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Nic's Place reopens as diningscape continues to re-emerge
The Oklahoman's Food Dude Dave Cathey ventures into the 405 diningscape to visit with Nic Nicholas about reopening Nic's and...
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OSU basketball: Eddie Sutton's Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony reportedly postponed
Eddie Sutton’s Hall of Fame enshrinement will reportedly have to wait a little longer.
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Rebuilding America: How will life in Oklahoma look after COVID-19?
As states across the U.S. begin to reopen, what will the "new normal" be like for Oklahoma? Here's a look.
OU parent sues for fee refund
The father of a University of Oklahoma student has sued the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to recoup fees for...
Edmond North cross country coach runs across Oklahoma while 'living on gas station food'
James Strahorn is running across the state. The new Edmond North cross country coach will be the first person to run from the...
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'Rebuilding America' chronicles the reopening of the US after coronavirus pandemic closures
The reopening of America is a story of businesses adapting to a new normal, one where customers are at least 6 feet apart, and...
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- Friday is the first day for dine-in options
- OU women's gymnastics: Maggie Nichols named Big 12 female athlete of the year
- Rebuilding America: How will life in Oklahoma look after COVID-19?
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Federal Transfer Center reports COVID-19 outbreak
- OKC business owner arrested with illegal pot plants, police say
- Nic's Place reopens as diningscape continues to re-emerge
- OSU task force managing athletes' return to campus
- OKC Foundation to fund nonprofits that help youth
- Out-of-this-world adventure: Oklahoma filmmakers' critically acclaimed movie 'Vast of Night' lands on Amazon
- OKC Municipal Court to start phased reopening
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Medicaid expansion campaign kicks off with ads, tour
The drive to expand Medicaid in Oklahoma kicked off this week with a major television advertising campaign and a tour of...
OSU task force managing athletes' return to campus
Football players, as well as men's and women's basketball players, can begin taking part in voluntary workouts June 15
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- Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings
- Turkey to lift travel ban, open gyms, restaurants on June 1
- Violent protests rock Minneapolis for 2nd straight night
- WaPo editor to Harvard grads: Truth matter of 'life & death'
- Rally rolls on as Wall Street heads for fourth straight gain
- Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers
- Taliban in Kabul to discuss prisoner releases under US deal
- Boras to clients in memo: Don't bail out baseball owners
- Body found in Oklahoma creek believed to be 2nd missing child
- 41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
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Shelley Zumwalt tapped to lead state employment office
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has named Shelley Zumwalt as the agency's interim director. Zumwalt will lead the...
Point of View: College student gets lesson in Oklahoma fines and fees
Emily Galik checked her speedometer and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw a police car on the side of the road in Kiowa, a...
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Friday is the first day for dine-in options
As the governor moves closer to lifting restrictions on local business caused by the COVID-19 crisis, restaurants begin to...
On executive pay questions, Devon fights back
A proxy advisor recommends Devon Energy shareholders vote against a non-binding question at this year’s annual meeting that...
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Norman officer disciplined for sending inappropriate images
NORMAN — A Norman police officer who violated department policy by emailing inappropriate images to co-workers will get to keep...
Oklahoma deputies on leave after incident at day care; drunken driver was able to endanger kids, director says
Two Tulsa County deputies are on paid administrative leave during an investigation into a disturbing scene involving an...
Apple reportedly teaming with Paramount for Martin Scorsese's adaptation of 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
According to Variety, the deals have not yet closed but are likely to be inked in the coming days.
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Oklahoma AG paid D.C. firm $200,000 for help on Creek case
Attorney General Mike Hunter’s office spent just over $200,000 for outside legal help this year on a high-stakes case before...
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Sports' return will be a big boost of normalcy
Do we miss sports? My pal Jeff Lewis is ready for football to return. He said the other day he and his parents were watching...
NBA return-to-play possibilities, and how they affect the Thunder
The NBA is still deciding how to resume the season. And as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday, “there’s no current...
