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Newk’s Eatery plans to expand its footprint to the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets. (Photo/Newk's Eatery)

Newk’s Eatery eyes Oklahoma expansion in 2025

Fast-casual chain Newk’s Eatery plans to expand into the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas, with CEO Frank Paci envisioning up to 15 locations in the state.

Gov. Kevin Stitt poses for a photo at the groundbreaking ceremony for the 45th Infantry Division memorial near the Oklahoma Capitol. Stitt recently defended his executive order requiring state employees to return to the office, despite a lawsuit challenging its legality. (File Photo by Emily Gregg)

Stitt firm on return-to-office order despite legal challenge
A rendering shows the design of Oklahoma City’s new $42 million animal shelter, which will include 546 kennels for dogs and 317 for cats. (Rendering/HSE Architect)

OKC breaks ground on new $42M animal shelter

Energy

Expand Energy plans to spend nearly $3 billion on drilling in 2025. (Photo by Expand Energy)

Expand Energy reports loss after $7.4B merger

Expand Energy posted a $400M Q4 loss but beat earnings expectations, with analysts optimistic about its growth and production outlook.

Tribal

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby interviews with media representatives at the opening of the $400 million OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

How Chickasaw Tribe opened $400M OKANA resort on budget, on time

OKANA Resort, a $400M Chickasaw Nation project, opened in OKC with a sold-out hotel and an expected $97M economic impact in its first year.

Capitol

Gov. Kevin Stitt poses for a photo at the groundbreaking ceremony for the 45th Infantry Division memorial near the Oklahoma Capitol. Stitt recently defended his executive order requiring state employees to return to the office, despite a lawsuit challenging its legality. (File Photo by Emily Gregg)

Stitt firm on return-to-office order despite legal challenge

Gov. Kevin Stitt defends his order ending remote work for state employees, despite a lawsuit from Rep. Andy Fugate challenging its legality.

Banking/Finance

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday

Trump plans tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, citing drug trafficking. New taxes could raise costs for U.S. consumers and spark trade tensions.

Law

Former Brightway executive indicted for embezzlement

The former executive director of Brightway Community Living faces two felony charges following a Multi-County Grand Jury investigation into allegations of embezzlement.

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PowerList Nonprofit Leaders 2025

Power List: Nonprofit Leaders 2025

The Journal Record's 2025 Nonprofit Leaders Power List honors outstanding nonprofit leadership in Oklahoma.

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2025 Journal Record Health Care Heroes

March 27th, 2025 | 5:00 PM

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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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Real Estate

$275M bond fuels affordable housing in Oklahoma, Southeast

Cloud Embrace art installation coming to Bricktown

Demolition set for old convention center to make way for $1B arena

Phillips Murrah Headquarters wins ULI Oklahoma Impact Award

What to know about home insurance coverage

America’s last big-city stockyard in downtown OKC is up for sale

Sage Sotheby’s expands into Kansas City with acquisition

Buyers brace for mortgage rate challenges in 2025

A rendering shows the design of Oklahoma City’s new $42 million animal shelter, which will include 546 kennels for dogs and 317 for cats. (Rendering/HSE Architect)

OKC breaks ground on new $42M animal shelter

OKC broke ground on the $42M MAPS 4 animal shelter, set to open in 2026. The facility, named for Louisa McCune, will expand space for dogs and cats.

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby interviews with media representatives at the opening of the $400 million OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

How Chickasaw Tribe opened $400M OKANA resort on budget, on time

OKANA Resort, a $400M Chickasaw Nation project, opened in OKC with a sold-out hotel and an expected $97M economic impact in its first year.

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Is moving more stressful than divorce? Study says yes

Moving is expensive and stressful—29% regret relocating. See the top moving challenges, costs and the most (and least) desirable places to live.

Phenix Salon Suites provides salon professionals with a space of their own, allowing them full control over their schedules, services and pricing. (Phenix Salone Suites photo)

Phenix Salon Suites announces location in Norman

Phenix Salon Suites is opening at 2200 24th Ave NW in Norman, offering private salon spaces for beauty professionals.

Morgan Terrace, a 100-unit multifamily complex in Del City, was acquired by Home Invest for $3.7 million, with plans for property improvements and long-term financing. (Photo/Home Invest)

Home Invest acquires Morgan Terrace for $3.7M in Del City

Home Invest acquires Morgan Terrace for $3.7M in Del City, aiming for $7M exit value amid strong market growth and strategic location.

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Health Care

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

OU cardiologist becomes first in Oklahoma to earn national honor

Paycom’s $37.5K gift aids cancer patients in OKC, Dallas

Oklahoma ranks as one of the unhealthiest states, study says

DMEI seeks answers on glaucoma disparities for Native Americans

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.

Stillwater Medical and OnCue celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the first Level II NICU in north-central Oklahoma. (Photo/Stillwater Medical)

Stillwater Medical unveils OnCue NICU for advanced infant care

Stillwater Medical and OnCue open north-central Oklahoma’s first Level II NICU, providing 24/7 neonatal care and reducing the need for patient transport.

Unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the disease since 2015 as the outbreak grows to 124 cases.

Edmond entrepreneur Allison Watkins invented Yoni Fit, a solution for women with involuntary bladder leakage that’s now available at Walgreens in Oklahoma and Texas. (Photo courtesy of Allison Watkins)

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

Edmond-based Yōni.Fit, an FDA-cleared bladder support device, is now sold at Walgreens in Oklahoma and Texas, expanding options for women's pelvic health.

Our Blood Institute urgently seeks donors as winter weather worsens an ongoing blood emergency, leaving local supplies critically low. (Deposit Photos)

Our Blood Institute 2,000 donations behind after winter weather

Our Blood Institute urgently seeks donors as winter weather worsens an ongoing blood emergency, leaving local supplies critically low.

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