From Trails to Truck Stops
By Richard Stephens, staff writer
Western emigration across America changed dramatically over time – the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s exhibit explains how.
During Route...
VillagesOKC names Tessa Martin board president
Tessa Martin, director of conference services at Metro Technology Centers’ Springlake Campus, is the new board president for VillagesOKC, a membership organization offering services...
Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Dear Savvy Senior
My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are...
Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame Inductees
The Oklahoma Historical Society will induct Donald L. Fixico, David W. Levy (posthumous), Linda D. Wilson and Timothy A. Zwink into the Oklahoma Historians...
Renamed OKC Comets Begin Second Season
story and photo by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Seniors who want to catch every baseball game need to get their tickets soon; purchase online at...
Thomas Jefferson Interpreter to Give Presentations
The Oklahoma History Center is honored to present Kurt Smith in a portrayal of Thomas Jefferson, ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration...
New Book Highlights the 100-year History of Route 66
by Van Mitchell, staff writer
Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026, and the historic highway is highlighted in a new book “Route 66-The...
Senior Day at the Capitol
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Concerned citizens will gather at the Oklahoma State Capitol for Senior Day to feel their voices matter...
Cannicott Expands BrightStar Care Territories Into One Integrated Agency
By Van Mitchell, staff writer
When Jarod Cannicott acquired two BrightStar Care territories in the Oklahoma City metro in 2021, his goal was simple: build...
Senior Marathon is Evolving in Privileges
by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
The Oklahoma City Memorial Senior Marathon began with a huge turnout in its first year, with more than 1,000 participants...
Auditorium to Host Performing Arts Series
By Van Mitchell
As home of the Armstrong
International Cultural
Foundation’s Performing Arts
Series, it hosts an extensive
schedule of concerts, dance
theater, lectures, and cultural
events throughout the year.
“Our mission...
VillageOKC to Host Positive Aging Seminar
Simple meals that support health and connection
VillagesOKC will host a free Positive Aging seminar designed to help older adults rediscover
the joy and simplicity of...
AARP Warns of Data Center Utility Rate Threat
By Bobby Anderson, RN
Global electricity demand is set to rise sharply over the next decade and we may all be footing the bill for...
Do I Need to File a Tax Return This...
Dear Savvy Senior
What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because...
FREE RIDE
EMBARK Streetcar Rides Downtown Free Until July
Story by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Senior News and Living is alerting seniors to Oklahoma City EMBARK’s free downtown...
Belmont Cove
Owens Family Builds Belmont Cove Into Premiere 50+ Independent Living Community for Seniors
By Van Mitchell, staff writer
Gary Owens is a familiar face locally with...
Governor Stitt Issues Executive Order Strengthening Oversight of Medicare Advantage...
New Requirements Will Protect Oklahoma Seniors, Providers, and the Stability of Care Networks
Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a new executive order establishing additional requirements...
Free Medicare Webinar Live and On-Demand
The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) will continue its free Medicare Mondays webinar series in 2026, offering live and on-demand education...
Awards Banquet Scheduled for March 19
On Thursday, March 19, the Oklahoma Historical Society will host its annual Awards Banquet at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Each year,...
Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum Receive $71,000 Grant to...
The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton were recently awarded a $71,505 grant from the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program to...
Scope and Scale of Arcadia’s “Centennial Mural”
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Since building The Windmill Shops as Arcadia, Oklahoma’s only shopping center in 2006, Danny and Vi Davis...
Faith Plays Integral Role in Crystal McGee Depue’s Life
By Van Mitchell, staff writer
Faith has long played an important role in Crystal McGee DePue’s life in which she lost her father at age...
Museum and Library Tell State’s History
By Van Mitchell, staff writer
Through artifacts, photographs, and paintings, the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, located at 406 E. Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie...
VillagesOKC Releases 2026 Positive Aging Seminar Schedule
Fresh off a successful year of offering free Positive Aging seminars at the Metro Technology Centers Springlake Campus in northeast Oklahoma City, VillagesOKC has...
What You Should Know About Prepaid Funeral Plans
Dear Savvy Senior
I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire...
Four Decades of Better Hearing for Oklahomans
By Van Mitchell, staff writer
For over 41 years, Audio Recovery Inc. has been an Oklahoma City staple, dedicated to helping Oklahomans protect and improve...
ON A MISSION
By Van Mitchell, staff writer
Dr. Frank G. Tunstall has been on a lifelong mission to serve the Lord and teach others about Him.
Tunstall, a...
Veterans Recognized
Caps off to you, veterans! Veterans Day activities in El Reno, Midwest City and Tahlequah typified how much Oklahomans value their veterans.
by Richard Stephens,...