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Castilla, Cuban launch another collaboration
Local banker Jill Castilla has teamed up with Mark Cuban on a project to help small business owners navigate a complicated loan...
OKC business owner arrested with illegal pot plants, police say
An Oklahoma City business owner was arrested for alleged illegal possession of $1,500,000 worth of marijuana shortly after he...
Mitch McConnell says he was 'wrong' to say Obama left behind no pandemic plan
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has issued a rare mea culpa, saying he mistakenly accused the Obama...
OKC Foundation to fund nonprofits that help youth
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation announced Thursday that it is awarding $127,500 to eight central Oklahoma nonprofits...
OSU basketball: How Eddie Sutton's impact was felt in the NBA
STILLWATER — Tony Allen arrived in Stillwater in 2002 with a wild haircut he looks back on with some shame. Half was braided....
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An Illinois woman was mauled to death by pet French bulldog, officials say
A suburban Chicago woman was fatally mauled by a French bulldog that she recently adopted that had been bred to fight,...
Body found in Oklahoma creek believed to be 2nd missing child
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A body found in an east Tulsa creek is believed to be that of a second missing toddler who disappeared with...
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- Oklahoma deputies on leave after incident at day care; drunken driver was able to endanger kids, director says
- Stillwater teacher charged, accused of starting online relationship with student in 2018
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- Mother arrested; Police seek public's help in search for toddlers missing since Friday
Edmond's Armstrong Auditorium announces 2020-2021 Performing Arts Series lineup
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Armstrong Auditorium will follow the state’s health guidelines. Tickets will be fully...
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TV's biggest cliffhanger: Will my show return on schedule?
No matter how much programmers plan, the coronavirus, as it has in so many walks of life, will dictate what happens. Right now,...
Stillwater teacher charged, accused of starting online relationship with student in 2018
A Stillwater Public Schools teacher arrested last week has been charged with soliciting a minor after an investigator...
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Masks, temperature checks, empty rows: Post-coronavirus concerts could look very different
Artists are starting to test the waters of live music in a coronavirus world. But already, fallout from the pandemic is making...
Watch: Kelli O'Hara covers James Taylor's 'Fire and Rain' on PBS' 'National Memorial Day Concert'
O'Hara, who hails from Elk City and Edmond, dedicated her performance to all the Gold Star families and people who have lost...
Boras to clients in memo: Don't bail out baseball owners
NEW YORK (AP) — Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball’s attempt to cut salaries during...
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Banking slows overall, but more are going mobile
COVID-19 has pushed more people online in their everyday transactions, including those with banks. While mobile banking was...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center goes online for Studio-in-Place and Camp-in-Place
Through biweekly interviews, live-streamed videos and other engaging content, online viewers get an inside glimpse into the...
South American carrier Latam Airlines seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid travel downturn sparked by pandemic
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — South American carrier Latam Airlines seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid travel downturn...
Turkey to lift travel ban, open gyms, restaurants on June 1
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A coronavirus travel ban between Turkey's worst affected cities is being lifted while restaurants, cafes...
Taliban in Kabul to discuss prisoner releases under US deal
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A five-member Taliban team was in Kabul on Thursday to follow up on this week’s prisoner release by...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tribes awarded federal grants to combat COVID-19
Four Oklahoma tribes have been awarded federal grants totaling nearly $1.2 million to help combat COVID-19 in rural tribal...
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People are furious over 2020 graduation ceremonies, the latest coronavirus political battleground
Keiv Soliman doesn't want to receive his diploma joined on-stage by a hologram of his principal.
'It's heartbreaking, gut-wrenching': ESPN softball crew feeling incomplete on week of canceled Women’s College World Series
Jenny Dalton-Hill sat on her porch and needed about 20 seconds to articulate her answer when asked what losing the 2020 Women’s...
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Rebuilding America: Retailers, big and small, adapting to challenges of pandemic
Retail is reopening across the country, though stores are not quite back to business as normal and others are learning from the...
