Oklahoma Today

09/20/2024

Good news! Friday is back! This time we have POTW regular Kellie Carter to thank for another fantastic submission. Do you recognize this famous landmark in Cogar, Oklahoma? Here's a hint, it was made famous on the big screen.

Let us see the state through YOUR lens! Send your original Oklahoma Photo of the Week submissions to [email protected] and you could be featured in the weeks to come!

09/19/2024

The Oklahoma Sooners officially begin their football venture into the SEC this Saturday at home against the Tennessee Volunteers. While the venture into the South is new and exciting, it's important to remember that there are OU fans and alumni who already call the area home. Read our Q&A with Bruce Burdett, founder of the OU Alumni chapter in Birmingham, Alabama, about his perspective on the league switch.

This Saturday finally marks the Oklahoma Sooners official arrival into Southeast Conference football in a marquee game against the Tennessee Volunteers. While the league move gives OU fans in the S...

09/17/2024

Alright, your name is coming up in the queue. We have a great crowd tonight. For this we want to know what karaoke song you're going to wow us with.

09/17/2024

"Not every building we set foot in needs to be a masterpiece, of course, but it’s more interesting when it is." Photo Editor Megan Rossman highlights some spectacular designs on display in Oklahoma Contemporary's exhibit Outré West.

Outré West: The American School of Architecture from Oklahoma to California is on display at Oklahoma Contemporary through January 27, 2025.

09/16/2024

Guess who's bak'? Baklava and more Mediterranean treats will greet those who visit the Tulsa Greek Festival this week. Learn more about that and other fun happenings across the state in our .

This week in Oklahoma: Get to the Greek in Tulsa, stomp grapes in Lexington, and procure a pumpkin in Arcadia.

09/16/2024

If you're in the Tulsa area and are looking for lunch plans this week, Flo's Burger Diner Tulsa and Flo's Smokehouse Eats are both fantastic choices. Chef and owner Brandy Adkins is the featured guest on this week's Oklahoma Today Podcast, and she tells us all about what goes into gloriously creative food menus.

Tulsa-area chef Brandy Adkins runs Flo's Burger Diner, Flo's Smokehouse Eats, and the Yes Chef Tulsa catering company, and she is the podcast's featured guest this week.

09/16/2024

Hey y’all, Ben here. I was shaken up last night when I heard of the passing of Tito Jackson at 70 years old. Just over three months ago I drove to his newly purchased property in Claremore to interview him for the Oklahoma Today Podcast—a trip I’ll never forget. I believe I was the first reporter to join him out at his new home. Tito was a rock star: a founding member of the Jackson 5, part of the legendary “We Are The World” ensemble, and present for the iconic 1983 Motown 25 special where the moonwalk was born. He was also the last Jackson to launch a solo music career, and possibly the most private member of his star-studded family. Sitting and talking to him out by the pond where he loved to fish, I never would have guessed he’d be gone so soon. He had big plans—there were talks of producing film and television projects out of the state and opening businesses in the area. What stands out to me is that during the interview he made a point to say how proud he was of his three sons—Taj, Taryll, and TJ—and nine grandchildren. It’s tragic that this new chapter in his life that he was visibly excited about was cut so very short, but I’ll be forever thankful we were able to connect during his short time here. My deepest condolences to Tito’s family and friends.

What is original Jackson 5 member and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson up to these days? Living on a ranch in northeast Oklahoma of course. We were honored to pay Tito a visit and chat about his legendary music career and long-standing ties to the stage. You can hear it all June 10 on the Oklahoma Today Podcast.

09/11/2024

Most Oklahomans can agree on the tastiness of a classic Theta burger, but the true origin story of this Okie creation is not as certain. Writer Greg Elwell does his best to track down the birthplace of this beloved burger.

Finding the origin of Oklahoma's Theta burger is quite the pickle.

09/10/2024

OK, look: We know it's not fall yet. We know it's going to be hot this weekend. But has always been anticipatory, so we want to know what you love most about the arrival of autumn—whenever it finally decides to get here.

09/10/2024

The Oklahoma State Fair is back in Oklahoma City for its 2024 season. Classic rides and agriculture competitions meet wild new food concoctions (did someone say, "Nashville hot chicken doughnut sandwich?") at this traditional marker of summer's end. Read our bite-sized preview of this year's statewide party.

Cold brew coffee pie and up-close bison encounters highlight the fun to be had at this year's Oklahoma State Fair.

09/09/2024

Watch skilled horses and riders pulled off time-honored combat maneuvers this week during the National Cavalry Competition at Historic Fort Reno. Read about that plus the Oklahoma State Fair and more in our new .

This week in Oklahoma: The state fair in Oklahoma City, an airman's party in Maysville, and mighty mounts in Fort Reno.

09/09/2024

This week's guest on the Oklahoma Today Podcast, Kindt Myers, has been working in the Oklahoma City hospitality industry for years, and is now bringing his talents to The Social Order restaurant group, which includes The Jones Assembly, Eat at Spark, and more brands. Check it out now!

Kindt Myers is bringing his experience in Oklahoma City hospitality to The Social Order. He joins this week's podcast as guest.

09/06/2024

Friday is here again! Let's hear it one time for life's simple pleasures! Amber Smith submitted this photo recently of a sunset fishing excursion along the shores of Lake Eufaula during a recent stay at the Vintage Blue cabin. With cooler weather upon us, a little fishing is not such a bad idea after all.

Let us see the state through YOUR lens! Send your original Oklahoma Photo of the Week submissions to [email protected] and you could be featured in the weeks to come!

09/04/2024

The kids have got a day off school and it's time to have some fun: Where are you going? Park? Science museum? Movie theater? For this we're calling all parents (and good aunts and uncles) to share their tips for kid-friendly good times.

