There are numerous State Senate and House races this year, some will only be voted on in the general election in November, some are already decided. Starting with the State Senate in District 2 there is a challenger to Sen. Ally Seifried, 33, of Claremore by Payton Pepin, 44, of Claremore, the winner of which…
Early voting begins Thursday, June 11 for voters in Tulsa County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary, Gwen Freeman, said early voting is open to all voters. “You do not…
Under State Question 832, the minimum wage in Oklahoma will more than double to $15 an hour by 2029 and then continue rising at a rapid pace every year thereafter. The money for those raises has to come from somewhere, and experts agree consumers will ultimately foot much of the bill. They warn SQ 832…
U.S. Senator for the seat left vacant by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin: The Tulsa Beacon endorses current U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern. Hern while not perfect has been a staunch conservative in the U.S. House with a proven track record. First District U.S. House – It is a varied field of…
Incumbent Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler and Colleen McCarty are squaring off in the District 14 race in Tulsa County. As only two Republicans filed, the primary will decide that race. There are two other county races that will be decided by the Republican primary as well. Incumbent Tulsa County D.A. Kunzweiler has 28…
OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 28, 2026) —As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Silver Dollar City invites families to celebrate the red, white & blue the old-fashioned way: together. During Summer Celebration, June 6 through August 2, families can slow down, soak up summertime traditions and make memories together with patriotic entertainment, nostalgic fun…
The Tulsa County Republican Mens Club will meet on Wednesday, June 10th at Oklahoma Joe’s South Tulsa location at 6175 East 61st Street (Northwest corner of 61st and Sheridan). The door in the building rear opens at 11:00, buffet at 11:30, meeting starts at Noon. The buffet lunch price is $15. Scheduled speakers are Chip…
June 5-6. Vinita Route 66 Festival Held in the hometown of Cyrus Avery, this centennial festival will include a car show, live music, shopping booths, vendors, a carnival, a truck and tractor show, inflatable park and a kid’s zone in Downtown Vinita. vinitaroute66festival.com June 6. 100 Miles Road Rally Find out why the Midpoint…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 1806, legislation extending foster care services from age 18-to- 21 to help provide stability and support for young adults transitioning into adulthood. Senate Bill 1806 allows eligible individuals currently receiving services through Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) to…
The primaries on June 16 will feature statewide office races. Governor and Lieutenant Governor were covered last week. It will also have SQ 832 on the ballot as well. The only statewide race to not have a republican primary is the race for State Auditor. Only one candidate filed, Melissa Capps, 52 of McLoud. She…