The rule of law is a cornerstone for America and it takes officials with proven character to ensure fair treatment for all citizens. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has proven over and over again that he has the in-depth knowledge and experience to be the top person in law enforcement in our county. And…
A group of atheists is trying to prevent school children in Kentucky from visiting the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. They sent letters to some schools surrounding the museum with a warning that they shouldn’t take students on field trips there because all public school events should be “secular.” They want students to be taught…
Does Tulsa want to become the new Las Vegas? It seems that way as Tulsa area casinos keep growing as they invest perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars into bigger facilities and more gambling. The Oklahoma Legislature, which is controlled by Republicans who campaigned as conservatives, approved the expansion of gambling in the state’s 130-plus…
The last time Army was this big of an underdog was in 1776. (Back then, the colonial troops led by General George Washington eventually defeated the British, the most power army in the world at that time.) The Army football teams travels to Norman for a 6 p.m. kickoff against No. 5 Oklahoma in a…
Oklahoma State’s new scoreboard should get a workout Saturday when the high-powered Texas Tech passing attack matches up with OSU’s retooled offense. Texas Tech true freshman Alan Bowman torched Houston Saturday as he threw for 605 yards and five touchdowns. That’s a Big 12 freshman record. And Bowman was named the Walter Camp National Player…
It was the same story but a different opponent for the University of Tulsa football team, as the Golden Hurricane were defeated by Arkansas State, 29-20, in front of 17,349 at H.A. Chapman Stadium on Saturday. Turnovers and penalties proved to be costly in the TU loss. “There were a couple times we shot ourselves…
Huge tax increase starts showing up in receipts After more than a year of steady growth, state revenues are soaring as the highest tax increase in state history kicks in. Oklahoma’s gross revenue in August, which provides a broad overview of state economic activity, shows double-digit expansion over the past 12 months, State Treasurer Ken…
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, has been named chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee after the death of committee chairman Sen. John McCain. “I am deeply honored that my colleagues have selected me to lead the Armed Services Committee,” Inhofe said. “America is facing new and unprecedented threats that are different from anything we’ve…
State Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, is suspending his campaign for the District 1 seat on the Tulsa County Commission. Matthews cited personal issues and professional obligations for the decision to stop taking donations and stop campaigning personally. It is past the time to officially withdraw, so Matthews will be on the ballot November 6 against…
Seven candidates have filed for the empty District 7 Council seat which was left open by the resignation of Councilor Anna America. One of the candidates is Michael Patton, the husband of America. A special vote will coincide with the November 6 general election and the top vote recipient in District 7 will win that…