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The former Cox Convention Center will be demolished this spring to make way for Oklahoma City's new $1 billion downtown arena. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

OKC moves forward on $1B arena, mental health center

Oklahoma City advances its $1B NBA arena and MAPS 4 mental health crisis center, with construction teams hired and designs moving forward for both projects.

A phone holder hangs in a classroom. Oklahoma is among several states considering legislation to ban or restrict cell phone use in schools. Two measures, one in the House and Senate, will soon be considered by the opposite chamber. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Oklahoma lawmakers advance school cell phone ban bills
Cutline: DOGE-OK has begun cutting costs, saving Oklahoma more than $1 million through efficiency measures, reduced spending and workforce adjustments, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced. (Journal Record File Photo)

Gov. Stitt: DOGE-OK has eliminated $1M in state waste

Energy

Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US

Ontario adds 25% electricity surcharge to U.S. amid trade war, impacting Minnesota, New York and Michigan as Premier Doug Ford pushes back against Trump tariffs.

Tribal

Federal cuts decimate core tribal programs

Trump’s federal cuts put tribal health, education and environmental programs at risk, threatening legal obligations under U.S. treaty rights.

Capitol

State Superintendent Ryan Walters sits at the head the table during an Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting Jan. 28 at the state Department of Education in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)

Ethics Commission pursuing Ryan Walters for campaign finance violations

Ethics Commission takes Ryan Walters' campaign case to court, seeks settlement over alleged misuse of state resources for political advocacy.

Banking/Finance

Oklahoma economy experts say recent stock market woes can be attributed to President Donald Trump's trade war. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Oklahoma experts: Market uncertainty fuels stock drop

Stocks saw modest gains after a soft inflation report, but Oklahoma experts warn Trump’s new tariffs on metals could fuel ongoing market uncertainty.

Law

Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma

Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris indicted in Oklahoma on five child sex abuse charges stemming from alleged 1980s incidents as a traveling evangelist.

Special Publications

Power List: Women in Accounting, Banking and Finance

Power List: Women in Accounting, Banking and Finance 2025

The Journal Record’s Women in Accounting, Banking and Finance Power List honors some of the top professionals as selected by the newspaper’s readers and editors.

Briefs

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Opinion

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The Journal Record’s annual Top Projects Awards recognizes standout teams and individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality, safe[...]

2025 Journal Record Health Care Heroes

March 27th, 2025 | 5:00 PM

The Journal Record’s annual Health Care Heroes awards honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to help make Oklahoma a healthier, [...]

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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Real Estate

Edmond greenlights $3.18M TIF for townhouse project

OKC Council approves locations for MAPS 4 youth centers

Oklahoma’s first Wahlburgers opens at Comanche Cache Casino

Best Western Plus Saddleback Inn sold, rebranding ahead

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital breaks ground on new entrance

Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on African Wilds exhibit

Trump administration deletes federal building sale list

Trump administration eyes sale of Oklahoma City Federal Building

The former Cox Convention Center will be demolished this spring to make way for Oklahoma City's new $1 billion downtown arena. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

OKC moves forward on $1B arena, mental health center

Oklahoma City advances its $1B NBA arena and MAPS 4 mental health crisis center, with construction teams hired and designs moving forward for both projects.

The Stonehaven in Tulsa is among the best senior living facilities in America on the annual Seniorly recognition list. (Photo/Seniorly)

Oklahoma among best states for senior living in 2025

Oklahoma ranks among the best for best senior living, with The Stonehaven in Tulsa, Oxford Springs Durant and Brookdale Broken Arrow recognized in Seniorly’s 2025 awards.

A new survey from Point reveals 84% of older Americans prioritize aging in place, but financial and safety challenges make it difficult. (Deposit Photos)

Survey: 84% of older Americans prioritize aging in place

A new survey from Point reveals 84% of older Americans prioritize aging in place, but financial and safety challenges make it difficult.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University announces Spend Life Wisely Stadium, funded by First United Bank and the Massey Family Foundation, opening in 2027. (Rendering/SOSU)

Southeastern unveils plans for new football stadium

Southeastern Oklahoma State University announces Spend Life Wisely Stadium, funded by First United Bank and the Massey Family Foundation, opening in 2027.

Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1B program

The Trump administration is halting a $1B HUD program, jeopardizing repairs and affordability for thousands of low-income housing units nationwide.

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Health Care

Stillwater Medical unveils OnCue NICU for advanced infant care

Unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Yōni.Fit bladder support hits Walgreens shelves in OK, TX

Our Blood Institute 2,000 donations behind after winter weather

What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills

GeneDx CEO wants genetic testing for every newborn

Oklahoma joins states pushing to limit transgender care

Maternal deaths decline overall, but racial gap widens

MetaFund provides flexible financing to help Kiamichi Family Medical Center rebuild after a tornado, ensuring continued healthcare for the underserved. (Photo/KFMC)

MetaFund bridges funding gap for KFMC tornado rebuild

MetaFund provides flexible financing to help Kiamichi Family Medical Center rebuild after a tornado, ensuring continued healthcare for the underserved.

SSM Health St. Anthony signs agreement to provide management support for Elkview General Hospital, ensuring continued healthcare access in Kiowa County. (Photo provided by SSM Health)

Elkview General Hospital and SSM Health form management partnership

SSM Health St. Anthony signs agreement to provide management support for Elkview General Hospital, ensuring continued healthcare access in Kiowa County.

Carmen Lopez works at a pharmacy in a ZIP code where nearly 70% of the residents are Hispanic. (AP Photo/Shelby Lum)

House lawmakers aim to protect federal drug-pricing program

Oklahoma House Bill 2048 aims to protect the 340B drug discount program from pharmaceutical misinformation, ensuring fair reimbursement practices.

Closeup of yellow pinus massoniana plant growing on a fir and cedar tree. (Deposit Photos)

Severe allergy alert issued for cedar, elm tree pollen

A high-range allergy alert has been issued due to extreme levels of cedar and elm tree pollen, posing a serious risk for pollen-sensitive individuals.

Stillwater resident Emily Brashier’s debt caused sleepless nights and anxiety, reflecting a national trend linking financial stress to physical health issues. (Deposit Photos)

Financial stress weighs heavy on Oklahomans’ health

Stillwater resident Emily Brashier’s debt caused sleepless nights and anxiety, reflecting a national trend linking financial stress to physical health issues.

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