09/03/2024

Hardcore Sooner and Cowboy fans have certainly seen them on home TVs and jumbotrons. Learn more about game-day heroes Mr. OU and Warren the Cowboy.

One is a life-long Sooner fan drawing inspiration from Crazy Ray. The other is still in elementary school. Both have team spirit that drives the home crowd.

09/02/2024

Much of the state seems to have turned the corner on triple digit summer temperatures, so why not reclaim outdoor fun at Scissortail Park's Night Market in downtown Oklahoma City? Read about that and much more in our new .

This week in Oklahoma: A dusk farmers market in Oklahoma City, master illusionists in Thackerville, and Nigerian culture in Tulsa.

09/02/2024

Oklahoma State University Museum of Art is as known for the colorful works of art it helps its guests create as it is for the art inside on display—although, as the Yatika Fields mural inside the museum's Postal Plaza Gallery demonstrates, the collection is top-notch. Museum Marketing Coordinator Casey Ihde joins this new episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast to talk about the programming that takes guest engagement to the next level.

Casey Ihde, marketing coordinator for Stillwater's OSU Museum of Art, joins the podcast to talk about museum programming.

08/30/2024

Did someone call for a new Friday? Well, Photographer Gary Grady is delivering with this mildly foreboding scene captured at the Prairie National Wild Horse Refuge near Pauls Valley. The hazy effect in the red sunset sky was caused by Sahara sands which were in the atmosphere over the area last month.

Let us see the state through YOUR lens! Send your original Oklahoma Photo of the Week submissions to [email protected] and you could be featured in the weeks to come!

08/29/2024

Have you seen any Mississippi kites this year? Some call them frightful, others call them beautiful. Senior Editor Karlie Ybarra shares her unique bond with the graceful bird of prey.

The Mississippi kite packs plenty of might in its tiny frame.

08/28/2024

Anywhere can be a food court when food trucks are involved! Hot dog carts and taco trucks are classic, but these days if you can dream of it there's probably already a truck for that. For this we want to know which food purveyor on four wheels is your favorite.

08/27/2024

The 2024 college football season is here, and it's already guaranteed to go down in history as a time of significant change. OU is heading to the SEC while OSU remains in a new-look Big 12. How did we get here and what's in store going forward? In our September-October cover story, writer Ben Luschen attempts to sort through the madness of conference realignment.

OU and Texas are in the SEC. OSU is in the Big 12 conference—with Utah. This college football season, the Sooners and Cowboys wave hello to new opponents, and goodbye (for now?) to each other.

08/26/2024

You might have a manly mustache, but there is only one way to prove it's the best in Oklahoma. Head to Henryetta this weekend for the Henryetta Beard & Stache Competition. Find more details plus other events by checking out our .

This week in Oklahoma: Must-see mustaches in Henryetta, salsa and sea animals in Jenks, and a Choctaw celebration in Tuskahoma

08/26/2024

Today on the Oklahoma Today Podcast we're joined by the one and only Toby Rowland, radio voice of the OU Sooners! Toby is one of several featured in our September-October cover story. As the Sooners prepare to make their transition to the SEC, Toby gives his perspective on all the change coming this season.

Toby Rowland, radio voice of the Oklahoma Sooners, joins this week's podcast to talk about OU's exciting new venture into the SEC.

08/23/2024

You know what time it is: It's Friday! It has been a long time since we have had a photo quite this adorable to show you. Props to Lydia Alsup for submitting this cheery picture of her granddaughter Gentry and longhorn Cookie on the family land in Wyandotte in the northeast corner of the state.

08/22/2024

We've got a new installment of the Person, Place, and Thing series, this time turning our attention south to Love County on the Red River. Read Web Editor Ben Luschen's report on the land of bald eagles and bomb burgers.

Love County brings open spaces and delicious burgers along the Red River.

08/21/2024

Our work might not all be museum-worthy, but there is an artist in all of us. Drawing, painting, cross-stitch, ceramics—we'll use any excuse to visit the craft store. For this we want to know what your creative outlet is.

08/20/2024

Killers of the Flower Moon has brought worldwide attention to the town of Fairfax, but major restorations are needed to preserve one of the community's historic Osage landmarks. Learn more about the ongoing effort to save the Tall Chief Theater.

The town of Fairfax is hoping a big-screen boom will be a boon to help restore their own historic theater.

08/19/2024

Are you the best surfer this landlocked state has to offer? Well your chance to prove it is this week at Riversport OKC during the OklaFlow Finals. Check out our new to find out how to register or to learn more about other fun things happening around Oklahoma.

This week in Oklahoma: Catch waves in Oklahoma City, a Tchaikovsky night in Lawton, and Tex-Mex galore in Harrah.

08/19/2024

Have you tried Perle Mesta, the newly opened restaurant by Chef Andrew Black inside The Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City? Chef Black is this week's guest on the Oklahoma Today Podcast, shedding insight on the creation of the delightful Perle Mesta menu, lessons he has learned along his James Beard Award-winning culinary journey, and more.

One of the region's most renowned culinary minds, Chef Andrew Black, joins this week's podcast for an interview inside his new Oklahoma City restaurant Perle Mesta.

05/31/2024

This Photo of the Week is brought to you by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition - OVAC.

In case you needed another reminder, Oklahoma sunsets are stellar. The deep orange makes the perfect backdrop for the green wheat fields of rural Kiowa County. This fantastic photo comes to us by way of photographer Ron Jackson.

Let us see the state through YOUR lens! Send your original Oklahoma Photo of the Week submissions to [email protected] and you could be featured in the weeks to come.