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A shopper selects apples at a metro Crest Foods location. Grocery stores and liquor stores are the second largest retail sector in the U.S. with 161,346 locations and 3.21 million employees, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Retail is up, but Oklahoma shopkeepers are struggling

Retail jobs grow in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, but independent shops face rising costs and slowing sales amid national brick-and-mortar resurgence.

The Select Committee to Review Mental Health Finances, formed earlier this year to investigate a budget shortfall at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, heard from longtime CPA David Greenwell and Oklahoma CFO Aaron Morris at the Capitol Monday morning. (Journal Record file photo)

Mental Health Department supplemental figure possibly forthcoming
From left, Teresa Rose, Mayor David Holt, Kim Garrett Funk, survivor Tara and Tricia Everest help turn dirt at the groundbreaking of Palomar’s new $42 million family justice center, a project of MAPS 4. (Photo by Heide Brandes)

Palomar breaks ground on $42M MAPS 4 justice center

Energy

Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy attributed its strong first-quarter results to better than expected performance in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and the Eagle Ford Basin in South Texas. (Photo provided by Devon Energy)

Devon Energy reports $494 million in Q1 net earnings

Devon Energy reported $494 million in Q1 2025 earnings, driven by strong oil production despite a weaker market and lower Brent crude prices.

Tribal

Tulsa's downtown skyline reflects over the Arkansas River at dusk. (Deposit Photos)

Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum to repatriate remains, artifacts to various tribes

Gilcrease Museum is repatriating nearly 100 remains and over 1,300 Native artifacts to Oklahoma tribes under NAGPRA.

Capitol

The Select Committee to Review Mental Health Finances, formed earlier this year to investigate a budget shortfall at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, heard from longtime CPA David Greenwell and Oklahoma CFO Aaron Morris at the Capitol Monday morning. (Journal Record file photo)

Mental Health Department supplemental figure possibly forthcoming

Lawmakers seek clarity on Oklahoma mental health agency’s shortfall as a separate investigation begins into budget mismanagement.

Banking/Finance

A shopper selects apples at a metro Crest Foods location. Grocery stores and liquor stores are the second largest retail sector in the U.S. with 161,346 locations and 3.21 million employees, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Retail is up, but Oklahoma shopkeepers are struggling

Retail jobs grow in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, but independent shops face rising costs and slowing sales amid national brick-and-mortar resurgence.

Law

Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter speaks to news reporters Wednesday at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center after filing a lawsuit to challenge newly adopted standards for social studies education. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)

Former AG files suit challenging Oklahoma social studies plan

Parents, teachers sue Oklahoma over new social studies standards, alleging illegal adoption and religious bias in curriculum.

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Real Estate

Crunch Fitness to open $7M location in Midwest City

Norman City Council pushes back vote on entertainment district phasing plan

McAlester project offers hope, housing for survivors of abuse

Casady School announces $9.5M performing arts expansion

Edmond to sue owner of nuisance home

How to get over ‘house shame’ and invite people in

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 500th roof donated by Malarkey Roofing Products

OKC introduces ordinance for accessory dwellings in urban core

From left, Teresa Rose, Mayor David Holt, Kim Garrett Funk, survivor Tara and Tricia Everest help turn dirt at the groundbreaking of Palomar’s new $42 million family justice center, a project of MAPS 4. (Photo by Heide Brandes)

Palomar breaks ground on $42M MAPS 4 justice center

Palomar breaks ground on new $42M family justice center, a MAPS 4 project to expand critical services for abuse survivors in Oklahoma City.

Edmond developer David Chapman stands on the porch of a 1918 kit house at 26 W. Hurd St. that he is restoring to lease as a commercial establishment. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Historic Edmond kit house to open as wine, charcuterie bar

A 1918 kit house in Edmond will reopen as The Barlor, a wine and charcuterie bar blending historic charm with modern flair by late July.

Lawrence Yun chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, said lower interest rates and more inventory would release a nationwide housing demand. The number of potential homebuyers has grown over the past couple of years and they are waiting for better conditions, Yun said during a visit to Oklahoma City. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Economist: Oklahoma housing demand ready to surge

Economist predicts Oklahoma housing demand will surge once mortgage rates drop, as job growth and wealth-building push more buyers into the market.

The vote on an ordinance allowing the development of accessory dwellings units in the city's urban core has been deferred until May 20. (Photo/City of Oklahoma City)

OKC Council postpones decision on ADU zoning changes

The Oklahoma City Council delayed a vote on an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units by right, seeking more discussion and possible amendments.

JAH Realty workers renovate the outside of the retail space Trader Joe’s will occupy at the Rockwell-Northwest Shopping Center. (Photo provided by JAH Realty)

Trader Joe’s opening fourth Oklahoma location

Trader Joe’s is opening a new store at Rockwell-Northwest Shopping Center in Oklahoma City, its fourth location in Oklahoma.

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Health Care

Oklahoma reports 17 measles cases since March

Free QPR suicide prevention training offered May 21

Ronald McDonald House expands with new OKC site

VA funds OMRF Alzheimer’s research with $710K grant

OU Children’s named Region 6 Pediatric Pandemic hub

Pfizer donates $250K to Oklahoma Tribal health clinics

OKC Indian Clinic earns health award for 15th year

Citizen Potawatomi Nation installs free Narcan machines

Children ages six weeks to 18 years who qualify can get free vaccinations at Oklahoma Caring Van locations. (Photo provided by the Oklahoma Caring Foundation)

Oklahoma Caring Vans bring free immunizations to kids

Free vaccines will be available to eligible Oklahoma City children at metro locations through the Oklahoma Caring Vans program this summer.

Oklahoma's rates of death-by-suicide are among the top 10 in the nation, a report found. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. (Deposit Photos)

Oklahoma’s soaring suicide rates place state in top 10 nationally

Oklahoma’s suicide rate is 60% above the national average, with rural areas most affected, according to a Healthy Minds report released this month.

Trump sets 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prices

Trump to sign executive order pressuring drugmakers to lower prices, with a 30-day deadline and “most favored nation” pricing policy.

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists Bob Axtell, Ph.D., left, and Susan Kovats, Ph.D., led a study showing interferon-beta may help multiple sclerosis patients on B cell depletion therapy recover from viral infections. (Photos/OMRF)

OMRF discovery could protect MS patients

Oklahoma scientists find interferon-beta may help MS patients on B cell therapy fight infections like flu and Covid-19, new study shows.

`Oklahoma City launches Mobile Integrated Healthcare to provide mental health crisis response, diverting 911 calls from police to trained professionals. (Photo/City of OKC)

New OKC program diverts 911 mental health calls

Oklahoma City launches Mobile Integrated Healthcare to provide mental health crisis response, diverting 911 calls from police to trained professionals.

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