at the State Capital.Oklahoma County finally picks a location for a new jail.Oklahoma is working on water restoration and regenerative farming as climate solutions.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Lawmakers provide funding designed to retain teachers in the state.Oklahoma County turns down free land for its new jail.A Halloween tradition returns to the Oklahoma City Zoo.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A 2021 study published by The Lancet Medical Journal revealed Oklahoma has the highest mortality rates from police violence in the United States, with Tulsa and Oklahoma City in the top 20 cities with the most fatal police shootings. Against this backdrop, the newly elected District Attorney for Oklahoma County has stirred controversy with her decision to drop charges against seven officers involved in the killings of three different men. Here's Shonda Little with details.8:59 The Department of Human Services, or DHS, is a light of hope for many people, and a lifeline for vulnerable children and families in need. But what happens if that trust is shattered? Families have been devastated as a result of allegations of corruption and malpractice, and our communities are seeking answers. Here's Dawn Carter with more.19:30 In the midst of the world's urgent call for clean energy, a new project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, casts a contentious light on the fine line between economic progress and environmental destruction. At the center of this new project is the proposed LNG, Liquified Natural Gas, export facility, which is projected to provide prosperity for some while posing environmental risks to others. Two corporate titans with ties to the George Kaiser Family Foundation are behind the idea. Here's Dr. Nick Alexandrov with his second installment of this series.Clara Luper, a pioneering black educator and activist whose sit-ins in the late 1950s prompted state desegregation, is at the center of Oklahoma's civil rights legacy. Educators are reviewing Luper's lectures and deeds more than half a century later, drawing parallels and lessons for today. Jasmine Bivar-Tobie delves into this legacy and its current relevance.Between 1990 and 2020, the percentage of Black women with a bachelor's degree or higher increased from 11% to 26%, but Black women still face obstacles in higher education. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, like Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma have become safe havens for Black Women to achieve their dreams and not fall into the stereotypes leveled against them. Sharodon Jenkins has the story.44:29 ”All the world's a stage” and in Tulsa, the World Stage Theater Company is a new player on the scene. The company's upcoming production of The Chinese Lady is its latest opportunity to utilize theater as a medium to explore topics that impact society locally and globally. Anthony Cherry has the story.Would you like to work with us at FBO or pitch an idea? Email us at contact@focusblackoklahoma.com!Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich.

The town of Clinton could soon get its hospital back.Voting locations in Oklahoma County are changing.Researchers map the heat in OKC.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday. Mentioned in this episode:Stitcher Notice (kill 8/29)

You're bacon me crazy. Today we are discussing The Seasoned Cafe in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Seasoned Cafe is a great choice for breakfast or lunch.  The portions are HUGE and their food is made from scratch.  Beware, your expectations for all future omelets will be much higher after trying one of theirs. Located just minutes from Oklahoma City, Midwest City holds the distinction of being the largest city in eastern Oklahoma County, as well as a proud neighbor of Tinker Air Force Base, the largest single-site employer in the state. Tee off at the John Conrad Regional Golf Course, rated by Golf Digest's "Places to Play" as a four-star golf course, or cool off at the city's new million-dollar water park, Reno Swim and Slide. From classic car shows and military parades to Native American cultural showcases and local fare, Midwest City offers a myriad of exciting events and fantastic venues for making unforgettable memories. While exploring Midwest City, be sure to take a break with a water-side picnic at Lake Stanley Draper, which offers plenty of quiet spots for relaxing amid 34 miles of shoreline. News Story from KOCO. Check out the sponsor of our Show, Bravado Wireless. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma

Jakky Lynette, Oklahoma County League of Women Voters President returns this week along with Co President David Pilchman. We also welcome Tasreem Al-Michael, Treasurer with the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma County and Community Organizer with Oklahoma Policy Institute. https://my.lwv.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-county https://okpolicy.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn't a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we'd love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Visit www.restorationgroup.co to connect with us and find out more. _______________________ This week's guest, Lauren Mingee, is a sales and marketing management professional known for her passion for entrepreneurship and supporting women in business. In 2016, she founded Quintessa Marketing, an Oklahoma City-based firm providing lead generation for personal injury lawyers. Lauren believes in lifting up others, empowering them to take advantage of new opportunities and grow their business skills. She is passionate about giving back to others and attributes much of her success to her relationship with God. She frequently donates her time and resources to charities such as the YouVersion Bible app, which provides free bibles all around the world, and Remerge, a pre-trial diversion program for high-needs mothers in Oklahoma County. _______________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

