OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * $1 million gift strengthens Alzheimer's research at OMRF * Harrison and Elaine Levy have made a $1 million gift to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to support Alzheimer's research. To honor that gift, on Wednesday OMRF dedicated the Levy & Ray Family Laboratory for Alzheimer's Research. The first scientist to occupy that lab will be Heather Rice, Ph.D. She studies molecul more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook * * Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share * 56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements * Opportunities identified for $5 billion to $8 billion of incremental investment beyond AEP's  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 12, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.4 percent in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that on more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Cancer Cell Publication Details Development of Cancer-Induced Cachexia and Anorexia * OKLAHOMA CITY - New research from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Cancer Cell, describes for the first time a "triangle regulation theory" of cancer-induced cachexia and anorexia. Cachexia is a muscle-wasting and fat-loss condition that most often occurs in people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Cache more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 12 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Conversations With This Year's Alumni Award Winners * The newest recipients of the St. Olaf College Alumni Awards have developed impressive careers in fields ranging from forensic science to women's health to music education to childhood abuse prevention. While they were on campus this fall to receive their awards, each of this year's winners -Alison Feigh '00, Sarah Hutto '01, Jon Nordby '70, Sarah Branton more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Matthew Bryant, former resident agent in charge at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement, Midlothian, Texas, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing on the Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159): * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony concerning the Protecting  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Kevin Stitt to Launch 77 County Tour * OKLAHOMA CITY (February 12, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today announced the upcoming launch of a 77 County Tour. Kicking off in Woodward County tomorrow afternoon, this statewide tour will take the Governor to every county, where he will visit and hear directly from the Oklahomans who make our state strong. " The state of our state is the stron more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Criticizes Delay in Poultry Settlements * OKLAHOMA CITY (February 12, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement after the announcement of two more poultry settlements. " After three years of gridlock and failed talks, I'm glad the Attorney General finally heeded my calls to get serious about negotiations, although it may be too late. Now that Judge Frizzell ha more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hamm Institute for American Energy names Ewing a Distinguished Fellow * Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dara.mcbee@hamminstitute.org Leading energy economist from Texas Tech University joins institute's growing network of scholars advancing American energy security The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University recently announced more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Honorary Commanders Get Inside Look of 97th Mission Support Group By Airman 1st Class Nathan Lanston, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Honorary Commanders from the City of Altus and surrounding communities participated in an immersion tour of the 97th Mission Support Group to gain a deeper understanding of the group's critical role in supp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Exposes Minnesota's Failure to Cooperate with ICE, Thanks Agents Under Threat at Homeland Security Hearing * Lankford Defends ICE, CBP Agents: "Please Say Thanks to Them" WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Chairman of the Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), today hi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Life Out of the Box: Spears Business alumni enjoy careers, marriage as digital nomads * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu Jonathon and Quinn Button say hello in a virtual meeting from the 30th floor of their high-rise apartment building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With midnight approaching in their time zone, city lights twinkle outside more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.26 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) National Delinquency Survey. The delinquency rate was up 27  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat * Media Contact: Alisa Gore | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-7115 | alisa.gore@okstate.edu From the mat to the field, the debut of a new wheat variety highlights the competitiveness and grit that define Oklahoma State University. On its way to market this fall, the variety is perhaps OSU's most widely adapted since more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Social Work Offering Free Infant Mental Health Training Sessions Via Zoom in March The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Work is continuing its partnership with Haruv USA to provide a free infant mental health training series. This training will include a two-part session presenting "Reflective Parenting." Dr. Tina Adkins will present the sessions via Zoom on  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Drummond comments on Simpson execution Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks today after the execution of Kendrick Simpson at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. "Justice has been served for Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones. Their young lives were taken tragically and far too soon. I hope today brings some measure of peace to more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Drummond secures major settlements with Tyson, Cargill in landmark poultry pollution case Attorney General Genter Drummond announced today a major breakthrough in Oklahoma's 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state's  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Alumni Association names 23 Outstanding Seniors * Media Contact: Will Carr | OSU Alumni Association | 405-744-5370 | wgcarr@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association named 23 students as OSU Outstanding Seniors for the 2025-2026 academic year. The OSU Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seniors who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involveme more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's Dr. Raj Singh named Big 12 Faculty of the Year * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology faculty member Dr. Raj Singh, a Regents Professor in the School of Materials, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering, and a member of the National more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER February 13 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Rod Crane: * * * Public pension debt should be scrutinized like other types of government debt Without comprehensive pension debt reform, states face continued financial pressures and diminished flexibility for future budgets. * Pension liabilities are retirement obligations contractually promised to public workers. In any sense of the word, an unfunded pension liabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Cole Statement on Senate Democrat Homeland Security Obstruction Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement as continued obstruction by Senate Democrat leadership places Department of Homeland Security funding and critical operations in jeopardy, with a shutdown looming on Friday at midnight: "We are bracing for another shu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Mullin Surprises Oklahoma Students: "You're going to the U.S. Air Force Academy!" * Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has had the honor of notifying young Oklahomans of their appointments to one of the five prestigious U.S. Service Academies. In a video shared across his social media, Senator Mullin, a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Trump Gives Handout to Kentucky Coal Plant, Redirecting Money Originally Meant to Support Resilience in Rural Communities * LOUISVILLE, KY. - On the heels of receiving an inaugural "Undisputed Champion of Coal" award from an industry-backed pro-coal group, President Trump has announced $175 million in taxpayer-funded handouts to seven coal plants, including LG&E and KU's Ghent Generating S more PR

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- The University of Central Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * UCO, American Fidelity Partner to Remove Financial Barriers for Future Oklahoma Teachers * University of Central Oklahoma students pursuing teaching degrees through the Paraprofessional Residency to Educator Pathway (PREP) will receive new financial support through a multi-semester investment from campus partner American Fidelity. The initiative supports working paraprofessionals as they complete more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program completes an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. This process, conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, identified 13 individuals and 20 artifacts. The inventory covers remains of one adult male, six adults of unknown sex, and six juveniles. These individuals, along with 20 objects--including 13 fla more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Cancer Cell Publication Details Development of Cancer-Induced Cachexia and Anorexia New research from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Cancer Cell, describes for the first time a "triangle regulation theory" of cancer-induced cachexia and anorexia. Cachexia is a muscle-wasting and fat-loss condition that most often occurs in people diagnosed with pancreatic can more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa's Hurricane Ventures announces investment in BioReact * The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced an investment in BioReact, an artificial intelligence and analytics platform powering modern bioprocess development and optimization. The funding will be used to accelerate go-to-market efforts and expand BioReact's product capabilities Launched in April 2023, Hurricane Ventures inve more PR