Election Day is Nov. 8, but legal challenges already begin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day is 11 days away. But in courtrooms across the country, efforts to sow doubt over the outcome have already begun.
October 2022
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China accused of using overseas bases to target dissidents
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — China has reportedly established dozens of “overseas police stations” in nations around the world that activists fear could be used to track and harass dissidents as part of Beijing’s crackdown on corruption.
Hawaii’s Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt. Although an eruption isn’t imminent, scientists are on alert because of a recent spike in earthquakes at the volcano’s summit.
Two NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes at Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA spacecraft at Mars — one on the surface and the other in orbit — have recorded the biggest meteor strikes and impact craters yet.
Oklahoma lawmakers tried to limit four day school weeks, but they’re hanging on in rural communities
Friday is a school day, right? Not so in McLoud, a town of about 4,000 in northwest Pottawatomie County. This small district operates on a four day school week for most of the year.
Together Oklahoma and OCJR to hold event for criminal justice reform
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR) and Together Oklahoma will be holding an in-person event Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to highlight the need for community members to spur future criminal justice reform efforts in Oklahoma. This event will take place at Southern Tech in Conference Room B in Ardmore. There will also be a livestream on Together Oklahoma and OCJR’s YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter channels.
In governor’s race Stitt, Hofmeister are trying to win favor with Oklahoma’s growing Latino population
In an election year where Republicans nationally hope to make big waves among Latino voters and Democrats are trying to hold on to what has historically been a safe vote, both Gov. Kevin Stitt and challenger Joy Hofmeister are working hard to appeal to the community.
TODAY
Today is the 301st day of 2022 and the 37th day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
Hunting and fishing licenses available from Chickasaw Nation Fish & Wildlife Service
Chickasaw Nation hunting and fishing licenses are now available to Chickasaw citizens. This will enhance the ability of the Chickasaw Nation Fish & Wildlife Service to effectively manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. To learn more, view applicable hunting and fishing regulations and apply for your Chickasaw Nation hunting and fishing license, please visit Chickasaw.net/ Hunting-Program.
FISHING REPORT
Blue River: October 24. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 68°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, crawfish, jerk baits, and spoons around brush structure, rocks, and spillway. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, dough bait, live bait, punch bait, and worms around channels and tailwater. Bluegill, green, and redear sunfish on crickets, hair jigs, small lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, shallows, and shorelines. Report submitted by Kyle Troxell, technician at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.