What did the teenage tornado say to his parents?  Nothing. He just stormed off. Today we are discussing the Twister Museum in Wakita, Oklahoma. Housed in the location office of the movie, this unique museum contains information and video on the making of "Twister" in Wakita. Visitors will find the original "Dorothy 1" from the movie, plus behind-the-scenes videos taken during the filming of the 1996 movie. See some of the debris used in the film from lamp posts to a bank door. You can find autographed photos and items signed by star Bill Paxton. Pick up a souvenir from the small gift shop featuring T-shirts, hats, stuffed cows and other items to commemorate your visit. Wakita is a town in Grant County, Oklahoma, and is notable as a location in the 1996 feature film Twister. Before the town's founding in 1898, there was a dispute over the right to name the town. The town's postmaster, and the owner of the first general store, and the town's first postmaster, believed it should be named Whiteville. Local Deputy U.S. Marshall Herbert John Green motioned for the town be named after a Cherokee chief of local significance named Wakita. Green and other local settlers wanted to name the town in the chief's honor because of a protective spell cast by the chief's tribe to protect the area around the town, between Crooked Creek and Pond Creek, from tornadoes for 100 years. On May 10, 2010, numerous tornadoes touched down in Grant County, causing significant damage near the Wakita area. However, the town itself was not destroyed. Wakita was the setting of a 1984 television commercial about DuPont's subsidiary Conoco using seismograph technology to search for oil. It was aired during the 1984 World Series. The voice over starts with, "Nothing much changes in Wakita, Oklahoma." News Story from KFOR. Tinker Air Force Base is a major United States Air Force base, with tenant U.S. Navy and other Department of Defense missions, located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, surrounded by Del City, Oklahoma City, and Midwest City. Check out the sponsor of our Show, Bravado Wireless. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma

In this episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma: Education funding disparities continue to adversely impact students in underserved communities who suffer from limited opportunities for success. Anthony Cherry talks with education leaders in Tulsa who are committed to advocating for more equitable funding allocations from the legislature. Special thanks to an aspiring journalist named Harley Smith for her contributions to this story. Since the Dakota Access Pipeline protests that began in 2016, pipeline projects have come under wider scrutiny from the public. Now another marginalized community, in this case in Texas, faces down a natural gas giant in an effort to protect their land. Dr. Nick Alexandrov has the story.In our March 2023 episode, Focus: Black Oklahoma covered efforts to reform the Oklahoma County jail. Since that broadcast, a grand jury released a report detailing conditions at the controversial facility. Shonda Little has the update.A proposed bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles failed to pass in the current 2023 house session. Dawn Carter speaks to Representative Monroe Nichols, who introduced the bill, and Dr. Tameeca Rogers, a professor and filmmaker advocating for the bill's passage.The 2023 Tulsa Jazz Fest, produced by Taylor Entertainment Group, is happening on June 2nd, at Guthrie Green from 6-10PM. John Taylor, owner of Taylor Entertainment Group, is an artist manager, booking agent, digital media entrepreneur, and impresario with a passion for spreading awareness of Tulsa, Oklahoma's abiding relationship with jazz music. Though Oklahoma has a vibrant Jazz scene, nationwide its popularity has waned over the last few decades. Early June in Oklahoma will be filled with live Jazz around the state. The 32nd Charlie Christian International Music Festival, produced and presented by the Black Liberated Arts Center, Inc. will occur in Oklahoma City June First through the Third on the Oklahoma City Community College Campus. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.tickets.occc.edu or www.charliechristian.org.There are a number of women rappers topping Billboard charts in 2023, winning Grammy awards, and dominating popular culture. But artists like Ice Spice wouldn't be able to blow up overnight without the strong foundation laid by pioneers over the preceding decades. Here's Savai with more.Mothers: you can't live with 'em, you can't live without 'em. Usually we have to worry about our moms telling an embarrassing story about us, but for Michelle Cullom the shoe is on the other foot.Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, and the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich. Savai is our production intern.

