WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * A G Equipment to Pay $4.25 Million to Settle EEOC Discrimination Charges Over COVID Vaccine-Related Mandate * Oklahoma-based manufacturer settles federal suit alleging religious and disability-based discrimination after mass firing of unvaccinated employees TULSA, Okla. -A G Equipment Company, a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma compressor packaging manufacturer, will pay $4,250,000 to over 40 w  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, May 18 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University summer art camps provide fun, develop skills and creativity * The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts will host a pair of summer art camps next month, offering multiple sessions that enable youngsters to explore creative expression through the visual arts. "Creative Expressions: Art in the Afternoon 2026" is geared toward children ages 6-12, and the Fine Arts   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 19 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: * * * CareerTech transitions adult education programs in Tulsa Tulsa adults working on high school diplomas or literacy skills will still be able to pursue their education even though an adult education and family literacy site is closing. Oklahoma CareerTech, which oversees adult education and family literacy in the state, has three other programs in the area that wi  more

ADA, Oklahoma, May 18 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Charlie Rogers named 2026 George Nigh Award winner * Charlie Rogers was named East Central University's 2026 George Nigh Award winner at the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, Friday May 15 at the Koi Ishto Stadium.  Rogers graduated with University Honors and a 4.0 GPA, earning a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. During her time at ECU, Rogers served as Pre-Professionals Club President, Tri-Beta   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eighteen Charged in Multi-State Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy * BOSTON - Eighteen individuals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Hawaii have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering scheme centered in Gardner, Mass. The following defendants have been charged with conspi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks exclusively on ESPN networks * The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by Dunkin' - the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks - will be exclusively available on ESPN networks, beginning Tuesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET, on ESPN. ESPN's lead NBA broadcast team - Mike Bree  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The Jed Foundation (JED) Hosts Congressional Briefing on Scalable Mental Health Models in Educational Settings For Mental Health Awareness Month, youth, mental health and educational experts, and lawmakers convened to center student well-being in education and policy. * [Washington, D.C.] - As demand for mental health services continues to rise, schools and colleges are adopting comprehensive, evide  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- Kansas State Historical Society has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects connected to the Kaw Nation, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The notice states that KSHS identified human remains representing at least 129 individuals of Native American ancestry and 640 associated funerary objects tied to sites across Kansas, with   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Multi-County Grand Jury indicts six in Walmart check cashing scheme The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted six individuals in connection with a scheme to cash over $100,000 in fraudulent checks at Walmart Supercenters across Oklahoma. The defendants are accused of using fraudulent checks, stolen identities and fraudulent temporary driver's licenses to obtai  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 18 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF finds that two common drugs may protect the heart in HIV * Two widely used medications may prevent heart disease in people living with HIV, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has discovered. If confirmed through further study, the findings by Jasim Ahamed, Ph.D., could improve both the lifespan and quality of life for those with the human immunodeficiency virus.   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 18 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Data Scientist Unveils Free Software for Researching Human-AI Interactions * With artificial intelligence upending how people seek, interpret and act on information, efforts are underway to design AI systems that are equitable, efficient and inclusive.  A University of Oklahoma data scientist has created a free research tool to facilitate this process. Called ECHO - Evaluation of Chat, Human Behavio  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Have Solutions to Bring Down Costs - Now we Have to Finish the Job * Senator Marshall Joins Mundo in the Morning Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on Mundo in the Morning live in his KC studio ahead of Vice President Vance's visit to Kansas City to discuss the importance of the city's manufacturing industry and its role in the nation  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Southwestern Electric Power Company Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity * American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Company ("SWEPCO"), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities (collectively, the "Gas Facil  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 18 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Stress and hormones interact in surprising ways, affecting learning in the female brain * Studies suggest that a single stressful event can sharpen how the male brain learns to associate environmental cues with rewards, creating the essential motivational building blocks to master new skills. On the other hand, more prolonged stress can be a deterrent to learning. After testing this pattern,   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 19 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Trustees Approve Pay Raise Plan for Faculty, Staff Most University of Wyoming benefited employees will receive a base pay raise of $1,400, along with additional increases addressing market, merit and compression issues, following action by UW's Board of Trustees last week. The raises were made possible with an appropriation of about $13.8 million annually from the Wyoming Legislature and Gov. Mark Gordo  more