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
Map of scheduled ‘No Kings’ protests across North America. Courtesy No Kings
Protests of Trump policies planned in 14 locations across Sooner state
Blake Madden • June 12, 2025

WASHINGTON – Fourteen protests are set to take place across Oklahoma on Saturday in opposition to the...

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
The Cherokee Nation Outpatient Center in Tahlequah in 2024, which it operates with the Indian Health Service. Photo courtesy The Cherokee Nation.
Cole seeks to protect Indian Health Service from budget cuts
Kylie Caldwell • June 13, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R, Moore), an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, has spent 22...

NATIVE AMERICAN
The Cherokee Nation Outpatient Center in Tahlequah in 2024, which it operates with the Indian Health Service. Photo courtesy The Cherokee Nation.
Cole seeks to protect Indian Health Service from budget cuts
Kylie Caldwell • June 13, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R, Moore), an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, has spent 22...

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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
Measles in Oklahoma reaches ten cases; Public exposure notice issued
Measles in Oklahoma reaches ten cases; Public exposure notice issued
Kylie Caldwell • April 2, 2025
Puerto Rico women have better access to maternity care than do Oklahoma women
Puerto Rico women have better access to maternity care than do Oklahoma women
Kayden Anderson • December 3, 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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Map of scheduled ‘No Kings’ protests across North America. Courtesy No Kings
Protests of Trump policies planned in 14 locations across Sooner state
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Senator James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) and Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Westville)
Lankford, Mullin leading effort to push ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ through Senate
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U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ advances after Brecheen flips
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Free Mom Hugs founder Sara Cunningham marches with a flag during the WorldPride Parade in D.C.
Marching with love; Free Mom Hugs brings Oklahoma to WorldPride D.C. festival 2025