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Norman electricity powerline politics

Electric election: Norman’s shocking powerline politics

Tree lovers versus the power company? More like two sides — a city and a utility — who are almost in agreement, yet quite distant...
pizza tax

HB 1955 carveouts? Say hello to the beer and pizza tax

It appears groceries are about to get a little cheaper. Well, most of them anyway. After weeks of discussion, the Oklahoma State Senate decided to...
bitcoin mining

The power of bitcoin mining in Oklahoma

So it seems Pryor has struck gold, or digital gold I suppose, with the announcement this past week that computer software company Northern Data...
Scott Sapulpa, The Oklahoman, libel

Jury: The Oklahoman libeled Scott Sapulpa, owes him at least $5 million

MUSKOGEE — Nearly three years after one of the worst days of his life, Scott Sapulpa left the Muskogee County District Courthouse late this...
cut sales tax on groceries

Senate sends Stitt bill eliminating state share of sales tax on groceries

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will get a tax cut he has pledged to sign, but not the one he most craved. The State Senate today...
Downtown Edmond brewery

Planned downtown Edmond brewery faces delays, questions on city’s RFQ process

Efforts to add year-round commerce in downtown Edmond’s Festival Market Place have stalled as construction costs for a planned brewery have soared. Meanwhile, the...
News of The World

Kiowa elder bonds with 10-year-old actress on ‘News of The World’ movie set

“I can look you in the eye and just about tell sincerity in somebody,” said Dorothy WhiteHorse DeLaune, who built an enduring friendship with...
The Oklahoman libel

Jury awards $20 million in punitive damages as The Oklahoman’s libel trial concludes

MUSKOGEE — The Oklahoman libel trial culminated today when jurors announced their verdict finding Gannett Co., Inc. liable for $20 million in punitive damages...
OKC restaurants closing

Despite OKC restaurants closing, keep a positive palate

Surely our Okie palettes have developed beyond the need for sugar and salad dressing with every meal, right? I jest, of course. In reality, Oklahoma...
Brent Swadley indicted

‘Serious charges’: Grand jury indicts Tim Hooper, Brent Swadley, Curt Breuklander

Oklahoma's multi-county grand jury issued a six-count felony indictment of Brent Swadley, Curt Breuklander and Tim Hooper this morning for an alleged conspiracy to...

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