May 2022

As the legislature entered its last day of session on Friday, the long list of cannabis laws had been whittled down to just over a dozen new bills.Overall, strengthening OMMA's authority, adding…

OKLAHOMA CITY, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - The Oklahoma City Thunder has announced that Oklahoma-based company Simple Modern will be the Presenting Partner of the Thunder Youth Basketball Camps. The partnership includes scholarship…

WASHINGTON, DC – As gasoline prices in Oklahoma hit record highs this…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In these times of violence, tragedy and uncertainty, a group of Oklahomans continue to come together to find peace in unity. The recent violence across the country and our state has everyone on edge.…

A large restaurant ― bathed in yellows and purples against gray limestone and adorned with a heart symbol, a peace sign and the word "TACOS" ― stands just off the US 62 service road in Newcastle .Family-owned and operated, La Luna Cantina…

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The annual Chuck Wagon Festival is underway at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The full Wild West experience can be found at the festival. At the 31st Annual Chuck Wagon Festival,…

TRANSCRIPTIONCapitol Insider is sponsored by the Oklahoma State Medical Association. Physicians dedicated to providing and increasing access to health care for all Oklahomans. More information on…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A former Lyft driver is shaken after an alarming incident when police say multiple customers assaulted her and vandalized her car. Jacquelyn Shanks said it happened on Sunday. "I'm still shaken up…

Placeholder while loading article actionsHello and welcome to The Climate 202! As a quick planning note, the newsletter will not be published on Memorial Day Monday. We'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday. But first :Democrats set to…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge should expunge part of a state grand jury report that strongly…

TULSA, Okla. - A bill requiring students to use the bathroom that matches their biological sex is now in effect in Oklahoma.Governor Kevin Stitt signed two bills into law on Wednesday. One is Senate Bill 615 and the other is considered…

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma State University (OSU) campus police say two students reported receiving suspicious notifications on their phones about nearby Apple AirTags. The problem: These two students do not have…

Publicly, major solar developers and many climate change activists are sounding the alarm over an ongoing…

May 24: Should Chet Holmgren land with Thunder? Troy Wayrynen - USA TODAY SportsAt this point in the pre-draft process, it looks like the prospect most likely to be taken at No. 2 by Oklahoma City is Chet Holmgren. Plus, league teams are!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

(Stacker) - Gasoline prices, on average, continued to climb above the $4.50 per gallon mark over the past week and into Monday. Diesel, at $5.55 a gallon, was down two cents from its May 18 record, according to AAA.Experts note that while…

In case the rising temperatures didn't warn you, the unofficial start of summer is almost here. As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Oklahoma's calendar of events is starting to look more normal compared to the past two years of pandemic…

The money included in two major pieces of federal legislation — one already signed into law, the other likely to become law later this year — is expected to give a significant boost to commerce in Oklahoma and the region by improving the 50…

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 2: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is greeted by teammates after the Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks in overtime 120-114 at American Airlines Center on February 2, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO…

The Oklahoma City Adventure District has announced the hiring of…

ENID, Oklahoma— After banking on a state payback grant, the town of Enid…

From staff reports City commercial building permits are listed by owner, tenant or building name. This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions…

BREMERTON — By the end of this year, about 100 sailors who continued to serve aboard the USS Oklahoma City submarine, currently moored in a drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, will bid farewell to the ship."We won't need to watch the…

OKLAHOMA CITY — In an effort to diversify Oklahoma's rural economy…

The Howser Trophy was established in 1987, shortly after Howser's death. Previous Howser Trophy winners are Mike Fiore, Miami, 1987; Robin Ventura, Oklahoma State, 1988; Scott Bryant, Texas, 1989; Alex Fernandez, Miami-Dade Community…

(The hill) – Housing prices in the United States have been trending upwards for decades, but they have risen again as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in some places. Median US home prices in the first quarter of 2020…

In an unincorporated area outside of Raymond is what its CEO claims is the largest medical marijuana growing and manufacturing operation in Mississippi, if not the southeastern United States. The 163,000 square foot behemoth once…

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden traveled to Buffalo on Tuesday to meet with a community still reeling from a horrific shooting that authorities say was racially motivated. The President offered comfort and expressed his…

OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – A meeting of the Business, Finance and Justice Committee of the National Council of the Muscogee Nation (Creek) was held in person and by teleconference on May 12 at the Mound Building. All laws will be…

BLANCHARD, Okla., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) announced the expansion of the Terrata Homes brand into the Oklahoma City market, with the grand opening of its new community , Winter Creek . Winter Creek…

