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Oklahoma could face "Capacity Gap' as demand outpaces new energy projects
AI, and Oklahoma's energy landscape. Dive into insights from Scott Mitchell on market pressures, changing energy mix, and the ensuing political and social impacts. Saturday, September 6th 2025, 9:57 pm By: Scott Mitchell, Victor Pozadas With...

Oklahoma too much for Michigan as Wolverines fall in Norman
NORMAN, Okla. — John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, and No. 18 Oklahoma defeated No. 15 Michigan 24-13 on Saturday night. Mateer, a transfer from Washington State playing in his first marquee game for the Sooners, passed for...
Oklahoma State football game plan 'too complicated in all three phases' in rout at Oregon
EUGENE, OR — On a goal-line play late in Saturday’s third quarter, Oklahoma State had just 10 men on the field. On all the other plays, it only felt that way. Amid defensive confusion on a play near their own goal line, one too many Cowboys ran...

Murdock: Lawsuit abuse by “billboard attorneys” hurts Oklahoma consumers
Casey Murdock Oklahoma prides itself on a spirit of entrepreneurship, resilience, and common sense. Yet, lurking beneath our vibrant economy is a drain on every consumer: the pervasive issue of lawsuit abuse, fueled by the aggressive advertising...

The most expensive homes sold in Oklahoma City this year
House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent...

Oklahoma State vs Oregon Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today — College Football Week 2
Photo By - Imagn Images. Oklahoma State Cowboys Oregon Ducks NCAAF In classic Western fashion, cowboys often ride off into the sunset and it feels like that’s exactly what we’re watching happen with Mike Gundy. Oklahoma State is coming off a...
Sustainable aviation fuels to be studied in House Transportation Committee hearing
Two Oklahoma legislators want to know more about sustainable aviation fuel and how it might affect the state’s transportation sector. Could it be refined in the state? Reps. Judd Strom (R-Copan) and John Kane (R-Bartlesville) asked to have the...

Florida goes down in shocking fashion, Oklahoma handles business in Week 2 CFB
It wasn’t chalked up as a great week for college football after a monster slate of matchups back in Week 1. This past weekend did deliver some interesting story lines to track with early coaching hot boards hitting the media waves for some teams...

Top247 WR Julian Caldwell talks Oklahoma visit, new offer
Julian Caldwell was part of a sellout crowd in Norman on Saturday to watch Oklahoma knock off Michigan in a big game environment. The 2027 Top247 Argyle (Texas) wide receiver made the trip to Oklahoma without an offer, but he left Norman as a...

ESPN host rips into Arch Manning after boos rain down in Texas win
Arch Manning's college career was never going to unfold quietly, but even by Texas standards the scrutiny has been relentless. On Saturday in Austin, the Longhorns' starting quarterback found himself at the center of boos from the home crowd after...

John Mateer has 2 TDs rushing, 1 passing as Oklahoma beats Michigan
Summary: – Oklahoma (2-0) beats No. 15 Michigan 24-13 behind John Mateer‘s 3 TDs. – Brent Venables‘ defense limits Michigan to 288 yards despite a minus-4 turnover margin. – Freshman QB Bryce Underwood struggles as Sooners control late clock to...

Oklahoma's free hunting weekend starts on Saturday: what to know
IN EUGENE, 906 NOW AND NEW AT NINE. OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE LOOKING FOR A SUSPECT WHO THEY SAY ATTACKED SOMEONE WITH A BRICK EARLIER THIS MORNING. SKY FIVE WAS OVER THAT SCENE ON SOUTHWEST 33RD NEAR VILLA AROUND 630 AS POLICE AND FIRE CREWS...

Climate Disasters Drive Historic Surge in U.S. Home Insurance Costs, Study Finds
A new analysis from Storm Law Partners warns that the United States is entering an era where climate‑driven disasters are not only more frequent and severe but are also reshaping the economics of homeownership. The study, which examined decades of...

Protein-Powered Biosensors with a Nose for Environmental Ills
Imagine a farmer standing in her field—or even sitting at home—when she gets an alert from a handheld device: Her crops are showing signs of stress, not from heat, drought, or lack of nutrients in this case, but from a pesticide spill detected...

Oklahoma State’s Zane Flores faces first career start at Oregon: Former QB Clint Chelf weighs in
When Oklahoma State takes the field Saturday night at Autzen Stadium, all eyes will be on redshirt freshman Zane Flores. The highly touted quarterback is making his first career start, and he’s doing it in one of college football’s loudest, most...

10 Fall Festivals to Enjoy with Your Family in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is bustling with fall fun throughout September and October. From festive farms to Halloween-themed outings, there is no shortage of events to keep the whole family entertained. In this guide, we’ve curated a list of Oklahoma City’s...

Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar dies at 79: A 'statesman in the true sense of the word'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a Charleston native whose blend of candor and fiscal discipline defined his two terms as the state's chief executive, died on Sunday. He was 79. “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that...

Oklahoma mental health agency unsure of impact of planned provider contract cuts
OKLAHOMA CITY – Mental health and substance abuse service providers are bracing for cuts as the new head of the state’s mental health department moves to shore up the agency’s budget. Multiple providers across the state said they’ve begun...

Jim Edgar, two-term Illinois governor and popular politician, dies at 79
Jim Edgar, a former Illinois governor who has gone down as one of the most successful and popular politicians in the state's history, has died. Edgar died on Sunday. He was 79 years old. Edgar was born July 22, 1946, in Vinita, Oklahoma, but...

5 takeaways from John Mateer’s press conference after Oklahoma beats Michigan 24-13
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer reflected on the Sooners’ 24-13 win over Michigan in a postgame press conference, sharing insights on his running game, leadership moments, and what it meant to beat a top-15 opponent in front of a sold-out crowd....