Chavez scores 20 points as No. 8 OU women beat Texas A&M 72-50 in teams’ SEC opener

By ROBERT CESSNA Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Freshman Aaliyah Chavez scored 20 points to help No. 8 Oklahoma defeat Texas A&M 72-50 in a Southeastern Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night. Oklahoma (13-1) leaned on defense to win its 12th straight, which is the second-best streak in program history behind a... Read More.

Arkansas farmers face 8% income drop in 2025 amid falling crop prices and bad weather

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The net income for Arkansas farmers is dropping by 8% in 2025 alone, according to a report by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. There has been quite a bit working against farmers this year, particularly torrential rainfall and declining... Read More.

Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 OU beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The pressure on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables reached a critical level after the Sooners finished 6-7 last season. He never wavered in his belief that he could turn things around and now, he likely has the Sooners headed to the College Football Playoff. John Mateer threw a... Read More.
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No. 8 OU defeats No. 23 Missouri 17-6, moves closer to possible Playoff spot

NORMAN, Okla (AP) — Oklahoma has taken a critical step in its quest to reach the College Football Playoff. John Mateer threw two touchdown passes, and the eighth-ranked Sooners defeated No. 23 Missouri 17-6 on Saturday. The Sooners, coming off road wins over Tennessee and Alabama, claimed their third straight victory over a ranked opponent and... Read More.
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FEMA disaster relief approved for 8 states

By SOPHIE BATES Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The President green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas access to financial support through the... Read More.

Dist. 8 D.A., Osage, Kay, Ponca City and Ark City Law Enforcement Recover Stolen Property

On Tuesday, May 13th, investigators with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Kay County Sheriff’s Office, Ponca City Police Department, District 8 District Attorney’s Office, and the Arkansas City Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in Ponca City. The warrant resulted from a joint investigation into a recent string... Read More.

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university. The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked. OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.
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Man Reunited With His Dog 8 Years After it Got Lost in Oklahoma

It was a reunion eight years in the making. When Paul Guilbeault's dog, Damian, went missing in 2017, he never gave up hope he would one day be found. But he can still hardy believe that, after a call came in from an unknown number earlier this month, he and his long lost friend are finally... Read More.