The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has announced the expansion of its OKReady program, an initiative under the broader Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) project. The expansion now includes eight new zip codes in the Tulsa metro area, increasing the total to 17 zip codes participating in the program’s second pilot phase. The program offers up to … Read more
As the University of Kansas (KU) wraps up its 2025 fiscal year, it will have nearly resolved a long-standing $50 million operating deficit. However, the celebration is short-lived as university officials brace for a projected $22.3 million shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. Chancellor Douglas Girod noted that while the university’s … Read more
On June 16, 2025, Topeka residents gathered at the Washburn Institute of Technology to participate in a public hearing organized by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). The focus of the event was Evergy’s proposal for a $196.4 million rate increase, a move that has sparked debate among customers. Details of the Rate Hike Proposal The … Read more
During the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session, lawmakers concentrated on increasing in-person instruction for students by limiting virtual school days and adding classroom time to the academic calendar. While initial legislation faced setbacks, the core idea was ultimately included in the state budget, ensuring one additional day of instruction in the 2025-26 school year. Senate Bill … Read more
On Monday, June 16, Community Voices Concerns Over Proposed 8.62% Rate Increase, residents gathered to participate in a public hearing organized by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) regarding Evergy’s proposed electricity rate increase. The hearing, held at Washburn Institute of Technology at 5724 SW Huntoon Street, provided a platform for community members to voice their … Read more
Incident Linked to Timberly Motel in Gaylord, Michigan. A Michigan motel stabbing suspect has been apprehended in Kansas following an interstate search effort, according to law enforcement officials. The Gaylord Police Department reported that the stabbing occurred at the Timberly Motel in Northern Michigan during the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, 2025. Suspect … Read more
A lawsuit aiming to overturn recently adopted academic standards for social studies in Oklahoma has been dismissed. The legal challenge, brought forth by a group of parents, educators, and grandparents, questioned the legitimacy of the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s approval of these new standards. Their argument centered on allegations that the process lacked transparency … Read more
Despite economic challenges and political uncertainties, the U.S. job market continues to reflect signs of stability. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the unemployment rate stood at 4.2% in May 2025, consistent with the trend observed over the previous 12 months. This stable rate typically indicates a healthy labor market. In … Read more
Every afternoon, around 2 o’clock, a wave of sound ripples through the air—cuckoos, chimes, and gongs mark the hour in a unique symphony. This is the everyday rhythm inside The Clock Shop, a sanctuary for timepieces and those who care for them. Among the daily clamor, Beth Woolsey, the fifth-generation owner, calmly discusses the details … Read more
The wheat harvest in Texoma has been severely disrupted this year due to a combination of early-season drought and ongoing rainfall. As a result, a substantial portion of Wichita County’s wheat is no longer suitable for harvesting. These extreme and unpredictable weather patterns are not only impacting this year’s output but are also pushing back … Read more