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Headlines: Minimum wage initiative petition, bird flu in Oklahoma & “Twisters” celebration

Local headlines for Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Supporters of a minimum wage increase turn in initiative petition signatures. (KOSU)

State Senate condemns political violence in special session. (KOSU)

State Senators confirm Governor Stitt’s nominee to OSU regents. (Tulsa World)

Senator Lonnie Paxton tapped to be next President Pro Tem. (NewsOK)

Politics shadow Superintendent Ryan Walters’ education conference. (Tulsa World)

Drummond files appeal opposing Catholic charter school. (NewsOK)

Oklahoma native singer and actress singing National Anthem at RNC. (NewsOK)

The Tulsa Police Department is aiding in GOP Convention security. (Tulsa World)

Corrections officials say an accident killed one employee and injured another. (KOSU)

Health officials detect bird flu in Oklahoma cattle. (KOSU)

988 suicide prevention line celebrates two years of helping Oklahomans. (KOSU)

Bacone College is struggling to keep its doors open. (KOSU)

Reports show Oklahoma home insurance rates are among the highest. (Tulsa World)

“Twisters” stars walk the Red Carpet at OKC premiere. (Tulsa World)

State officials see “Twisters” movie as a huge win for Oklahoma. (NewsOK)

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