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El Reno officials said Tuesday a stop-work order on a bitcoin mining site issued in 2023 was not enforced. A leak that resulted in the loss of nearly 4 million gallons of #water last month was traced back to the mining operation's private fire hydrant.
Wasted water: Officials say El Reno 'failed' to enforce stop-work order at leaky bitcoin site
El Reno officials traced a days-long August 2026 water leak to a bitcoin mining site served with a stop-work order that was not enforced.
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ICYMI — Ashley Moore: ‘None of our stories started in a vacuum’ | #writing #editing #storytelling https://nondoc.com/2026/08/29/ashley-moore-none-of-our-stories-started-in-a-vacuum/
Ashley Moore: ‘None of our stories started in a vacuum’
Oklahoma Panhandle native Ashley Moore discusses her path from state politics to editing literary fiction in Germany.
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ICYMI — Judicial candidate Warren Plunk dies, OK County special election to be called https://nondoc.com/2026/08/31/judicial-candidate-warren-plunk-dies-ok-county-special-election-to-be-called/
Judicial candidate Warren Plunk dies, OK County special election to be called
Judicial candidate Warren Plunk died Aug. 29, 2026, triggering a special election for Oklahoma County District Judge Office 10.
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Roughly 450 #teachers from 250 #oklaed school districts spent part of their summer receiving additional #literacy training and earning a micro-credential as part of the state's push to improve #reading outcomes.
'It will make an impact': Amid literacy push, teachers receive special summer training
Roughly 450 Oklahoman teachers spent part of summer 2026 gaining additional training in literacy instruction and earning a micro-credential.
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Oklahoma County judicial candidate Warren Plunk died over the weekend. Under state law, that will require a special election to be called for #OKCounty District Judge Susan Stallings' seat. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/31/judicial-candidate-warren-plunk-dies-ok-county-special-election-to-be-called/
Judicial candidate Warren Plunk dies, OK County special election to be called
Judicial candidate Warren Plunk died Aug. 29, 2026, triggering a special election for Oklahoma County District Judge Office 10.
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It's been 11 years, #Oklahoma. Drop by NonDoc's birthday bash Tuesday, Sept. 22, to support our work and catch music from Mike Hosty. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/31/birthday-bash-celebrate-11-years-of-nondoc-journalism/
Birthday bash: Celebrate 11 years of NonDoc journalism
Join NonDoc for a birthday party to celebrate 11 years of Oklahoma journalism at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the 51st St. Speakeasy in OKC.
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Time to get some more experience in #OU's QB room. | #Sundaze #comic https://nondoc.com/2026/08/30/a-winning-call-players-returning-to-college-from-nfl/
A winning call? Players returning to college from NFL
Returning from an NFL contract to play college football? The modern market for American football continues to see significant shakeup.
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"Having lived and traveled all over the world for over two decades, the one thing I know is that we are all much more alike than we are different. On the surface, we may not look or speak the same, but underneath we share core emotions and experiences." — Ashley Moore
Ashley Moore: ‘None of our stories started in a vacuum’
Oklahoma Panhandle native Ashley Moore discusses her path from state politics to editing literary fiction in Germany.
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Two wrongful jail death lawsuits and a #Hugo Public Schools District settlement regarding child abuse have residents of #ChoctawCounty facing massive increases to their property tax bills. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/28/no-winner-choctaw-county-property-owners-face-tax-hikes-after-3-costly-lawsuits/
‘No winner’: Choctaw County property owners face tax hikes after 3 costly lawsuits
Property owners in Choctaw County are expected to see a significant increase in their property taxes following multi-million dollar lawsuits.
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ICYMI — Citing 56-year delay, Stitt seeks April vote on Oklahoma constitutional convention https://nondoc.com/2026/08/26/citing-56-year-delay-stitt-seeks-april-vote-on-oklahoma-constitutional-convention/
Citing 56-year delay, Stitt seeks April vote on Oklahoma constitutional convention
Voters are supposed to be asked every 20 years whether to hold an Oklahoma constitutional convention, but it has not happened since 1970.
