US inflation slows from 40-year high and remains elevated
Silver is being exchanged recently at a food stand at the Grand Central Market in…
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Panel: Oklahoma can play a role on the world stage
U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice, Boeing’s Todd Pauley, and retired Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, USMC, speak…
The benefits program for the deceased officer will take care of his family
Edmond police officers pay tribute to Sgt. CJ Nelson at the funeral of their deceased…
Kansas abortion vote could affect Oklahoma defenders
Supporters say Kansas voters’ move to preserve abortion rights could rally supporters in Oklahoma. (File…
Sharpe: To love hard through life and death
What does it mean to love hard? There is no clear definition in Google’s knowledge…
Jurisdictional issues play into cockfighting controversy
Animal rights activists prosecuting cockfighters in Oklahoma may have their efforts thwarted by unanswered questions…
At work: future employees aspire to training
Jim Priest Myka knew she needed a fresh start. A new city. A new job.…
A project of 300 apartments demolished in Edmond
Edmond voters could decide Nov. 8 whether to rescind multifamily zoning on property near Interstate…
Despite recession fears, companies continue to hire
Despite signs of an impending recession, businesses continue to hire and workers are still looking…
Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Squeeze Truckers, Farmers and Consumers
A gas tank driver adjusts his hose connection to an underground tank in Jackson, Mississippi…
Massachusetts lawmakers agree to compromise on climate change bill
With temperatures hovering in the mid-90s, people walk by a sign for Hanover Street in…
Debate intensifies over electricity deregulation
On the heels of back-to-back increases for some Oklahoma utility companies, a group advocating changing…
COVID-19 scars linger for sickest survivors and families
Freddy Fernandez sits with his fiancee, Vanessa Cruz, and their 8-month-old daughter, Mariana, at their…
Peters: With inflation on the rise, consumers are turning to solar power
JW Peters Higher prices are all around us and, with inflation at its highest level…
Journal Record announces 50 Making a Difference winners
2021 Woman of the Year winner Tammy Powell, left, receives her award from Journal Record…
Panasonic picks Kansas for $4 billion EV battery factory
Despite passing the billion-dollar incentive package Governor Kevin Stitt requested in April to secure a…
Survey shows rising concerns about inflation and personal finances
High gas prices are posted in Los Angeles. A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC…
Gates Foundation, women’s tennis joins forces with health issues
Melinda French Gates, centre, sits in the royal box on center court to watch Serbia’s…
Career Corner: Be the CEO of your career
Angela Copeland Lately, the news has focused a lot on topics evoking fear. The stock…
Oklahomans expected to continue summer road trips
Regular gasoline was selling for $4.57.9 a gallon on June 10 at this Shell station…
OKC Fire Department declares Classen Curve apartment fire accidental
With smoke lingering in the air, firefighters work at the scene of a devastating fire…
Kohl’s sale plummets in fragile retail environment
Kohl’s board of directors canceled a purchase agreement by Franchise Group. Wisconsin-based Kohl’s was in…
Oklahoma Joe: Surgery offers setback to summer plans
Joe Hight I woke up at Summit Medical Center to a nurse pushing a grape…
Hofmeister and Stitt advance in gubernatorial race
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister presents a report. (AP File Photo/Sue Ogrocki)…
Overcrowding persists at OKC animal shelter
Marley is available for adoption through Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. Adoption fees have been waived…
At Work: Employee Engagement Benefits Everyone
Jim Priest Do you like your job? Are you very committed and derive great satisfaction…
Hamilton: Detention center vote may be most important
Arnold Hamilton Next week’s primaries are packed with marquee races. Two Republican – and one…
Oklahoma wins reimbursement in Medicaid fraud case
Oklahoma recoups $3.8 million in Medicaid fraud money recovered from federal prescription drug price investigation,…
Oil industry braces for restrictions to keep rare bird
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken under…
Report Reveals Troubled State Prison System
