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…
Oklahoma faces workforce challenges. Our college system should play a crucial role in addressing that challenge and fueling economic growth. Instead, the University of Oklahoma is receiving national attention for devolving into academic self-parody. Rather than gain renown for producing engineers and scientists, OU is under scrutiny for having a man who identifies as a…
[Analysis of history and science influence on political and religious attitudes.] It’s a small world. We were out on a fine, beautiful Saturday afternoon, headed over to our lab to work on the ham radio repeater. An event was underway at the Mountain Venue. We noticed one of the security guards managing traffic into…
Each year, as summer winds down and the first Monday in September approaches, we pause to honor the contributions of workers across the country. Labor Day is far more than a long weekend, it is a powerful reminder of the value of work, the dignity of those who labor, and the importance of fair and…
Oklahoma is taking in a lot of tax money. In fact, during the last year, the state has gotten so much extra money, it has as much as a billion dollars in the Rainy Day Fund (and other accounts). That’s a billion with a “B.” Gov. Kevin Stitt, to his credit, wants to sit tight…
[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Calvin, the inquisitive 6-year-old asks his imaginary philosopher tiger, “It says here that ‘Religion is the opiate of the masses.’ What do you suppose that means?” The TV replies, ‘It means Karl Marx hadn’t seen anything yet.’ Although Marx was making a derogatory…
This list is not a comprehensive list of endorsements, that will be available closer to the June 16 election date. It will be added to as decisions on endorsements are made. We have had many phone calls and emails asking whether we will be making endorsements and we will be. U.S. Senator for the seat…
2026 Tulsa Public Schools School Bond Election Vote NO This school bond says your taxes will be at the same rate. However in 2021 this rate was supposed to raise $414 million and now this same rate will raise $609 million for a bond issue that lasts the same amount of time – 5 years.. …
Monica Granstaff and her family waited 12 years to get high-speed internet access to their farm near Okemah. In early September, the Oklahoma Broadband Office joined her family to witness their first fiber connection. The Granstaff family represents the hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans that will be connected by our grant programs, improving their lives…
The gap between intentions and outcomes can be vast in politics, as the push to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage demonstrates. Proponents say they want to help struggling citizens at the bottom of the state’s economic ladder. But in practice, their wage-policy preference yanks that ladder out of the hands of those low-income workers, leaving them…
First Tee – Tulsa, a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf, is celebrating 25 years of impact in Tulsa this month, and the organization will have a very special event this Saturday, June 13 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Mohawk Park Golf Course. This is a…
This past week, the University of Oklahoma baseball team played the No. 15 seed Kansas Jayhawks at the Lawrence Super Regional at Hoglund Ballpark winning two games out of three to win the Kansas Super Regional and became eligible for the College World Series for the first time since 2022. Game 2 began on Sunday…
College Baseball roundup OU WINS ATLANTA REGIONAL Rain on Friday forced the Oklahoma Sooners’ opening game in the NCAA Atlanta Regional to be moved to Saturday morning, and the Sooners responded with an 8-3 win over The Citadel (35-25). The win was the 300th victory for head coach Skip Johnson at the Division I level, all…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – After a year away, I’m back in Indianapolis for the annual Christian Comedy Association retreat, and as usual, I always look forward to attending an Indianapolis Indians baseball game while I’m in town. The Indians are the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and this time around they are playing the Iowa…
BRANSON, Missouri – It would be difficult for a stage play to have more impact than the production of Jesus here at Sight & Sound Theatre. The public ministry of Jesus Christ, His miracles, His relationships, His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection are dramatically portrayed as only Sight & Sound can. Even though…
Vacation plans are on hold and Tulsans’ best options for entertainment due to the coronavirus outbreak are in their own living rooms. Movie theaters closed All the movie theaters in Tulsa – even the Admiral Twin Drive-in – are closed due to the pandemic. Entertainment venues, which tend to draw big crowds, are deemed “non-essential”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nineties country-music hitmaker Joe Diffie died March 29th due to complications related to COVID-19. In all, Diffie charted 18 Top 10 singles, with the majority reaching the top five, including 1993 radio essentials Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) and iconic song, John Deere Green. Diffie’s popular hits also…