Former McGuinness star running back Dominic Richardson will not play for TCU
Dominic Richardson will not attend TCU in the fall.
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday night that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming...
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Local support will drive effort to rebuild Oklahoma
There’s a school for girls in Uganda where young victims fled the clutches of Joseph Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army. They...
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Oklahoma schools 'likely' to have disruptions this fall, officials say
The 2020-21 school year is “likely to include short-term disruptions” because of the coronavirus, the Oklahoma Education...
Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual...
Violent protests rock Minneapolis for 2nd straight night
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a...
WaPo editor to Harvard grads: Truth matter of 'life & death'
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The Washington Post's top editor told Harvard University graduates Thursday that facts and truth have...
Rally rolls on as Wall Street heads for fourth straight gain
Wall Street is rallying again on Thursday, extending this week's climb built on hopes for a coming economic revival.The S&P 500...
OKC Municipal Court to start phased reopening
Beginning June 1, the Oklahoma City Municipal Court will start a phased reopening unless public health conditions...
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Rebuilding America: Some pandemic changes at grocery stores seen as permanent
An uncertain new normal is being looked at by businesses throughout Oklahoma, including those largely spared the loss of...
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still...
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Rebuilding America: Oklahoma City history filled with triumphs over adversity
At first glance, the economic forecasts and an energy industry in crisis seem to paint a dismal picture for Oklahoma City’s...
Asia Today: Virus cases jump again in South Korea, India
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a...
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation extending surveillance authorities the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into...
Lives Lost: Veteran guarded Nazis during war crimes trial
Emilio DiPalma was, as he liked to say, just a kid from western Massachusetts when he found himself in a front-row seat to...
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A New America: Coronavirus demands new approaches, products and hopes
America will rebuild. But much like shop owners removing boards off windows in the wake of a natural disaster, Americans aren't...
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges against the white police officer seen on...
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'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit...
Nevada casinos to reopen; America can't get enough pizza
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments...
Larry Kramer used voice, pen to raise consciousness on AIDS
NEW YORK (AP) — Time never softened the urgency of Larry Kramer’s demands.Theatergoers leaving a celebrated revival of Kramer’s...
Appeals court sides with tech giants in activists' lawsuit
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that accused Twitter, Facebook and other tech giants of...
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming, making landfall within two...
Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri’s Lake...
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Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homeowner fatally shot a Georgia man who broke through his front door and began beating a...
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired...
Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system
LONDON (AP) — Former New York subway boss Andy Byford has been named London’s new transit commissioner, overseeing Transport...
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as...
Author Murakami DJs 'Stay Home' radio show to lift spirits
TOKYO (AP) — Acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
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Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of anniversary...
Grandparents raising grandchildren may apply for fall school supply assistance
Sunbeam Family Services is accepting fall school supply assistance applications for grandparents who are raising their own...
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum announces exhibit extensions
Now that the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has reopened to the public, many of the current exhibitions have...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or...
John Rex Charter School names lead administrator
Dean Ketchum, a teacher and administrator with nearly 30 years’ experience, has been named the next head of school at John Rex...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Integris updates hospital visitation policy
Integris Health of Oklahoma City announced Tuesday that it will update its visitation policy without jeopardizing the safety of...
Jazz or Heat: Which team would the Thunder rather face if the playoff format changes?
With the NBA season already flipped upside down, it might be time to shake things up East to West. How about a Thunder vs. Heat...
Massive mural to help tell OKC's 'beautiful story'
A five-story mural is set to add some color to an 1,100-space garage being built in connection with the Oklahoma City...
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Pandemic behind proposed city budget cuts
Oklahoma City will try to minimize layoffs while cutting jobs in the upcoming fiscal year to make up for the COVID-19...
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In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.On Tuesday, Twitter...
