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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 14h

I should have clipped my fingernails this morning before I stuck my thumb in a viral video

Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 16h

We had a proper photographer there, too. Check out Bryan’s photos

www.oklahoman.com/picture-gall...

'No Kings Day' protest draws thousands to Oklahoma City: See photos

Oklahomans gathered together for a second 'No Kings' protest, which is part of a nationwide movement that is expected to draw millions across the USA.

www.oklahoman.com

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 16h

Did I mention it was raining

The ink on a protest sign that says DUMP TRUMP is being washed away by rain. In the foreground, American flags. In the background is the OKC skyline.

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 16h

Retired Army Sgt. Brian Wofford spoke to me this morning at the Oklahoma City #NoKings protest. Didn’t expect him to be carrying his DD214 so I asked some warmup questions like when he got out and whether his injury was service-related.

He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:

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Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · 4d

Turned in the badge today.

My colleagues and I will stay on the beat, but in a new way. The work continues.

Danlamothe.30

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 5d

Gregg proven right again

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blaaaaaaaaaines @blainecapatch.bsky.social · 6d

happy birthday Paul Simon

blaaaaaaaaaines @blainecapatch.bsky.social · Sep 27

okay okay OKAY here are all 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

1. Slip out the back, Jack
2. Make a new plan, Stan
3. Hop on the bus, Gus
4. Drop off the key, Lee
5. Shit in the bed, Fred

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 7d

a statue with the words let 's rock on it

ALT: a statue with the words let 's rock on it

media.tenor.com

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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 7d

“Little upgrade”

photoJDL @photojdl.bsky.social · 7d

Got a little upgrade on this 35m flight to Kenai.

Excellent

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 9d

An explosion has happened at the Accurate Energetic Systems in the Bucksnort area in Hickman County, Tennessee.

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

An explosion has happened at the Accurate Energetic Systems in the Bucksnort area in Hickman County, Tennessee.

www.scrippsnews.com

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Steve Lackmeyer @stevelackmeyer.bsky.social · 13d

READ THIS: Secretive Oklahoma Freedom Caucus looks to reshape state politics

Some members are choosing to remain confidential due to potential backlash by legislative leadership, said Sen. Shane Jett, Freedom Caucus' chairman.

www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...

Oklahoma Freedom Caucus with secret members wants to reshape state politics

Some members are choosing to remain confidential due to potential backlash by legislative leadership, said Sen. Shane Jett, Freedom Caucus' chairman.

www.oklahoman.com

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Steve Lackmeyer @stevelackmeyer.bsky.social · 17d

I am looking to talk to someone who works as a translator. Please email me at [email protected].

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Steve Lackmeyer @stevelackmeyer.bsky.social · 18d

BREAKING NEWS: www.oklahoman.com/story/busine...

Paycom to replace over 500 workers with artificial intelligence at Oklahoma City headquarters

Paycom is headquartered in Oklahoma City and also has an operations center in Grapevine, Texas, and in countries around the world.

www.oklahoman.com

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Lukas @lukasdrawsart.bsky.social · 18d

on cinema tomorrow!! 🍿 did you know that elvis is the only person to turn down john wayne to be in their movie? @oncinema.bsky.social @timheidecker.bsky.social

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 21d

A Sentry from Tinker AFB made the news in Canada 👋

Steffan Watkins 🇨🇦 @steffanwatkins.bsky.social · 23d

My thread about USAF E-3G Sentry 81-0005 buzzing Ottawa at 1700 feet was long enough that it needed something long form. Here's everything you should know about what happened, with the details that were missed from an analyst's perspective
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-usaf-can... #AE11EE #EMBER40

The USAF can do whatever they want over Canada, including buzzing the nation’s capital at 1,700…

With only 15 left in the aging fleet, powered by TF33 engines built between 1959-1985, Ottawa residents may never hear that sound again.

steffanwatkins.medium.com

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 22d

I’m not entirely convinced that some adversary isn’t sitting around laughing at all the money we’re dumping into the AI moneypit

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 22d

Hey weather people: I know they probably have the gain turned up on the radar, but what makes this return look…frothy? #okwx

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 23d

Instead of offering updates on teacher discipline cases, Walters touted his record of "protecting children" and claimed no agency had done that as well as his. At no point during the meeting did he mention what he had announced on Fox News less than 12 hours earlier: that he would resign as state superintendent.

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 23d

In case you’re wondering how Ryan Walters’ final board meeting went:

www.oklahoman.com/story/news/s...

Walters' final OSBE meeting ends in debate. 'You guys can sue me, I don't really care'

Members of the Oklahoma Board of Education are worried they could be sued because of Ryan Walters' delays.

www.oklahoman.com

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 24d

I had a three-month affair with the local ramen house but they just changed their menu and dropped the only thing I ever ordered.

I hate change

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 25d

Damar al-Sharaa struggles to hold together a grief-ridden planet and protect it from exploitation from the Federation, Romulan Empire and Bajor

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Matt Pearce @mattdpearce.com · 25d

Paramount can easily become a tech-forward company by casting the world’s finest Shakespearean actors in 24-episode seasons of new “Star Trek” series, starting with the Reconstruction of Cardassia.

www.thewrap.com/paramount-te...

Paramount Plans to Reinvent Itself as a 'Tech-Forward' Company. Here's What That Means

David Ellison will blend the “creative heart of Hollywood” and “innovative spirit of Silicon Valley” through Oracle cloud, AI and more.

www.thewrap.com

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 25d

Another cool photo alert: Oklahoma Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook crew chiefs watch for air traffic during an air movement of infantry Soldiers during Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Sept. 13, 2025. (ONG Staff Sgt. Anthony Jones)

Geolocated: Fort Gibson Dam

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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 28d

This news obit was written by Nolan Clay, who also covered the bombing trials for The Oklahoman 28 years ago

www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2...

Oklahoma City bombing prosecutor Pat Ryan dies while snorkeling in Aruba

Pat Ryan was sworn in as Oklahoma City U.S. attorney two months after the 1995 bombing. He helped prosecute both Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.

www.oklahoman.com

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