TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Cherokee Nation has published official, updated demographic maps reflecting the growing diversity among the tribe's more than 460,000 citizens and where they live across the country. This marks the first time the demographic maps of Cherokee citizenship have been updated and shared for the public in more than a decade. The new maps, available to view online at http  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Registration is open for the 2024 Rural Renewal Symposium at Lake Murray Lodge Oct. 8-10, 2024 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Hosted by Oklahoma State University's Rural Renewal Initiative, the annual event raises awareness and promotes research to solve the challenges of today's rural communities. Students, faculty, community members, nonprofit organizations, corporations, government leaders and tribal leaders nati  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Luke Surber strolled into the Oklahoma State University wrestling lounge and slid into a gray booth as he wore a triumphant grin. Sitting at the table, teammate and friend Dustin Plott knew the result, but he asked anyway. "You got it?" Plott said. "You won?" Since their formative years at wrestling powerhouse Tuttle High School in Oklahoma, Surber and Plott have molded themselves into champions. At OSU, t  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: On Sept. 14, the Oklahoma State University Fire Protection Society , along with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, came together for its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event, now a time-honored tradition, serves as a powerful tribute to the 343 firefighters and first responders who gave their lives trying to save others on Sept. 11, 2001. A tradition of remembrance The 9/11   more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: Vinita resident and Cherokee Nation citizen Kendra McGeady was officially sworn into office by the Council of the Cherokee Nation Monday to fill the vacant District 11 seat. District 11 includes Craig County as well as northern Mayes and Nowata Counties. "Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and I look forward to working alongside Councilwoman McGeady as she st  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain a federal legal block on California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. That regulation illegally attempts to impose an electric-truck mandate on fleet owners, operators, and manufacturers -- including trucking companies that drive one truck for as little as one day p  more

GOODWELL, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma Panhandle State University issued the following news: At Oklahoma Panhandle State University, every brick and every classroom carries the stories of students who've come here to transform their lives. Situated in a rural setting, OPSU has always faced unique challenges, but our commitment to delivering quality education has never wavered. The Oklahoma Higher Education Legislature allocated deferred maintenance funding. These funds will improve s  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: This summer, Oklahoma State University Global traveled to Bali, Indonesia, to unite OSU graduates from around the world for an international alumni reunion. The reunion drew over 60 accomplished alumni, family and OSU administrators from the U.S., Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Bangladesh. The Edge Resort, owned by 1992 Spears School of Business graduate Rosan Roesalani, hosted the event and provided a go  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University hosted its annual arts festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. last Friday in the Student Union. Students were invited to paint on canvases and hats, listen to music, indulge in boba drinks, and purchase art and jewelry from local artists. Art Festival Director Haley Monday said the event aimed to offer students and the community a place to showcase their art. "Our goal is not only to b  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Officials from Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, Tulsa Public Schools, the Tulsa Oilers and the Oklahoma House of Representatives praised a new partnership in education between OSU-Tulsa and Emerson Elementary last week in the north Tulsa elementary school's auditorium. The partnership part of the Partners in Education initiative by the Foundation for Tulsa Schools is designed to unite OSU-Tulsa with Emerson   more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma State University-Tulsa issued the following news: Officials from Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, Tulsa Public Schools, the Tulsa Oilers and the Oklahoma House of Representatives praised a new partnership in education between OSU-Tulsa and Emerson Elementary last week in the north Tulsa elementary school's auditorium. The partnership -- part of the Partners in Education initiative by the Foundation for Tulsa Schools -- is designed to unite OSU-Tulsa with E  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Editor's note: This is the final installment of a feature series celebrating the 2024 Spears School of Business Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni. Previous profiles highlighted Vickie Carr, Eddy Ditzler, Ken Eastman, Carl Wiese , Bob Ault and Melinda Bell. From the rugged landscape of Wyoming to the lively Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Heerwagen IV never stayed in one place for lo  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Public Service Company of Oklahoma, a unit of American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) filed for Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) approval to purchase a natural gas combined-cycle generation plant located in Jenks, Oklahoma. This purchase will meet customers' projected power needs using an existing local facility while supporting the Oklahoma economy. "Adding this natural gas facility to our fleet all  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Week 4 of college football across ESPN platforms features 15 Top 25 teams in action, including five of the top 10 - No. 1 Texas, No. 5 Ole Miss, No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Missouri and No. 8 Miami. In total, 85 games are slated for ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN Radio, SEC Network+ and ACCNX. In primetime on ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Ca  more