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Broken Arrow Neighborhood Association Leads Push for Traffic-Calming Measures
A Broken Arrow neighborhood association has worked with the city to install speed bumps and improved crosswalks after residents raised concerns about cut-through traffic near a local elementary school.
Read the story - Finance & EconomyWestern Oklahoma
Rural Credit Unions Expand Small Business Financing Programs
Credit unions serving rural Oklahoma communities are expanding small business lending programs, filling gaps left by the retreat of some traditional bank branches.
Read the story - Energy & AgricultureTulsa Metro
Tulsa-Area Wind Farm Operators Navigate Transmission Bottlenecks
Wind energy developers with projects near the Tulsa region describe ongoing transmission capacity constraints as a limiting factor on how quickly new wind generation can be connected to the broader grid.
Read the story - Business LeadersTulsa Metro
Redbud Logistics Grows From Single Truck to Regional Freight Operator
Fictional founder Marcus Ellery built Redbud Logistics from one leased truck into a mid-sized freight company serving distribution centers across the Tulsa metro, betting on the region's growing warehouse footprint.
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Saint Francis Health System Expands Maternal Care Access in Tulsa
Saint Francis Health System is broadening prenatal and postpartum support services in the Tulsa area, addressing gaps in maternal care that have drawn attention statewide.
Read the story - EducationSouthern Oklahoma
Cameron University Adds Cybersecurity Track to Meet Fort Sill-Area Demand
Cameron University in Lawton is launching a new cybersecurity concentration aimed at both traditional students and military-affiliated learners connected to nearby Fort Sill.
Read the story - Finance & EconomyNorthern Oklahoma
Ponca City and Bartlesville See Divergent Paths in Energy-Linked Economic Base
Ponca City and Bartlesville, both historically shaped by the energy industry, are taking somewhat different approaches to diversifying their local economies as energy employment patterns shift.
Read the story - Finance & EconomyEastern Oklahoma
Tribal Economic Development Initiatives Reshape Eastern Oklahoma Main Streets
Tribal economic development programs are contributing to visible changes on eastern Oklahoma main streets, funding small business support and infrastructure improvements.
Read the story - HealthcareNorthern Oklahoma
Ponca City Clinic Expands Senior Care Coordination Team
A primary care clinic in Ponca City has added dedicated care coordinators focused on older adults managing multiple chronic conditions, aiming to reduce hospitalizations tied to medication mix-ups and missed follow-up care.
Read the story - Energy & AgricultureSouthern Oklahoma
Southern Oklahoma Ranchers Navigate Rising Land Lease Competition
Cattle ranchers near Ardmore describe increasingly competitive grazing land lease markets, as population growth and recreational land buyers compete with traditional agricultural use for the same available acreage.
Read the story - Energy & AgricultureNorthern Oklahoma
Osage County Oil Producers Modernize Aging Well Infrastructure
Independent oil producers in Osage County are investing in updated equipment for aging wells, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance issues on infrastructure that in some cases dates back decades.
Read the story - HealthcareOklahoma City Metro
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Expands Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Capacity
Oklahoma Heart Hospital has added capacity to its cardiac rehabilitation program, shortening wait times for patients recovering from heart procedures and cardiac events.
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