Instead of an opening invocation, the council will now open their meeting with a moment of silent prayer or personal reflection.

Several Oklahoma chefs, restaurateurs, and establishments have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards, recognizing excellence in the culinary industry.

Several Oklahoma restaurants, chefs and bakers have been named semifinalists for one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world.

Just as the Eagle transformed Lee’s life, now, Lee will play a key role in transforming the historic publication. In December, a coalition of local Tulsa philanthropy and media organizations and the American Journalism Project (AJP) announced the Eagle would expand and transition to a nonprofit by becoming part of a new Tulsa Local News Initiative.

Sen. Lisa Standridge said the bill is a response to constituents who had expressed frustration that local tax dollars were being used to address homelessness rather than other needs.

A proposed bill would make it illegal for almost all Oklahoma cities to provide homeless shelters or outreach and halt existing programs.

Topics of interest, according to newly filed bills, include boaters who tow skiers or tubers on state lakes and the potential manufacturing and marketing of cell-cultured meat.

Aside from the direct affects Senate Bill 484 would have on homeless populations, it's an assault on local control, opponents say.

Proposed legislation at the Oklahoma State Capitol would stop municipality funded services and programs that help those experiencing homelessness.Newly elected

The federal agency marked the New Year by recently announcing more than 1,400 grants adding up to almost $36.8 million to support the arts nationwide.

Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, and Wagoner County until 12:00 p.m. Friday. More accumulating snow will occur this evening and into the overnight hours for most locations.

An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for all cities in the state, except Oklahoma City and Tulsa, to provide shelters or outreach for homeless citizens—and would also require them to immediately