In The News 06.09.2025

Here are the headlines shared on Monday, June 9, 2025

Oklahoma drought-free after 5 long years (Read) / Image: Unsplash

In The News

Here are the headlines shared on Monday, June 9, 2025

• 'Still a path': State Senator working to find funding to keep Heartland Flyer running (KOKH)

• 'Not the Oklahoma Standard': Tulsa protesters advocate against ICE raids (KJRH)

• Native American land settlement claims due June 30 (KJRH)

• Tessa Dorrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025 (KOTV)

• Ardmore Michelin plant shutdown now just months away (KTEN)

• A message from Chickasaw National Recreation staff: Look but don’t touch! (KXII)

• Oklahoma is drought-free for the first time in more than 5 years (KGOU)

• Oklahoma Job Corps Centers get temporary reprieve from federal shutdown order (KGOU)

• The Frontier takes top honors at the Oklahoma Press Association awards (The Frontier)

• Drummond takes over third prosecution of Richard Glossip, says death penalty off table (Nondoc)

• Weather radios back online in Oklahoma following longer than expected maintenance outage (Oklahoma Voice)

• Oklahoma Inks $74 Million Deal to Privatize Prison Food Service (Oklahoma Watch)

• RFK Jr. ousts ACIP group that advises CDC on vaccines (AP News)

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Come along with us as we explore the beautiful state of Oklahoma! We’re excited to celebrate the stories of those who paved the way for us and to learn about the lessons of our rich history together.

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