Culture
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘Honest to God, he saved my life’: Legislative liaison Jarrett Jobe praised for quick reaction
When Jarrett Jobe was studying first aid techniques for his assistant instructor scuba diving certification, he anticipated he might one day have to use...
Jamie Zumwalt’s ‘grand experiment’ provides sense of community and a good cup of joe
Jamie Zumwalt and her husband opened Joe’s Addiction coffee shop in 2007 to provide a hangout for vulnerable people and those in recovery in...
Oklahoma grand jury serves up Swadley’s indictments
In what has been a foggy process getting to the bottom of what happened between the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Swadley's Foggy...
‘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...
The end of an American ride: Toby Keith dead at 62
He will never smoke weed with Willie again.
Toby Keith, an imposing country music star and avid University of Oklahoma sports fan, died Monday after...
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...