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ICYMI — Tulsa City Council: Pete Regan wins D9, Vanessa Hall-Harper, Corinice Wilson head to D1 runoff https://nondoc.com/2026/08/26/tulsa-city-council-election-results-pete-regan-wins-d9-vanessa-hall-harper-corinice-wilson-d1-runoff/
Tulsa City Council: Pete Regan wins D9, Vanessa Hall-Harper, Corinice Wilson head to D1 runoff
Most incumbents won reelection to the Tulsa City Council Tuesday night, while D1's Vanessa Hall-Harper was forced into a runoff.
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ICYMI — State Questions: Voter ID amendment approved, property tax reform rejected https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/state-questions-voter-id-amendment-approved-property-tax-reform-rejected/
State Questions: Voter ID amendment approved, property tax reform rejected
Oklahomans voted Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, on two state questions. SQ 846 on voter ID passed, but SQ 844 on property tax reimbursement failed.
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The #Oklahoma Constitution says voters shall be asked every 20 years whether to hold a constitutional convention, a provision not complied with since 1970. Now, Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for an April election under questionable authority that is likely to be challenged.
Citing 56-year delay, Stitt seeks April vote on Oklahoma constitutional convention
Voters are supposed to be asked every 20 years whether to hold an Oklahoma constitutional convention, but it has not happened since 1970.
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ICYMI — Oklahoma House runoffs: Rep. David Smith survives, 2 others decided, 6 advance https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/oklahoma-house-runoffs-rep-david-smith-survives-2-others-decided-6-advance/
Oklahoma House runoffs: Rep. David Smith survives, 2 others decided, 6 advance
Three Oklahoma House races were decided outright Aug. 25, 2026, while six more will advance to the general election in November.
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ICYMI — ‘Not a lapdog’: Bob Sullivan wins GOP insurance commissioner runoff https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/not-a-lapdog-bob-sullivan-wins-gop-insurance-commissioner-runoff/
'Not a lapdog': Bob Sullivan wins GOP insurance commissioner runoff
Bob Sullivan topped Marty Quinn to win the Oklahoma Republican Party nomination for insurance commissioner Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
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ICYMI — Oklahoma Senate runoffs: Freedom Caucus cofounder Prieto ousted, incumbent Stewart loses seat https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/oklahoma-senate-runoffs-freedom-caucus-cofounder-prieto-ousted-incumbent-stewart-loses-seat/
Oklahoma Senate runoffs: Freedom Caucus cofounder Prieto ousted, incumbent Stewart loses seat
Two incumbent legislators lost their seats in the multiple Oklahoma Senate runoffs held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
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ICYMI — Oklahoma County: Jason Lowe wins reelection in District 1, Jessica Clayton wins District 3 runoff https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/oklahoma-county-jason-lowe-wins-reelection-in-district-1-jessica-clayton-wins-district-3-runoff/
Oklahoma County: Jason Lowe wins reelection in District 1, Jessica Clayton wins District 3 runoff
Jason Lowe has won re-election to the Oklahoma County BOCC District 1 seat while Jessica Clayton won the District 3 GOP runoff Aug. 25, 2026.
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ICYMI — ‘Edge of your seats’: Trump support propels Mike Mazzei past Gentner Drummond https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/edge-of-your-seats-trump-support-propels-mike-mazzei-past-gentner-drummond/
'Edge of your seats': Trump support propels Mike Mazzei past Gentner Drummond
Former Sen. Mike Mazzei defeated Attorney General Gentner Drummond for the GOP gubernatorial nomination Aug. 25, 2026.
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ICYMI — ‘Ready for a comeback’: Robert Franklin tops James Taylor for Republican state superintendent nomination https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/ready-for-a-comeback-robert-franklin-tops-james-taylor-for-republican-state-superintendent-nomination/
'Ready for a comeback': Robert Franklin tops James Taylor for Republican state superintendent nomination
After winning the Republican state superintendent runoff, Robert Franklin will face Democrat Jennettie Marshall in November.
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ICYMI — N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins U.S. Senate runoff, becomes Oklahoma’s first ‘democratic socialist’ nominee https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/nkiyla-jasmine-thomas-wins-u-s-senate-runoff-becomes-oklahomas-first-democratic-socialist-nominee/
N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins U.S. Senate runoff, becomes Oklahoma's first 'democratic socialist' nominee
N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas won the Oklahoma Democratic Party's nomination for U.S. Senate, advancing to the November 2026 general election.
