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Audit confirms Oklahoma mental health department needs $30M

An audit ordered by Gov. Kevin Stitt found a $30M shortfall in the state’s mental health budget, prompting dozens of financial oversight recommendations.

The Rose District in Broken Arrow is a thriving arts and entertainment district that is home to retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. A public/private partnership breathed new life into the 100-year-old historical downtown core to draw residents and visitors alike. (Photo/City of Broken Arrow)

Broken Arrow, Edmond are ranked among best to live nationally

SB 621is headed to Gov. Stitt’s desk for signing. The bill is supported by the State Chamber to address Oklahoma’s workforce issues, notably a shortage of skilled labor. (File photo/The Journal Record)

Oklahoma lawmakers advance workforce development bill

Devon Energy reports $494 million in Q1 net earnings

Devon Energy reported $494 million in Q1 2025 earnings, driven by strong oil production despite a weaker market and lower Brent crude prices.

Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum to repatriate remains, artifacts to various tribes

Gilcrease Museum is repatriating nearly 100 remains and over 1,300 Native artifacts to Oklahoma tribes under NAGPRA.

Audit confirms Oklahoma mental health department needs $30M

An audit ordered by Gov. Kevin Stitt found a $30M shortfall in the state’s mental health budget, prompting dozens of financial oversight recommendations.

Journal Record Index: Consumers and Wall Street part ways

Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in May as tariffs weighed on confidence, despite a market rally and easing wholesale prices.

Lawsuit renewed over Oklahoma immigration law

Civil rights groups renewed their legal fight against Oklahoma’s anti-immigration law HB 4156, citing unconstitutional enforcement and federal overreach.

Most Admired CEOs & Financial Steward Awards – 2025

In The Journal Record’s Most Admired CEOs & Financial Stewardship Awards, we honor Oklahoma leaders for vision, integrity and fiscal excellence.

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2025 Beacon Awards

August 21st, 2025 | 5:00 PM

A celebration reception for The Journal Record‘s annual Beacon Awards.

Empowering Women

August 21st, 2025 | 5:00 PM

The Empowering Women awards shine a light on companies and organizations that have demonstrated tangible efforts to supporting and elevating[...]

Woman of the Year

October 21st, 2025 | 6:00 PM

Patti Davis, president of LifeCare Health Services, is The Journal Record's 2025 Woman of the Year.

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Real Estate

OKC Council postpones decision on ADU zoning changes

Trader Joe’s opening fourth Oklahoma location

Crunch Fitness to open $7M location in Midwest City

Norman City Council pushes back vote on entertainment district phasing plan

McAlester project offers hope, housing for survivors of abuse

Casady School announces $9.5M performing arts expansion

Edmond to sue owner of nuisance home

How to get over ‘house shame’ and invite people in

Broken Arrow, Edmond are ranked among best to live nationally

Broken Arrow and Edmond ranked among the top 25 best U.S. cities to live in, according to U.S. News’ 2025-2026 Best Places to Live report.

Strawberry Fields is an approximately 22-acre infill site being sold by Cushman & Wakefield (Photo provided by Cushman & Wakefield)

22-acre Strawberry Fields site listed for sale in OKC

Cushman & Wakefield markets 22-acre Strawberry Fields site in downtown Oklahoma City for a major mixed-use development project.

From left, Teresa Rose, Mayor David Holt, Kim Garrett Funk, survivor Tara and Tricia Everest help turn dirt at the groundbreaking of Palomar’s new $42 million family justice center, a project of MAPS 4. (Photo by Heide Brandes)

Palomar breaks ground on $42M MAPS 4 justice center

Palomar breaks ground on new $42M family justice center, a MAPS 4 project to expand critical services for abuse survivors in Oklahoma City.

Edmond developer David Chapman stands on the porch of a 1918 kit house at 26 W. Hurd St. that he is restoring to lease as a commercial establishment. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Historic Edmond kit house to open as wine, charcuterie bar

A 1918 kit house in Edmond will reopen as The Barlor, a wine and charcuterie bar blending historic charm with modern flair by late July.

Lawrence Yun chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, said lower interest rates and more inventory would release a nationwide housing demand. The number of potential homebuyers has grown over the past couple of years and they are waiting for better conditions, Yun said during a visit to Oklahoma City. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Economist: Oklahoma housing demand ready to surge

Economist predicts Oklahoma housing demand will surge once mortgage rates drop, as job growth and wealth-building push more buyers into the market.

Health Care

Oklahoma’s soaring suicide rates place state in top 10 nationally

Trump sets 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prices

OMRF discovery could protect MS patients

New OKC program diverts 911 mental health calls

Oklahoma reports 17 measles cases since March

Free QPR suicide prevention training offered May 21

Ronald McDonald House expands with new OKC site

VA funds OMRF Alzheimer’s research with $710K grant

A new study ranks Oklahoma as the least attractive state for registered nurses, particularly new graduates, to work. (AP Photo)

Critical care: Retiring nurses join patient rosters, leaving staff shortages

Oklahoma faces critical nursing shortages as older nurses retire and demand for care from aging adults climbs, worsening burnout and understaffing.

Assistant City Manager Jason Ferbrache will moderate a Mental Health Info Session May 29 at the OCU Sarkeys Science and Math Center. (Photo provided by Oklahoma City)

OKC hosts free mental health info session May 29

OKC hosts a free mental health info session May 29 with experts sharing resources and programs during Mental Health Awareness Month.

$Kamil Kobak, Ph.D. (left), and Ann Chiao, Ph.D., of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are studying the link between muscle loss and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction through a new grant from the American Heart Association. (Photos/OMRF)$