Trump Transition Live Updates: President-Elect Names Gas Executive as Energy Secretary
Donald J. Trump has yet to announce the next leaders of the Treasury, Commerce, and Labor Departments, among other roles.
Does Oklahoma test for E. coli in-state? McDonald's outbreak sparks concern
After McDonald's announced Oklahomans could be affected by an E. coli outbreak, some questioned if the state's testing is sufficiently up to date.
No. 18 Mississippi and Oklahoma meet with both slumping teams seeking rebound wins
The 18th-ranked Rebels (5-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) enter Saturday’s game having lost two of their last three games, by only a field goal apiece. The Sooners (4-3, 1-3) have dropped three of four, including two straight blowouts amid sputtering efforts that led to an offensive coordinator change.
Jackson Arnold bold predictions vs. Ole Miss in return as Oklahoma QB1
Oklahoma and Ole Miss face off in Week 9, with Jackson Arnold back behind center for the Sooners. Here's some bold predictions for the QB.
Oklahoma takes overhauled roster into first season in Southeastern Conference
This will be Oklahoma’s first season in the Southeastern Conference after leaving the Big 12. Coach Porter Moser’s Sooners will have to make the adjustment with an overhauled roster. They have just two starters and six letterwinners back from last year’s team that started hot,
Lovelady's Campbell gets top 10 finish at Oklahoma tournament
Former Lovelady Lion Seth Campbell finished in ninth place individually to lead UT Tyler to a fifth place finish at The Hrnciar tournament in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma caregivers say they’re being cheated by the state out of incentive payments
Some state caregivers say they’re not getting their second incentive payments from the state for jumping between employers.
Oklahoma 5th grade and 8th grade teachers get unique opportunity for training
Applications are open for 5th grade social studies/history teachers and 8th grade U.S. history teachers through 5 p.m. Jan. 21, 2025. The experience offers exploration of the restored 18th-century Virginia capitol, hands-on learning experiences and opportunities to collaborate and share ideas with fellow educators.
Oklahoma State looks to reverse fortunes under new coach Steve Lutz
Davonte Davis (senior, G, 5.9 ppg. at Arkansas). Davis made the SEC All-Defense team in 2023 and can score the ball too. He scored 1,118 points for the Razorbacks and is ninth in school history with 314 assists. He played in eight NCAA Tournament wins.
Norman City Council indefinitely postpones agreement with OTA to build new facilities
Can the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority build new facilities throughout the city of Norman? Members of the city council said they need more time to decide on the issue after passionate pleas from residents against the idea.
The Remote Destination in Oklahoma Where the Drive is Worth the Final View
I am a strong believer that life is all about the journey. Sometimes on our way to our destination, we find ourselves enjoying the fleeting moments in between.
McDonald's suspending Quarter Pounder sales in some Oklahoma stores amid E. coli outbreak
After 49 people have gotten sick from E. coli at McDonald's, the business announced that Quarter Pounders have been pulled from some restaurants.
Oklahoma burn bans going into effect amid heat, drought: See map of counties affected
With near-record high temperatures expected today, parts of Oklahoma are under a burn ban. Here's what you need to know.
Denver starts 2024-25 season at home against Oklahoma City
BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the season opener. Denver finished 57-25 overall, 10-6 in Northwest Division play and 33-8 at home a season ago. The Nuggets averaged 114.9 points per game while allowing opponents to score 109.6 last season.
Oklahoma teachers can apply for 25' Colonial Williamsburg fellowships
Oklahoma fifth- and eighth-grade teachers are invited to apply for fellowships to attend the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in summer 2025. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is coordinat
Long Story Short: What to Know About State Question 833
What to Know About State Question 833 Keaton Ross wrote about State Question 833, a ballot initiative that proposes allowing municipalities to create public infrastructure districts. Paul Monies discusses a scathing grand jury report into spending under an education relief fund directed by Gov.
Oklahoma AG files brief opposing new immigration process meant to keep families together
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a press release Tuesday that he’s against a new federal immigration process meant to keep families of mixed statuses together. He’s filed an amicus brief against it in a federal court case in Texas.
