Tulsa City Council eliminates opening prayer after pagan invocation raises concerns
Instead of an opening invocation, the council will now open their meeting with a moment of silent prayer or personal reflection.
Tulsa teacher turned lawmaker proposes Oklahoma's Promise expansion
Rep. Michelle McCane has put forward a bill that would allow children of public school teachers and support staff to be eligible for the scholarship program.
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James Beard Award: These Oklahoma restaurants and chefs are in the semifinals
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 chefs, bakers and restaurants named semifinalists for James Beard Awards
Several Oklahoma restaurants, chefs and bakers have been named semifinalists for one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world.
Oklahoma bill aims to prevent Norman from using city funds for a homeless shelter, author says
Aside from the direct affects Senate Bill 484 would have on homeless populations, it's an assault on local control, opponents say.
Could more data centers come to Oklahoma? UAE-based company announces $20B investment plan
A UAE investment firm planned to expand across eight states in the sunbelt. Government officials commented on the potential economic impact.
Oklahoma bill could ban almost all cities from offering homeless outreach, shutter shelters
A proposed bill would make it illegal for almost all Oklahoma cities to provide homeless shelters or outreach and halt existing programs.
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The Tulsa Local News Initiative combines old and new to shore up the city’s information ecosystem
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.
Oklahoma aims to ban all but two cities from providing homeless shelters, homeless outreach
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 end any existing programs.
Proposed Oklahoma bill would stop cities from providing homeless support services
Proposed legislation at the Oklahoma State Capitol would stop municipality funded services and programs that help those experiencing homelessness.Newly elected
Film depicting German students' trip to Oklahoma is shared with OKC audience at MLK program
A documentary called "Echoes of Remembrance" was the highlight of the annual Cross-Cultural Martin Luther King Holiday Program in Oklahoma City.
From a mural festival to a Native American animated film, Oklahoma projects getting NEA grants
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.