Amazon Prime Day: Oklahoma businesses you can support online

Prime Day officially begins July 8 and runs through July 11—standing as the perfect time for online shoppers to support Oklahoma-based brands while snagging Prime-exclusive deals. More than 60% of sales on Amazon come from independent sellers—mostly small …

Oklahoma tourism shuts down state park restaurants amid contract dispute

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department has shut down operations at state park restaurants after terminating its agreement with Lookout Kitchen over contract violations, according to an announcement on Tuesday. OTRD Announcement In a statement, OTRD …

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans

NORMAN, Okla. – Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced Tuesday that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned for June 2028. Joined by his family and peers, the 67-year-old …

Roads flood in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Some roads in the River Valley have started to flood as heavy rain pours down.Flash floods submerged roads in Sallisaw, including primary roads through town.Rescue crews got at least 10 calls of people stranded in their vehicles.Highway 45 and Burrow Road …

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans

BYU lands commitment from Stillwater (Oklahoma) 2026 three-star defensive lineman

An Oklahoma high school conference defensive lineman of the year has decided on a college. Nehemiah Kolone, a Class of 2026 defensive lineman from Stillwater (Okla.) High School, announced his commitment Monday night to play at Brigham Young University. …

Oklahoma firefighters assisting in Texas flooding response, local fire chief shares details

Officials in Texas have confirmed the death toll from catastrophic flooding has risen to at least 104 people, with 28 of those being children. Oklahoma Task Force One (OKTF-1) has arrived in Texas and is assisting with disaster relief. SEE ALSO: Oklahoma …

Roads flood in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Arkansas flash flooding: Roads are flooding METEOROLOGIST DARBY BYBEE AND DARBY. WHAT ARE YOU SEEING RIGHT NOW? >> WELL, I’M GOING TO SHOW YOU RADAR HERE IN A MOMENT. I WANT TO SHOW YOU THIS HERE REAL QUICK. THIS IS FROM OUR HIGH RESOLUTION RAPID …

Why the Oklahoma County Detention Center faces a $5.8 million shortfall

A week after Oklahoma County jail officials first reported its financial struggles, to the tune of $5.8 million in a projected deficit, its staff held the latest in a series of meetings. Tuesday morning, staff presented to the county's Budget …

Chemistry problems of Oklahoma Joes led to Castiglione retirement? | Berry Tramel’s ScissorTales

NORMAN — Joe Castiglione spent 18½ years as the middle man of the most stable leadership trio in college football. OU president David Boren, athletic director Castiglione, head football coach Bob Stoops. They presided over Sooner football from December …