It’s easy to forget that place names are all just words at the end of the day, and so—just like words in a dictionary—they all have histories, etymologies, and origin stories of their own. The history ...

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(STILLWATER, Okla., Nov. 19, 2024) — Oklahoma State University's new Human Performance Innovation Complex will be named after the late T. Boone Pickens, a legendary businessman and mega-philanthropist ...

Building in flood prone areas in Waynesville could become even more rigorous under a proposal to impose more stringent elevation guidelines. The new rules are aimed at improving resiliency against ...

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe members are working to identify who rests in an unmarked gravesite on the former grounds of the ...

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While the boundaries between lakes, ponds and other water bodies often blur, lakes remain a cornerstone of ecological systems and recreational life across the United States. Among the most famous ...

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