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From left: Brayson Roberts, Avery Fisher, Lieu Smith, Benjamin Cheap and William Woolley. OSU Photo OSU alumnus creates lasting educational opportunities for students from his hometown community (STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 20, 2026) — Oklahoma State University alumnus Lieu Smith has committed $1 million to establish an endowed scholarship supporting graduates of Okeene High [...] The post Lieu Smith…
Pictured (L to R): Choctaw Development Fund Advisor Blake McGee, Choctaw Nation Tribal Councilwoman Jennifer Turner, Tamah Mayor Michelle Stallard, Tamaha Councilwoman Tonia Brannan, Tamaha Clerk/Treasurer Jessika Nolend, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development McAlester Center Coordinator Nichole Smith.Second row: Choctaw Small Business Development Advisor Taely Dedmon, Curtis McGuire with the…
OSU Photo from last year's swift water rescue training (STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 20, 2026) — Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training will bring first responders from across the country to Oklahoma City Aug. 24-28 for the 2026 Swiftwater Conference and Championship Games at RIVERSPORT’s Whitewater Center. The five-day event gives firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency [...] The…
Pictured (L to R): Choctaw Nation Economic Developer Blake McGee, Choctaw Nation Tribal Councilman Jess Henry, Pocola City Clerk/Treasurer John Limbocker, Pocola Councilwoman Cindy Jackson, Pocola Mayor Roy Walker, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development Advisor Taely Dedmon. Funds help with community center’s final touches POCOLA, Okla. (Aug. 20, 2026)- The Choctaw Development Fund [...] The…
OSU Photo by Phil Shockley (STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 18, 2026) — Forbes’ eighth annual Best In-State Employers ranking was recently released, naming Oklahoma State University-Stillwater as a top 20 Oklahoma employer. Among Oklahoma employers, OSU ranked No. 11. The recognition places OSU in the highest-ranked employers statewide and highlights the university's continued focus on fostering a…
Carolyn May Donithan of Spiro, Oklahoma was born on December 21, 1946 in Rushville, Illinois to Richard Carl and Violet May (Harn) Lashbrook. She passed away on August 17, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 79. She is survived by: Four daughters: Donna Newland and Tom of Springfield, Missouri Vickie [...] The post Carolyn May Donithan appeared first on OKW News .
Robert Franklin and James Taylor debate ahead of the election for Oklahoma Superintendent. The Debate was moderated by Tatum Guinn and Colby Thelen on 8/17/26 in Tulsa .(Oklahoma Watch photo) By Oklahoma Watch Staff Republican state superintendent candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor faced off in a debate Monday evening televised on News [...] The post From the Mississippi Miracle to…
The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council, provided a total of $1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide Six volunteer fire departments in Oklahoma were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire [...] The post…
State Rep. Jim Grego By Rep. Jim Grego Rooster Coburn and the True Grit Trail are now the law of the land. A ceremonial signing of this bill was held last week and was a lot of fun. Many characters portraying the various actors were present when Gov. Stitt signed this legislation. Now [...] The post Capitol Greetings August 18, 2026 appeared first on OKW News .
Study Offers Clarity for Pastors About Their Church Members PITTSBURGH (August 18, 2026) – According to a groundbreaking study from Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research, the average evangelical gives himself or herself just a 2.42 GPA across 12 key areas of spiritual life—the equivalent of a C+. The Spiritual Report Card: Perception vs. Practice Among Evangelicals is based on [...] The post…
Oklahoma Attorney General seal OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 18, 2026) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has accepted Attorney General Gentner Dummond’s motion to stay the judgment against poultry corporations in light of the settlement he reached with the companies in July. The case will return to district court for the [...] The post Court grants Drummond’s request to stay judgment against…
Participants in the upcoming Sheep and Meat Goat Boot Camp will combine classroom and hands-on education in an effort to better manage their operations. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture) By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – Small ruminant producers looking for ways to better manage their operations, or for those who are looking at [...] The post Education tops the agenda at upcoming Sheep…
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 18, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today responded to a forensic audit of Tulsa Public Schools' bond spending released by State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd. The audit builds on the investigation that led to criminal charges filed in June against former TPS administrator Chris Hudgins and two [...] The post Drummond:…
“This was a complex scheme that took money from school children.” OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 18, 2026) Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector (SA&I) Cindy Byrd today released the second part of her special audit report for Tulsa Public Schools (TPS). The Governor requested the initial investigation of TPS and approved the continuance of the investigation [...] The post SECOND TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUDIT…
