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Cherokee Strip Museum hosts 'Christmas on the Prairie' event

By Sooner State News | Dec 10, 2024

The Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School in Perry, Oklahoma, will host a "Christmas on the Prairie" event on Friday, December 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. This gathering aims to celebrate the holiday spirit while fostering community warmth.

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture offers summer internship for college students

By Sooner State News | Dec 9, 2024

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is offering a summer internship in its Executive Office, aimed at collegiate students.

Analysis: Oklahoma one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sooner State News | Dec 6, 2024

An analysis by Sooner State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

Chihuly exhibit ends soon; new show opens March at OKC Museum

By Sooner State News | Dec 6, 2024

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) is reminding visitors that the exhibition "Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty" will close on January 5, 2025.

Gingerbread bake day returns to Fort Gibson Historic Site

By Sooner State News | Dec 5, 2024

Fort Gibson Historic Site in Oklahoma is preparing for its annual gingerbread bake day.

Oklahoma History Center Museum retains top national accreditation

By Sooner State News | Dec 5, 2024

The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City has once again achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a recognition considered the highest national standard for museums.

Pawnee Bill Ranch hosts holiday open house with festive activities

By Sooner State News | Dec 4, 2024

On December 14, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will open its doors for the annual holiday open house from 1-3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy seasonal decorations at the home of Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie, a well-known Wild West Show entertainer.

Pioneer Woman Museum hosts open house with free admission

By Sooner State News | Dec 4, 2024

The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue in Ponca City, Oklahoma, will host a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Oklahoma commercial flock

By Sooner State News | Dec 3, 2024

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, in collaboration with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Adair County.

Christmas festivities planned at Fred and Addie Drummond Home

By Sooner State News | Dec 3, 2024

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy, Oklahoma, will host a Christmas open house on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Each room of the historic home will feature festive decorations for the season.

Oklahoma's license tax revenue up 7.3% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Sooner State News | Dec 2, 2024

Oklahoma collected $278 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Christmas event at Fort Towson Historic Site highlights 19th-century traditions

By Sooner State News | Dec 2, 2024

Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to host its annual Christmas event on December 14, from 1-3 p.m. This year's theme is "Traditions," focusing on 19th-century customs.

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In Oklahoma, 165 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Sooner State News | Dec 1, 2024

Oklahoma registered 165 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Higher individual income tax revenue in Oklahoma during Q2

By Sooner State News | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $1.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Oklahoma, a 40.9% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Inflation in Oklahoma outpaces national average as of November 2024

By Sooner State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Oklahoma experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

Tax Revenue Analysis: Oklahoma collects $1.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax during Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Nov 30, 2024

Oklahoma collected $1.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 0.1% increase from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Oklahoma's license tax revenue up 18.3% in Q2 compared to previous quarter

By Sooner State News | Nov 29, 2024

Oklahoma collected $278 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Oklahoma's license tax revenue up 3.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Sooner State News | Nov 27, 2024

Oklahoma collected $235 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Oklahoma collects $278 million in license tax revenue in Q2

By Sooner State News | Nov 27, 2024

Oklahoma collected $278 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.