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Eligible voters have until Oct. 23 to apply to vote by mail in the upcoming midterms. -
As the number of data centers grows in Oklahoma, power plant emissions will increase. Researchers at OU and OSU say the electrical and cooling needs of data centers may push new facilities toward on-site power plants and refrigerant-based coolant systems. -
Inside Elections, National Journal editors say gerrymandering won’t save U.S. House for GOP -
Education and healing: Lubbock nonprofit seeks to give a voice for child abuse victims who have diedLast year, more 124 children in Texas died from child abuse or neglect, including two in Lubbock. One local funeral director turned her heartbreak into action with the No Whispers Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for the families who wish to honor the victims of child abuse. -
Bird was joined by attorneys general Kris Kobach of Kansas, Mike Hilgers of Nebraska, and JB McCuskey of West Virginia at the Iowa Capitol to announce their planned litigation against the generative artificial intelligence company.
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This week we are celebrating a towering figure in American music history: Leonard Bernstein. -
This week, Luke celebrates the opening of deer season with a brand-new recipe for venison steaks! -
Your soil might not need amending, but how do you know? And do you know much about how your soil is structured? Knowing this, and how to treat it if you've got a lot of clay in your yard, can really make a huge difference. This week, we'll talk about this, and the value of compost in improving your conditions! -
RadioFan at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThank you for joining us at the High Plains Public Radio Station. My name is Jessica Sadler. I can usually be found in a secondary science classroom, but I am currently a Teacher Professional Development Fellow at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. I am here with the other book leaders to discuss The Wonderful Wizard of OZ by L. Frank Baum.
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