Legend says that a Bigfoot can grow up to 15 feet… but they usually just have two… Today we are discussing the Gasquatch in Idabel, Oklahoma.   For a Bigfoot sighting right from the road, head to Gasquatch in Idabel. Featuring one of the world's tallest statues of this legendary creature, Gasquatch is not your average highway stop. While you can fuel up and grab some of the best burgers and chicken-fried steak around, you can also view a collection of vintage cars and pickup souvenirs at this stop.  Order up a burger or your favorite diner foods from The Cave Cafe, then take a stroll through the on-site Phila Elite Car Collection Museum. Featuring approximately 15 vintage vehicles and a collection of old neon signs, you won't want to miss the muscle cars on exhibit. Pick up everything from souvenir t-shirts and stickers to stuffed animals and glassware in the Gasquatch gift shop. This Idabel pit stop is one you don't want to miss.     Discover flower power in Idabel, Oklahoma, the "Dogwood Capital of Oklahoma", where springtime tours showcase the area's champion blooming dogwood trees. See Native arts from Oklahoma and all over the world at the Museum of the Red River, where visitors can also view a dinosaur skeleton discovered in the area. Birders flock to the Red Slough Wildlife Management Area, containing almost 6,000 acres of marshes and wetlands with nearly 300 species of birds, including the rare white ibis and wood stork.   Redbone Indian Tacos is a food truck based in Medicine Park, OK serving up Indian tacos, buffalo wings, and more. Available for events and catering.     News Story from the Daily Oklahoman   Pratt & Whitney is an American aerospace manufacturer with global service operations. It is a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies. Pratt & Whitney's aircraft engines are widely used in both civil aviation and military aviation. Its headquarters are in East Hartford, Connecticut.   Tinker Air Force Base is a major United States Air Force base, with tenant U.S. Navy and other Department of Defense missions, located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, surrounded by Del City, Oklahoma City, and Midwest City.     Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma

Calls for the resignation of county officials in southeastern Oklahoma continued after they were recorded making racist remarks, including explicit comments about murder and invoking violence harking back to the Jim Crow era. Stephanie Sy discussed the backlash with Deon Osborne. A warning: this story includes a snippet of the recording with graphic depictions of violence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Frank Baker (Enid Buzz), Cindy Allen (Enid News & Eagle) and April Danahy interview attorney Stephen Jones about the Karen Sue Caton case. This is a special episode uncovering Enid's past in conjunction with the BuzzHead Radio Podcast.Caton was a 42-year-old Enid woman charged with first-degree murder. She was found guilty of the lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter for her part in the slaying of an Enid realtor. She was given a four-year prison term. She served four months.Caton, an Enid homebuilder and wife of an Enid lumber yard dealer, was accused of hiring Dennis Olen Coggin for $300 to beat up and castrate Enid realtor Jack Krichmar, who owed her money. Krichmar was fatally stabbed in the attack.An Oklahoma County jury found Coggin guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison, rejecting Stocker's argument that he be given the death penalty.Enid lawyer Stephen Jones, Caton's lawyer, argued that Caton hired Coggin to rough up Krichmar but did not want him killed or castrated.

This week Karl & Vinnie nominate the biggest creeps in Easter history, as always the choice is yours VOTE HERE: In WATC we listen to a muck-bang true crime show about human trafficking: In the Scum Parade we expose a really dumb Candian law, meet a horny movie theater manager and a birthday boy just enjoying his day! Read the Stories here:   "Baby Shark' jailers sentenced for cruelty to Oklahoma County inmates (oklahoman.com)Naked Florida Man With Dead Deer In School Bus Leads PA Police On Chase | Adams Daily VoiceTheater manager tries to forcibly kiss teen worker and delete video footage, GA cops say (yahoo.com)Canada police arrest ‘pedophile hunting' group over child abuse images | Canada | The Guardian

When Brandi Garner took over as Interim CEO of the Oklahoma County Detention Center in January, she inherited an aging facility with chronic staffing shortages and a high number of prisoner deaths.Frontier Managing Editor Brianna Bailey spoke with Garner about her plans to turn things around.

Why did the chicken cross the road?   Today we are discussing the Chicken Shack in Luther, OK.   The Chicken Shack specializes in delicious broasted chicken in a down-home atmosphere. This Arcadia restaurant maintains a smaller menu of options to truly focus in on the dishes they create best. The "Backyard Outdoor Venue" also offers plenty of live entertainment, including car shows and live music to enjoy while munching on onion rings, gizzards, broasted pork chops and wings of many flavors. Save room for desserts like banana cake, lemon pie or ice cream.     Luther, OK is located in far northeastern Oklahoma County on historic Route 66, and is home to the historic Threatt Filling Station.     Also discussed: Onlyinokshow,  Travelok News on 6 - Tulsa, Muskogee & the Sam Noble Museum.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.     #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #chicken #rt66

An Oklahoma County inmate was found dead while embroiled in a case alleging he had been psychologically tortured by the "Baby Shark" song. An alleged incident of cheating in chess. In international news, the world receives stunning confirmation that the Russian government has been using dark money to twist foreign government for years ... and we still don't know just how much money we're talking. All this and more in this week's Strange News. They don't want you to read our book. They don't want you to see us on tour.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.