Survey asked Oklahomans in prison and jail who they would vote for. Here's what they said
The Marshall Project and Columbia University surveyed incarcerated people and people in jail on who they prefer for president
Brent Venables says Oklahoma has 'fallen short' on offensive line
Brent Venables discussed the offensive line on Tuesday when he met with the media, and tried to make sense of why that unit has struggled so much.
Oklahoma representative comments on corporal punishment
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KAUZ) - According to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma Rep. Jim Olsen held an interim study on Monday, Oct. 21, to discuss the effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider statewide school cellphone restrictions
A statewide restriction on cellphones in schools appears to be under significant consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature, as lawmakers dedicated hours this week to studying negative effects of digital media on children and teenagers.
Oklahoma's Brent Venables sounds off on sudden Seth Littrell firing
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables hopes that a change at offensive coordinator will be the spark his team needs
Federal agency closes First National Bank of Lindsay in South Central Oklahoma
The federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced the closure of the First National Bank of Lindsay in South Central Oklahoma on Friday.
Oklahoma lawmakers discuss reforms to criminal justice system
Oklahoma lawmakers on Monday were told resources for jail diversion programs are less available for rural counties in comparison to major cities in the state.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s 15-Man Roster Finalized Ahead Of 2024-25 Season
For the first time in several years, it’s been a fairly quiet training camp for the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the past several camps have featured a roster crunch in which big decisions must be made on which players to cut and which to keep,
In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity
That is not progress — it is a recipe for stagnation. In Oklahoma, we are showing there is a better way. It starts by forcing government to move at the speed of business. We streamlined our permitting processes, repealed outdated rules and set clear ...
Was Oklahoma’s first state law segregationist?
Senate Bill One was the first state law passed and enacted by the Oklahoma State Legislature on Dec. 18, 1907. The bill, also known as the coach law, mandated that all public transportation must provide and enforce separate coaches and waiting rooms for Black and white patrons.
Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator targets
The Oklahoma Sooners made the difficult decision to part ways with offensive coordinator and play caller Seth Littrell on Sunday evening. The Sooners retained co-offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley,
Oklahoma sets offensive play-calling duties entering Week 9, per report
In Week 9, the Sooners will travel to Oxford to take on No. 18 Ole Miss. The Sooners and Rebels will kick off from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday at Noon ET.
'Perfect storm' of problems cause flooding at Oklahoma County Jail
Multiple system failures at the Oklahoma County Jail recently left some areas flooded and detainees without hot water.
Supreme Court takes EPA cases that could aid industry bids to cut regulations
The Supreme Court agreed to take disputes surrounding the EPA that could serve as a boon to industry groups seeking to avoid certain regulatory oversight.
How Oklahoma State University is continuing to look at pedestrian safety after fatal hit-and-run
When Gabrielle Long, 19, was killed after a hit-and-run at Oklahoma State University’s campus in February, Steve Spradling knew something had to change.
2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder: A quick preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to lead the Western Conference, capitalizing on their strong core and strategic new additions. With Isaiah Hartenstein joining to strengthen the center position alongside Chet Holmgren,
Oklahoma football tickets vs Ole Miss: Best prices for remaining available seats
The OU football team will continue its season with a Week 9 road game against No. 18-ranked Ole Miss at 11 a.m. Saturday. OU (4-3, 1-3 SEC) suffered a 35-9 home loss to South Carolina in Week 8. Ole Miss (5-2,
Sawyer Robertson celebrates homecoming with 5 TDs passes as Baylor stuns Texas Tech 59-35
Sawyer Robertson threw for a career-high five touchdowns in his first visit to his hometown, leading Baylor to a stunning 59-35 victory over Texas Tech. Josh Cameron had three receiving TDs and Bryson
Shane Beamer offers injury update on South Carolina DT, WR
Two players that South Carolina hopes can get back to health relatively soon is defensive tackle DeAndre Jules, who has 13 tackles and a fumble recovery through 5 games of the season, and wide receiver Jared Brown, who has been limited to 4 games. Neither player has appeared on the field since the loss to Ole Miss on Oct. 5.