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ICYMI — Kevin West wins GOP runoff for Oklahoma commissioner of labor https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/kevin-west-wins-gop-runoff-for-oklahoma-commissioner-of-labor/
Kevin West wins GOP runoff for Oklahoma commissioner of labor
Rep. Kevin West will advance to the Nov. 3 general election after defeating fellow state Rep. John Pfeiffer in an Aug. 24 runoff.
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Vanessa Hall-Harper and Corinice Wilson will face off in a November runoff, while other incumbents joined by newcomer Pete Regan won their elections outright. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/26/tulsa-city-council-election-results-pete-regan-wins-d9-vanessa-hall-harper-corinice-wilson-d1-runoff/
Tulsa City Council: Pete Regan wins D9, Vanessa Hall-Harper, Corinice Wilson head to D1 runoff
Most incumbents won reelection to the Tulsa City Council Tuesday night, while D1's Vanessa Hall-Harper was forced into a runoff.
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Voters in #Oklahoma approved a state question enshrining voter ID requirements to the state constitution while rejecting a tax exemption reform measure Tuesday. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/state-questions-voter-id-amendment-approved-property-tax-reform-rejected/
State Questions: Voter ID amendment approved, property tax reform rejected
Oklahomans voted Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, on two state questions. SQ 846 on voter ID passed, but SQ 844 on property tax reimbursement failed.
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Two incumbent senators were among the #okleg losers from Tuesday night's runoff elections, with #Oklahoma Freedom Caucus cofounder Dana Prieto joining Dusty Deevers as the latest member of the far-right group bucked by voters.
Oklahoma Senate runoffs: Freedom Caucus cofounder Prieto ousted, incumbent Stewart loses seat
Two incumbent legislators lost their seats in the multiple Oklahoma Senate runoffs held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
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With President Donald Trump's endorsement, former Sen. Mike Mazzei won an exceptionally close #OKGOP runoff against Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Tuesday to earn the party's gubernatorial nomination.
'Edge of your seats': Trump support propels Mike Mazzei past Gentner Drummond
Former Sen. Mike Mazzei defeated Attorney General Gentner Drummond for the GOP gubernatorial nomination Aug. 25, 2026.
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Three #Oklahoma House races were decided Tuesday night, while six others will go on to the general election. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/oklahoma-house-runoffs-rep-david-smith-survives-2-others-decided-6-advance/
Oklahoma House runoffs: Rep. David Smith survives, 2 others decided, 6 advance
Three Oklahoma House races were decided outright Aug. 25, 2026, while six more will advance to the general election in November.
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"Our mission is to bring affordability back to the state of #Oklahoma, to keep insurance companies held accountable and make sure that they are fulfilling their promises to paying claims in the state of Oklahoma." — Bob Sullivan
'Not a lapdog': Bob Sullivan wins GOP insurance commissioner runoff
Bob Sullivan topped Marty Quinn to win the Oklahoma Republican Party nomination for insurance commissioner Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
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Democratic incumbent Jason Lowe will return to the #OkCounty Board of Commissioners District 1 seat after easily defeating challenger Kayla Baker, while Jessica Clayton throttled Alex Warren to win the #OKGOP nomination for District 3 in runoff elections Tuesday.
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Robert Franklin has won a hotly contested runoff election to secure the #Oklahoma Republican Party nomination for state superintendent of public instruction. | #oklaed https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/ready-for-a-comeback-robert-franklin-tops-james-taylor-for-republican-state-superintendent-nomination/
'Ready for a comeback': Robert Franklin tops James Taylor for Republican state superintendent nomination
After winning the Republican state superintendent runoff, Robert Franklin will face Democrat Jennettie Marshall in November.
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Rep. Kevin West will advance to the Nov. 3 general election against Democrat Kevin Dawson and Libertarian Mike Hall. https://nondoc.com/2026/08/25/kevin-west-wins-gop-runoff-for-oklahoma-commissioner-of-labor/
Kevin West wins GOP runoff for Oklahoma commissioner of labor
Rep. Kevin West will advance to the Nov. 3 general election after defeating fellow state Rep. John Pfeiffer in an Aug. 24 runoff.
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