News across Pottawatomie County
What Is a Conservative?
What exactly is a conservative anymore? When I was 18 years old, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States, and I made the decision to register as a Republican as a freshman at Oklahoma City University. Having been raised by two “dyed in the wool” Oklahoma Democrats, this…
OIL Meets NIL, Hopefully
OIL Meets NIL, Hopefully Harold Hamm is back in the news, this time for donating $150 million to the University of Oklahoma “to lift the health of Oklahoma by advancing health education, research and discovery …” among other things. That comes from the university’s website. In…
Soup Season
We are (fingers crossed) at the end of a long, hot summer, and while we are rolling into Spooky Season, it’s also the time of year when soup starts to feel like a perfect match for the weather. Of course it’s a year-round option, but it just sounds better in the fall and winter.…
Thunder Aim for Greatness
The OKC Thunder enter the 2026-2027 season with high expectations. Two years ago, the Thunder won the NBA Finals. Last year, they lost a tough Western Conference Finals in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs. This year they’re aiming for the championship again. Here’s your…
Assisted Living Assistance
By 2030, the United States will be home to nearly 60 million baby boomers. A significant percentage of them will need living accommodations that can help with medical oversight, food preparation and social integration. This particular type of care setting is known as Assisted…
Jabee takes Oklahoma City’s violence prevention work to New England conference
BOSTON, Mass. — Oklahoma City artist and violence prevention leader Jabee brought his community-based approach to public safety to Gillette Stadium this week, joining hundreds of frontline workers focused on preventing violence before it happens. Jabee, who serves as executive…
Avengers: Endgame Receives Encore
For the first time since 2019, Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters for an encore theatrical run beginning Sept. 25, with screenings available in formats including IMAX and Infinity Vision. The same movie that once brought audiences together is returning, but this time it…