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An About Face

Early this summer we were in the woods, enjoying nature and the like. Hiking, swimming, exploring. And when the goal is to connect with nature, that’s an excuse to not…

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Cultivating agricultural innovation

Metro CreativeThe agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of…

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Braker faces arrest and five criminal counts

Yesterday, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department posted a media release about an arrest of Ottawan Ryan Braker that was made on Nov. 9 for first-degree murder, aggravated arson, aggravated endangerment of a child, and two counts of aggravated battery.

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OU's Gatehouse named All-KCAC

Following a 2026 season that saw her lead the Braves with 10 goals and five assists across 18 appearances, Charlotte Gatehouse earned second team honors in the 2026 Women’s Soccer All-KCAC awards. The Southampton, England, junior tallied four game winners on the 2026 campaign.Lily Martin joined Gatehouse in earning conference recognition, named to the honorable…

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Opinion

An About Face

Early this summer we were in the woods, enjoying nature and the like. Hiking, swimming, exploring. And when the goal is to connect with nature, that’s an excuse to not shave. You know, because it’s…

Lifestyle

Cultivating agricultural innovation

Metro CreativeThe agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050. The…