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A recent Kansas Court of Appeals decision offered a glimmer of hope for transgender residents seeking to change gender markers on their driver’s licenses. However, that optimism was quickly dampened as state officials, under the direction of Attorney General Kris Kobach, delayed implementing the changes due to ongoing litigation. Transgender Resident Turned Away After Ruling … Read more
The Veterans Community Project (VCP) has officially broken ground on a new $5.8 million navigation campus in South Kansas City, located at 89th and Troost. Designed as a low-barrier entry point, this facility will serve as a welcoming resource hub where any veteran can walk in and receive immediate support, regardless of their background or … Read more
A controversial federal proposal known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” could severely impact Missouri’s Medicaid funding, due to provisions that cap the state’s provider tax—a critical mechanism used to fund healthcare services. This tax, known as the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA), plays a vital role in Missouri’s contribution to its Medicaid program. Missouri, like many … Read more
The Epic Charter School Board has approved a $30 million line of credit from Regent Bank, providing the virtual school with the funds necessary to cover payroll and operational costs for July 2025. Due to the timing of state funding disbursements, public schools in Oklahoma do not receive payments during July, making this line of … Read more
In a significant ruling, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Travelers Insurance is not liable for loss of rental income and soft costs claimed by BCC Partners, LLC in relation to construction delays at a luxury apartment project in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Background of the Insurance Dispute In 2015, BCC Partners entered into … Read more
As temperatures soar across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City Fire Department has taken to social media to alert the public with critical heat safety tips. Their message, shared via Facebook, comes as a timely reminder amid intensifying summer heat. Hydration Is Key The department emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated, advising citizens to drink water regularly, … Read more
Plans for Galilee Academy, a private Christian Science school, to establish a campus in Chesterfield, Missouri have been dropped due to significant neighborhood opposition. The school had considered relocating to the 5.7-acre site of Noonan Farms, a former equestrian boarding facility on Baxter Road, but backlash from residents in the Claymont Woods subdivision forced a … Read more
KINGFISHER, OKLA. – A man is now facing multiple felony charges after a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation was dismantled by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) in coordination with the Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office. Hui Tang, the individual at the center of the investigation, has been charged with: Massive Marijuana Seizure … Read more
Tulsa County District Court has denied a motion to release April Wilkens, a woman convicted of killing her abusive ex-fiancé in 1998, ahead of her upcoming resentencing hearing. ]Despite hopes that she might be granted freedom, Wilkens will remain in prison while her legal team prepares for the next phase of her case under the … Read more
GRAND Mental Health has launched a mobile mental health clinic to provide crucial services directly to rural communities across Eastern Oklahoma. In collaboration with the Oklahoma Caring Foundation and BlueCross BlueShield, this new initiative aims to eliminate the barriers to accessing mental health care in remote areas. A Clinic on Wheels for Immediate Outreach The … Read more