Four insects and one crop moved closer Monday to becoming state symbols. The Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee passed two measures seeking to add them to a long list of state symbols. Senate Bill 2065, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, would name the European honeybee the state agricultural pollinator while the American bumblebee would be […]
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Election Board decision to keep voter data private garners support from Oklahomans
A group of Oklahomans on Monday said they’re prepared to sue the federal government if they continue trying to push state leaders to release protected voter information. C.J. Webber-Neal, a member of Sooner State Party, said at a press conference outside the State Election Board offices that the Department of Justice does not need access […]
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EMBARK to Suspend Oklahoma City Streetcar Service Feb. 18–22 for Arena Construction Work
Downtown riders will need to plan ahead next week as Oklahoma City Streetcar service pauses for four days to accommodate construction tied to the city’s new arena project. From Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 22, streetcar operations will be temporarily suspended while crews complete work associated with the OKC New Arena. During that time, […]
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Memorial Museum Marks 25 Years of Remembrance with Free Admission Feb. 19
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will commemorate the Memorial Museum’s 25th anniversary on February 19, 2026 — marking a quarter century of honoring those killed, those who survived and all who were changed forever by the events of April 19, 1995. For 25 years, the Memorial Museum has preserved the stories and lessons […]
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. STATEMENT FROM LUCIANA DUVALL Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the […]
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Trump Apologizes for Endorsing ‘Mediocre’ RINO Kevin Stitt…
The slowly growing rift between Kevin Stitt and Donald Trump has suddenly become a giant chasm! In case you have a life and haven’t been following that drama, the Governor found himself briefly atop President Trump’s shit list following the fiasco that has become the National Governors Association dinner. An annual meeting of the nation’s […]
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Warrant Clearing Event Set for Feb. 27
The event allows people with outstanding warrants for traffic violations and misdemeanor offenses to address their cases without fear of arrest.
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Bill advances prohibiting use of Oklahomans’ credit information to set insurance rates
Credit history is a factor in determining interest rates for things such as credit cards and home and vehicle loans. A credit score is a numerical number that considers certain factors, including payment history, amount of credit and debt.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Rely on Personal Money to Launch Campaigns
Mike Mazzei, Charles McCall and Chip Keating have loaned themselves a combined $7.6 million ahead of the June 16 primary election. Unlike individual contributions, state ethics rules don’t cap self-funding.
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Governor’s budget plan proposes flat appropriations for most Oklahoma agencies
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive budget spends fewer dollars than last year with most agencies getting no additional funds. Stitt on Monday unveiled his executive budget, which is a starting point for lawmakers who are expected to spend the next four months crafting a state spending plan. Stitt’s budget proposes appropriating nearly $11.4 billion for fiscal […]