Ninety-seven percent of climatologists agree that human activities result in a warming climate. That’s why late last month, hundreds of Oklahomans took to downtown as part of the global youth climate strike. Now, lead organizers of Oklahoma’s strike are rebranding their efforts to push for more revolutionary reforms. Matthew Salcido, a former youth climate strike […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Funky town
In our younger and more vulnerable years, Chicken Fried News’ father gave us some advice that we have been turning over in our minds ever since: “Whoever smelt it,” he said, “dealt it.” Following flooding in the Tulsa area, however, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) reportedly offered residents a somewhat different suggestion. “If something […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Skeeter season
Heavy rain and flooding in Oklahoma has stirred up more than our meteorologists. News outlets are warning people to watch out for snakes, snapping turtles and large numbers of mosquitoes as floodwaters recede. The flooding displaced countless snakes and turtles around the state, which are now forced to find a new habitat. Many people, particularly […]
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Edmond launches a comprehensive plan rewrite to help city leaders manage how the city will grow in the next few decades
Edmond launches a comprehensive plan rewrite to help city leaders manage how the city will grow in the next few decades.
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Chicken-Fried News: Red river
Penn Square Mall was shut down on Independence Day due to flooding.
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Habitat for Humanity builds homes meant to survive Oklahoma storms
Homes built to Fortified Home High Wind and Hail standards can withstand wind speeds up to 135 mph.
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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 3, 2016
Like any other organization, the performance of employees is a reflection on management, or lack thereof.