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Farmington Daily Times · Oklahoma City, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma City, OKFormer Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip, who spent nearly 30 years incarcerated and was on the brink of execution three times for a 1997 killing, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, his attorney said Thursday. Glossip had been sentenced to death over the killing in Oklahoma City of his former boss, motel owner Barry Van Treese. Van Treese was beaten with a baseball bat in what prosecutors have alleged was a murder-for-hire scheme. Another man, Justin Sneed, admitted robbing and killing Van Treese, but testified that he did so after Glossip promised to pay him $10,000. Sneed was the state’s key witness against Glossip and was sentenced to life in prison. The U.S. Supreme Court previously threw out Glossip’s conviction, and he was released on bond in May to await retrial. His longstanding claims of innocence have drawn support from Kim Kardashian and other prominent figures.
Alpine Avalanche · Oklahoma City, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma City, OKBy News Staff Time to read 1 minute Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share through email Print a- a+ Published 1 day ago Last updated 1 day ago Read so far In-page image(s) X Body Faron Prausa passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 18, 2026. His passing was unexpected and has left a tremendous sadness in the hearts of those who loved him.Faron and his wife, Cheryl, first met in the late 1980s after she returned from Oklahoma City. She worked for him for a short time, and during that time the two began dating off and on. What began as a chance meeting grew into a lasting love. In June 1995, they were married and began a life together that spanned more than 30 years.Faron was born in Oconto, Wisconsin, where he lived until the age of 20 before moving to Texas, which became his home.He was a hardworking and dedicated businessman who owned and operated his own construction and contracting company for more than 40 years.
The Frontier · Oklahoma City, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma City, OKNovember 4, 2026 Legislative seats flipped to Democrats, including some held by Republican House leaders. Republicans also held onto all statewide offices and five congressional districts, while the governor’s race shifted sharply toward Democrats compared with 2024. Tweet Share Share Author Clifton Adcock [email protected] Reading Time 4 min Posted In elections A voter fills out their ballot at Church Of The Servant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 8, 2022. Nick Oxford for The Frontier Oklahoma Republicans maintained their grip on statewide offices and congressional seats in Tuesday’s election, but Democrats made significant gains in legislative races and showed renewed strength in parts of the state. From the defeat of several Republican legislative leaders to shifting voting patterns in the governor’s race and declining voter turnout, the results offer a glimpse of Oklahoma’s changing political landscape. Here are five takeaways from the 2026 election.
The Stillwater News Press · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKGallagher-Iba Arena was waiting for a reason to erupt, and Rocklin Zinkin didn’t make it wait very long.
The Stillwater News Press · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... Richard “Cosmo” Oldenburg and his ex-wife, Trish Ellis, participated in holiday Toy Runs for years.As avid bikers, they traveled to Toy Runs all over Oklahoma in places like Drumright, Cleveland, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Every year, Ellis would urge Cosmo to start a Toy Run in Stillwater.kAm“~? E96 H2J 324<[ D96’5 36 FA :? >J 62C[ ‘(6 ?665 E@ 5@ 2 %@J #F? :? $E:==H2E6C[ H6 ?665 E@ 5@ 2 %@J #F? :? $E:==H2E6C[” r@D>@ D2:5] “p?5 E9:D H6?E @? 7@C 23@FE >2J36 EH@ @C E9C66 J62CD[ 2?5 x 7:?2==J D2:5[ ‘~z]’ $96 H2D E96 42E2=JDE E92E >256 6G6CJE9:?8 8@]”k^Am kAm%92E 7:CDE J62C[ E96 %@J #F? 925 D6G6? C:56CD 2?5 E96 H62E96C H2D 4@=5 2?5 H6E[ 3FE E96J DE:== C@56]k^AmkAm“uC@> E92E A@:?E[ :E’D 8C@H? 6G6CJ J62C[” r@D>@ D2:5]k^AmkAm%9:D :D ?@H E96 `fE9 J62C 7@C r@D>@’D %@J #F?[ 2?5 ?@H 3:<6CD 2?5 >@E@C:DED 4@>6 7C@> 2D 72C 2D z2?D2D 2?5 pC<2?D2D E@ ;@:? 9:>]k^AmkAm%9@D6 H9@ H@F=5 =:<6 E@ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? E96 %@J #F? >2J 5C@A @77 2 ?6H[ F?HC2AA65 8:7E 2E (:=D@?
