Missing Oklahoma State Senate Candidate Found Dead: 'Pray For Our Family'
Barry Christian was last seen Tuesday and reported missing after failing to show up to a meeting.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Who is Barry Christian? Republican Senate Candidate Found Dead
Christian, one of 3 Republican candidates running for Oklahoma State Senate District 38, was a 54-year-old drilling consultant.
May 1, 2026Open source
Missing State Senate candidate from western Oklahoma found dead: What we know
A candidate for State Senate has been found dead, his campaign said in a news release.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Truck matching description of missing State Senate candidate found in Beckham County
A truck matching the description of a 2024 Ram belonging to a missing Oklahoma State Senate candidate was found in western Oklahoma.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Change coming for senior nutrition programsSODA taking lead as SONP contract ends June 30
The Ardmoreite A change is coming for senior nutrition program operations in Carter County and nine other counties. The Southern Oklahoma Development Associa...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Masai Ujiri, Mavericks Have Jason Kidd Decision Looming
Plus, James Harden’s turnovers are hurting the Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs and Jared McCain is adding even more depth to a loaded Thunder...
May 8, 2026Open source
Enid's Percival looking to make immediate impact at UTRGV
Former Northern Oklahoma College Enid and Enid High School pitcher Bennett Percival always stepped on the mound with one job in mind.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
United Way is seeking next leaders
ENID, Okla. — United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma is seeking applicants for the NextGen United Fellowship.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
COLUMN: Time to explore the Milky Way
Picture this: You’re on a dark country road in the middle of the windswept Oklahoma plains.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
County Football Insider: Napa High alum Bowers 'ready to roll' with Raiders
Brock Bowers does OTAs with the Raiders, Caden Parlett is honored academically at Case Western Reserve, and Louis Canepa is back from injury at Oklahoma State.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Durango man makes National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Durango’s Patrick Morrissey has accomplished and overcome a lot in his life, and he was rewarded in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Saturday by being inducted int...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
During the hearing, both parties said they were still waiting on reports from the Oklahoma State Bureau of...
During the hearing, both parties said they were still waiting on reports from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. A judge then agreed to reschedule.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Campers learn how a rocket launches during the Launch Pad STEM camp in Willard Hall, which was hosted by Oklahoma State University
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Launch Pad STEM Camp teaches students to seek new heights
The noise level soared to a high pitch in a basement classroom at Oklahoma State University’s College and Education and Human Sciences as 27 campers crafte...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Parsa Fallah petitioning NCAA for extra season, other Cowboy basketball eligibility updates
Oklahoma State men’s basketball has filled 14 of its 15 scholarship roster spots, but coach Steve Lutz is saving one spot.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
PSO franchise ordinance on Savanna ballot June 16
The City of Savanna will have an ordinance on the ballot concerning Public Service Company of Oklahoma June 16.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
OKLAHOMA VOICE: Lawmakers appropriated $15M to host Olympic events in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Infrastructure and transportation will be the primary focus for the $15 million allocated by lawmakers to prepare Oklahoma City for hosting...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
OKLAHOMA VOICE: State Board of Education rejects eastern Oklahoma district’s high school expansion
OKLAHOMA CITY — Balancing the aspirations of an expanding school district and a potentially existential impact on its neighbors, the Oklahoma State Board o...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
EVERYDAY HEROES: Former Tahlequah teacher named Hall of Fame inductee
After more than five decades in music education, Harvey Green Price Jr. has been named a 2026 Hall of Fame inductee by the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association,...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
OU football: SEC announces kickoff windows for Sooners' 2026 schedule
The potential kickoff windows and some television designations for Oklahoma football’s 2026 season were announced by the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Who should I vote for? Leading Oklahoma Governor candidates at a glance
This voter guide highlights where leading candidates stand on some of the issues most frequently discussed during the 2026 campaign, including education, imm...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Markwayne Mullin endorses T.W. Shannon for lieutenant governor
Former Oklahoma Congressman and current federal cabinet official Markwayne Mullin endorsed T.W. Shannon for lieutenant governor, adding to a list of supporte...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Gentner Drummond on campaign, where Oklahoma can improve
Griffin Media Political Analyst sits down with Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Gentner Drummond to talk about his platform and vision f...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Erick is in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
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Enid's Percival looking to make immediate impact at UTRGV
Former Northern Oklahoma College Enid and Enid High School pitcher Bennett Percival always stepped on the mound with one job in mind.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
United Way is seeking next leaders
ENID, Okla. — United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma is seeking applicants for the NextGen United Fellowship.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
COLUMN: Time to explore the Milky Way
Picture this: You’re on a dark country road in the middle of the windswept Oklahoma plains.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
County Football Insider: Napa High alum Bowers 'ready to roll' with Raiders
Brock Bowers does OTAs with the Raiders, Caden Parlett is honored academically at Case Western Reserve, and Louis Canepa is back from injury at Oklahoma State.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Durango man makes National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Durango’s Patrick Morrissey has accomplished and overcome a lot in his life, and he was rewarded in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Saturday by being inducted int...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
During the hearing, both parties said they were still waiting on reports from the Oklahoma State Bureau of...
During the hearing, both parties said they were still waiting on reports from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. A judge then agreed to reschedule.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Learning how a rocket launches.jpeg
Campers learn how a rocket launches during the Launch Pad STEM camp in Willard Hall, which was hosted by Oklahoma State University
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Launch Pad STEM Camp teaches students to seek new heights
The noise level soared to a high pitch in a basement classroom at Oklahoma State University’s College and Education and Human Sciences as 27 campers crafte...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Parsa Fallah petitioning NCAA for extra season, other Cowboy basketball eligibility updates
Oklahoma State men’s basketball has filled 14 of its 15 scholarship roster spots, but coach Steve Lutz is saving one spot.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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