Inmates line up to receive medication at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington. (Photo by…
Law firm: a death row inmate was trapped
State Representative Kevin McDugle, left, presented a 342-page report from the law firm Reed Smith,…
Mullins: Employee Retention Credit Complications
Josh Mullins Tax planning and the effects of the pandemic are still on the minds…
Shinn, Bieber: Pride 365 – Be a Good Ally
Tony Shin brady bieber You may have heard the terms “ally” or “ally” much more…
Inflation continues to ravage the economy
Gas prices posted at $5.09 a gallon are seen at a BP 7 Eleven store…
Mass shootings spark new gun debate in state
The Oklahoma Capitol rotunda. The Oklahoma legislature has expanded access to firearms over the past…
Planned Parenthood offers new services in Oklahoma
Planned Parenthood Great Plains is recruiting in Oklahoma for its new Center for Abortion and…
The Bookworm Sez: “Ready for Launch” by Scott Kelly
Takeoff is in three…. two one…. And from this moment, you leave for your future.…
Solarize OKC Campaign Holds Virtual Town Hall and Open House
(Image from Photo Repository/SusaZoom) Oklahoma City residents and business owners were invited to attend a…
Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference at OKC
A conference scheduled for August 4-5 in Oklahoma City will bring together women in agriculture…
Oklahoma lawmakers fear potential company’s ‘woke culture’
Oklahoma lawmakers return for a special session to, in part, consider ways to recoup $700…
Tuition Fees So Far Avoid Recent Inflation Cycle
Oklahoma is one of the most affordable states when it comes to tuition and college…
Oklahoma Joe: Here’s to taking some much needed time off
Joe Hight Memorial Day is considered by many to be the official start of the…
Law to expand high-speed internet needs funding
About 30% of Oklahoma households do not have internet access. A new law aims to…
In preparation for Belmont, Rich Strike sells sweet swag
Owner Rick Dawson, right, of Edmond, celebrates May 7 with jockey Sonny Leon and trainer…
House passes bill targeting gas ‘price gouging’
Gasoline prices are displayed recently at a BP gas station in Elgin, Illinois. As Americans…
New York agency files discrimination complaint against Amazon
An Amazon logo appears on a delivery van in Boston. (AP File Photo/Steven Senne) A…
A Bezos-Biden feud: Can corporate taxes keep inflation in check?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his press conference at the National Press Club in…
Kansas legalizes sports betting, then is sued by a casino
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly speaks during an event at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, Kan.…
Battery-powered Greek island bets on a green future
The sun sets behind a wind turbine on the island of Tilos in southeastern Greece.…
Movie producers defend safety in Alec Baldwin filming
In this image from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, Alec Baldwin…
Ex-tribal chief convicted in casino bribery case
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Chairman Cedric Cromwell sits behind his desk at the Government Center in…
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Inclusion Revolution’ by Daisy Auger-Domínguez
Everyone inside. The meeting is about to start, the train is leaving soon, the car…
European farmers brew biogas to offset Russian energy
A worker walks among the pipes that will carry gas to the town of Rambouillet,…
Judges criticize State AG in decision in bond case
Attorney General John O’Connor let Oklahoma taxpayers down by shitting his job, some members of…
Vagrancy becomes target of Oklahoma House bill
State Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Felt, on Thursday turned his cockfighting bill, Senate Bill 1522, into…
‘Culture war’ bills could cost state jobs and damage reputation
Legislative leaders and Gov. Kevin Stitt spent the week advancing a series of ‘culture war’…
Mulready: get ready for stormy season
Glen Mulready When it comes to extreme weather conditions, being prepared and knowing what to…
Report links poverty to poor health in Oklahoma counties
Risk factors affecting the health of Oklahoma children include lack of access to affordable child…
Experts: the aerospace industry offers many opportunities
Journal Record Editor Joe Dowd discusses the future of the aerospace industry in Oklahoma with,…
PGA field in Southern Hills to be announced Monday
Scottie Scheffler plays on the second hole during the third round of the Masters golf…
What would happen if Europe cut off Russian oil?
