From Pryor to Stillwater and Muskogee, local officials say supplies are sufficient, even as Google alone used more than 1.1 billion gallons in a single year.
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Republicans push back on data centers in Oklahoma, other states
Republican state legislators in several states want to pause new data center construction, a break with President Donald Trump and most congressional Republicans.
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Oklahomans seek cheaper ways to pay for health care after ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire
This year, nearly 50,000 fewer Oklahomans selected a Marketplace plan compared to last year, and even more are expected to drop out amid higher costs. Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices.
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New reconstruction phase begins at Tulsa’s Center of the Universe
The iconic “Center of the Universe” Tulsa landmark undergoes a $10 million renovation. Planners say weird acoustics will stay weird.
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U.S. Postal Service unveils Route 66 stamps for centennial
New 16-stamp pane honors historic highway ahead of 100th anniversary.
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More than 30 Oklahoma agencies sign immigration enforcement agreements
Deals under state’s Operation Guardian raise questions about anonymity, bounties and due process.
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Arrest made during heated Claremore meeting over proposed data center
Claremore police arrested a man during a heated meeting about a proposed data center as residents raised concerns over water use and infrastructure.
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Muscogee Nation conducts first international repatriation, reestablishes diplomacy with Scottish leadership
The remains of Muscogee and Euchee ancestors have returned to their traditional homelands after being overseas for more than 150 years.
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Mayfest will return, rescheduled to coincide with the Route 66 Centennial
Mayfest will return to Tulsa on May 29-30, 2026, albeit in a reduced format, as organizers strive to revitalize the event following the University of Tulsa’s withdrawal.
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What are the odds Oklahoma legalizes sports betting? It may be closer than you think.
As Super Bowl betting surges nationwide, Oklahoma lawmakers and tribal leaders are weighing competing bills that could legalize sports betting and keep millions in revenue from flowing out of state.
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How the Threatt family plans to expand historical Route 66 Black-owned ‘filling station’
More than 100 years after its founding, it is again a destination on Route 66.
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Fact check: What Stitt got right — and wrong — in his final State of the State address
We rate Gov. Kevin Stitt’s statements on personal income, Medicaid, marijuana and Ronald Reagan from his State of the State address.