Surveyors said the tornado that traveled about 24 miles from Rogers County to Mayes County on Saturday had a path at least 1,900 yards wide at its maximum.
"At some point action has to be taken. We've been as pragmatic and kind as we possibly can. … (Republicans) aren't doing anything," said Minority Floor Leader Cyndi Munson.
Called "explicitly anti-trans," House Bill 1449 would restrict access to single-sex accommodations, such as restrooms or detention facilities, based on the reproductive organs with which a person was born.
After more than an hour of discussion and debate, House Bill 1425 passed through the House on a vote of 51-40.
"Winning the Women's College World Series is an OU divine right, but the Cowgirls could spoil the Sooners' dynasty as OU exits the Big 12," writes Sports Columnist Berry Tramel.
A North American Tour will begin at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, and 'The Outsiders' will open Celebrity Attractions' 2025-26 Tulsa Broadway season.
Rotating the Women’s College World Series out of Oklahoma City has raised big questions: Where would it go? Would it actually even the playing field?
Joe Castiglione discusses OU's move to the SEC, embracing competition and building a successful program under Brent Venables.
For OU, the path back to the WCWS has been different than in years past. But a defining turning point in the season has since elevated the Sooners' confidence.
What do oddsmakers think of the Cowgirls and why did Oklahoma State coach Kenny Gajewski lose his composure during the first question on Wednesday?
"Reisig has more arm talent than any prep quarterback I’ve ever covered. His release reminds me a lot of the Aaron Rodgers release," writes Sports Columnist Bill Haisten.
Pittman coached two seasons at Oklahoma. The Grove High School graduate was an offensive line coach on John Blake’s staff in 1997 and 1998.
Eric Bailey, attending the SEC spring meetings in Destin, Florida, talked with the former OU national-title winning quarterback.
"Joining the Tulsa World takes me back to my roots, when journalism meant so much, and it still does," writes new Tulsa World Sports Columnist Berry Tramel.
Summer memories are made at Oklahoma lakes.
Frugal caffeine hounds must finally say goodbye to one of the all-time great ways to ward off their withdrawals.
ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits.
Sovana Benis said hers is "the only place serving Moroccan food in Tulsa" and that her menu is made of up items she would make at home.
Eric Bailey spoke with Venables as OU's head coach adjusts to SEC life, discuses roster size and strategies with coaches at the league's spring meetings in Florida.
Oklahoma's roster, which prepares for this week's Women's College World Series, has made an impact on young softball players across the country.
Be sure to also get tickets to see some of the finest young musical theater talent in the state at the fourth annual Discovery Awards on Friday.
Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, asked for an update when ODOT Director Tim Gatz met with a Senate committee. Gatz said an $85 million federal grant will help accelerate work.
Oklahoma lawmakers on Tuesday continued to work through details of finalizing a state budget for fiscal year 2025.
Adrienne Brown graduates Saturday from the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences and will be attending Spartan College of Aeronautics this fall to become a professional pilot. #oklaed
Efforts are underway to provide assistance to a rural Pryor–area family that saw two loved ones killed. Also, agencies are teaming up to take donations for Claremore residents.
Meanwhile, the Senate Education Committee approved two of Gov. Kevin Stitt's nominations for education posts.
Tulsan Rocky Goins, a 1984 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, chairs the committee responsible for activities surrounding the nuclear submarine's commissioning ceremony, tentatively scheduled for mid-2027.
Berry Tramel is joining the Tulsa World at an incredible moment in Oklahoma sports history, writes Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington.
The woman reportedly fell from a boat into the water near the Spinnaker Point docks on the Duck Creek arm of Grand Lake around 3:15 p.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service in Tulsa said on Sunday the tornado had preliminary EF-2 (winds of 111 to 135 mph) damage in Claremore, according to its survey team in the area.
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Senators approved Gov. Kevin Stitt's picks for secretary of state, secretary of education and several agency directors.
A settlement approved at a special meeting Wednesday of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission requires Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, to pay $35,000 to the commission over the next three years.
Police said that on Monday they became aware of the 24-year-old's alleged plan to burglarize a storm-damaged home that he believed contained firearms and other valuables.
One year ago today, "Banana Ball" came to downtown Tulsa.
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The Sooners' starting four-man, who transferred from Georgia Tech before last season, averaged 11.2 points and 6.7 rebounds during the 2023-24 campaign.
Oklahoma State pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl had a profound realization ahead of the Cowgirls' return to Oklahoma City.
What did Maxwell learn from fighting through adversity against the Seminoles? Also, FSU coach Tim Walton remembers former OU basketball and baseball dual-sport star Ryan Minor.
Getting to know OU's WCWS 1st round opponent Duke and its standout pitcher who's a Tulsa area native
Duke senior pitcher Lillie Walker is originally from Inola. The left-hand closer discusses how she feels competing on college softball’s biggest and brightest stage, in her home state, for the first time.
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Are you feeling the crunch of the current housing market? Dive into the 2024 Homebuyer Report with NerdWallet's senior writer Elizabeth Renter on the latest episode of Pennywise.
The Weather Channel's Jen Carfagno joins the Across the Sky podcast to share her weather coverage travel stories.
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While you might be looking forward to longer walks with your dog or more time soaking up the sun with your cat, summer weather can be dangerous for pets. As temperatures rise, keep your fur babies safe with these essential summer safety tips for dogs and cats.
The screening will take place June 28 at Philbrook Museum of Art.
A woman berated Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce's wife, for not taking a photo with her over the weekend in Sea Isle City, according to a video circulating on social media.