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To honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential employees in northeastern Oklahoma, the Oklahoma National Guard has organized a series of flyover salutes at area medical centers. Vipers from the 138th Fighter Wing will fly over the following places today, Thursday, April 30, staring at 2:11 p.m. The ONG urges those who wish to see the flyovers to...

Community gardens offer more than a bounty of fruits and vegetables. They also produce a sense of belonging for neighbors, an appreciation of nature for students, and partnerships between civic organizations and groups. Oklahoma has a range of such gardens, from spaces at schools and plots in parks to neighborhood farms. They are used for educational purposes, business opportunities, community...

FiveMoments that Changed Musical History There’s a fundamental question about whether Oklahoma is musically different from any other state. Maybe people in Springfield, Missouri, or Little Rock, Arkansas, or, say, Bangor, Maine, also feel that their homegrown artists deserve more respect than they’ve received. Regardless, one assertion has been made hundreds or thousands of times, especially by people familiar with Tulsa’s...

Can a thoroughly modern home exist gracefully in a traditional, historic neighborhood like Nichols Hills in Oklahoma City? Thanks to the inventive talents of an architect and interior designer duo, the answer is a resounding yes. The first hurdle in creating this home was building on an angular-shaped lot, along with preserving some mature trees on the land. The owners...

Ridesharing services have become the norm for many Oklahomans. As the popularity of Uber and Lyft increases, so do concerns about safety, so both companies have worked to provide secure experiences for riders and drivers alike. Kayla Whaling, with Uber media relations, says riders and drivers can call 911 through the emergency assistance feature in the Uber app. The company...

For red dirt music, check out Whiskey Myers at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa on April 2. Join the celebration of global and local music April 10-11 at the OK Roots Global Bash at Tulsa’s Guthrie Green, with food and novelty vendors, performance art, circus acts, drumming and family-friendly activities. Smokey Robinson presents decades of soulful hits...

The good news about living in Tornado Alley, where most twisters occur in April, May and June, is that you can have safety plans and necessities in place before the weather gets dicey. Preparations range from storing supplies in a designated area to installing a storm shelter. Last year was one of the worst in state history with 149 recorded tornadoes....

Tucked in the woods, tucked in the Ouachita foothills, tucked just inside Oklahoma’s stateline with Arkansas stands a sandstone slab that untucks plenty of debate. The Heavener runestone, about 12 feet tall, 10 feet wide and 16 inches thick, with eight carved letters on it, has made historians, archaeologists and runologists wonder just what the futhark is going on. Those letters,...

Agencies across Oklahoma offer warm meals and clean beds to homeless people. A few go beyond the basics with programs that touch the hearts and souls of volunteers and their clients. “People need life-enriching opportunities whether they are housed or not,” says Kinsey Crocker, director of communications for the Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance. About 1,200 people volunteer every year with the...

If the thought of staying at home for the foreseeable future is making you a bit antsy, fear not! There are plenty of ways to stay entertained (and even productive) during this time of quarantine. Following are a few ideas to try. Get a workout in Whether you’ve got hundreds of feet to exercise or just a few, there are a...