Shawnee News Star · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKFrom the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation The most highly anticipated day of the year for roughly 160,000 hunters in Oklahoma arrives on Nov. 21… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Duncan Banner · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKOKLAHOMA CITY — Following its goal of “returning education to the states,” the U.S. Department of Education has granted Oklahoma permission to combine $3.5 million from four different federal programs meant to support K-12 teacher training, English learners and academic…
Woodward News · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jenny Laverty, Laverne’s cross-country coach was named Oklahoma Coach of the Year by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association on Wednesday night.Laverty was among 23 coaches representing 15 sports recognized for their contributions to Oklahoma high school athletics.kAm“x 2> :?4C65:3=J 9@?@C65 E@ C646:G6 E9:D C64@8?:E:@?] q6:?8 ?2>65 ~<=29@>2 r@249 @7 E96 *62C :D D@>6E9:?8 x ?6G6C :>28:?65 H96? x DE2CE65 4@249:?8 4C@DD\4@F?ECJ] %@ 36 C64@8?:K65 7@C 5@:?8 D@>6E9:?8 x 23D@=FE6=J =@G6 :D ECF=J 2 3=6DD:?8[” {2G6CEJ D2:5]k^Am kAm$96 D2:5 E96 2H2C5 C6AC6D6?ED >F49 >@C6 E92? ;FDE 96C 244@>A=:D9>6?ED 2D 2 4@249]k^AmkAm“xE C6AC6D6?ED E96 4@F?E=6DD 62C=J >@C?:?8D[ >:=6D CF?[ D24C:7:46D >256[ 2?5 56E6C>:?2E:@? @7 6G6CJ 2E9=6E6 H9@ 92D 366? A2CE @7 @FC AC@8C2>[” D96 D2:5] “x >2J 36 C646:G:?8 E96 C64@8?:E:@?[ 3FE >J 2E9=6E6D 2C6 E96 C62D@? 369:?5 :E]”k^AmkAm{2G6C?6’D 4C@DD\4@F?ECJ AC@8C2> 92D 6IA6C:6?465 DF446DD :?
The Stillwater News Press · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKOklahoma Watch Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jessica Hottman gave birth to her son at 25 weeks, four and a half weeks before her due date.When it was time for her son to enter Early Head Start, he had lingering health problems. Hottman had concerns, specifically relating to his gastrostomy tube. She wondered how the teachers would handle that.kAmqFE 96C H@CCJ:?8 H2D :? G2:?]k^Am kAm“%96J H6C6 23=6 E@ C62==J H@C< H:E9 9:>[” w@EE>2? D2:5] “p?5 ?@H 96’D :? AC6\z 2?5 96’D @? 2 =6G6= A=2J:?8 7:6=5 H:E9 2== @7 9:D A66CD[ 2?5 96’D 42F89E FA 56G6=@A>6?E2==J] p?5 x E9:?< 2 =@E @7 E92E 925 E@ 5@ H:E9 36:?8 :? @FC t2C=J w625 $E2CE AC@8C2>]”k^AmkAm}@H[ E96 7656C2= DE2?52C5D E92E >2<6 w625 $E2CE 2 BF2=:EJ AC@8C2> 2C6 2E C:D<] x7 E96 #65F4:?8 u656C2= qFC56? 7@C w625 $E2CE !C@8C2>D AC@A@D2= :D 7:?2=:K65[ D6G6C2= w625 $E2CE DE2?52C5D H:== 36 C@==65 324<[ =62G:?8 C68F=2E:@?D 7@C DE277\E@\49:=5 C2E:@D[ DFDA6?D:@?D[ AC24E:46D :?G@=G:?8 49:=5C6?
The Duncan Banner · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jessica Hottman gave birth to her son at 25 weeks, four and a half weeks before her due date.When it was time for her son to enter Early Head Start, he had lingering health problems. Hottman had concerns, specifically relating to his gastrostomy tube. She wondered how the teachers would handle that.kAmqFE 96C H@CCJ:?8 H2D :? G2:?]k^Am kAm“%96J H6C6 23=6 E@ C62==J H@C< H:E9 9:>[” w@EE>2? D2:5] “p?5 ?@H 96’D :? AC6\z 2?5 96’D @? 2 =6G6= A=2J:?8 7:6=5 H:E9 2== @7 9:D A66CD[ 2?5 96’D 42F89E FA 56G6=@A>6?E2==J] p?5 x E9:?< 2 =@E @7 E92E 925 E@ 5@ H:E9 36:?8 :? @FC t2C=J w625 $E2CE AC@8C2>]”k^AmkAm}@H[ E96 7656C2= DE2?52C5D E92E >2<6 w625 $E2CE 2 BF2=:EJ AC@8C2> 2C6 2E C:D<] x7 E96 #65F4:?8 u656C2= qFC56? 7@C w625 $E2CE !C@8C2>D AC@A@D2= :D 7:?2=:K65[ D6G6C2= w625 $E2CE DE2?52C5D H:== 36 C@==65 324<[ =62G:?8 C68F=2E:@?D 7@C DE277\E@\49:=5 C2E:@D[ DFDA6?D:@?D[ AC24E:46D :?G@=G:?8 49:=5C6?
