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Chosen from a group of five finalists by the Council of Chief State School Officers, Rebecka Peterson was named National Teacher of the Year, the first Oklahoma winner since 1964.

A new mural was dedicated this week at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The 9′ x 22′ mural, “Making Her Mark” is in honor of four women – Dr. Shannon Lucid, Opaline Deveraux Wadkins, Chief Wilma Mankiller and Senator Maxine Horner – whose work and leadership in the state continue to inspire generations of new leaders.

From light displays to holiday pop-up shops, performances, concerts and caroling cruises, there’s so much to do at Downtown in December.

The University of Oklahoma solidifies its place as the nation’s No. 1 college-based flight school with a $10 million expansion.

Rural Oklahoma wins today with Burns Flat landing the international headquarters of Premium Aerospace Center (PAC), which brings 600 aerospace jobs.

Gov. Stitt and the Governor’s International Team met with diplomats from eight countries to discuss economic trade opportunities in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) has elected new officers for the 2022-2023 year.

Former Mayors Mick Cornett (2004-2018) and Andy Coats (1983-87) joined current Mayor David Holt onstage at Rotary Club to share their future vision of Oklahoma City.

A growing issue is human trafficking.

Representing 24 states and Canadian provinces, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies annual conference was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Oklahoma is bringing the sizzle this year with its Fourth of July traditions. If you are interested in fireworks, parades and family fun then you won’t want to miss these celebrations.

Oklahoma City is home to the largest current exhibit of Washington native, Dale Chihuly.

Softball is gaining traction across the country and Oklahoma is the center of the buzz.

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership recently hosted the 35th Annual Dean A. McGee Awards to honor leaders who have contributed to shaping downtown into a thriving community. 

Oklahoma natives, Tommy Woodard and Eddie James, are making their name known in Hollywood with their first motion picture film: “Family Camp.”

Before firing up the grill on Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those whose lives were lost serving in the U.S. military.

Google will be soon contributing to the Sooner state’s future jobs, careers and education.

More than 400 miles of Route 66 runs through Oklahoma, making it the nation’s longest drivable stretch of the “Mother Road” – and the perfect place to experience the ultimate road trip during the 2022 Route 66 Road Fest.

Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8 is right around the corner. Show your appreciation and celebrate the mom in your life the local way. 

Oklahoma exceeds as an authentic getaway. From mountains and museums to football and wildlife – there is just about everything in the Route 66 state.

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership will honor three business and community leaders for their outstanding contributions to the downtown community at the 35th Annual Dean A.

On Sunday, April 17, many Oklahomans will be celebrating Easter with a sunrise service. If you’re interested in attending a sunrise service, below are some options for wherever you are in Oklahoma:

Known as the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson will be inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women April 29, to be held at Omni OKC.

At age 15, Tulsa native Susan Eloise (S.E.) Hinton began writing the best-selling novel “The Outsiders” and reshaped the country’s Young Adult genre.

Before women had the right to vote, Kate Barnard was the first woman elected to a statewide office.

After getting her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma, Dr.

As Oklahoma’s first female Governor and Lt. Governor, Mary Fallin, was also the first state representative to author Oklahoma’s first anti-stalking bill. 

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we will feature Oklahoma “first ladies” who broke societal barriers to be the first woman in their particular profession.

During a Rotary OKC event, I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Oklahoma Ashleigh Robinson.

Dig into dinosaurs at Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. For President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 21, take the kiddos to a one-day camp exploring natural history through activities, crafts, games and gallery tours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $55 member rate. 

Four takeaways from the fourth State of the State address by Governor Stitt include raising teachers’ salaries, eliminating the grocery tax, investing in infrastructure and the economy.

In a recent study done by WalletHub, Oklahoma ranks as the No. 3 fastest bounce-back economy in the nation.