Oklahoma sees 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024
In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in Oklahoma, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Oklahoma City Museum renews partnership with Bank of America for free admissions
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) has announced the renewal of its partnership with Bank of America through the Museums on Us program for 2025.
Oklahoma History Center hosts event on environmental justice
The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in collaboration with OKC Beautiful, is set to host a program focused on environmental justice.
- Oklahoma's historic Okeene Oil Co. updated on national register
- State Historic Preservation Office to host stained glass preservation webinar
- Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty and hiring challenges
- Fort Towson Historic Site plans living history education day on March 6
- Fort Gibson site director completes HEART program at Smithsonian Institution
Author Michael J. Hightower discusses new book at heritage center
Author Michael J. Hightower will present his latest book, “Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer & Common Man’s Congressman,” at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma, on February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event...
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Analysis: Oklahoma among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sooner State News shows that Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Small businesses struggle with unfilled job openings amid economic optimism
The latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates that 35% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill in January, maintaining the same level as December.
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Webinar offers guidance on using Dawes Rolls for ancestral research
The State Historic Preservation Office is organizing a free webinar on February 19 at noon.
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Oklahoma commission approves $135M in projects amid federal funding resolution
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission's recent meeting on February 3 covered several key topics, including the impact of federal funding through a Continuing Resolution and the approval of significant infrastructure projects totaling $135 million.
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Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities
The Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation has announced the receipt of a $1,500 grant from Oklahoma Humanities.
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Oklahoma inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024
As of December 2024, Oklahoma experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Oklahoma History Center Museum screens "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom" with panel discussion
The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City is set to screen the film “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom” on Saturday, February 22, from 1-3 p.m. The event will feature a panel discussion with Doris Youngblood and Edward Threatt following...
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Oklahoma Historical Society announces March travel contest
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is set to host its annual #ExploreOHS Travel Contest from March 1 to March 31.
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Nicole Harvey appointed director of Oklahoma History Center Museum
Nicole Harvey has been appointed as the new director of the Oklahoma History Center Museum.
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Oklahoma museum hosts author Michael J. Hightower for book discussion
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is set to host a Lunch and Learn event with author Michael J. Hightower on Friday, February 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Hightower will discuss his latest book, “Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer &...
