(L-R) Rep. Andy Fugate, Rep. Daniel Pae, TECO Director-General Yvonne Hsiao, TECO Consul Michelle Lu and Sen. Roland Pederson. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to the State Capitol this week. Rep. Daniel [...]

Small business optimism decreased in March as reports of positive profit trends worsened OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time [...]

Main Street continues searching for qualified applicants OKLAHOMA CITY (April 9, 2026) - NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the [...]

The Oklahoma-owned drinkware company expands into a new drinkware category and launches drinkware specifically designed for toddlers for the first time. Simple Modern is entering a new product category with the launch of its first toddler drinkware collection, which marks [...]

BRANSON, Mo. – (May 4, 2026) – May is a month that puts three important professions in the spotlight around the nation, and WonderWorks Branson is supporting that by showing their appreciation in a wonderful way. The month offers a special [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, authorizing the placement of a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds has been signed into law. House Bill 4486 allows the State Capitol Preservation Commission [...]

Cold and hot weather can significantly reduce efficiency and increase operating expenses OKLAHOMA CITY – May 1, 2026 – AAA’s latest study shows extreme temperatures reduce efficiency, range, and increase operating costs for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. Researchers tested six vehicles at [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is excited to introduce the agency’s new personification, Nellie the Navigator, to help continue its mission of informing and protecting Oklahoma consumers. Nellie the Navigator represents the key regulatory activities OID does, especially [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1436, a measure aimed at improving communication and access to information for families experiencing pregnancy loss, passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now heads to the Governor’s desk. House author Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, says [...]

AARP Oklahoma As electricity and water bills continue to rise, older Oklahomans are sending a clear warning to state leaders: don’t shift the soaring costs of powering large data centers onto residential customers. An overwhelming 92% of Oklahomans age 50‑plus [...]

Wanda Renee Goodyear of Heavener, Oklahoma was born August 27, 1974 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert and Ida Lou (Leming) Goodwin and passed away on May 2, 2026 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 52.   She is survived [...]

Carol Jean Putman of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on September 3, 1948 in Bowie, Texas to Walter Lee Morris and Ezellian Sally Ann (May) Pitt and passed away on May 3, 2026 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 77. [...]

Lee Edward Cranfield, known to many as “Otis,” passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee leaves behind a large and loving family, including his wife, Connie. He is survived by his sons: Jarrett “Kendall” Cranfield and wife Jordan [...]

Willis Lee Freeman, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Mena, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Willis was born on September 9, 1944 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Frank L. and Chloreen (Stevens) Freeman.   Willis was a crop [...]