Stocks rise on Wall Street, but US braces for 100,000 deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks surged on Wall Street to their highest levels since the business shutdowns took hold in the U.S. over...
Virginia school board defends transgender bathroom ban
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia school board defended its transgender bathroom ban before a federal appeals court Tuesday, as a...
Deadlocked Congress shifts virus focus to small business aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deadlocked over the next big coronavirus relief bill, Congress is shifting its attention to a more modest...
Michigan governor: Husband's call about boat was just humor
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged Tuesday that her husband dropped her name in an effort to get his...
Masks spark public judgment, ridicule among customers as businesses reopen
It’s not just the mask avoiders facing public scrutiny. People who wear masks in locales where businesses are reopening say...
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Consumer confidence up slightly but remains near 6-year low
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low...
Under-fire UK government aide Cummings has Johnson's loyalty
LONDON (AP) — Dominic Cummings helped Boris Johnson win power by pitting the people against the elite. Johnson’s Conservative...
US military says Russia deployed fighter jets to Libya
CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military Tuesday accused Russia of deploying fighter planes to conflict-stricken Libya to support Russian...
New parent charged in admissions case, agrees to guilty plea
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Tuesday to bribing Georgetown University's former tennis coach $50,000 to get his daughter...
Homicide suspected in death of woman found in OKC home
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A homicide investigation was underway after a woman was found dead inside a burning home in southeastern...
US new-home sales post slight gain in April
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. new home sales ticked up 0.6% in April, a surprising gain amid the coronavirus outbreak that hints at the...
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Worry, haste, retail therapy: What have we bought and why?
NEW YORK (AP) — Between technical glitches and food worries, retail therapy and sheer amnesia, something has happened to...
Oklahoma City Council considers police, fire cuts
Larry McAtee says budget-cutting comes down to needs and wants. Prioritize needs, says the Ward 3 councilman and public safety...
Inmate found dead at Oklahoma County jail
On Saturday, an inmate at the Oklahoma County jail was found dead inside his cell. The sheriff’s office said Matthew Mason, 35,...
New app will help address homelessness in Oklahoma City
This year, people in Oklahoma City will be able to interact with individuals experiencing homelessness in a new, high-tech...
Trump honors fallen soldiers as nation battles against virus
BALTIMORE (AP) — President Donald Trump honored America’s war dead in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic...
Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday in its first test launch of a new rocket carried aloft by a...
Asia Today: South Korea to require masks on transit, flights
BANGKOK (AP) — South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting...
Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash
WACO, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Allen West of Florida was released from a Texas hospital Monday after suffering a...
Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from governor
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state's...
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Local dining bobs and weaves for survival
The Food Dude updates the latest news from around the 405 diningscape.
Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's federal government and state governors squared up Monday for a battle over plans to end...
Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread...
Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance
Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and...
States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing...
Liz Weston: Find free, solid money advice in uncertain times
If you have money questions — and who among us doesn’t right now? — there are plenty of people willing to offer advice:...
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German court ruling clears the way to settle VW diesel cases
KARLSRUHE, Germany (AP) — A German court has ruled that Volkswagen must buy back cars from owners of its diesel cars equipped...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 25, 2020
Quote of the week "Since the south side has historically had so little representation, I was interested in recommending...
A touching greeting, with less contact
QUESTION: Since we are going to have to be more creative when meeting people (the handshake and social kissing, and maybe the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Individual, small-business relief proposed
City Manager Craig Freeman will propose Tuesday that the city council add $5 million to the small-business COVID-19 relief...
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff...
US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns
WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this...
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
ATLANTA (AP) — One was a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who was the first of his 11 brothers to enlist in the military....
What stores and restaurants are open Memorial Day? Because of COVID-19 fewer businesses than past years
This Memorial Day will bring fewer in-store sales and dining options than past years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump's pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has a new pitch to voters for this fall: Trust me.As the economy faces a...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma daily update: 77 new cases; no new deaths
Oklahoma's number of positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 6,037, according to the Oklahoma State Department of...
