BOK, Cox Center chef helping to mold next generation of Oklahoma cooks

For some cooks, the prospect of putting together a meal for nine guests can be daunting. For Sarah Leavell, whipping up a multi-course dinner for 900 guests is just another day at work. “Well,” Leavell said, laughing, “in this job, there really isn’t a ‘typical’ day.” Leavell is the executive sous chef for the BOK […]

Editorial: Oklahoma auditor showing political independence as a true public servant

Residents of Tryon didn’t know its police chief was using taxpayer dollars to buy personal guns and hunting equipment, or that he withdrew town funds from casino ATMs. A state audit uncovered about 13% of the city’s annual budget was misappropriated, amounting to about $95,000. Several lessons are learned, many pointed out in the report released […]