Legalized sports betting is sweeping the nation, but like most new trends, it isn’t likely to hit Oklahoma for several more years. That’s largely because Gov. Kevin Stitt has opposed any sports betting effort that includes the state’s tribal governments. Yes, the governor’s feud with Native Americans is still going on. “We need more of […]
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CHK campus
Chesapeake Energy was once one of Oklahoma City’s corporate titans, and it had the office campus to prove it. Its Chesapeake Bay-inspired architecture, babbling creek, and restaurant and fitness center amenities made it a cutting-edge office park. However, after years of cuts and a recent merger and name change, Chesapeake Energy, now Expand Energy, is […]
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Rockin’ green
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with the best events in OKC! From epic street parties to bar crawls and festivals, the city has it all. Grab your crew, wear your best green, and dive into the celebrations—you won’t want to miss this weekend! Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Parade Stockyards City 2303 Exchange Ave. Get […]
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Court Blocks Superintendent Walters’ Bible Purchase, For Now
The Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocked the state from purchasing Bibles for Oklahoma classrooms. A court order issued Monday bars Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, the Department of Education, the Board of Education and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services from further implementing or enforcing Walters’ Bible mandate until a lawsuit over the […]
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Isn’t it romantic?
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s when we remember the 1929 Chicago slaying of seven gangsters orchestrated by Al Capone. Just kidding. Of course, I am referring to the annual celebration of love and its accompanying obligation to ply one’s beloved with flowers, fancy chocolates, battery-operated sex toys, what have you. Hey, I […]
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Artistic license
Heavy psych rockers Rainbows Are Free’s latest album Silver and Gold is rich with shiny metal forged to bend the mind, but lead single “Sleep” mines anxieties at the forefront of the brain. “It is pretty straightforward,” vocalist Brandon Kistler said, explaining the song’s meaning. “We’ve gotta hold it together, and sometimes it’s hard to […]
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Beyond Chaos
In 2010, stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse released Skating Polly’s debut, Taking Over the World, recorded on a 24-track TASCAM with help from their dad in their home outside Oklahoma City. In 2023, Skating Polly, including brother Kurtis Mayo on drums and backing vocals, released Chaos County Line, recorded by producer Brad Wood (Liz […]
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Proudly Okie
Nonesuch 803 N. Hudson Ave. nonesuchokc.com (405) 601-9131 What works: If you can get your hands on the cornbread with curry butter, eat all you can. You won’t regret having another bite. What needs work:While there’s a chance you’ll learn some fun things about wine, the beverage pairing isn’t necessary. Tip: Make friends with the […]
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New neighbors
Growing up in Ashland, Kansas, a small town about three hours north of Oklahoma City, Chef James Fox said visits to Oklahoma during summer breaks in middle and high school made the neighboring state feel almost like home. Fox’s visits to OKC as an adult have inspired him to be part of its evolution. “I […]
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It’s about education, stupid…
Listening to our State of the State address this week and reading about just some of the literally thousands of bills being proposed for the now in session 2025 legislative buffet, I somehow feel Oklahoma lawmakers are missing the point about leading our state forward. We have to get our public schools on a path […]