A Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Oklahoma Eatery Locals Swear By
Tucked away in a quiet Tulsa neighborhood, Jones Bar-B-Q Diner has been serving up slow-smoked tradition for decades, earning a loyal following among locals who know exactly where to find it. This modest spot doesn’t advertise much, relying instead on word-of-mouth and the unmistakable aroma of hickory smoke that...
This Overlooked Oklahoma City Lets You Live Well Without Spending Much
Tucked into the heart of central Oklahoma lies a neighborhood that defies the typical image of affordable living. Nichols Hills feels more like a private sanctuary than a suburb, with tree-lined streets curving past elegant homes, manicured lawns, and quiet parks that invite long walks and slow mornings. But what...
Body found as firefighters douse grass fire in SW OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City firefighters discovered a body on Wednesday morning as they extinguished a grass fire. The fire occurred at SW 44th and Blackwelder Avenue. Firefighters were called out for a small grass fire, and found the body as they were working to put it...
The Quiet Oklahoma Eatery That Somehow Feeds Everyone Generously
Oklahoma City holds a special kind of charm for travelers seeking authentic local experiences. Beyond the bustling downtown corridors and well-known tourist attractions, the city offers quieter corners where genuine hospitality and hearty comfort define the dining scene. Northwest Oklahoma City, in particular, has...
Why more doctors are billing their patients like it’s the 1920s
Keith Smith, an anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, and his colleague Steven Lantier finally decided enough was enough. The hospital where they worked was price gouging patients, and the two doctors knew it. “We felt like we were accomplices,” Smith told Straight Arrow News. “We were anesthetizing patients that were...
Over $770,000 in Scholarships available to Oklahoma High School Students
OKLAHOMA CITY – Registration is now open for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. This competition offers high school students across the state the opportunity to earn money for college. More than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available. Each year, students in...
A Winter Reality Check Is Coming! Finally!
70 today, Tuesday in OKC! Look for a quite windy cold front late tonight, so Wednesday will be windy and fire danger will be extreme. Cold, calm and frosty Thursday AM. Our weekend will be chilly but by late Sunday things will improve. Sure looks like REAL Winter finally arrives in 10 days and beyond. […]
OKC Selects Lingo Construction for MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — The Oklahoma City Council has approved a construction management services contract with Lingo Construction for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, a major public investment set to anchor a future sports and entertainment district south of Bricktown. Construction is expected to begin this spring,...
First Watch: Stuff You Should Know
Craig and Elizabeth Gutierrez trusted State Farm for 17 years. They relied on the insurer for everything: two cars, a golf cart, a travel trailer, small business insurance. Every year brought a policy review to ensure adequate coverage. When they bought their Edmond home with an expensive Class 4 impact-resistant...
Epic Investigation Finds Poor Budgeting, But No Misappropriated Money
A forensic investigation of the finances at Epic Charter School found poor budgeting, grossly overestimated enrollment and a lack of oversight from the school’s superintendent and governing board. The report was presented Monday at a meeting of the Statewide Charter School Board, which ordered the investigation in...
