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Bill Haisten: BTW royalty Robert Meachem equally talented and candid

Bill Haisten: BTW royalty Robert Meachem equally talented and candid

  • Bill Haisten

In any “best Hornets ever” discussion with a Booker T. person, Robert Meachem’s name is always mentioned. 

OU football defensive depth chart projection: Enough quality at D-tackle, quantity at safety?

OU football defensive depth chart projection: Enough quality at D-tackle, quantity at safety?

  • Mason Young

Oklahoma’s defense enters fall camp with star power, intriguing position battles and plenty of young talent ready to emerge. Here’s our updated projection of the Sooners’ defensive two- and three-deep for 2026.

Federal grant keeps GRDA coal-fired plant churning in Chouteau

Federal grant keeps GRDA coal-fired plant churning in Chouteau

  • Randy Krehbiel

The state-owned utility expected to decommission its 40-year-old Unit 2 by the end of the year as a new natural gas-fueled plant comes online.

John 3:16 Mission's honey harvest teaches responsibility, helps nonprofit financially

John 3:16 Mission's honey harvest teaches responsibility, helps nonprofit financially

  • Ashton Slaughter

John 3:16 Mission's annual honey harvest is one example of providing workforce experience for those looking to escape from homelessness, poverty and any addictions or risks.

Drummond slams DOJ investigation of decision to deny mosque in Broken Arrow

Drummond slams DOJ investigation of decision to deny mosque in Broken Arrow

  • Steve Metzer

Oklahoma's attorney general defended the rights of local communities to make their own land-use decisions and warned that the DOJ's actions could discourage people from participating in local government.

SEC vs. Big Ten is college football’s biggest rivalry, and the Big Ten is winning

SEC vs. Big Ten is college football’s biggest rivalry, and the Big Ten is winning

  • Berry Tramel

Big Ten has wrestled the crown from the SEC, giving Petitti the right to talk big.

Wyatt Flores, before release of new album, says life is 'better than ever'

Wyatt Flores, before release of new album, says life is 'better than ever'

  • Jimmie Tramel

"I can't wait for people to hear ("Scared of Heights") ... because this stuff has been something I have wanted to do for a very long time," he said. 

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CompSource case spawns ethics complaint against insurance commissioner

CompSource case spawns ethics complaint against insurance commissioner

Oklahoma City attorney Bob Burke contends Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready improperly communicated with a state lawmaker in a 2024 text exchange concerning legislation related to a proposed CompSource reorganization.

National Governors Association meets in OKC

National Governors Association meets in OKC

Through the weekend, governors and senior staff members representing both Republican and Democratic states will discuss challenges they all face.

Photos: Inside the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2026 spring game

Photos: Inside the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2026 spring game

Before fall camp begins, look back at the best moments from OU's 2026 spring game. See the Sooners in action as OU’s roster began taking shape for the season ahead.

Traffic alert: Lewis and 21st Street temporarily a four-way stop, city says

Traffic alert: Lewis and 21st Street temporarily a four-way stop, city says

A crash at the intersection either late Tuesday or early Wednesday left the traffic signals and pedestrian poles out of service. 

Photos: 2026 honey harvest with John 3:16 Mission

Photos: 2026 honey harvest with John 3:16 Mission

The honey harvest is one example of John 3:16 Mission's ministry, providing workforce experience for those looking to escape from homelessness, poverty and any addictions or risks. It's also an outlet for the nonprofit to reach the community and help fund recovery programs.

Friday is registration deadline for Aug. 25 elections

Friday is registration deadline for Aug. 25 elections

Aug. 25 ballots include two state questions, party primary runoffs and some local elections, including Tulsa City Council. 

Jonathan Hall and Tom Warburton: From Tulsa to Hormuz oil, war and the case for diversification

Jonathan Hall and Tom Warburton: From Tulsa to Hormuz oil, war and the case for diversification

Diversification does not reject oil and gas. It keeps one industry from determining too much of the outcome.

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Tulsa’s city jail doubled inmate capacity but not staffing. Then 7 people died in 3 years.

Tulsa’s city jail doubled inmate capacity but not staffing. Then 7 people died in 3 years.

  • Corey Jones

Written complaints and interviews with five former detention officers portray the facility as dangerously understaffed, overcrowded and mismanaged. A whistleblower was removed from the facility by the jail administrator in 2022.

