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

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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
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 9747, a continuing resolution to continue current levels of government funding until December 20 and avoid a government shutdown. The bill passed 341-82 with support from the Democratic Party and the majority of the Oklahoma House delegation. Photo by Kevin Eagleson/Gaylord News
Congress avoids government shutdown: Passes bipartisan spending legislation
Kevin Eagleson, Reporter/writer • September 25, 2024

After weeks of delays, a failed vote on a previous spending bill and a looming government shutdown, Congress...

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
Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Westville) are not up for reelection this year, but the outcome of the Senate elections could reshape their positions in the Senate.
Senate shift to GOP could boost stature of Oklahoma’s two senators
Kevin Eagleson • October 25, 2024

WASHINGTON – While control of the House of Representatives is a toss-up heading into November 5, control...

NATIVE AMERICAN
Dora Morning, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, is buried in the Carlisle Indian Cemetery on the former grounds of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where she died in 1885. The Carlisle Indian Industrial School sits on the grounds of the present-day U.S. Army War College. Photo by Addison Kliewer/Gaylord News.
Services Saturday for 15-year-old Wichita child who died at Carlisle boarding school
Analyse Jester • September 20, 2024

Leaders of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Anadarko, who have been waiting for the return of its...

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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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Field Parsons stands on an aircraft at the Max Westheimer airport on March 24. (Gaylord News/ Zaria Oates)
OU School of Aviation focuses on securities and student well-being post-9/11
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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted in favor of sending the DOOBIE Act to the Senate floor. The DOOBIE Act aims to limit the consideration of past cannabis use when determining the fitness of a candidate for the civil service.
Committee passes bill to modernize federal cannabis-related hiring policies
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Cherokee Ballard has been the communications manager for Oklahoma Natural Gas since 2011. Her career spans a variety of experiences as a journalist, Cherokee Nation leader, nonprofit advocate and cancer survivor. (Photo provided)
Native advocate talks “new normal” after loss, pandemic