Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP could cost Oklahoma $1 billion

President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed the House last week and is waiting for a hearing from the U.S. Senate. That bill currently includes cuts to both Medicaid and SNAP, putting the burden on individual states. State lawmakers respond …

Metronet to Expand Fiber Network to Tulsa, Oklahoma

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — May 27, 2025 — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Metronet today announced plans to deliver 100% fiber-optic internet to Tulsa, increasing its presence in the Sooner State. Metronet, PCMag’s back-to-back “Fastest Major ISP,” will privately fund a …

Oklahoma bill allowing death penalty for child rapists becomes law. But it isn't enforceable yet

CHILDREN AND HOPEFULLY DETER CRIMES LIKE THIS. THE DEATH PENALTY IS A JUST PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF RAPE, AND ESPECIALLY FOR THE CRIME OF RAPE AGAINST A CHILD. OKLAHOMA IS NOW ONE OF JUST A FEW STATES WITH A BILL ALLOWING THE DEATH PENALTY AS A SENTENCING …

Committee to introduce resolution urging commissioner to find funding for new Oklahoma County jail

A volunteer panel is telling the Oklahoma County commissioners that time is of the essence to get money together to build a new jail. The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee is tasked with making recommendations to the commissioners about the new Oklahoma …

7-footer Ethan Taylor breaks down recruitment: Indiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, and more

7'1" Ethan Taylor, a top-35 ranked player in the 2026 class, spoke with On3's Jamie Shaw to talk recruiting. Taylor broke down his timeline and discussed visits while opening up on Indiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas.

Oklahoma to ask for federal approval to regulate its own underground carbon injection wells

Researchers and private companies in the U.S. are seeking ways to limit emissions from burning fossil fuels through carbon storage. The emerging industry traps carbon dioxide, sometimes before it enters the atmosphere, and injects it into deep geological …

BancFirst to buy Oklahoma lender hit with DOJ redlining order

Dive Brief: Oklahoma City-based BancFirst has agreed to buy in-state peer American Bank of Oklahoma, a Collinsville-based privately held community lender. The acquisition will add roughly $385 million in total assets, $280 million in loans and $320 million …

Paul Pierce says title race is over — crown the Oklahoma City Thunder | Speak

What makes the Timberwolves’ 3-1 deficit feel even larger? That Oklahoma City crowd.

It’s difficult to explain the atmosphere at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City to someone who hasn’t been there. But the sights on the television screen do it a sort of justice. Ninety-nine percent of the patrons wear the complimentary t-shirt provided to …

Oklahoma City booms with Thunder Playoff run and Women’s College World Series

As the Oklahoma City Thunder fight to clinch a Western Conference title and the Women’s College World Series gets ready to take the field, the city is experiencing a surge in both excitement and economic impact. The WCWS alone generates around $25 million …