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Tulsa football: Baby-faced quarterback Baylor Hayes has beefed up to 192 pounds

Tulsa football: Baby-faced quarterback Baylor Hayes has beefed up to 192 pounds

U.S.-Iran war widens as Egypt targeted for the first time

U.S.-Iran war widens as Egypt targeted for the first time

After US strikes, Civilian toll rises as Iran warns allies and holds firm on Strait of Hormuz

After US strikes, Civilian toll rises as Iran warns allies and holds firm on Strait of Hormuz

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Warns Supreme Court E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M Defamation Judgment Threatens Future Presidents

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Warns Supreme Court E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M Defamation Judgment Threatens Future Presidents

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For the Record: Scores, results, boxscores and linescores | July 30

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Berry Tramel: Who gets fired first? Ranking the Big 12’s hottest coaching seats for 2026

Berry Tramel: Who gets fired first? Ranking the Big 12’s hottest coaching seats for 2026

Scott Satterfield and Dave Aranda enter 2026 needing results, while Eric Morris and the Big 12’s other new coaches have time to rebuild. Berry Tramel ranks all 16 coaches from hottest seat to safest.

Which historic OU & OSU games are on ESPN’s list that help explain college football?

Which historic OU & OSU games are on ESPN’s list that help explain college football?

Nine Sooner games, three OSU games and an East Central game are on ESPN’s list of events that shaped college football.

Sam Presti’s contract offer to Spencer Jones put the Denver Nuggets in a pickle

Sam Presti’s contract offer to Spencer Jones put the Denver Nuggets in a pickle

The Nuggets need ballplayer, but they also need payroll relief, so the Thunder put Denver in a bind with the offer sheet to Spencer Jones.

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Summer wellness: Hydration and gut health
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Summer wellness: Hydration and gut health

  • Tulsa Health Department Central Regional Health Center

Summer-friendly recipes highlight hydration, fiber and probiotics with jackfruit sandwiches, slaw, chocolate-dipped oranges, meatloaf muffins and frozen yogurt bark.

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Oklahoma! at Tulsa PAC brings classic musical to local stage
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Oklahoma! at Tulsa PAC brings classic musical to local stage

  • Downtown Tulsa Partnership

Experience Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, a locally produced musical featuring classic storytelling and a timeless love story.

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Governor Stitt celebrates nuclear innovation campus finalist spot
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Governor Stitt celebrates nuclear innovation campus finalist spot

  • Office of the OK governor

Oklahoma is named a finalist to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, with state leaders citing major economic, energy security, and jobs potential.

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How to get food assistance in eastern Oklahoma
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How to get food assistance in eastern Oklahoma

  • Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Learn how to find food assistance in eastern Oklahoma, including pantry locations, emergency food boxes, SNAP help, summer meals and fresh produce options.

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What do we owe each other after tragedy strikes our community? | The Ethical Life podcast

What do we owe each other after tragedy strikes our community? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Grief rarely follows a single path. The hosts discuss public sorrow, private pain and why genuine relationships remain essential during difficult times.

Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.

Disney's 'Descendants' returns with a new adventure | Streamed & Screened podcast

Disney's 'Descendants' returns with a new adventure | Streamed & Screened podcast

Disney has plenty of film franchises, but the biggest in recent years has to be the direct-to-streaming "Descendants" series. Here from the stars of the new movie.

What can leaving home teach us about ourselves? | The Ethical Life podcast

What can leaving home teach us about ourselves? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.

Life & Entertainment

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare but real, studies find

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare but real, studies find

The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest.

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 25, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Calamity Club: A Novel" by Kathryn Stockett (Spiegel & Grau) ...

’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

“Strange New Worlds” builds on Star Trek’s legacy by showing characters and stories that challenge viewers without overwhelming them, promoting empathy and a hopeful vision for the future as central themes.

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Content by Oklahoma Central Credit Union. Taking a step back and considering a personal loan could save borrowers a significant amount of money.

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How a first-generation college student thrived at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Content by Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. Learn how NEO helped this first-generation college student find his path forward.

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Content by NanoPac, Inc. Learn how Tulsa-based assistive technology company NanoPac helps people struggling with low vision find tools that help them improve their daily life.

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