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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.

Jill Simpson, executive director of the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office, presents a new film project to the City Council on Tuesday. (Screenshot of livestream)

OKC Council approves “Project Galaxy” film rebate, rezoning plan

Agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants and made two arrests during an April 2024 search at a Vinita grow facility. Lawmakers this week advanced a bill lowering the threshold for aggravated trafficking of marijuana from 1,000 pounds to 25. (Photo provided by the OBN)

Lawmakers advance cart theft, marijuana trafficking bills

Energy

Well Done Foundation Founder Curtis Shuck returns to an orphan well in northern Montana that inspired his crusade to heal the environment “one well at a time.” (Photo provided by the Well Done Foundation)

Career oilman takes on industry’s orphan wells

A Montana man’s discovery sparked a nonprofit’s mission to plug orphan wells, now tackling 100+ in Oklahoma with federal aid.

Tribal

The Pakanli – To Bloom exhibit at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant’s Sky Tower art gallery showcases work by four Choctaw women artists, exploring the connection between women and nature through traditional stories and cultural expression. (Photo/Choctaw Nation)

Choctaw women honored in new Sky Tower exhibit

New Choctaw Casino exhibit honors Choctaw women artists and traditions, highlighting nature, culture and stories through diverse art forms.

Capitol

Muslim Day at the Capitol returns April 28

CAIR Oklahoma's 11th annual Muslim Day at the Capitol returns April 28 to promote civic engagement, advocacy and education at the State Capitol.

Banking/Finance

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection

Student loan collections resume May 5, including wage garnishment, ending pandemic-era pause for 5.3M borrowers in default.

Law

Supreme Court halts Venezuelan deportations for now

Supreme Court halts deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 1798 Alien Enemies Act amid legal battle over due process rights.

Special Publications

Health Care Heroes – 2025

The Journal Record’s 6th annual Health Care Heroes awards recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond to help make Oklahoma a healthier, safer and happier place to live and work.

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2025 Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs

April 28th, 2025 | 6:00 PM

Celebrating the Most Admired CEOs and exceptional individuals in financial stewardship.

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May 15th, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Honoring individuals under 40 across all industries who are making a difference in their professions and the community.

Empowering Women

August 21st, 2025 | 5:00 PM

The Empowering Women awards shine a light on companies and organizations that have demonstrated tangible efforts to supporting and elevating[...]

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Real Estate

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

Repeated evictions keep Oklahoma renters stuck

Contractor selected to demolish former convention center

OKC nature preserve plan sparks trail concerns

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.

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.

A rendering shows the south elevation of Casady School’s future Sias Family Center for Performing Arts illuminated at night. The $9.5 million project includes renovated performance spaces, expanded practice rooms, and upgraded technology. (Rendering provided by Casady School)

Casady School announces $9.5M performing arts expansion

Casady School plans $9.5M renovation to expand and upgrade its performing arts center with new tech, rehearsal space and student-focused features.

This photo shows the property at 916 Elmwood Drive on March 24. The property was declared a public nuisance for a second time in three years in November. The Edmond City Council voted Monday to sue the owners in district court in an effort to resolve the issue. (Photo/City of Edmond)

Edmond to sue owner of nuisance home

Edmond City Council OKs legal action over years of code violations at Elmwood Drive home and Ayers Street apartment complex.

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

House shame is rising as social media fuels home envy. Experts say perfection isn’t the goal—comfort, care and connection matter more.

Health Care

OMRF, Bice launch new biomedical research center

BCBS requires Oklahomans receive prior approval for severe asthma drugs

New measles exposure sites named in Oklahoma City

Trump administration partially restores health department’s funding

US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks

Trump administration targets Planned Parenthood grants

Providers say they face cuts amid $43M mental health department shortfall

Oklahoma sees 10 measles cases, new exposure alert

Health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from food

U.S. health officials are urging foodmakers to phase out artificial dyes by 2026, citing children's health and global shifts toward natural alternatives.