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Bill Haisten: Terry Don Phillips hammered the first nail at the new OSU

Bill Haisten: Terry Don Phillips hammered the first nail at the new OSU

  • Bill Haisten

Terry Don Phillips in 1999: "(Gallagher-Iba Arena) and other facilities we have to develop – they are not luxuries. They are absolute necessities."

Drummond sues Stitt, out-of-state PAC over 'smear campaign'

Drummond sues Stitt, out-of-state PAC over 'smear campaign'

  • Randy Krehbiel

Among the lawsuit's charges is that Stitt hosted a fundraiser in the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion for Club for Growth, a national organization connected to Philadelphia tech billionaire Jeff Yass.

Does OU softball need ace transfer pitcher? Or can Sooners rely on development for 2027?

Does OU softball need ace transfer pitcher? Or can Sooners rely on development for 2027?

  • Mason Young

Oklahoma softball’s pitching staff was ultimately the weakness that kept it from returning to the Women’s College World Series in 2026.

Wrong-way driver in I-40 crash that killed 4 will be charged with murder

Wrong-way driver in I-40 crash that killed 4 will be charged with murder

  • Josh Kelly and Jessie Christopher Smith The Oklahoman via USA Today Network

Kiercy Hickson, 20, of Stillwater was killed in the collision, along with Quincy Jones, 19; Brad Palmer, 18; and Haleigh Salazar, 18, of El Reno. Jones and Palmer had just graduated.

Tulsa football game times, broadcast sites set for half of 2026 schedule

Tulsa football game times, broadcast sites set for half of 2026 schedule

  • Barry Lewis

The Golden Hurricane's opener against Oklahoma State is set for the afternoon on Sept. 5 at TU's H.A. Chapman Stadium.

Oklahoma State game times, broadcast designations set for 2026 nonconference schedule

Oklahoma State game times, broadcast designations set for 2026 nonconference schedule

  • Eric Bailey

Oklahoma State will open with an afternoon game at Tulsa, morning contest against Oregon in Eric Morris' debut season as Cowboys' coach.

Greg Sankey uses ‘25 Sooners to make case against 24-team playoff | Bery Tramel’s ScissorTales

Greg Sankey uses ‘25 Sooners to make case against 24-team playoff | Bery Tramel’s ScissorTales

  • Berry Tramel

The Sooners went into November with a season on the brink, and the SEC commissioner says that shows the how a 12-team bracket can be just right

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Last day at Tulsa Public Schools: French teacher retires after 54 years in the classroom

Last day at Tulsa Public Schools: French teacher retires after 54 years in the classroom

Greg Sankey uses ‘25 Sooners to make case against 24-team playoff | Bery Tramel’s ScissorTales

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OKC Thunder: Offense shines as SGA's colleagues pick him up in 127-114 win over Spurs

OKC Thunder: Offense shines as SGA's colleagues pick him up in 127-114 win over Spurs

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New law tightens covert filming, 'peeping tom' penalties

New law tightens covert filming, 'peeping tom' penalties

Measure's author says new cameras that are easily hidden or disguised have resulted in rising numbers of cases of people scheming to remotely spy on others.  

Alleged gunman jailed after fatal shooting outside hotel near I-44, Harvard

Alleged gunman jailed after fatal shooting outside hotel near I-44, Harvard

The victim, 28-year-old Marcus Vasquez, was found shot just before 2 a.m. May 17 in the parking lot of the Trade Winds Central Inn, 3141 E. Skelly Drive.

Education among top concerns of state business leaders, State Chamber poll finds

Education among top concerns of state business leaders, State Chamber poll finds

"Workforce, education and health care will define our state’s long-term success over the next five years, and these are the issues we must address now," said the Oklahoma Business Roundtable president.

Sand Springs coach Bobby Klinck and his players preview the 2026 season

Sand Springs coach Bobby Klinck and his players preview the 2026 season

Sand Springs coach Bobby Klinck, during spring practice, looks ahead to the upcoming football season for his defending Class 6AII state champions. Also interviewed are receiver Dom Forbes, quarterback Cash Koertner, running back Kendell Page and end Grady Harris, on May 26, 2026.

Bixby city manager suspended after DUI arrest

Bixby city manager suspended after DUI arrest

City officials in a news release acknowledged Joey Wiedel's arrest and announced Police Chief Todd Blish as acting city manager.

City prepares ash trees for arrival of destructive beetle at Tulsa parks

City prepares ash trees for arrival of destructive beetle at Tulsa parks

The emerald ash borer has been identified in Wagoner County, and officials believe it won't be long until it reaches Tulsa.

Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

Read through the obituaries published today in Tulsa World.

OKC Thunder: SGA lauds Holmgren's big game vs. Spurs

OKC Thunder: SGA lauds Holmgren's big game vs. Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander salutes Chet Holmgren after Game 5

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'Welcome to Tulsa' signs are popping up on I-44 with Route 66 celebration in full swing

'Welcome to Tulsa' signs are popping up on I-44 with Route 66 celebration in full swing

  • Ashton Slaughter

Two 42-foot signs have been placed on the east and west ends of Interstate 44 as part of an $11 million beautification project Tulsans approved 10 years ago.

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'I don't care about the midterms': Trump says he won't be rushed into deal with Iran

'I don't care about the midterms': Trump says he won't be rushed into deal with Iran

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Drillers `pause' long-time bat dog program after Texas League's top player suffers knee injury

Drillers `pause' long-time bat dog program after Texas League's top player suffers knee injury

For the first two months of the season, Kendall George has arguably been the Texas League's most valuable player.  

Former TU/Will Rogers football standout Bill Van Burkleo dies

Former TU/Will Rogers football standout Bill Van Burkleo dies

Van Burkleo lettered in four sports at Will Rogers. He was inducted into the Tulsa Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018 and Rogers HOF in 2025. He was drafted by the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

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Advisors should revisit client conversations on OBBA tax changes, focusing on charitable deduction floors, caps, DAF strategies, and above-the-line deductions.

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The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partners with Brookshire Grocery Company and Reasor’s for the Compassion in Action food drive, inviting shoppers to donate at checkout.

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The 2026 Stamp Out Hunger campaign collected 170,343 pounds of food, providing over 200,000 meals for neighbors in need across eastern Oklahoma.

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Governor Kevin Stitt signed a statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” law requiring Oklahoma schools to restrict student cell phone use during the school day.

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🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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National Hamburger Day 2026 is Thursday: How to get free food and deals

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Any day is a good day for a hamburger, but on Thursday, May 28, which is National Hamburger Day, you can get a deal on one.

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The concert and all other Legacy Festival events this weekend are free. 

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Sports programming can go beyond the games. Shows like HBO's NFL series "Hard Knocks" and the recent Netflix ice dancing show "Glitter & Gold" tell compelling stories.

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