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Oklahoma lawmakers on Tuesday passed SB 796 which prohibits public dollars from funding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at state universities. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill to ban funding DEI at state universities

A bill banning state funding for DEI programs at Oklahoma’s public universities is headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk for approval.

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 State Capitol is shown. Lawmakers on Monday questioned Mental Health Department Commissioner Allie Friesen about agency finances, this time the focus was on payroll. (Staff Photo by Emily Gregg)

‘We’re running out of time’: Department of Mental Health probe raises payroll questions

Energy

Speakers, left to right, Veriten Founder Maynard Holt, Continental Resources CEO Doug Lawler, TransAtlantic Petroleum CEO Malone Mitchell III, Chevron VP Jeff Gustavson and GE Vernova Chief Commercial Officer Pablo Koziner discuss U.S. and global natural gas supplies at the Powering AI Global Leadership Summit at Oklahoma City’s Hamm Institute for American Energy. (Photo Provided by the Hamm Institute for American Energy)

Global summit in Oklahoma confronts AI’s energy demands

AI’s growth is accelerating, but U.S. energy leaders say regulatory reform is key to powering the data centers of the future.

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

Oklahoma lawmakers on Tuesday passed SB 796 which prohibits public dollars from funding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at state universities. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill to ban funding DEI at state universities

A bill banning state funding for DEI programs at Oklahoma’s public universities is headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk for approval.

Banking/Finance

City Manager Craig Freeman reports on the city's sales tax revenue Tuesday. (Screenshot)

OKC sees falling revenue, but outlook still bright

Oklahoma City’s April sales tax revenue fell 6.6% from last year and was 9.3% below projections, officials report.

Law

Homeland Security defends raid of Oklahoma City home

Homeland Security defends an Oklahoma City raid tied to migrant smuggling, saying current residents haven’t been ruled out as suspects.

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Real Estate

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

Homeless youth shelter expansion back on OKC Council agenda

Boomers outpace millennials in home purchases

Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on giant anteater habitat

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.

Crunch Fitness will open a $7M, 47,000-sq-ft gym in Midwest City in fall 2025, bringing 100+ jobs and full-service amenities. (Map/Crunch Fitness)

Crunch Fitness to open $7M location in Midwest City

Crunch Fitness will open a $7M, 47,000-sq-ft gym in Midwest City in fall 2025, bringing 100+ jobs and full-service amenities.

A rendering of the 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena proposed for the entertainment district in north Norman is shown. (Rendering courtesy of the University of Oklahoma)

Norman City Council pushes back vote on entertainment district phasing plan

Norman delays vote on Rock Creek arena plan amid pending Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling on referendum tied to $600M entertainment district.

A new housing project in McAlester will provide safe, affordable homes for domestic violence survivors and their children in Pittsburg County. (Jamie R. Wright, LLC)

McAlester project offers hope, housing for survivors of abuse

A new housing project in McAlester will provide safe, affordable homes for domestic violence survivors and their children in Pittsburg County.

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Health Care

Pfizer donates $250K to Oklahoma Tribal health clinics

OKC Indian Clinic earns health award for 15th year

Citizen Potawatomi Nation installs free Narcan machines

New measles exposure reported at Sallisaw Walmart

Wheeler Bio founder looks to boost R&D in new role with Our Blood Institute

Health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from food

New measles case, Cleveland County risks reported

Volunteers needed for free pop-up health clinic in Enid

Oklahoma reports 17 measles cases since March

Oklahoma’s measles outbreak has grown to 17 cases since March, with no new exposure sites reported this week.

Free QPR suicide prevention training offered May 21

Mental Health Association Oklahoma will hold free QPR suicide prevention training May 21 in Tulsa as part of Mental Health Month.

State leaders and Ronald McDonald House Charities staff shovel dirt at the ceremonial groundbreaking of the second RMHC location. (Photo by Maddy Remington, OMES Outreach)

Ronald McDonald House expands with new OKC site

Ronald McDonald House breaks ground on a second OKC location, expanding support for families of seriously ill children.

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

OMRF won a $710K VA grant to study immune cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, aiming to clarify microglia’s impact on disease progression.

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health joins the Pediatric Pandemic Network as Region 6’s hub, enhancing pandemic response for kids in Oklahoma and beyond. (Photo/Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health)

OU Children’s named Region 6 Pediatric Pandemic hub

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health joins the Pediatric Pandemic Network as Region 6’s hub, enhancing pandemic response for kids in Oklahoma and beyond.

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