Thousands wait to take US citizenship oath amid virus delays
BOSTON (AP) — Wendy De Los Santos passed the test to become a U.S. citizen just days before government offices shut down...
Analysis: Who is getting the better deal in $35.5 million SandRidge transaction?
While it’s not clear whether the ultimate sale of SandRidge Energy’s headquarters will be to a private buyer or state agencies,...
Diversion Hub to open June 8, help clients navigate criminal justice system
On June 8, Oklahoma City’s Diversion Hub will begin offering services to those navigating the criminal justice system. Located...
Oklahoma Events - Helen Ford Wallace
Editor’s Note: Sunday Morning features some drive-by events to celebrate a birthday, two graduates, and OU’s new president. We...
Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival Set for May 30
The west side walkways of Myriad Botanical Gardens will be lined, at a social distance, with local vendors of plants and more...
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Holiday amid pandemic: Americans divided on how to respond
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump played golf at one of his courses Saturday during the Memorial Day weekend as he urged...
Restrictions eased while virus deaths decline in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers experiencing cabin fever after two months of coronavirus quarantine received an unexpected reprieve...
Sessions, running for Senate, rejects Trump's criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions pushed back at President Donald Trump’s criticism Saturday, telling Trump that he was...
Fire destroys warehouse on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A fire engulfed a warehouse on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf early Saturday, sending a thick plume of...
OKC's 21c Museum Hotel is reopening
Contrary to reports Saturday on social media, downtown’s 21c Museum Hotel is not closing permanently. The hotel has been a...
OKC Public Schools Reverts Back to Old Ways?
Friday's OKC Central Live Chat including breaking the story of a significant set-back for reviving the still struggling...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's Riversport reopening whitewater rafting, tubing, ropes course and more
The adventures are resuming this Memorial Day weekend as part of Riversport’s COVID-19 Phase II re-opening.
Police: Miami mom faked son's abduction, faces murder charge
MIAMI (AP) — A Miami woman faked her son’s abduction after trying to drown him twice, with witnesses rescuing the boy from a...
Development killed by school district halting property sale
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during his weekly OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
The crude oil crash, not COVID-19, is making the Oklahoma City office market sick
Neither face masks nor social distancing can "flatten the curve" of rising vacancies in Oklahoma City's office market, which...
Not to be crude, but Oklahoma City and Houston, we have a problem
CoStar Group found gloom in Oklahoma City and doom in Houston when it looked at the effect of collapsed crude oil prices on the...
Biden says he was too 'cavalier' about black Trump backers
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden declared he “should not have been so cavalier” on Friday after he told a prominent black radio host...
Free milk to be distributed at Crossroads Church
Free gallons of milk will be distributed beginning at 2 p.m. Friday at Crossroads Church, 8901 S Shields. The church has...
Baseball players respond to MLB on virus protocols
NEW YORK (AP) — The baseball players' association gave management a wide-ranging response Thursday to a 67-page proposed set of...
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HIP TO BE SQUARE: Carpenter Square Theatre will present the first edition of "CST LiveOnline!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at...
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MAPS 4 citizens advisory board named
Teresa Rose Crook, executive director of the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, will lead the volunteer MAPS 4 Citizens...
Pandemic politics: Maskless Trump tours Michigan Ford plant
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Pandemic politics shadowed President Donald Trump's trip to Michigan on Thursday as he...
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Retailers reopening more stores, tourism expanding
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments...
Loughlin, Giannulli to serve prison time for college scam
“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin has agreed to serve two months behind bars and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo...
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Judge grants sanctions against DOJ over citizenship question
A federal judge on Thursday agreed to impose financial sanctions against the Trump administration for failing to produce...
Lincoln Plaza renewal continues
Crews have removed graffiti, brush, debris and broken windows at Lincoln Plaza as construction continues to convert the former...
