Cover Teaser: Zapping Zika and how we combat local mosquito health threats
Cover Teaser: Zapping Zika and how we combat mosquito-borne health threats Locally, the Oklahoma City-County Health Department has trapped and tested nearly 10,000 mosquitoes. So far this summer, no Aedes aegypti mosquitos, which carry and transmit Zika, have been located in Oklahoma County. But they’ve been discovered here in recent years, and local and metro…
Rate of tobacco sales to minors continues to climb
According to a CDC report, one in three cancer deaths could be avoided if no one smoked cigarettes.
Oklahoma is using a federal grant to study apprenticeship programs
The $200,000 grant was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Dolly Parton brings broad appeal to Oklahoma with two 2016 stops
Dolly Parton stops at Tulsa’s BOK Center Aug. 12 and plays Dec. 9-10 at WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville.
Classic Radio Theatre’s second season is audio worth watching
More characters also means actors play more roles, which they love, said director Michelle De Long.
“They’ve added tacos and sliders,” he said. “There are a bunch of different delivery systems to get barbecue to your mouth.”
“They’ve added tacos and sliders,” he said. “There are a bunch of different delivery systems to get barbecue to your mouth.”
“Today is a Dust Bowl of a different sort,” Chuck D said. “You have a political climate that’s akin to a Dust Bowl, and it’s swirling in the minds of confused Americans.”
“Today is a Dust Bowl of a different sort,” Chuck D said. “You have a political climate that’s akin to a Dust Bowl, and it’s swirling in the minds of confused Americans.”
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful’s Environmental Excellence Competition returns
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is accepting nominations for its annual Environmental Excellence Competition.
Gazedibles: Sweet home
Some of OKC’s finest restaurants are set up in former homes.
Chicken-Fried News: Huggable heroes
In the wake of the Dallas shootings, Oklahoma County police received anonymous thank-you notes for their service.
Robotic Wednesdays celebrates 10 years in Oklahoma City
Robotic Wednesdays has been at Kamps 1310 Lounge since 2009.
Art show gives girls at OJA facility a chance to shine
The girls participate in a grant-funded art program facilitated by Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma.
Hoot of Loot lets teachers buy and swap classroom supplies
Hoot of Loot is the brainchild of teacher Cheryl Shane and her husband Edward.
Filmmakers hope Pain Reliever encourages women not to fear a broken heart
Blandon wrote the screenplay for Pain Reliever after going to work through her own breakup.
GreenAcres Market plans pet adoption day filled with pooch-friendly events
“We go to as many events as we can so people will know about us,” Smith said.
Metro woman takes a leap of faith, launches her florist career in her 50s
It was there, as she headed in for a 3:30 a.m. shift, that things changed.
Chicken-Fried News: Felonious pharmaceuticals
A proposed state question might help relieve some of the pressure on Oklahoma’s prison system, but not everyone is for it.
The second location of The Sushi Bar features a gorgeous dining room and comforting bites
The Sushi Bar delights diners no matter their palate.
E.S. Founder’s rolls out new menu by new chef Frank Keith
E.S. Founder’s at Embassy Suites strives to serve out-of-towners and Oklahoma Citians alike.
Fan favoriteDriving Miss Daisy opens Jewel Box Theatre’s season
Casting difficulties almost kept the show from happening.
Hugh Meade gets down and dirty for Shovelin’ Porn
Meade relays stories from his days working in an adult video shop in Atlanta, Georgia.
“We know our guests, we listen to them and we think they’ll be really pleased with this transition,” said founder and CEO Hal Smith.
“We know our guests, we listen to them and we think they’ll be really pleased with this transition,” said founder and CEO Hal Smith.
OKC public transit offers students affordable, flexible alternative to school busing
An Embark-issued Haul Pass photo ID allows qualified riders unlimited use for a $10 monthly fee.
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 3, 2016
The worst thing about it, Oklahoma is not the only state in dire straights financially, with the same issues and obsessions.
OKG Shop: back to school/tax-free weekend
Going back to school means buying new clothes, backpacks, tote bags, accessories and formal wear.
Chicken-Fried News: Frank fretters
Oklahoma hot dog and corn dog producer Bar-S issued a recall due to a possible listeria contamination.
Chicken-Fried News: Superhero landing
Captain America is traveling across the country, raising money for veterans, and recently visited Oklahoma City.
Chicken-Fried News: Offsides!
Oklahoma coaches are high-tailing it to Arkansas, seeking better pay and retirement packages.
Oklahomans for Health readies for petition deadline
Oklahomans for Health collects signatures in hopes to change medical marijuana laws in the state.
