3 takeaways from Jimmy Rogers before Oklahoma State vs Iowa State
AMES — Another week, another ranked opponent for Iowa State football. In the past three weeks, the Cyclones have faced two opponents ranked in the Associat...
Oct 28, 2026Open source
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Oklahoma Chronicle: Runoff election reaction; schools lose access to meals program
Oklahoma’s primary runoff election was a nail-biter, with Mike Mazzei edging out Gentner Drummond for the Republican nomination for governor.
Aug 31, 2026Open source
Oklahoma Chronicle: Reacting to the results of the primary runoff elections
Oklahoma’s primary runoff election was a nail-biter, with Mike Mazzei edging out Gentner Drummond for the Republican nomination for governor.
Aug 30, 2026Open source
What counties went for Mazzei, Drummond on election night? Political scientist shows clear divide
A political scientist says Oklahoma's Republican governor runoff split along a clear diagonal line, with Mazzei and Drummond each winning different parts of...
Aug 26, 2026Open source
Mazzei Edges Drummond in Oklahoma Republican Gubernatorial Runoff
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei narrowly defeated Attorney General Gentner Drummond to win the Republican nomination in Oklahoma's gubernatorial runoff on Tues...
Aug 26, 2026Open source
Phil Bacharach: Why I’m Voting for Gentner Drummond for Governor
I try to keep away from politics on social media, since I think these algorithms keep us all in our own echo chambers, anyway—and, well, it’s so freaking...
Aug 23, 2026Open source
Oklahoma’s Choice: Drummond Beef or Mazzei Manure
Gentner Drummond kicked off his campaign for governor at the Osage County Fairgrounds, where several hundred Oklahomans gathered and were served Drummond Bee...
Aug 22, 2026Open source
Bodycam shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside a McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication outside a McDonald's. State Attorney General Gentner Drummond dem...
Aug 21, 2026Open source
Previewing the Republican Runoff for Governor
One tight poll. One contentious debate. Daily back-and-forth on social media. Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial primary is drawing no shortage of attenti...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Oklahoma Supreme Court Denies Attorney General’s Intervention in State Farm Case, Opens Door for New Lawsuit
The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected Attorney General Gentner Drummond's intervention in a high-profile bad-faith case against State Farm, but opened the door...
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Drummond, Mazzei advance to OKGOP runoff; Dems nominate Munson
In Oklahoma's 2026 primaries for governor, Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei made a GOP runoff, while Cyndi Munson is the Democratic nominee.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
President Trump calls Drummond a “Fake Republican” in Oklahoma governor’s race
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, reaffirming his support for Mike Mazzei for governor and saying Gentner Drummond is a fake Republican.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Election Results: Mazzei and Drummond to face off in runoff election for Republican nomination for governor
OKLAHOMA — Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond are set to face off against each other in a runoff election to select the Republican nominee for Oklahoma gover...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Oklahoma man accused of firing at trick-or-treaters arrested after pointing gun at officer
A man was arrested Halloween night after he reportedly pointed a gun at an officer responding to a call of shots fired at trick-or-treaters in Duncan.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
Recap: Iowa State football beats Oklahoma State on walk-off field goal
Iowa State took down No. 24 Oklahoma State on Halloween in a wild high-scoring affair.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
Tritons head south to Oklahoma
MIAMI, Okla. – Instead of Kansas, the 13th-ranked Iowa Central football team heads to Oklahoma for its final road trip of the regular season here Saturday....
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Oklahoma man accused of firing at trick-or-treaters arrested after pointing gun at officer
A man was arrested Halloween night after he reportedly pointed a gun at an officer responding to a call of shots fired at trick-or-treaters in Duncan.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
Recap: Iowa State football beats Oklahoma State on walk-off field goal
Iowa State took down No. 24 Oklahoma State on Halloween in a wild high-scoring affair.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
Tritons head south to Oklahoma
MIAMI, Okla. – Instead of Kansas, the 13th-ranked Iowa Central football team heads to Oklahoma for its final road trip of the regular season here Saturday....
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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