Cincinnati, Oklahoma State among Big 12 teams getting early start with exhibition games

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati coach Wes Miller is excited about the future of freshman star Shon Abaev. Oklahoma State counterpart Steve Lutz is just as happy with his team's ability to play on the road, where the Cowboys struggled so...

Wemby for MVP, the Lakers' Austin Reaves dilemma and more early NBA observations

The “face of the league” discussion is an exercise in futility. For all the prognosticating about who might be the next torchbearer in the NBA, it’s just not the kind of thing you can pull out of the old crystal ball. Even when LeBron James was...

Oklahoma’s haphazard approach to fixing public education has failed. Here’s a plan that could help

Rather than continuing the chaotic annual strategy of throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Oklahoma’s failing public school system, it’s clear that we need leaders with the vision to develop a 10-year roadmap. Because I don’t know about...

Brian Barnhart | Have mic, will travel

When I started doing play-by-play for the Illini Radio Network in 2002, road trips for Illini football and basketball teams were pretty simple. For football, there might be one long nonconference road trip to play teams like Cal (2005), Syracuse...

Oklahoma needs a new road map for fixing schools

Rather than continuing the chaotic annual strategy of throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Oklahoma’s failing public school system, it’s clear that we need leaders with the vision to develop a 10-year road map. Because I don’t know about...

Ambulance costs on the rise in Northwest Arkansas; Springdale increase up for consideration Tuesday

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- The cost of ambulance service -- like so many other things -- is increasing in Northwest Arkansas. "It's happening here just like it is everywhere...

Hard Numbers: Tragic car crash in Uganda, Europe’s largest economy turns east, Peru initiates state of emergency in capital city, & More

46: A horrific multi-vehicle crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Uganda late last night has left 46 people dead. The pile up began after two buses traveling in opposite directions reportedly clashed “head on” as they tried to overtake two other...

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health requests millions more from state

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health is asking the legislature for an additional $79.5 million next fiscal year, some of which would be used to cover costs left over from this year. Financial audits reveal the department has long relied on...

Oklahoma Ethics Commission sues Democratic state lawmaker for alleged campaign finance fraud

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is suing Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, for alleged campaign finance fraud. The lawsuit was filed in the Oklahoma County District Court on Thursday. Ethics commission officials say Pittman’s campaign finance...

Organizers: Fort Smith International Film Festival generated economic impact of $260,000, event accounted for nearly 700 hotel room nights

FORT SMITH -- River Valley Film Society organizers announced Wednesday that the 2025 Fort Smith International Film Festival generated an economic impact of $260,000. Attendance also reached a record 1,083 guests, up from 800 the previous year,...

Housing market sees downward creep in home equity levels

U.S. homeowners saw their available equity pull back in the third quarter, contributing to an upward creep in the percentage of underwater mortgages, according to a new report. Approximately 2.8% of mortgaged properties in the country were...

These schools didn't reach for a starting QB in the transfer portal — how did it work out?

Some high-profile programs had no choice but to dip into the transfer portal for a starting quarterback this offseason. Some convinced themselves they needed to find a new starting QB. And others trusted the development of their in-house options...

Peak Perspective: The Changing Economics of College Sports

The world of money in college sports has changed quite a bit recently. Over the summer a settlement was made which allowed universities to directly pay athletes, so I wanted to go over the details to see what exactly the Mountain West has, how it...

WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026

WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026 WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026 AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES CLIMBING UP INTO THE UPPER 70S LOW 80S, BUT IT WILL BE CHILLY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS MAY BE ONE OF THOSE...

Firefly Brew, Oklahoma's 1st kombucha brewery, hosts official ribbon cutting

TULSA, Okla. — Firefly Brew, Oklahoma's first kombucha brewery, hosted its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. "I'm excited to officially announce our opening of the first kombucha brewery in the state of Oklahoma and offer it in a tap...

New corporation counsel hired

STRATFORD-MARATHON JOURNAL 50 YEARS AGO...WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1975Music Dept to Present ‘Oklahoma’The Marathon High School musical department is presenting their annual musical play, Oklahoma, in November. The main cast consists of Susan...

Gas prices inched up this week due to a Midwest refinery fire

The national average price for regular gasoline rose 2.5 cents last week to $3.00 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. Diesel prices climbed 4.7 cents to $3.64 per gallon, marking a continued upward trend. A refinery fire in the Midwest and new...

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

Tulsa, OK (74129) Today Partly cloudy skies. High around 80F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with showers likely late, and possibly a thunderstorm. Low 57F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Updated: October 22, 2025 @ 11:48 pm

Oklahoma Lottery Pick 3, Lucky For Life results for Oct. 19, 2025 

The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 19, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from Oct. 19 drawing 9-2-3 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Lucky For...

10 Spears School of Business students selected as OSU Seniors of Significance

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has selected 10 Spears School of Business students as...