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Headlines: Funding an Oklahoma militia, California wildfires & naming OKC soccer

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Local headlines for Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Oklahoma Military Department wants $2.4M for a state militia. (Oklahoma Voice)

CareerTech asks for a 10% budget increase for workforce training. (Tulsa World)

The author of bill to ban homeless services in small towns admits targeting Norman. (NewsOK)

Legislation looks to increase the state’s minimum wage. (Tulsa World)

State Senate Democrats lay out wish list for the upcoming legislature. (KOSU)

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approves PSO rate hike. (Tulsa World)

OKC settles lawsuit over 15-year-old killed by police. (KOSU)

Judge approves inmate mental health decree. (Tulsa World)

Oklahoma County approves contract to build the new jail Behavioral Care Center. (NewsOK)

Tulsa actor Bill Hader talks about experience in California fires. (Tulsa World)

Former Tulsans escape California fire destroying their home. (Tulsa World)

Nowata is cleaning up after a devastating fire at its Public Works Authority. (KOSU)

Black Tulsans discuss DOJ findings of the 1921 Race Massacre. (KOSU)

Local events celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (NewsOK)

Moments of silence will replace prayers at Tulsa City Council meetings. (Tulsa World)

The Cherokee Nation announces settlement with the federal government. (Tulsa World)

Tulsa health officials are handing out harm reduction kits. (KOSU)

Cat Café opens at the Farm in Tulsa. (Tulsa World)

Paycom Center plans a busy 2025. (NewsOK)

OKC’s soccer club seeks input on a new name. (NewsOK)

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