The following is an edited transcript of portions of the August 27 This Week in Oklahoma Politics podcast on KOSU with host Michael Cross talking to Andy Moore of Let’s Fix This and Jennifer Monies, the senior advisor to the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. We edited the transcript for clarity and readability, […]
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Gone Noodlin’
Yes, it’s been a scorcher, and no, it’s not over, but we’re not giving up our noodles just because it’s hot (nor our red wine). Instead, we thought we would scour the metro for a selection of the best cold noodle bowls at some of our favorite spots. A few are spicy, and a few […]
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Set List
Red Sun spent years growing together as friends and musicians before releasing its debut album, At Their Very Best. Now, as the band members enter new stages of their lives, they are figuring out what comes next for the group. “The local music community has been integral to Red Sun,” Quinn said. Long before the […]
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90 Years of Zoo Amp
If you haven’t been to the Zoo Amphitheatre in a while, you may not recognize everything.The terraced lawn can now accommodate thousands of additional reserved seats. There are new concessions, paved walkways, improved lighting and climate-controlled restrooms. Backstage, artists now have renovated green rooms, production offices, a new catering kitchen and even a basketball court. […]
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Not Quite Bedlam
Oklahoma’s biggest college football programs enter a new season with plenty to prove. Here’s a look at the key players, matchups and storylines shaping OU and OSU football in 2026.
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Oklahoma Shakespeare brings Julius Caesar outdoors in September
Oklahoma Shakespeare will present William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Sept. 10-27 in an outdoor production at The Shakespeare Gardens in Oklahoma City. Directed and designed by Oklahoma Shakespeare Executive Artistic Director Tyler Woods, the production explores ambition, loyalty and political power as Rome celebrates Caesar’s triumphant return and a group of conspirators wrestles with whether to […]
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Team OKC launches new brand ahead of 2028 Olympic Games
Team OKC has launched a new community-wide identity as Oklahoma City prepares to host Olympic softball and slalom paddle competition during the LA28 Games.
Posted inMusic Features
Stoney LaRue: Red Dirt Roots
For Stoney LaRue, red dirt has been more than a genre. It has been a lifestyle that has shaped his music, his career and the person he has become over more than two decades. LaRue’s connection to the red dirt music scene began long before he became one of the genre’s recognizable voices. He was born in Taft, Texas and then raised in Yanush, Oklahoma. Early in his […]
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City of OKC reminds residents of year-round odd/even watering schedule
Oklahoma City Utilities is reminding residents that the city’s odd/even outdoor watering schedule is in effect year-round, as continued heat and dry conditions put additional pressure on the city’s water supply. Under the ordinance, addresses ending in an odd number – 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 – may use outdoor sprinklers on odd-numbered calendar […]
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OKC tourism reaches record $4.8 billion economic impact
Oklahoma City welcomed 25 million visitors in 2025, generating a record $4.8 billion in economic impact across the metro, according to a new Tourism Economics study. Visitor spending grew 3.5 percent, averaging $7.9 million per day. Of the city’s 25 million visitors, 16.5 million were day-trippers and 8.4 million stayed overnight. Overnight visitors accounted for […]