The Stillwater News Press · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKOklahoma Voice Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Kevin Hern will be sworn in Nov. 30 as the state’s next U.S. senator.Hern’s swearing in will cut short the term of U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong who had been tapped by Gov. Kevin Stitt earlier this year to temporarily fill the Senate seat.kAm}@C>2==J[ ?6H &]$] D6?2E@CD 2C6 DH@C? :? y2?F2CJ[ 3FE ~<=29@>2 pEE@C?6J v6?6C2= v6?E?6C sCF>>@?5 56E6C>:?65 E92E 2 AC@G:D:@? @7 ~<=29@>2 =2H 2==@HD w6C? E@ E2<6 @77:46 2D D@@? 2D E96 C6DF=ED 2C6 46CE:7:65[ H9:49 :D 6IA64E65 E@ 92AA6? %F6D52J 6G6?:?8]k^Am kAmsCF>>@?5 :DDF65 2? @A:?:@? =2DE >@?E9 E92E 56E6C>:?65 w6C? 4@F=5 E2<6 @77:46 27E6C E96 6=64E:@? C6DF=ED H6C6 46CE:7:65 3642FD6 @7 E96 DE2E6 =2H 255C6DD:?8 9@H E@ 92?5=6 E96 DF446DD:@? 7@C ?@?6=64E65 8F36C?2E@C:2= 2AA@:?E66D 27E6C G@E6CD 6=64E65 9:D @C 96C C6A=246>6?E]k^AmkAm~<=29@>2’D $6?2E6 D62E 3642>6 G242?E H96? |2CA’D $64C6E2CJ @7 w@>6=2?5 $64FC:EJ]k^AmkAmv@G] z6G:? $E:EE :?
The Duncan Banner · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Kevin Hern will be sworn in Nov. 30 as the state’s next U.S. senator.Hern’s swearing in will cut short the term of U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong who had been tapped by Gov. Kevin Stitt earlier this year to temporarily fill the Senate seat.kAm}@C>2==J[ ?6H &]$] D6?2E@CD 2C6 DH@C? :? y2?F2CJ[ 3FE ~<=29@>2 pEE@C?6J v6?6C2= v6?E?6C sCF>>@?5 56E6C>:?65 E92E 2 AC@G:D:@? @7 ~<=29@>2 =2H 2==@HD w6C? E@ E2<6 @77:46 2D D@@? 2D E96 C6DF=ED 2C6 46CE:7:65[ H9:49 :D 6IA64E65 E@ 92AA6? %F6D52J 6G6?:?8]k^Am kAmsCF>>@?5 :DDF65 2? @A:?:@? =2DE >@?E9 E92E 56E6C>:?65 w6C? 4@F=5 E2<6 @77:46 27E6C E96 6=64E:@? C6DF=ED H6C6 46CE:7:65 3642FD6 @7 E96 DE2E6 =2H 255C6DD:?8 9@H E@ 92?5=6 E96 DF446DD:@? 7@C ?@?6=64E65 8F36C?2E@C:2= 2AA@:?E66D 27E6C G@E6CD 6=64E65 9:D @C 96C C6A=246>6?E]k^AmkAm~<=29@>2’D $6?2E6 D62E 3642>6 G242?E H96? |2CA’D $64C6E2CJ @7 w@>6=2?5 $64FC:EJ]k^AmkAmv@G] z6G:? $E:EE :?
The Duncan Banner · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKOKLAHOMA CITY — The Republican leader of the Oklahoma Senate is poised to stay in his role for another two years.
The Frontier · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKNovember 12, 2026 Pavatt claimed innocence in the slaying of an Oklahoma City advertising executive for insurance money. His co-defendant and former lover Brenda Andrew is also on death row. Tweet Share Share Author Dylan Goforth [email protected] Reading Time 3 min Posted In Criminal Justice James Pavatt claimed innocence in the slaying of an Oklahoma City advertising executive for insurance money. His co-defendant and former lover Brenda Andrew is also on death row. James Pavatt made no final statement before being executed Thursday for killing his lover’s estranged husband nearly 25 years ago. Pavatt merely shook his head when asked by Oklahoma Department of Corrections Chief of Operations Jason Sparks if he had any last words. Pavatt appeared to share a quick word with Michael Scott, his spiritual advisor, after microphones inside the death chamber had been cut off. Pavatt was declared dead at 10:12 a.m. He was sentenced to death for the Nov.
Shawnee News Star · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKFrom Oklahoma Baptist Athletics RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – After helping lead Oklahoma Baptist volleyball to its fifth Great American Conference regular-season title, senior Emily Boyer has… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Shawnee News Star · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKFrom Oklahoma Baptist Athletics ENID – Oklahoma Baptist volleyball opened the 2026 Great American Conference Tournament in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 sweep of eighth-seeded… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Atoka County Times · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKAverage gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 19.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Prices in Oklahoma are 46.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.01/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 9.5 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.186 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Oklahoma was priced at $2.87/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.92/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.87/g while the highest was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.92/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 15.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.96/g today.