'Dr. Bob' Blackburn to retire from Oklahoma Historical Society
After 41 years of public service collecting, preserving and sharing history, Bob Blackburn will retire from the Oklahoma...
OKC municipal pools could get budget reprieve
Once proposed for cuts, the aquatics centers at Earlywine and Will Rogers parks could still open this summer but not before...
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Nearly 200 evictions filed Monday as Oklahoma County courthouse reopens
When the Oklahoma County courthouse reopened Monday, almost 200 new eviction cases were filed.With 191 cases filed Monday and...
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Stitt: Wearing a face mask a ‘personal preference’
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday said he’s going to let Oklahomans decide whether they should wear a face mask in public during...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: More than a third of surveyed Oklahomans report struggling to make housing payments
COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on the finances of many Oklahoma households, with 36.2 percent of online survey...
Watchdog cites persistent infection lapses in nursing homes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Before COVID-19 killed thousands of nursing home residents, about 4 in 10 homes inspected were cited for...
Ford temporarily halts work at 2 plants; Rolls cuts jobs
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments...
US health officials quietly release more reopening guidance
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but...
Teachers union sues DeVos, school district over special ed
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday announced it is suing U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos...
Texas pushes for kids to return to normal during pandemic
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After months of home schooling and lost sports seasons, millions of Texas children may get a taste of a...
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Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The nation's 3,000 or so private bus lines — and the millions of people who rely on them for cheap,...
OKC apartment fire kills man
An Oklahoma City man died from injuries suffered during an apartment fire last weekend. On Sunday, firefighters arrived at the...
Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of anniversary...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Editor's note: In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, several venues and businesses are temporarily closed. Please...
Wanting a stroll through the library leads to an internet rabbit hole
What’s a person to do? The COVID-19 shelter-at-home restrictions have shuttered my usual haunts such as the public library. One...
This Oklahoma City company got $10 million from the government, but gave it back
Oklahoma City-based 180 Medical was among the companies to receive CARES Act stimulus funding from the federal government....
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: City offices remain mostly closed to public
City government's downtown buildings, including City Hall, will remain mostly closed to the public as executives institute a...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or...
AT&T quits Venezuela as US sanctions force it to defy Maduro
MIAMI (AP) — AT&T said Tuesday it will immediately ditch Venezuela's pay TV market as U.S. sanctions prohibit its DirecTV...
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Trump's use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — President Donald Trump’s declaration that he was taking a malaria drug of dubious effectiveness to help fend...
2017 video shows Georgia officer tried to stun Ahmaud Arbery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — More than two years before he was fatally shot in a Georgia subdivision, Ahmaud Arbery had a tense...
Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown
Horse racing's Triple Crown will look different this year from start to finish.The Belmont Stakes will be run before the...
Mnuchin and Powell push differing priorities to aid economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the gravest U.S. economic crisis in decades, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve...
Long-suffering California GOP sees revival in rare House win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Republicans have been waiting for a turning point and some think it's finally arrived.The party...
Google says it won't build AI tools for oil and gas drillers
Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction, separating...
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Boy Scout councils under pressure to share sex abuse costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Nine sex abuse lawsuits were filed Tuesday in New York against three Boy Scout local councils, signaling an...
SandRidge Energy tower to sell for $35.5 million
Mark Beffort, whose property group owns several of downtown's largest office properties, is set to buy the SandRidge Energy...
Metro spiritual leaders weigh in: Where is God in the pandemic?
Several metro spiritual leaders recently shared their views on the following question: What is God's role in the pandemic? The...
Cash held by Oklahoma City police is missing, audit finds
An Oklahoma City Police Department office that handles millions of dollars in cash lacked adequate controls to prevent theft,...
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Analysis: Launch of Oklahoma City as 'Modern Frontier' hit hard by pandemic
Armed with new attractions, a new convention center and Omni Hotel, next spring has long been envisioned as a chance to...
Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — More than 130,000 autoworkers returned to factories across the U.S. for the first time in nearly two...
