ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 14 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: An Award Paige Orr received while still a student has inspired a change in her choice of a dream career. "My dream was to be on camera and make videos or be an ESPN sideline reporter, but I've realized I have a knack for being the one behind the camera," said Orr, who received a Heartland Emmy Award this year for her public service announcement for the Stillwater Pub  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * Participants from 28 States and Territories will Convene for 6 Months to Learn about Energy Resilience, Buildings Efficiency, and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure from Each Other and National Laboratory Experts * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced leaders from 46 entities will collaborate on common clean energy o  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Tommy Humphries to serve as district attorney for District 4, which encompasses Canadian, Garfield, Kingfisher, Blaine, and Grant Counties. "Tommy is smart on crime and a strong advocate for fairness and justice," said Governor Stitt. "Tommy has a proven track record and a wealth of experience, and I'm confident his leade  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: This fall, two students from the School of Media and Strategic Communications within the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences were selected to be a part of NPR's Next Generation Radio, a five-day audio focused digital media project. Elena Johnson and Tylie Griffith Bookout published original works for Next Gen Radio Indigenous, highlighting Indigenous and native stories in Oklahoma using the  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * Statewide System Initiative aims to prepare graduates for in-demand careers and boost Oklahoma economy * * * Oklahoma's leader in advanced technology education has unveiled a new initiative to expand STEM education access and enhance workforce development across the state: OSU Polytech. The OSU Polytech initiative will align academic programs with industry needs; expand inno  more