The words ‘No money for murderers, stop the oil and gas trade’ were recently projected…
At a memorial ceremony, OKC’s sinister link with Paris
Philippe Etienne, Ambassador of France to the United States, discusses the program of the remembrance…
Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp in the saddle in June
An upcoming women’s livestock boot camp will provide women and their farming peers with a…
Oklahoma County voters will decide on new prison funding
County officials say design flaws at the Oklahoma County Detention Center have led to ongoing…
Abortion bill puts healthcare providers in the crosshairs
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt speaks after signing into law a bill making performing an abortion…
Energy companies anticipate an increase in their production
Energy companies in the Federal Reserve’s 10th District, which encompasses Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska and…
American churches facing boarding school regulations
Students at a Presbyterian boarding school in Sitka, Alaska in the summer of 1883. American…
Edmond permits illustrate workers’ housing crisis
Edmond Councilor and developer Josh Moore speaks about the lack of workforce housing in the…
Construction of OKC’s northeast subdivision could begin in the fall
These are examples of housing types included in the Creston Park Neighborhood Affordable Housing Project.…
Stillwater’s investment in remote workers pays off
Remote workers across the country are drawn to the small-town vibe and vibrant culture of…
The first member of the Journal Record Hall of Heroes honored
Dr. Luz Helena Tono, left, has been named to the Journal Record Hall of Heroes,…
Dorman: Chili Cook-off & Children’s Advocacy Day
Joe Dorman Monday saw the Rescheduled Children’s Advocacy Day and Chili Cook-off, and it was…
Biden outlines $5.8 trillion spending plan
President Joe Biden released a $5.8 trillion spending plan for fiscal year 2023, which includes…
Large rent increases squeeze Metro Phoenix tenants
The Phoenix metro area is facing the worst housing shortage in its history. Rents soared…
Study: Oklahoma workforce near bottom of income
Workers in Oklahoma are the eighth lowest paid among the 50 states, with an average…
Lawmakers choose not to make emails and other documents public
The lawmakers chose to keep office emails and other documents related to their work under…
Inflation is taking its toll on (not) Irish fares
The corned beef enjoyed by many Americans on St. Patrick’s Day costs about 70 cents…
BrucePac expansion will bring 100 new jobs to Durant
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Executive Director Brent Kisling delivers his comments at a recent ceremony…
The Native Explorers program aims to inspire future physicians
Brandon Postoak, who is nearing the end of his medical studies, attributes his success to…
US housing market fuels bidding wars and pushes up prices
A home sold in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. (AP File Photo/Gene J. Puskar) LOS…
Southeastern’s Davis included in Journal Record’s Directors Under 40 Class
March 9, 2022 Log recording (Oklahoma City) announced its 19th Under-40 Achievers class. Among this…
Expansion of OU’s nursing program solves state’s labor shortage
Never before has the University of Oklahoma been able to accept all qualified applicants to…
Fire dangers rise; homeowners can take precautions
A small fire set Wednesday in the Bass State Forest by members of the New…
Biden announces investment in Siemens and planned factory jobs
President Joe Biden speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White…
Continental will build a major carbon capture project
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum welcomes Continental Resources Founder and Chairman Harold Hamm to the…
‘People’s Convoy’ Draws Fans Along Oklahoma Freeways
Passing through Oklahoma on Sunday, the tractor-trailer drivers headed for Washington, DC, meeting supporters atop…
Report: Noted Increase in SBA Loans
Oklahoma restaurants and hotels were approved for the most Small Business Administration loans in fiscal…
Minority-owned startups thrive in Tulsa
Seventeen black and brown founders from nine tech startups, ACT Tulsa’s inaugural cohort, recently showcased…
“Carbon Capture” Efforts Show Strong Growth
Experts say improved tax credits are needed to close the cost gaps associated with deploying…
Dorman: Inspiring Young Leaders | Log recording
Joe Dorman Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy hosts a series of gatherings…
Senators debate liberty and tenure bills
The discussion over how best to handle vaccination mandates is driving a wedge between lawmakers…
Habitat completes another neighborhood; look to the future
Volunteers lift framing in June 2019 for a Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity home sponsored…
Proposal to reduce penalties for cockfighting sparks outcry
Illegal cockfighting in eastern Oklahoma. (Courtesy of Photo/Animal Wellness Action) OKLAHOMA CITY — State Rep.…
Is nuclear an energy option for Oklahoma?
