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Travis Jett speaks during an announcement of his appointment to the Oklahoma Supreme Court at the Capitol Monday. (Staff photo by Jeff Elkins)

Stitt appoints Travis Jett to Oklahoma Supreme Court

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Travis Jett to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, replacing Justice Yvonne Kauger following her December resignation.

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 vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is pictured. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

New measles exposure sites named in Oklahoma City

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

Travis Jett speaks during an announcement of his appointment to the Oklahoma Supreme Court at the Capitol Monday. (Staff photo by Jeff Elkins)

Stitt appoints Travis Jett to Oklahoma Supreme Court

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Travis Jett to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, replacing Justice Yvonne Kauger following her December resignation.

Banking/Finance

Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs

President Donald Trump said he may temporarily ease auto tariffs to allow manufacturers time to adjust supply chains, raising more questions about his shifting trade strategy.

Law

State Superintendent Ryan Walters didn't commit actual malice when he criticized a former Norman High School teacher in 2022, a federal judge ruled. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)

Federal judge tosses former teacher’s lawsuit against Walters

A federal judge dismissed former teacher Summer Boismier’s defamation lawsuit against Ryan Walters, ruling she didn’t meet the legal threshold required for public figures.

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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Opinion

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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.

2025 Achievers Under 40

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

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

D1 Training to open first Oklahoma location in Edmond

What to expect in OKC real-estate market

Survey reveals top vacation home markets in 2025

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

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.

Volunteers from Malarkey Roofing Products, such as those pictured above during a 2023 Habitat build using a cleared Malarkey warehouse, continue to enthusiastically support Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes, community and hope. Since 2012, Malarkey’s hail-resistant, high-quality shingles have been a staple for Habitat. (Photo/COHFH)

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

Central Oklahoma Habitat and Malarkey Roofing celebrate 500 donated roofs for affordable homes with volunteers in northwest Oklahoma City.

An ordinance allowing the development of accessory dwellings units in the city's urban core was introduced Tuesday and set for a public hearing and vote May 6. (Photo/City of Oklahoma City)

OKC introduces ordinance for accessory dwellings in urban core

The Oklahoma City Council introduced an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in the urban core to increase affordable housing options.

Sisu Youth Services, 2129 NW 30th, wants to build an addition so it can provide more supportive services to homeless youth in the city. The plan is facing opposition from neighbors. (Deposit Photos)

Homeless youth shelter expansion back on OKC Council agenda

Oklahoma City Council revisits Sisu Youth Services' zoning request to expand homeless shelter amid strong neighborhood concerns and support.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,748-square-foot house in Edmond is listed at $249,900. Homebuyers need $77,596 in annual household income to afford a median-priced home in Oklahoma, according to Bankrate. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Boomers outpace millennials in home purchases

Baby boomers now lead home buying in 2025, with 42% of purchases, while millennials drop to 29%, as affordability and cash deals reshape the market.

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Health Care

Oklahoma sees 10 measles cases, new exposure alert

Oklahoma mental hospital $124M over budget, future uncertain

Dr. Ahmed to lead OU Health emergency medicine program

Scientists develop device that translates thoughts to speech

Swim safety programs aim to reduce Oklahoma’s drowning deaths

Oklahoma at risk as measles outbreak expands

Oklahoma insurance chief warns of ACA premium hikes

Oklahoma City among top U.S. cities for obesity rates

A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is pictured. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

New measles exposure sites named in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma health officials report 12 measles cases and new exposure alerts in Oklahoma City at a pediatric clinic and a grocery store.

Trump administration partially restores health department’s funding

Trump administration restores $1.96M in Title X funding to Oklahoma after reversal of Biden-era abortion-related grant decision.

US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks

An 8-year-old child in Texas has died from measles, marking the third U.S. death linked to a growing outbreak centered in West Texas.

Federal health officials temporarily froze Title X family-planning funds for some Planned Parenthood clinics, which provide reproductive health services ranging from birth control to STI testing, across the nation this week. (Deposit Photos)

Trump administration targets Planned Parenthood grants

Planned Parenthood clinics in Oklahoma face a funding freeze as the Trump administration reviews $27M in Title X grants, impacting reproductive care.

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Allie Friesen speaks to news reporters after a Contingency Review Board meeting Oct. 8, 2024, at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Emma Murphy/Oklahoma Voice)

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

Oklahoma’s mental health agency faces a $43M shortfall, prompting provider concerns over funding cuts and legislative scrutiny of the budget crisis.

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