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Stitt called for more election transparency, but supporters used dark money to hide donors
When he took the podium before a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature to deliver his 2023 State of the State address, Gov. Kevin Stitt was basking in the glow of a solid reelection victory a few months earlier, having overcome millions of dollars worth of negative attack ads attacks against him paid for by shadowy political groups. ...
Elimination of Oklahoma grocery sales tax around the corner
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will see a drop in their food bill with the upcoming elimination of the state sales tax on groceries. House Bill 1955 eliminates the state’s 4.5% tax on groceries effective Aug. 29. Local taxes will remain, such as those charged by cities. The law does not prohibit cities from increasing their […]
State Election Board offers tips for Oklahomans going to the polls on Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Election Board is offering tip and reminders as voters in 53 counties head to the polls on August 27. According to the State Election board voters will place their respective vote toward the August 27 Runoff Primary Election and several nonpartisan elections.
Love's plans 8 new EV charging stations in Oklahoma
Love's Travel Stops has begun adding new electric vehicle charging stations at dozens of stores across the country, including eight planned for Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City-based company already has six EV charging stations in Oklahoma: Two near the Texas border, one on the interstate between OKC and Tulsa, and stations near Chickasha, McAlester...
Tulsan calls 2 News after getting no help for dead animal in home
TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa individual was at risk of losing their rental assistance after a housing inspector found a rotting animal in their closet ceiling. Lawren McKenna reached out to 2 News Problem Solvers on behalf of her sibling, who asked to go by the name Sunflower. McKenna...
Fort Sill Graduates: Over 250 Soldiers graduate basic training
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - They are trainees no more. Over 250 Soldiers ceremoniously graduated basic training on Friday, Aug. 23. The ceremony was held at Fort Sill’s Polo Field, with the soldiers a part of either active duty, National Guard, or Reserve. They’ll now head to Advanced Individual Training...
Brotherhood bond bound for OU: Michael Fasusi & Sean Hutton are Sooners
Keeping a secret is a difficult task. Knowing a secret is out there, and you haven't been told, arguably even tougher. In both instances, that was the setting before Michael Fasusi revealed his commitment to Oklahoma. Sean Hutton, Fasusi's best friend, longtime teammate and a preferred walk-on commit for the Sooners, still had no clue what was about to happen.
Annual Stockyards Stampede in Oklahoma City On The Way
Surely, we've all seen a scene from an old western movie with cattle running down the field with cowboys running in tow, pushing them along to the next place. Stampedes these days look a little bit differently. If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself this fall. The...
Hobby’s Hoagies brings East Coast-style sandwiches to Okie palates
Hobby’s Hoagies brings East Coast-style sandwiches to Okie palatesOver 30-plus years of business, Hobby’s helped define great sandwiches for generations of metro diners. Greg Elwell has this review. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Fire destroys trailer north of Newkirk and closes highway
NEWKIRK — Newkirk, Kildare, River Road and Dale Township firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 2:44 p.m. today two miles north of Newkirk. NFD chief Adam Longcrier said that crews arrived to find an abandoned trailer engulfed and partially burned to the ground. “A subject...
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