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nursing assistants had the highest number of cases involving days away from work in 2020, according to the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Photo Provided.

nursing assistants had the highest number of cases involving days away from work in 2020, according to the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Photo Provided.

Study: State workplace injury cases level with national rate

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s workplace injury and illness rate is on par with the rest of the country, according to a private industry sampling conducted in 2020 by the state Labor Department. The incidence rate per 100 full-time employees was 2.
This drone photo shows the Kay County port of entry a mile south of the Kansas/Oklahoma state line. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Corporation Commission

This drone photo shows the Kay County port of entry a mile south of the Kansas/Oklahoma state line. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Ports of Entry replace aged, poorly placed Weigh Stations

Mike Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Oklahoma has four ports of entry, a fifth is under construction and a sixth is planned, and several weigh stations are in operation, too, Oklahoma Department of Transportation records reflect.
Michelle Stephens | Chair, TSET Board of Directors

Michelle Stephens | Chair, TSET Board of Directors

TSET’s investment in prevention benefits Oklahoma

Michelle Stephens - TSET
Thursday, November 18, 2021
It’s common knowledge that Oklahoma’s health outcomes rate poorly compared to other states.  Those poor health outcomes didn’t happen overnight and are often the result of habits and behaviors passed from generation to generation.
SW Ledger

SW Ledger

Ledger nets 25 awards in Oklahoma SPJ contest

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – In late October, the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists released its list of journalists who were recognized and awarded for their outstanding journalistic abilities.
America will perform at the Apache Casino Hotel & Event Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 13.

America will perform at the Apache Casino Hotel & Event Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 13.

America set to take the stage at Apache Casino

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, November 11, 2021
LAWTON – Classic rock band America will be performing at the Apache Casino Hotel & Event Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 13. “This is one of the greatest rock bands of all times,” said Lee Bayless, Event Center Manager at Apache Casino Hotel in Lawton.
OKC Mayor David Holt presents Wally Funk with a key to the city. Phots by Andrew W. Griffin

OKC Mayor David Holt presents Wally Funk with a key to the city. Phots by Andrew W. Griffin

Astronaut honored at Oklahoma Women in Aviation luncheon

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, November 11, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – From the moment Wally Funk took the stage Friday afternoon inside a packed airplane hangar at AAR Corp, adjacent to the Will Rogers World Airport, as part of the Fifth Annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Luncheon, she had the audience in the palm of her hand.
Flower Mound Public School Superintendent Dax Trent displays an artist's rendition of the district's proposed early childhood center during an Oct. 13 interview. Patrons of the district approved on Tuesday a $2 million bond issue to help cover the district's share of the cost, estimated at $2.8 million to $3 million. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Flower Mound Public School Superintendent Dax Trent displays an artist's rendition of the district's proposed early childhood center during an Oct. 13 interview. Patrons of the district approved on Tuesday a $2 million bond issue to help cover the district's share of the cost, estimated at $2.8 million to $3 million. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Flower Mound childhood center bond passes

Eric Swanson
Thursday, November 11, 2021
LAWTON – Patrons of the Flower Mound Public School district have approved a $2 million bond issue to build an early childhood center, which will include a safe room for students to take shelter in severe weather. The proposal passed on a 60-42 vote Tuesday, with 60.
Shutterstock: Teri Virbickis

Shutterstock: Teri Virbickis

Bill would end Rx marijuana’s tax exemption

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The medical marijuana industry may take a big hit if a Republican lawmaker gets his way when the Oklahoma Legislature convenes in February. State Sen. George Burns (R-Pollard) has filed a measure that would move the sales tax exemption for marijuana growers and processors.
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