Sovereignty on ballot, governor debate, and models return
VNN Weekly Digest October 3-9
Here’s a look at the week’s top stories:
How this year's election could affect tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma
(OKLAHOMA) In an attempt to inform voters who are concerned about the Indigenous perspective, VNN has gathered information regarding three key races in the general election this November, the issues involved, and how the outcomes of those races could impact tribal sovereignty.
Impact: The Frontier to fact-check gubernatorial and Oklahoma County DA debates
(OKLAHOMA) The Frontier is partnering with NonDoc and News 9 to fact-check debates in the gubernatorial and Oklahoma County district attorney races ahead of the November election. Gov. Kevin Stitt and Democratic challenger Joy Hofmeister have agreed to a debate hosted by NonDoc and News 9 at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City.
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Muscogee Models Return from Times Square
(MUSCOGEE NATION) When most people go to Times Square in New York City, they are exposed to dozens of bright, colorful digital billboards advertising everything from entertainment and restaurants to everyday products. However, most people do not expect to see themselves illuminated by dozens of digital pixels on one of those massive billboards. This was not the case for twin sisters Autumn and Raini Deerinwater.
WEATHER ACROSS AMERICA
(NATIONAL) A Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of the Great Basin, Freeze Warning and Frost Advisories over parts of the Northeast into the Great Lakes, and temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees below average.
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