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Q&A with OKC Mayor David Holt after winning reelection

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt won reelection with 86.5% of the vote, emphasizing bipartisan leadership and focusing on local impact over symbolic immigration policies.

Booths await voters at the Pennington County Administration Building during early voting on Jan. 19, 2026, for a municipal election in Rapid City, South Dakota. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)

US House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections

Business

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist inspects imported flowers from Ecuador for foreign pests or diseases in the Avianca Cargo warehouse at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, U.S. February 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo)

US trucking market rebounds as Valentine’s flower shipments rise

The US trucking market shows recovery signs as demand for refrigerated trucks surges with Valentine’s Day flower shipments, despite driver shortages and regulatory challenges.

Tribal

Nine justices sit on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, the state's highest court for civil matters. An enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, Chief Justice Dustin Rowe leads the court. (Photo provided by the Oklahoma Supreme Court)

Oklahoma governor and wildlife sue attorney general over tribal hunting opinion

Oklahoma Governor Stitt and the Department of Wildlife sued Attorney General Drummond to block his opinion affirming tribal hunting rights amid ongoing litigation.

Capitol

Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, appauds Gov. Kevin Stitt’s State of the State Address on Feb. 5, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Capitol. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)

Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill to ban masks during riots and increase penalties

Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill to ban masks during riots and impose harsher penalties, including longer prison terms and bail restrictions for out-of-state rioters.

Banking/Finance

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Global stocks rise on US chip rebound and Japan election win

Global equities rallied as US chip stocks rebounded and Japan's ruling party won decisively. Investors await key US economic data for Fed rate cut signals.

Law

Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, appauds Gov. Kevin Stitt’s State of the State Address on Feb. 5, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Capitol. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)

Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill to ban masks during riots and increase penalties

Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill to ban masks during riots and impose harsher penalties, including longer prison terms and bail restrictions for out-of-state rioters.

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Power List: 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL OKLAHOMANS

Power List: 50 Most Influential Oklahomans 2025

The Power List: 50 Most Influential Oklahomans 2025 honors the leaders whose voices, actions and vision resonate statewide.

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2026 Journal Records Top Projects

March 26th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

The Journal Record’s annual Top Projects Awards recognizes standout teams and individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality, safe[...]

2026 Journal Record Health Care Heroes

March 26th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

The Journal Record’s annual Health Care Heroes awards honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to help make Oklahoma a healthier, [...]

2026 Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs

April 27th, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Celebrating the Most Admired CEOs and exceptional individuals in financial stewardship.

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Real Estate

Rental markets remain competitive in Oklahoma City and Tulsa

Oklahoma not #1 in homeowner insurance, state insurance commissioner says

Insurance costs undermine Oklahoma’s housing affordability advantage

Elemental Coffee to open café in Oklahoma City Innovation District

Oklahoma City family surprised with Habitat home before Christmas

US home price rises to stay modest as mortgage rates stick

OKC moves ahead on first phase of MAPS 4 parks upgrades

DLC buys OKC retail center in $429M multi-asset acquisition

Oprah Daily named OKANA a top 2025 beach getaway due to the resort’s 4.5-acre lagoon venue, home tothe fourth largest pool in the country. (Photo /OKANA

OKANA resort named a top beach getaway in 2025

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City was named a top beach getaway by Oprah Daily. The $400 million resort features a large outdoor lagoon and year-round amenities.

Americans ages 60 to 78 bought and sold more homes than any other generation in 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors. Deposit Photos

Boomers downsizing homes for significant financial savings

Baby boomers lead home buying and selling in 2025, with many downsizing to smaller homes to unlock substantial financial savings and reduce costs.

Denton Parker, the developer of an apartment complex project east of the University of Central Oklahoma, addresses the Edmond City Council about his site plan before the council rejected it Monday night by a vote of 3-2. (Screenshot/Kathryn McNutt, The Journal Record)

Council denies Edmond apartment complex plan in close vote

Edmond City Council voted 3-2 against approving the Gardenia Apartments site plan despite compliance with zoning rules, citing neighborhood concerns.

Home builders nationwide continue to grapple with economic uncertainty going into 2026. Here workers construct a single-family home at a housing development in San Diego, California, in March. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Home construction struggles to meet growing demand in 2026

Rising costs, labor shortages, and tariffs hinder home construction amid growing demand and affordability concerns, says the National Association of Home Builders.

The first-time homebuyers program has been extended. (Deposit Photos)

Cleveland County renews first-time homebuyer assistance program

Cleveland County extends its First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program offering down payment aid and below-market mortgages funded by $25 million in bonds.

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Health Care

Oklahoma warns of potent opioids in energy supplements

Our Blood Institute calls urgently for type O donors in January

Oklahoma Proton Center featured in award-winning documentary

Lawmakers to consider funding options for mental health help line

Care+ Pediatrics opens third urgent care clinic in Oklahoma City

Battle winter blues with these five mood-boosting foods

Stillwater High students raise $15K for cancer research, honor late coach

Citizen Potawatomi Nation offers scholarships for CRNA certification

After Healthy Minds Policy Initiative President and CEO Zack Stoycoffpresented a community needs assessment with the Oklahoma City Council, Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon asked him questions about whether he was planning toshare his data with the Oklahoma City Public School District. (Photo/Katrina Crumbacher, The Journal Record)

New assessment shows South OKC faces acute mental health resource gap

Healthy Minds Policy Initiative revealed South Oklahoma City has a severe shortage of mental health services, with only 31% of residents with serious mental illness receiving proper treatment.

Wegovy pens are sorted at a packaging line at Novo Nordisk's facility in Hillerod, Denmark, March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo

Novo Nordisk sues HIMs over $49 weight-loss pill amid FDA crackdown

Novo Nordisk sued Hims for patent infringement after Hims launched a $49 version of Novo's weight-loss pill Wegovy, triggering FDA backlash and market shifts.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference to announce a link between autism and childhood vaccines and the use of popular pain medication Tylenol for pregnant women and children, claims which are not backed by decades of science, at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo)

MAHA coalition targets state vaccine mandates following Idaho law

The MAHA coalition, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to ban vaccine mandates in multiple states, building on Idaho's 2025 Medical Freedom Act.

A case of measles has been reported in Norman. (Deposit Photos)

Oklahoma health department reports measles exposure at Norman bar

Oklahoma health officials report a measles case linked to exposure at Logie's on the Corner bar in Norman. Unvaccinated individuals are urged to self-isolate.

A person waits at a Walmart Pharmacy in the U.S. in West Haven, Connecticut, U.S., February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Walmart raises pharmacy technician pay and expands healthcare roles in the US

Walmart elevates 3,000 pharmacy technician roles to team leads and raises hourly wages to up to $40.50 as it expands digital and pharmacy healthcare services in the US.

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