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...

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...

NBA Rewind: Great early games and a gambling scandal highlight opening week

The 2025-26 season is upon us, and it loudly announced its return this past week. The games were unbelievably good to begin this season, as were the individual performances right out of the gate. On top of that, we had the shocking news of...

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...

Inside the complex fight over critical minerals on Indigenous lands

This is Part 3 of a three-part series exploring the conflict over a nickel refinery in Oklahoma. The Westwin Elements nickel refinery in Lawton, Oklahoma is trying to provide a domestic source for critical minerals. But people in the...

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:...

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...

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...

LEAP Awards judging panel for 2025 unveiled; winners to be announced Wednesday

On Wednesday, October 29th at Noon Eastern time, we’ll be announcing the winners of the 2025 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program). You may register for the live announcement here: 2025 LEAP Awards — Winners Announcement....

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...

State Rep. Amanda Clinton studies impact of data center expansion on Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Representative Amanda Clinton of Tulsa led an interim study on how the rapid growth of data centers, especially large, hyperscale facilities, affects Oklahoma’s water resources, power grid, and local economies. A state...

Weekly Energy Market Situation—October 20, 2025

Winter Weather Outlooks La Nina effect unlikely to impact U.S. winter weather Some forecasters see early season snowfall potential Above-average temps expected for much of the country LNG export capacity set for massive expansion Sincerely, David...

Dems Hold Town Hall Since Tom Cole Won’t

About 70 people showed up at the Prairie Building at the Comanche County Fairgrounds Oct. 21 for a Lawton Town Hall meeting hosted by the Oklahoma Democratic Party. The gathering, led by state Vice Chair Erin Brewer and Rep. Andy Fugate, was...

Oklahoma Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for Oct. 20, 2025

The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 20, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 20 drawing 32-38-66-67-69, Powerball: 19, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...