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Spears Business, Langston University announce 4+1 business degree partnership
Thursday, October 23, 2025 Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University and Langston University have entered into a memorandum of understanding that...
Lt. Governor Pinnell showcases Oklahoma in London
OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell is in London for Brand USA Travel Week, showcasing all the state has to offer. Part of what Pinnell is showcasing includes next year's Route 66 centennial. He is also connecting with global...
Oklahoma Christian University professor talks cybersecurity
October is cybersecurity awareness month Oklahoma Christian University professor talks cybersecurity OCTOBER IS CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH AND RIGHT NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO REALLY THINK ABOUT YOUR ONLINE SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WITH THE RISE OF...
Bodycam video shows suspects in custody after car crashes into Oklahoma River during chase
231 COUNTY CARS IN THE RIVER WERE BEAT CARS IN THE RIVER. WE HAVE BODY CAMERA VIDEO THIS MORNING FROM A HIGH SPEED CHASE WHERE TWO TEENAGERS DITCHED A CAR INTO THE OKLAHOMA RIVER. NOW THEY’RE FACING FELONY CHARGES. THIS WAS LAST WEEK. WHAT STARTED...
Giving States Waivers From Accountability Is a Dangerous Step Backward for Kids
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter There has been a sea change in American education this year. From cutting social safety net programs and enacting unaccountable voucher programs at the expense...
Forbes Names Top 10 Employers in Oklahoma for 2025
Forbes, in conjunction with Statista, released its annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers, recognizing outstanding workplaces in each state based on surveys of more than 160,000 employees. In Oklahoma, employers were evaluated on work...
Oklahoma Woman Project offers breast health care for the uninsured
Oklahoma Woman Project is on a mission to ensure women in Oklahoma have the education and the financial tools to fight breast cancer. The nonprofit provides breast health education and access to free breast healthcare – including access to...
An immigrant’s death at an Oklahoma poultry plant highlights dangerous conditions for workers
It was just before 3 a.m. in March when the hum of machinery at the OK Foods poultry plant in Heavener was broken by a haunting scream, according to one worker. That night, the sanitation crew included 49-year-old Leovigildo Ramirez Castillo, a...
As second longest government shutdown continues, Oklahoma food banks feel the strain
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — As the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, families across Green Country are feeling the impact, particularly when it comes to food security. In Sapulpa, Caring Community Friends continues to serve...
Lawmakers continue to grapple with how to regulate Oklahoma’s wind industry
OKLAHOMA CITY — After legislation stalled last session, lawmakers expect a wide variety of legislation attempting to regulate the wind energy industry to be filed again. Oklahoma lawmakers said conversations and negotiations will continue during...
Farm Service Agency offices to reopen Thursday across Oklahoma
Local offices for the financial support arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are expected to reopen Thursday, and certain functions will resume even as the federal government shutdown continues. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins posted on...
The Six Pack: Picks for Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, Texas A&M vs. LSU and Tom Fornelli's lock for Week 9
We're at the point of the college football season where teams are who they are. Sure, there are rare cases where you see mediocre teams level up, or great teams fall apart, but for the most part, we know who's who in the zoo. That team that's...
A Company Is Building Communities for Right-Wing Christians. Some Neighbors Aren’t Happy
D riving north on state Route 56 as you enter Jackson County, Tennessee, the road winds through lush, green hills, past a few homes, an abandoned auto shop, and the Country Cabin Quik Market before reaching a large billboard. Pull forward into the...
Foreign Beef Imports and Political Games: NFU Demands Market Fairness and Shutdown End
In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew sharply criticized both the administration’s suggestion to increase foreign beef imports and the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that both actions...
ONE Nuclear Energy to Become Public Company Through Business Combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & ZEPHYR COVE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2025-- ONE Nuclear Energy LLC ("ONE Nuclear" or the "Company"), an independent developer of large-scale energy solutions powered by natural gas and advanced nuclear small modular...
Small business manufacturing: Oklahoma’s hidden engine of growth
When most people think of Oklahoma’s economy, they picture oil rigs, cattle ranches, or fields of wheat stretching toward the horizon. While these industries are core to our heritage, there’s another economic engine quietly shaping our future:...
College Football Playoff race: Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, Texas A&M vs. LSU take center stage in Week 9
Both the SEC and College Football Playoff races should gain plenty of clarity in Week 9 of the 2025 season. The Southeast's premier college football conference is home to three ranked matchups on Saturday, each with major implications on the...
Fifth-generation banker continues family legacy at First National Bank
Sam T. Sicard has been named chairman of the board for First Bank Corp. and First National Bank of Fort Smith. Sicard is a fifth-generation banker who has been president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith since 2011. He continues a...
Stunning video as Oklahoma City Thunder showcase NBA championship rings featuring over 800 custom-cut hand-set gemstones
THE Oklahoma City Thunder have showcased their special NBA championship rings. The basketball franchise revealed the gemstone-filled pieces of jewellery on social media with a stunning video. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! The...
Jarrett Farm Resort closes after two-year legal battle
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Okla. — After years of community support, prayer and court battles, Jarrett Farm Resort officially closed its doors. Co-owner David Stewart says his fight to save the property stretched more than two years — after what he says...