Trump says he's taking malaria drug to protect against virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the coronavirus,...
Texas salon owner travels to Michigan to back defiant barber
OWOSSO, Mich. (AP) — A Texas salon owner who was sent to jail for opening her business during the coronavirus outbreak called...
Missouri officers accused of assaulting black woman, son
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A lawsuit filed Monday accuses four white suburban St. Louis police officers of brutalizing a 68-year-old...
Coronavirus fears causing some people to avoid needed medical care, hospital leaders say
Oklahomans worried about coming in contact with the coronavirus have been avoiding hospital emergency rooms and other health...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 18, 2020
'Billion-dollar stimulus' MAPS 4 generated an estimated $3.3 million in revenue in the first two weeks after the 1-cent sales...
20-40-60 Etiquette: Some tips on tipping shoppers
QUESTION: During the COVID-19 crisis, I have had my groceries delivered. The “shopper” calls or texts me if my item I ordered...
The Latest: India reports largest single-day virus surge
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some,...
Law enforcement ties, long delay complicate Arbery case
ATLANTA (AP) — There was an abundance of evidence when officers arrived at the scene on a February afternoon in coastal...
The Latest: Harvick's 50th Cup win 'just weird' without fans
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR's return at Darlington Raceway (all times local):7:40 p.m.Kevin Harvick screamed...
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Football still a possibility at big 3 Cal State schools
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The California State University system’s plan for a mostly virtual fall semester due to the coronavirus...
Priest draws squirt gun in fight against coronavirus
DETROIT (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest in the Detroit area has taken aim at his parishioners in a bid to maintain social...
Church services disrupted by outages Zoom says were limited
WASHINGTON (AP) — Video conferencing service Zoom said Sunday that it was investigating the cause of outages that apparently...
Afghan president and rival announce power-sharing agreement
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and political rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing agreement,...
5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tactics
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Five Iranian tankers likely carrying at least $45.5 million worth of gasoline and similar...
The Latest: Lewandowski goal as Bayern makes winning return
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Bayern Munich has beaten Union Berlin 2-0...
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Average US gas price up 5 cents over 3 weeks to $1.97
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline rose a nickel over the past three weeks, to $1.97 per...
Albanian protesters, police clash over theater demolition
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian police clashed Sunday with opposition supporters who were protesting the demolition of the...
Small free libraries offering solace amid virus shutdowns
Christine Gale Reynolds worked at the public library in Yosemite National Park before it closed in March when California Gov....
Asia Today: India extends lockdown for 2 more weeks
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Sunday extended its nearly 2-month-old lockdown by two weeks after reporting nearly 5,000 new...
Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS's “The NFL Today” and served as the...
US military's mystery space plane rockets back into orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. military’s mystery space plane rocketed into orbit again Sunday, this time with an extra...
'Delusional' Martin Shkreli denied prison release by judge
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge rejected the request of convicted pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli to be let out of prison to...
El Salvador quarantine centers become points of contagion
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has imposed some of the hemisphere’s toughest measures...
In Detroit, NYC, kindness comes one slice of pizza at a time
NEW YORK (AP) — Before the pandemic, Shalinder Singh spent Sundays at his gurdwara, helping serve a community meal for 300...
Oklahoma City People! Helen Ford Wallace
Editor’s Note: Here is a birthday celebration from last week, as well as a creative home project, and an outdoor get-together....
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'I won't allow them to stop us': OCU students speak out after racist, anti-Semitic graduation hack
A graduation ceremony for Oklahoma City University was nearly over when Jay Williams bowed his head in prayer. Scores of...
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park reopens
Scissortail Park launched the first in a series of soft openings for the OSU-OKC Farmers Market on Saturday. The event was...
Heartland to add 400 jobs to its downtown workforce
Heartland, already set to fill up its new downtown headquarters with 550 employees, is adding another 400 who will be moving...
Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like...