Two Oklahoma sites listed: Oklahoma’s National Register of Historic Places has just added two properties—the 1929 Jacobethan-style Van-Sanford Apartments in Seminole (now under renovation after 2022 tornado damage) and the 1949 Moton School Campus Historic District in Taft, a testament to Black community resilience — find out how federal funds revived these treasures.
Oklahoma’s business ranking: Despite leading the nation in cost of doing business and ranking 18th in cost of living, Oklahoma falls to 37th overall in CNBC’s 19th annual America’s Top States for Business survey — find out why.
Caddo Nation job training: Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is partnering with the Caddo Nation to offer renewable energy, construction and environmental remediation training by fall at the tribal campus in Binger — learn what this program offers.
Rural vet shortage in Oklahoma: Over 80% of counties lack enough veterinarians to serve cattle farms, risking animal health, local economies and food safety — learn what measures the state is taking.
Shaping Oklahoma’s transport future: ODOT’s 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan outlines upgrades for highways, rail, ports and pedestrian infrastructure. Public comments are accepted through Aug. 11 — find out how to weigh in.
Other Oklahoma headlines this week
- EMSA urges giving water to overheated Oklahomans
- Oklahoma shoppers prepare for tax-free weekend sales
- Rural Oklahoma grapples with persistent lawyer shortages
- Explore must-hear songs in Oklahoma Music Minutes
- Southeast Oklahoma prepares for expanded broadband access
- Community rallies to support OKC Animal Shelter
