Potawatomi Fire upends host Little Rock Lightning 125-113
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Potawatomi Fire won their 17th game of the season on Friday night beating the Little Rock Lightning 125-113.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Fundamentally fiscal
After months of hard work and thoughtful negotiation, I’m proud to share that we’ve reached a responsible and forward-looking budget agreement that delivers real relief to Oklahoma families. At $12.59 billion, this budget not only supports the services Oklahomans rely on, but it also keeps $3.5 billion in savings to protect our future.
Supporting law enforcement
During National Police Week, we pause to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve our communities with courage, commitment, and integrity. Every day, officers across Oklahoma and the nation put on the uniform knowing they may face life-threatening dangers in the line of duty.
Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon
Oktaha stuns top-ranked Dale in first round of State Tourney
SEMINOLE – The top-ranked Dale Pirates fell into a hole they couldn’t climb out of Thursday in the first round of the Class 2A-1 State Tournament on Lloyd Simmons Field at Seminole State College. Oktaha scored six third-inning runs to stake a 7-1 advantage and right-hander Darren Ledford kept Dale in check in claiming a 10-6 upset win.
Hall Walk: Graduating seniors visit their Shawnee elementary sites
One walk. Countless memories.
Letter to the editor
Nurturing critical thinking Dear editor, A bookstore/bistro in Manhattan goes by the name SullaLuna (Italian for "On the moon"). According to its online info, SullaLuna is an independent bookshop primarily offering beautifully illustrated books in both Italian and English, books which are chosen for their artistic and poetic qualities.
Realtors provide wildfire relief to impacted Oklahoma families
In the wake of widespread wildfires that have devastated communities across Oklahoma, Oklahoma REALTORS® are stepping up to help families recover with more than $250,000 in disaster relief grants being made available to Oklahomans.
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OBU launches online undergraduate degree in education to address state teacher shortage
In response to the growing teacher shortage in Oklahoma and the increasing demand for flexible pathways into the classroom, Oklahoma Baptist University will launch a new online undergraduate degree in General Education Studies in Fall 2025. The degree, offered through the Henry F.