The Atoka County Times · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKAg With Ally Every year in October pumpkins have their own national spotlight. From pumpkin patches to carving pumpkins to pumpkin spice candles and enjoying plenty of pumpkin desserts during Thanksgiving pumpkins are a fall stable. But do you know the work farmers put into giving us those pumpkins we most certainly enjoy? While pumpkins may be best known for their role in Halloween decorations, their journey begins months before they ever reach a front porch. In Oklahoma, pumpkins are typically planted in the late spring or early summer, with harvest taking place in the fall. That means farmers must plan ahead to ensure their crops are ready in time for the Halloween season. Growing pumpkins takes more than simply planting a seed and waiting for it to grow. Pumpkins need warm weather, well-drained soil, adequate moisture and plenty of sunshine. They also depend on pollinators, especially bees, to transfer pollen between flowers so the plants can produce fruit.
The Atoka County Times · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKA blue wave missed most Oklahoma midterm races Tuesday night, as Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei and every other GOP statewide candidate cruised to victory. The state’s congressional delegation will also remain entirely Republican, as U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice fended off Democratic challenger Jena Nelson by just one point. Tulsa businessman and state representative Mark Tedford will replace Kevin Hern, who easily won election to the U.S. Senate, in Oklahoma’s 1st congressional district. Democrats, who haven’t won a statewide election since 2006 and have seen their numbers in the state Legislature dwindle over the past decade, had one silver lining: Democratic candidates flipped five state House districts from red to blue, ousting five Republican incumbents. Down the ballot, voters rejected two state questions that passed with broad Republican support in the Legislature and retained all judicial candidates.
Oklahoma Gazette · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKAnnual survey finds 69% believe Oklahoma City is moving in the right direction, while road conditions and traffic remain top priorities. Oklahoma City residents remain optimistic about their community, although concerns about street conditions, homelessness and traffic continue to top their list of priorities, according to the city’s 2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey. The annual survey, conducted by ETC Institute, found that 81% of respondents rated Oklahoma City as an excellent or good place to live, 74% as a place to work and 68% as a place to raise children. Nearly seven in 10 residents (69%) believe Oklahoma City is moving in the right direction, down from 72% in 2025. Despite the positive outlook, residents identified street conditions, the effectiveness of the city’s homelessness response and traffic flow as the three areas needing the most attention over the next two years.
Baptist Messenger · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKPosted by Jacob King | Nov 10, 2026 | Feature Photos courtesy of Kinsey Nicole Photography. Having conversations about mental health can be difficult, especially for children. Four-legged friends can be a great tool to break the boundary with kids to have those tough discussions. Mason Phillips, clinical counseling director at Ministries of Jesus, has found that Clark, his dog, is exceptionally good at comforting kids in need. “Clark is just this big white dog with a really warm personality,” Phillips said. “He just walks into a room and knows who needs a friend and tries to find them.” Phillips graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) in 2015 with a B.A. in Psychology: Pre- Counseling and M.S. In Marriage and Family Therapy.
The Tulsa Times · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKThe best lakes in Oklahoma pair big-water recreation with small-town access, and few illustrate that better than Canton Lake. It covers nearly 8,000 acres near the town of Canton, sits about an hour and a half from Oklahoma City, and offers fishing, swimming, boating, and camping in one trip. For weekenders weighing their options, it is a strong benchmark for what a good Oklahoma lake delivers. That combination is the point. Oklahoma's lakes are mostly man-made reservoirs, built on rivers and fed by the state's waterways, and the good ones tend to share a pattern: a working fishery, public campgrounds within walking distance of the water, and a boat ramp close enough to the campground that you can launch before breakfast. Canton Lake fits that pattern closely enough to serve as a useful model for comparing lakes across the state. We covered a connected angle in Who Pays for Operation SAFE? State-City Line Gets Tested.
The Frontier · Oklahoma, OK
Nearby: Oklahoma, OKNovember 10, 2026 Republicans and Democrats behind Oklahoma’s new reading reforms say improving literacy will take years of monitoring results, adjusting policies and putting aside political disagreements. Tweet Share Share Author Dylan Goforth [email protected] Reading Time 5 min Posted In Education Students walk into an Oklahoma City school. BEN FELDER/The Frontier Oklahoma lawmakers have spent years debating how to improve the state’s struggling reading scores. Now, a bipartisan group of legislators wants to make sure the latest effort doesn’t become another abandoned education reform. The newly formed Oklahoma Reading Caucus brings together Republicans and Democrats who helped advance the Strong Readers Act, a sweeping overhaul of how Oklahoma schools teach reading, identify struggling students and provide additional support before children fall too far behind.
