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Oklahoma energy stocks hit with losses on Friday
Friday turned out to be something of a sour day for the majority of Oklahoma energy stocks and those of firms with heavy exploration and operations in the state. The biggest percentage loss belonged to Vital Energy with a more than 2% fall for the...

OHP: Oklahoma man killed in single-vehicle wreck
OHP: Oklahoma man killed in single-vehicle wreck The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a 26-year-old Spavinaw man was found dead Saturday after a wreck along a Mayes County road. DEVELOPING THIS MORNING OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE SEARCHING FOR THE DRIVER...

Moussa Cisse, through energy and effort, earns a spot on Mavericks’ season-opening roster
Before practice Saturday morning, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd asked his players to gather near midcourt. Suspense built as Kidd began to speak, but for Mavericks undrafted center Moussa Cisse, it was a momentary sense of dread. “I think,” Kidd said...

Oklahoma casting call seeks 100 film extras for bonfire shoot
Who is ready to be a star or, more likely, be a blurry background figure on the set of the latest film production hitting Oklahoma? Well, now's your shot. The upcoming SAG-AFTRA feature film "South of Stillwater" is looking for 100 extras, ages 18...

"I hope he doesn’t get another draft": NFL fans react as Dolphins GM Chris Grier attends Oklahoma–South Carolina game featuring QB John Mateer”
Miami Dolphins manager Chris Grier was spotted at the Oklahoma–South Carolina game on Saturday, joined by several members of the team’s scouting department. ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid confirmed their attendance on X. He noted the game featured...

Impending Surge In Illness Has Potential To Rock The Travel Industry This Holiday Season
As the busy holiday travel season approaches, health experts are warning that the upcoming holiday season may bring more than just crowded airports and flights. While COVID-19 cases have been on the decline this summer, the Centers for Disease...

P4 Programs Circle Around Ex-Oklahoma State Starter Who Entered Transfer Portal After HC’s Firing
Just days after Mike Gundy’s 21-year run in Stillwater came to an abrupt end, the Cowboys are facing the fallout every struggling program dreads: key players heading for the exits. And now, one of their most dependable starters has made it...

From farm markets to fall festivals: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for third weekend of October
From OU athletic events to outdoor exercise, enjoy fun, seasonal events in both Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend. OU Softball Battle Series 2, 6:30 p.m. Friday: Watch the OU softball team compete in the second game of the Battle Series at...

Construction: Concrete Solutions
With mesmerizing precision, the digitally programmed mechanical “arm” of a 3-D printer can now squelch out layer upon layer of a unique concrete mix that in a matter of hours can build a new home designed to withstand natural disasters and protect...

Oklahoma governor appoints new district judge for Carter County
OKLAHOMA CITY (KXII) — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Carson Brooks as district judge for the 20th Judicial District, Office 1. “Judge Brooks exemplifies Oklahoma’s values of integrity, service, and fairness,” Stitt said. “His deep...

Who's running for Oklahoma governor and which ones have visited Poteau thus far?
Through mid-October, with a little more than a year to go in the race for Oklahoma governor, four candidates for governor have already visited Poteau. Most recently was Cyndi Munson, the Democratic leader of the state House and currently the only...

Feds warn of international trade disruptions for Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Trade Landscape Examined Oklahoma’s trade activity remains limited compared to other states, but select industries keep the state tied to the global market. That’s the focus of the latest Oklahoma Economist report from the Federal...

University of Oklahoma Opera Theatre to Present ‘The Turn of the Screw’
The University of Oklahoma is set to present Benjamin Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw” at the Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center on Oct. 16-19, 2025. The production is directed by OU professors Jonathan Shames and Nicole Kenley-Miller. The...
OKC Streetcar Suspension for Arena Construction
Streetcar Shutdown to Support New OKC Arena The Oklahoma City Streetcar will pause operations from September 29 to October 27 as crews prepare the site for the city’s new arena project. During the closure, Midwest Wrecking will install structural...
Oil/gas rig numbers climb in Oklahoma and US
Rig activity rises across Oklahoma Oklahoma drilling picked up again this week. The state added two rigs, lifting the total to 42. Crews focused on western Oklahoma, where operators continue to chase liquids-rich rock. Field chatter pointed to...

Glīd’s Universal Platform Provides Frictionless Rail-To-Road Logistics
Glīd Tech's Patented Intermodal Transfer System Brings Efficiency and Safety to First and Last Mile Logistics Glīd Tech Logistics is a complex and big business. From ports to yard-rail and and short-haul trucking to cross-country rail and long...
WalletHub study says Oklahoma isn’t very energy efficient
When it comes to the energy-efficiency of states in the U.S., Oklahoma ranks 34th in a WalletHub study while South Carolina, West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee are considered the least energy-efficient. Who’s considered to...

Two Oklahoma deer test positive for chronic wasting disease
Chronic wasting disease in Oklahoma’s white-tail deer population has become a concern for wildlife as the second case was confirmed this week. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, moose, and other members of the cervid...

Historic holiday drama gets juicy in OKC production of 'The Lion in Winter'
What are the holidays without a veritable banquet of family drama dished up between sitting down to dinner and opening up presents? If you think political debates, sibling rivalries and familial betrayals make your Christmas gatherings feel...