Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City ranked lowest-cost large city in U.S. in new C2ER report

Friday, June 5, 2026

Oklahoma City continues to stand out for affordability, ranking as the lowest-cost large city in the nation according to the newly released 2026 Q1 Cost of Living Index from C2ER, The Council for Community and Economic Research. The report found Oklahoma City’s overall composite index at 81.0, placing the metro 19 points below the national average

Gillenwater: Securing the skies, fueling the state – Why the E-7 Is Tinker’s most urgent mission

Friday, May 29, 2026

This op-ed ran on the JournalRecord.com. Bringing the E-7 Wedgetail program to Oklahoma‘s Tinker Air Force Base is no longer a policy debate; it’s a moral obligation to provide safety to our service members and the best technological shield for our national security. The E-3 Sentry aircraft has been a flagship program at Tinker for decades,

Women’s College World Series returns to Oklahoma City

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Women’s College World Series is back in Oklahoma City, once again placing the city at the center of one of college sports’ biggest events.

Oklahoma City earns highest bond ratings for 18th consecutive year

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Oklahoma City has once again received the highest possible bond ratings from both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 18th consecutive year the city has maintained the top-tier distinction. Moody’s affirmed the City’s Aaa rating and stable outlook in an April 6 report, while S&P Global Ratings affirmed

From donated blood to biotech: CytoGrowth Solutions launches in OKC

Thursday, May 14, 2026

CytoGrowth Solutions is bringing a new kind of biotech innovation to Oklahoma City, one rooted in an unlikely place: donated blood. Launched as an initiative of Our Blood Institute, CytoGrowth Solutions develops specialized blood-and cell-based products used to support the growing cell therapy industry, particularly therapies designed to help patients

Oklahoma City University to house Olympic athletes during 2028 Games

Friday, May 1, 2026

More than 170 Olympic athletes will call Oklahoma City University home for two weeks as Oklahoma City stages the canoe slalom and softball competitions during the 2028 Summer Olympics. “We look forward to creating the best Olympic Games experience possible for the athletes, right here in Oklahoma City,” said Michael Byrnes, president of Team

Canadian clean-tech firm selects Oklahoma City for U.S. headquarters

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

A Canadian clean technology company has established its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, reinforcing the region’s role as a hub for energy innovation as the industry continues to evolve. Kathairos Solutions formally opened its U.S. office in August 2025 in the historic Pontiac Building in Automobile Alley, placing its American operations near

Lower grocery costs add to Oklahoma’s affordability edge

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Everyday expenses like groceries are one of the clearest ways people feel the cost of living — and in Oklahoma, those costs remain among the lowest in the country. New data from Visual Capitalist shows grocery prices in Oklahoma are about 4.6% below the national average, ranking the state third-lowest nationwide. That puts Oklahoma just behind
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