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'Truly transformational:' After filming in Oklahoma, premiere brings back 'Reagan' cast, crew
While making his new movie "Reagan" in Oklahoma, director Sean McNamara discovered just how versatile the historic city of Guthrie could be, with the Logan County seat standing in for worldwide locales ranging from an Illinois riverbank to the Berlin Wall. "We literally shot 95% of the movie in Guthrie, Oklahoma. That's what's...
There’s an Old Indian Cemetery in this Oklahoma Atwoods Parking Lot
Due to Oklahoma being one of the youngest states in the union, plus a constant status being issued of it being a "flyover state" via the braindead living on the left and right coasts, it's easy to forget how rich and often weird the history is here in the Sooner State.
Mental health treatment suit at center of latest dispute between Gov. Stitt, AG Drummond
Gov. Kevin Stitt, House Speaker Charles McCall and a top state mental health official are pushing back on a proposal to settle a lawsuit accusing Oklahoma of failing to help restore criminal defendants to competency in a timely manner. Stitt, McCall and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Allie Friesen agreed to...
Oklahoma’s election laws inhibit voter participation, create more extreme candidates, experts say
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s voting system is leading to low turnout rates, the election of more extreme candidates and disenfranchisement of voters who are excluded from participating in primary elections, experts said. That’s prompting conversations about whether reforms are needed to increase voter participation rates and how the state can ensure hundreds of thousands of […]
Press Release: Chief Hoskin Calls For $40 Million Permanent Expansion Of Historic Housing, Jobs, Sustainable Communities Act
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivered his sixth State of the Nation address on Saturday, Aug. 31, as part of the 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday. He called for the permanent expansion of and funding for the tribe's Historic Housing, Jobs, and Sustainable Communities Act. initially signed into law in 2019.
Wearing shirt that got her arrested at Trump rally, Buck faces trial
Sheila Buck appeared inside the Tulsa County Courthouse Friday morning — and she made it clear her convictions haven’t changed at all since she was arrested outside former President Donald Trump’s rally four years ago. According to court records, Tulsa police arrested Buck on June 20, 2020...
United in Giving Lunch unites community for United Way of North Central Oklahoma
The United Way of North Central Oklahoma held its first “United in Giving” event at Pioneer Technology Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The lunch brought together community leaders, business representatives, and supporters in a shared mission to bolster the United Way of North Central Oklahoma. The event highlighted the vital role the United Way plays in supporting local partner agencies and…
INTEGRIS Health Awards Grants to local schools implementing Hope Squads, Suicide Prevention Programs
Ponca City East Middle School, West Middle School and Ponca City High School received Community Giving Fund grants from INTEGRIS Health to bring Hope Squads to their campuses.Over the last five years, serious mental health conditions and suicide rates among adolescents have increased substantially across the nation. Allie Friesen, the former system director of Behavioral Health at INTEGRIS Health…
'We're Pumped About It': Tulsans Enjoy Festivities At Zink Lake
The Big Dam Party at Gathering Place has officially kicked off the Labor Day weekend. There are events Friday through Labor Day celebrating the grand opening of the Williams Bridge and Zink Lake. “That is really cool down there; I want to Kayak down there; it looks so fun,” said...
Oklahoma Fans Inside Stadium Start New Heartfelt Tradition
The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners opened the 2024 college football season with a 51-3 blowout win over the Temple Owls on Friday night. This marked the eighth straight opening-game win for the Sooners, dating back to 2017. Prior to the season starting, the Sooners revealed that they would add to ...
Pet of the Week: Chihuahua Brothers Brock and Burke
Every Friday we like to highlight our Pet of the Week and this week's pet we have Brock and Burke. They are 18-month-old Chihuahua brothers and they must be adopted together. They are a little on the shy side but quickly warm up and enjoy playing in the yard. They'd do best either in a home without kids or at least older kids.
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