Former Oklahoma State University President James Halligan, a Republican, and Payne County District Judge Robert Murphy, a Democrat, have filed for Senate district 21, the seat currently held by Senate President Pro Tem Mike Morgan, D-Stillwater. Democrat Gregory Wilson of Carney also has filed and will face Murphy in the July primary.

In an era of term limits, the number of candidates filing for mostly legislative posts this week is 100 fewer than expected.

Maj. Scott Hagerty, a graduate of Stillwater High School and Oklahoma State University, was killed Tuesday while serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan.

Under pressure from Indian tribes, federal regulators announced Thursday they’re retreating on attempts to make sure electronic bingo machines at tribal casinos can’t masquerade as Las Vegas-style slots.

Boone Pickens, the billionaire alumnus who has donated more than $400 million to Oklahoma State University, will be honored in December at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony.

A member of the Tulsa-based pop group Hanson said he feels a duty to share his “scary experience” with deep vein thrombosis while health officials in his home state work to promote awareness of the medical condition.

Bob Tway has rarely been so excited about a trip to the U.S. Open. And he’s not even playing. He’ll be a caddie.

In the morning, the volunteer and field resources coordinator for “Oklahoma Gardening” will be at GardenFest at Oklahoma State University’s Botanical Garden for the dedication of the new Horticulture Resource Center.