Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News
Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News
Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News
SPECIAL REPORTS
Tiffany Crutcher introduces a group of Japanese-American panelists at the Black Wall Street Legacy Summit. Maria Nairn/Gaylord News
Legacy and history are different concepts, Black Wall Street panelists say at festival
Teegan Smith and Ana Castillo • June 1, 2024
Sandy Harris, left, and Jonnette Paddy, right, with Indigenous Women Rising talk about abortion care and reproductive health with attendees at the “Women Are Sacred” conference on June 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Photo by Noel Lyn Smith/News21)
Indigenous Americans unite to navigate abortion access after Roe
Noel Lyn Smith and Maddy Keyes • February 21, 2024
Shabnam Khalilyar during a more pleasant time in Kabul, Afghanistan, inside the presidential compound. Photo provided.
Aug. 15: a day that a generation of Afghanistans grew old overnight
Shabnam Khalilyar • August 15, 2022
POLITICS
Sen. James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) speaks to reporters in the Senate subway on his way to a vote on Nov. 18. Ireland Fitzer/Gaylord News
Oklahoma Senators hesitant about recess appointments
Kevin Eagleson • November 19, 2024

Oklahoma senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are signaling their hesitancy of the use of recess...

ENVIRONMENT
The Environmental Defense Fund has mapped orphaned wells in Oklahoma. There are at least 15,965 orphaned wells throughout the state, not including those located within the boundaries of the Osage Nation. Copyright © 2024 Environmental Defense Fund. Used by permission. The original material is available at http://edf.org.
Two Indigenous Nations in Oklahoma to receive funds for orphaned wells
Kevin Eagleson • September 9, 2024

The Biden-Harris administration recently announced over $12 million in grant funding will be distributed...

WASHINGTON
James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Tulsa) joined their respective chambers Republican Conference’s leadership teams for the 119th Congress. Both will be fifth in their conference’s leadership hierarchy.
Lankford, Hern join Republican leadership
Kevin Eagleson • November 13, 2024

WASHINGTON — Oklahomans in Washington increased their influence as Sen. James Lankford (R-Oklahoma...

NATIVE AMERICAN
Congressional candidates’ campaign committees submitted their pre-general election financial disclosures showing their contributions and expenditures. Most of Oklahoma’s incumbents are outspending and outraising their opponents from Oct. 1 to Oct. 16.
Incumbent Oklahoma delegation holds big financial advantage over opponents
Kevin Eagleson • November 1, 2024

Most of Oklahoma’s Congressional incumbents are out fundraising their opponents during the final stretch...

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LIFESTYLE
OK3 members Sierra Sikes, Courtney Hooker and Kenna Fields. Photo provided.
Rising stars on music scene credit nurturing from Oklahoma
Shelby Emery • April 18, 2024
Dante Biss-Grayson models one of his ranch shirt designs. This one is called “Ace High.” Photo provided by Sky Eagle Collections.
Oklahoma designers making mark in fashion industry
Analyse Jester and Lisa Maslovskaya • February 15, 2024
HEALTH
The Biden administration announced $2.6 billion in federal funding for lead pipe replacement with $36 million specifically designated for Oklahoma. The funding designated for Oklahoma could cover the replacement of private service lines that homeowners are responsible for
Biden administration providing funding for lead pipe replacement
Kevin Eagleson • October 16, 2024
Hannah Sizemore, with Remi and Foster, delivered in November at the same hospital where she was born 26 years ago. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sizemore)
New subcommittee looking to combat maternity care deserts
Kayden Anderson • April 15, 2024
SCIENCE
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma City) comments during a hearing about drone technology. (Gaylord New photo/Gabriela Tumani)
Oklahomans taking lead in drone technology and advanced air mobility
Gabriela Tumani • March 27, 2023
Hispanic STEM Convention
Oklahoma students attend Hispanic STEM convention to move state up in science and technology innovation ranks
Zaria Oates • December 3, 2021
MOST READ
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Osage Nation maintains the only remaining reservation of tribal territory in Oklahoma. Headquarters for the government is centered in Pawhuska. (Photo Credit U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau)
Exiled to Indian Country: Osage Nation
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For the sixth consecutive presidential election, all 77 counties voted for the Republican Candidate. Trump received an average of 78.53% of the votes in each county. In the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, Oklahoma County was the closest county in the state with Trump winning in 2020 and 2024 by less than 2%.
Republicans once again dominate Oklahoma’s elections
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A funnel cloud hovers over OU’s campus. It never touched down on campus and provided evidence for a historical myth. (Gaylord News photo/Michael Buchanan)
Storm that killed 3 came closest in years to proving existence of 125-year-old myth about OU
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Senator Markwayne Mullin, a longtime ally of President-elect Donald Trump, drinks a milkshake with Trump and Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) on Trump’s plane, Trump Force One, on the way to Arizona days before the election.
Markwayne Mullin reportedly under consideration for Trump cabinet post