The Route 66 Bowling Alley Sign That Refused to Disappear

Historic aerial view of the Willow Springs district near the original 66 Bowl on NW 39th in Oklahoma City.

What do country star Vince Gill, rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson, and an old Oklahoma City bowling alley have in common? The answer is glowing again in Chandler, Oklahoma. Route 66 Bowl sits at 920 E. 1st Street in Chandler, right on the Mother Road. Today it is a family entertainment stop with bowling, arcade games, […]

The History Behind SKATE! The Plaza in Oklahoma City

Roller skater moving through the street during SKATE! The Plaza 2026 in Oklahoma City.

On August 14, NW 16th Street in Oklahoma City's Plaza District looked considerably different than it normally does. Instead of cars moving through the neighborhood, the street was covered with ramps, rails, skateboarders, BMX riders, rollerbladers, spectators and musicians for the return of SKATE! The Plaza. Red Bull was on hand, Money Ruins Everything helped […]

Go vote today in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Primary Election day is June 16, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with primary races, State Question 832, and possible local items on the ballot.

OKC Collects Card Show Returns to Oklahoma City This March

If you’ve ever flipped through a binder of Pokémon cards, hunted for a rookie-year sports card, or debated the value of a graded slab, this one’s for you. The OKC Collects Card Show is coming back to Oklahoma City on March 14 & 15, 2026 — and it’s bringing more than 250 vendor tables packed […]