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Headlines: KKK Investigation, Struggling Teachers & Tribal Gaming

Headlines for Thursday, August 11, 2016:

  • Career Tech investigates situation where a black teacher was presented with KKK garb and Confederate Flag. (KOSU)

  • Judge orders another mental competency examination for man accused of killing OK Labor Commissioner. (NewsOK)

  • State revenue drops 11% for the first month of the new fiscal year. (Tulsa World)

  • State, local and tribal leaders are announcing a deal on water rights. (NewsOK)

  • Officials release eight-month investigation into what cause a house to explode on January 2. (Journal Record)

  • Slashed education budgets means more spending by struggling teachers. (Oklahoma Watch)

  • A 2016 Homeless survey count shows a 16% increase in people on the streets. (KOSU)

  • Oklahoma Geological Survey scientists begin collecting data on the rock formation linked to the state’s earthquakes. (Journal Record)

  • Chesapeake Energy is selling its shares in north Texas shale. (NewsOK)

  • Entrepreneurs keep eyes on a possible medical marijuana petition due today. (Journal Record)

  • ConocoPhillips plans 6% reduction in workforce. (Tulsa World)

  • Iowa Tribe's Chairman heads to Great Britain to establish the charter for the tribe’s online game at pokertribe.com. (Journal Record)

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