Online used car dealership Carvana is sponsoring a $615.5 million asset-backed securities deal, for its latest asset-backed security (ABS) this year, in a deal that will includes an initial credit enhancement of 9.5% on “AAA” rated…

Delayed OH legalization; New York Community Marijuana Gardens; Poll: Voters Support Cannabis Reform; NJ Surveillance Hearing; banking stand Subscribe to get the Marijuana Moment newsletter delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have concluded the 2021-22 NBA regular season and while they wait for the 2022 NBA Draft lottery to decide the fate of two of the Thunder's four top-34 selections, let's take a look back and note this past season…

(NEXSTAR) - You probably weighed health, retirement and other benefits before taking your last job, but what about the cost of commuting? Since many companies are bring employees back in the office when the price of gasoline is…

(NewsNation) — With airports across the country getting busier, TSA says it's stepping up efforts and bringing in more TSA agents to help ease long lines. In Miami, there are more than 150,000 travelers per day, up 17% from last…

Share and defend justice, law and order...In what could be a sign for what's to come, two of Bill and Hillary Clinton's top allies have left their positions on the board of directors of the nonprofit National Black Lives Matter. According…

Pride runs deep for residents of Oklahoma City's historically and still predominantly black neighborhoods, and after decades of underinvestment, some recent developments hold out hope for further improvements.From a Homeland and The Market…

Attendees at the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues…

Teresa Knox's path to owning a recording studio with a rich history began with a Slurpee. As difficult as it may seem, some 45 years ago, 7-Eleven created a series of collectible plastic cups featuring notable musicians of the time. Among…

DUNCAN – Brent Venables is all for players benefiting from his name, image and likeness."I think it's really cool that we've finally figured it out and created a little space for this," the OU football coach said Thursday as the OU coaches…

KOCO 5 has heard of the family of a 15-year-old girl who investigators believe was a victim of sex trafficking in Oklahoma City. Through their attorney, her parents said so many people could have stopped her.…

Special at Armoreite OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Frank Simpson was recently honored in the Senate for his tireless support and legislative contributions to the Oklahoma National Guard during his tenure in the Senate.…

A new law in Oklahoma aims to speed up the process of investigating and cleaning up fatal accident scenes. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said medical examiners will not have to attend the scene of the accident. OHP…

LendingPoint Pass-Through Trust Series 2022-ST4 is preparing its fourth round of asset-backed securities, seeking to raise $57.6 million, secured solely by debt consolidation or credit card refinancing loans to pay a home renovation or to…

Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor was the guest speaker at the Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Forum sponsored by Ascension St. John Jane Phillips. O'Connor made a quick connection with…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a glaring hole at center position as they enter the third season of their rebuild. As such, it would make sense for them to take a center with one of their four picks in next month's draft. After Jalen Duren,!-->…

April tax receipts set records in southwestern states as a strong economy and high inflation boosted income and sales tax receipts, although some officials are urging caution then that uncertainty darkens the months to come.Texas, Oklahoma…

Norman Pride weekend concluded three days of celebrating and connecting…

In the upcoming draft, there are quite a few players who have just started to scratch the surface of their potential. The Oklahoma City Thunder could target these prospects to grow in their system. A player who fits this mold is Tari!-->…

TYLER -- Hannah Pate's 13th-inning single broke a tie and lifted No. 6 seed Oklahoma Christian over No. 3 seed Lubbock Christian University 10-9 in a quarter-final matchup. Lone Star Conference softball tournament on Saturday.Pate's single…

Before last year's temporary expansion, about a third of American children - about 23 million children - lived in families that received less than the full amount of child support. (For example, before the expansion, a family with two…

A single mom and her daughter will soon have their own home on the subway, thanks to Habitat for Humanity and two state legislators. They say this bipartisan effort is one of women supporting women. "I'm so happy.…

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Oklahoma City Public Schools have named Kimberly Banz as the Oklahoma City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Banz has taught in Oklahoma City public schools…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – After a dramatic increase in revenue, Oklahoma City city leaders have announced they will reinvest those funds in the community. The Oklahoma City Council has received the city manager's proposed budget…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans in top government…

The Oklahoma Sooners softball was in tears again in 2022. They are 45-1 and the No. 1 team in the nation. They faced challenges along the way and overcame adversity with some late-game feats. As good as it was last year, this year's team…

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) announced that 42 organizations have received grants…

The joys and rewards of building something! Confidence building! Application of mathematical and scientific concepts! Pride and Achievement - "I did this!"These are some of the rewards students will experience at OSU-OKC Build Camp. Not…

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Eleven-month-old Isaiah likes a good snack and while he may be thinking about a burger right now, formula will be part of his daily routine for at least a little longer. But finding formula for many parents is a…