Last week, a lawmaker called for a study to examine whether a nuclear site is…
Treat’s “not a good” plan is unlikely this session
Oklahoma Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Treat’s Oklahoma Empowerment Act hasn’t gained traction among rural…
SpaceX’s Elon Musk: 1st Starship orbital flight possibly March
SpaceX’s Elon Musk provides an update on Starship Thursday near Brownsville, Texas. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville…
OKC luxury apartment complex destroyed by fire
From an aerial ladder, a firefighter battles a large blaze in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.…
Vaccine pushes Pfizer beyond expectations in fourth quarter
The Pfizer logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in New York. (AP File Photo/Mark…
Foreign investment subject to Senate bill
Lawmakers seeking to limit foreign ownership of Oklahoma farmland could face a complicated battle this…
Friday free market: Schools close despite COVID money
Jonathan Small Oklahoma school officials have long blamed the state’s education challenges on an alleged…
OKC sales tax revenue exceeds expectations
Oklahoma City’s sales tax collections continue to exceed prior year projections and totals.(Photo by Arno…
Iowa man convicted of lottery rigging gets parole
Former lottery computer programmer Eddie Tipton speaks during his 2017 sentencing hearing at the Polk…
Are ADUs a response to affordable housing stock?
Secondary suites are a growing trend in the United States, but building restrictions in Oklahoma…
Simmons: State taxpayers pay the bills from an unreliable wind
Brook A. Simmons Utility customers have been told they will see monthly increases in their…
OKC woman accuses ex-lawmaker of sexual misconduct
Sarah Rivin stands for a photo in Oklahoma City. Rivin accused former Democratic State Rep.…
Chesapeake makes big investment in Marcellus Shale sites
Chesapeake Energy Corp. on Tuesday announced a $2 billion asset purchase in the Marcellus Shale,…
Warren: Investors leading diversity initiatives
Shannon Warren A confluence of factors, including changing demographics, the desire for increased profitability and…
On the Town: Great organizations worthy of the ONE Awards
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Congratulations to the finalists of the 2022 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards, which…
Hamilton: Stitt lacks leadership and accomplishments
Arnold Hamilton Governor Kevin Stitt seems determined to write a counter-narrative to Dale Carnegie. Suggested…
Career corner: the perfect job
Angela Copeland Warren Buffett said, “Look for the job you’d take if you didn’t need…
Staff Shortages Affecting EMSA Response Times
Emergency Medical Services Authority — Oklahoma’s largest provider of pre-hospital emergency medical care — is…
Grant to expand and improve telehealth care in Oklahoma
Mercy has received approximately $2.2 million in grants from the Federal Communications Commission to invest…
Manufacturers hampered by latest case spike
Shelves are empty at a Walmart in Anchorage, Alaska on January 8. Shortages at U.S.…
Sentenced inmates prefer firing squad to lethal injection
The stretcher in the execution chamber of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester. Two Oklahoma…
Oklahoma cases at the center of the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court’s schedule for its first day on the job of the New…
Supreme Court appears skeptical of workplace vaccine rule
The sketch of this artist’s action in Supreme Court on Friday depicts attorney Scott Keller…
Billion dollar boost planned for meat industry
Oklahoma, as the second largest beef cow producing state, is expected to put to good…
OKC weighs incentives to attract film and TV projects
Oklahoma City Council is considering a performance incentive to encourage film and television programming projects…
Vaccine mandate goes to Supreme Court next week
The United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument on January 7 on the federal…
Markets 2021: Stocks Soar, IPOs Explode, Crypto Unleashes
A sign that reads Wall Street hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange on July…