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07/31/2025

The city’s newest neighborhood park opens Thursday as the final project in a five-year, $5 million investment in the Capitol View neighborhood.

Dewey Park opens in Capitol View as part of a $5M revitalization effort with native landscaping, public art and community recreation spaces.

07/30/2025

After 11 years, the Central Oklahoma Native American Art Show almost didn’t happen this year until the community stepped in.

The 12th Annual Central Oklahoma Native American Art Sale returns Aug. 2–3 at McFarlin UMC in Norman, with art, food and music. Admission is free.

07/30/2025

What started as a quirky Iowa bike ride in the ’70s is now the world’s largest and longest-running cross-state cycling event, and it’s not just about the miles.

Iowa’s RAGBRAI proves America’s heart of cycling isn’t Europe — it’s cornfields, community and camaraderie on two wheels each July.

07/30/2025

State Superintendent Ryan Walters suggested Oklahoma’s governor was behind allegations that pictures of n**e women were seen on his office television.

Walters suggests Stitt encouraged false n**e image claims as sheriff’s office says investigation is ongoing and no one has been cleared.

07/30/2025

With hiring slowing and job openings falling, workers face a cooling labor market, but many still plan to ask for raises, flexibility or new jobs.

Job openings dropped in June, and workers face fewer opportunities—even as nearly half plan to job hunt, raise requests remain high.

07/29/2025

🏆 Friday is the nomination deadline for our Woman of the Year awards! 🏆

These awards recognize Oklahoma’s prominent women who epitomize leadership in both their professional endeavors and in the communities where they live.

Nominations 🔗: https://bit.ly/3H8h70X

07/29/2025

The financial backer of a proposed $2.5B travel destination in Vinita is suing the project’s promoters, claiming they bilked him out of $60 million and destroyed his health.

Backer sues American Heartland theme park promoters, alleging $60M fraud, emotional distress and no real construction after years of false promises.

07/29/2025

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07/28/2025

Oklahoma lawmakers are calling for a third-party investigation after two state Board of Education members reported seeing n**e images on a TV in State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ office.

Officials launch probe after reports of n**e images seen on TV in Ryan Walters' office during Oklahoma education board meeting.

07/28/2025

⚠️ Join our Beacon Awards & Empowering Women event on Aug. 21! ⚠️

This celebration honors organizations with a philanthropic impact, as well as companies and organizations that focus on supporting and elevating women in Oklahoma.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/3FxvjAh

07/28/2025

Still feeling the productivity pinch?

If your team’s output is down, the issue might not be burnout. It could be deeper misalignment and unclear ownership.

That’s exactly what Jaime Raul Zepeda is unpacking in our next webinar, and there’s still time to register.

✅ Pinpoint productivity blockers stalling your teams.
✅ Restructure team dynamics for greater clarity and collaboration.
✅ Empower managers to lead high-performing teams without micromanagement.

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07/25/2025

Judith Wagenseller has spent 75 years with the same birthday gift—her family’s business, the House of Clay—and she’s not letting go anytime soon.

Oklahoma City's House of Clay celebrates 75 years as owner Judith Wagenseller reflects on the family legacy she inherited at birth.