State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Friday in a media release, the transformative shift in Oklahoma’s approach to student assessment, marking the end of traditional statewide summative assessments (testing).
Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will allow districts to use approved benchmark assessments in place of the current high-stakes end-of-year tests for grades 3–8 in Math and English Language Arts.
Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow is celebrating Fall Hunting Classic with an educational meet and greet event today featuring Brian “Pigman” and Junie Quaca along with a free outdoor cookout.
The professional hunters behind “Pigman: The Series” will be available for a meet and greet and educational session to help hunters make the most of their time outside in the fall and winter ahead. Discussions with pro staff will range in topics from selecting gear for the hunt to controlling feral hog populations and beyond – all while highlighting the vital role hunters play in conservation.
Joseph Kralicek, Executive Director of the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency has been arrested by the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reportedly after investigators received a report from Kik Messenger, a freeware instant messaging app, because it showed “apparent child pornography” on July 3rd. Tulsa County Investigators then traced it to Kralicek. He was arrested this morning.
Accessible, quality health care is one of the most pressing concerns facing America’s seniors. As individuals age, their medical needs often become more complex and costly, yet too many seniors struggle to find coverage that is both affordable and tailored to their individual situation. That’s why Congress must support solutions that meet seniors where they are and ensure they have the care they need. One such solution is Medicare Advantage.
Medicare Advantage empowers Oklahoma seniors and patients with disabilities, offering more choice, stronger preventive care, and lower out-of-pocket costs than traditional fee‑for‑service (FFS) Medicare. That’s why I urge our congressional delegation to help preserve and protect Medicare Advantage for the seniors who rely on it.
A new study from Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. metros and states with the most construction workers and the Tulsa metro has a total of 27,438 construction industry employees. That 6.9 percent of the workforce is 0.8 points higher than the national average of 6.1 percent.
The U.S. construction industry faces a high degree of uncertainty in 2025. On one hand, demand for new housing and infrastructure remains high, driven by a persistent housing shortage and a wave of federal investment. On the other hand, the sector is grappling with notable headwinds: labor shortages have tightened the market for skilled workers, while overall construction spending has slowed in recent months amid elevated interest rates and broader economic uncertainty.
