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Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association says Trump doesn't need to mess with the beef market

Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association says Trump doesn't need to mess with the beef market

TULSA, Okla. — If you’ve noticed higher beef prices at the grocery store lately, you’re not alone. President Donald Trump recently suggested the United States could begin buying more beef from Argentina to help bring those prices down. The U.S....

Owner:  Todd Parkin
When the Bubble Bursts: The Economy Can’t Be Spun

When the Bubble Bursts: The Economy Can’t Be Spun

Suppressed jobs data, tariffs hitting consumers, and trillions in AI spending built on sand. The one force that still moves public opinion is breaking. When democratic guardrails crumble and constitutional violations become background noise, only...

Owner:  Real News Project Inc
David Jay Brown

David Jay Brown

David Jay Brown, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Benton, Arkansas. He was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on November 8, 1950, son of the late D. J and Vera Louise Brown. He is survived by his loving wife Susan Renee...

Owner:  Rob Reep
Oklahoma lawmakers call for community support amid SNAP benefit concerns

Oklahoma lawmakers call for community support amid SNAP benefit concerns

THEM ABOUT THEIR SEARCH FOR A SOLUTION. YEAH, THEY SAY THEY CAN’T FEED NEARLY 700,000 OKLAHOMANS ALONE AND THEY NEED YOUR HELP. THEY’RE ASKING FOR COMMUNITIES TO STEP UP AS UNCERTAINTY LOOMS FOR SO MANY FAMILIES. THIS IS A TIME RIGHT NOW THAT...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Oklahoma SNAP suspension could impact one in six residents

Oklahoma SNAP suspension could impact one in six residents

WORK, TO HELP TO FEED OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. SO LET’S TAKE A STEP BACK HERE ON THIS STORY AND LOOK AT THE NUMBERS AND SEE JUST HOW BIG OF AN IMPACT A SNAP SUSPENSION COULD HAVE ON THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. WELL, THERE’S A WATCHDOG ORGANIZATION...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Oklahoma ranks among the nation’s top tailgating destinations

Oklahoma ranks among the nation’s top tailgating destinations

Summary: – Vegasinsider praises Oklahoma for affordability and passionate fans. – OU and OSU fans enjoy park-like tailgates, giant screens and vibrant traditions. – Southern states dominate top 10 list, with Oklahoma joining for first time....

Owner:  Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
Oklahoma families face food insecurity as SNAP benefits freeze looms

Oklahoma families face food insecurity as SNAP benefits freeze looms

YEAH, AND THE REGIONAL FOOD BANK HAS A PROGRAM WHERE THEY FILL 21,000 BACKPACKS EVERY SINGLE WEEK FULL OF FOOD TO SEND HOME WITH KIDDOS. SINCE SCHOOL DISTRICTS CAN’T DO IT THEMSELVES. PER USDA RULES. BUT NOW THE FOOD BANK SAYS THAT PROGRAM COULD...

Owner:  Hearst Family

Oklahoma Studies Data Centers’ Water and Power Strain

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, led a Utilities Committee study on how data center expansion impacts Oklahoma’s water resources and power grid. The discussion focused on the rise of “hyperscalers,” the massive facilities that power...

Owner:  Richard Sellers
Oklahoma County program empowers adults with new tech skills

Oklahoma County program empowers adults with new tech skills

HELPING ADULTS MOVE INTO NEW CAREERS WITH NEW SKILLS, THE OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE BOEING COMPANY TO EXPAND ONE OF THEIR TECH PROGRAMS. OUR METEOROLOGIST SABRINA BATES IS JOINING US...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Simmons Bank Championship report: Country singer Wills back for national anthem encore

Simmons Bank Championship report: Country singer Wills back for national anthem encore

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Award-winning country music artist Mark Wills will be back at Pleasant Valley Country Club on Friday morning to sing the national anthem before the start of the...

Owner:  Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens
In Depth: OKC Thunder endorse legalized sports betting in Oklahoma for first time

In Depth: OKC Thunder endorse legalized sports betting in Oklahoma for first time

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in a public setting, the Oklahoma City Thunder have officially endorsed legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma and are urging lawmakers to make it happen as soon as next year. "We're thrilled that we're talking...

Owner:  Todd Parkin
2 Oklahoma State University student injured after dorm floods

2 Oklahoma State University student injured after dorm floods

THANK YOU. WE DO HAVE SOME LATE BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT. AN OSU DORM FLOODING. TWO STUDENTS WERE HURT. WE JUST GOT AN UPDATE FROM OKLAHOMA STATE. THEY TELL US THIS EVENING A HOT WATER LINE FAILED IN ALLEN HALL. THIS CAUSED FLOODING. THE FIRE ALARMS...

Owner:  Hearst Family

UMB Successfully Completes Systems And Brand Conversion Following Acquisition Of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. And Is Now In downtown Los Alamos 

UMB has completed its systems and brand conversion of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and is now in downtown Los Alamos at 15th and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com From UMB Financial Corporation: KANSAS CITY, Mo. – UMB...

Owner:  Carol A. Clark
Oklahoma City Thunder's season opener boosts local businesses

Oklahoma City Thunder's season opener boosts local businesses

OKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Thunder were back in action for another season Tuesday night, and local businesses like Social Capital were ready to capitalize. But General Manager Ryan Noe said last seasons playoff run catapulted their...

Owner:  Smith Family
Oklahoma Head Start centers face ‘dire’ funding loss from government shutdown

Oklahoma Head Start centers face ‘dire’ funding loss from government shutdown

OKLAHOMA CITY — A “catastrophic” loss of funding is little over a week away for Head Start centers serving 2,500 children across Oklahoma. If the nationwide government shutdown continues, four Head Start programs in Oklahoma will run out of...

Owner:  States Newsroom Network
Eastern Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensary shut down after police raid

Eastern Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensary shut down after police raid

KOCO.COM. NEW AT 5:00, A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY IN EASTERN OKLAHOMA SHUT DOWN BY POLICE. THEY SAY THE BUSINESS WAS SELLING PRODUCTS TO PEOPLE WHO DID NOT HAVE A PATIENT CARD. POLICE SAY THIS RAID WAS THE RESULT OF A YEAR LONG INVESTIGATION...

Owner:  Hearst Family
City of Broken Arrow appoints Travis Stephens as new Economic Development Director

City of Broken Arrow appoints Travis Stephens as new Economic Development Director

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The City of Broken Arrow appointed Travis Stephens as its new Economic Development Director. "It's all about maintaining a great quality of life," said Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon. "Travis Stephens brings a...

Owner:  Todd Parkin
"I Apologize For Ever Wanting You Traded": Lakers Fans Bow Down to First Option Austin Reaves Hoops After Career-High 51 Points
Legislative sports betting gridlock costing Oklahoma millions in revenue

Legislative sports betting gridlock costing Oklahoma millions in revenue

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma is losing out on millions in sports betting revenue to other states and illegal operators, a Senate panel was told Thursday. Sports betting is legal in 39 states, creates about 2 million jobs and has about a $325 billion...

Owner:  States Newsroom Network
Fall armyworms on the rise in Oklahoma

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