My first real encounter with Mike Mazzei was when a friend sent me a White Paper he had authored in late 2022 about economic incentives being offered in The Filmed in Oklahoma Rebate Program and how they ultimately benefitted the Oklahoma economy. It was flawed and misleading, claiming the state’s $30 million annual rebate to […]
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OKC opens first double roundabout, “The Peanut,” at NW 10th and Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City drivers have a new traffic pattern to navigate as the city’s first double roundabout officially opens at the intersection of NW 10th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and Virginia Avenue. Nicknamed “The Peanut” because of its unique shape, the new intersection is designed to improve safety, traffic flow and mobility for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. […]
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Angry crowd confronts Oklahoma water regulators over dams
Dozens of angry property owners on Tuesday filled a state agency board room demanding the removal of dams that they said are draining their way of life. Wearing stickers that read “Got Water? We Don’t” and “Save Cedar Lake. Vote No!,” residents accused the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, which is tasked with policing water issues, […]
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Local artist chosen to create massive public artwork for Continental Coliseum
A sweeping terrazzo artwork by Oklahoma City artist Matt Goad will greet fans as they enter Continental Coliseum, creating one of the largest public art installations in the city’s history. The Oklahoma City Council approved Goad’s design, “One Voice. One OKC,” for the arena’s 80,000-square-foot main concourse. The permanent artwork will be embedded into the […]
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Concrete pouring begins at Continental Coliseum as project marks major milestone
Construction of Oklahoma City’s future NBA arena reached a significant milestone this week as crews began pouring the first structural concrete for Continental Coliseum, signaling the transition from site preparation to vertical construction. The first concrete pour begins work on the arena’s foundation and lower levels following months of demolition, excavation and utility installation at […]
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Oklahoma Gubernatorial Hopeful AWOL From Police Pension Board
Oklahoma GOP gubernatorial hopeful Mike Mazzei has missed three-fourths of the monthly meetings of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board since being appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt in March 2023.
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Centennial excitement, state money draws thousands to Oklahoma’s strip of Route 66
ARCADIA — Though she lives only four hours from the end of Route 66, Krista London found herself wishing she could attend the highway’s historic centennial celebrations in a state over a thousand miles away. The California resident said her interest in Oklahoma’s 400-mile stretch of Route 66 was piqued after watching the state’s celebrations online. […]
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Global Entry Enrollment Event Coming to OKC Airport July 28-30
Oklahoma travelers looking to speed up their return from international trips will have an opportunity later this month to complete the final step in the Global Entry enrollment process without leaving the state. Officials at Will Rogers World Airport will host a three-day Global Entry enrollment event July 28-30, giving travelers with conditionally approved applications […]
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James Taylor is the wrong choice to lead Oklahoma’s Public Schools
The Republican runoff for Oklahoma State Superintendent on August 25th presents Republican voters with two very different candidates. On one side is James Taylor, a classroom teacher and perennial candidate for public office. On the other is Robert Franklin, an educator with 45 years of experience who has served in leadership positions overseeing schools and […]
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A Conversation with Enes Kanter Freedom
When Enes Kanter Freedom was 9 years old, neighborhood children handed him an American flag and a lighter. The children wanted him to burn the flag. Growing up in Turkey, Freedom says anti-American sentiment was commonplace. Politicians routinely attacked the United States, Christianity and the West, and those messages filtered down to children. “I looked […]