Raynee Howell

freelance journalist | former @OCollyNewsroom co-editor-in-chief

[Oklahoma Watch @OklahomaWatch]

"It hits farms double." Oklahoma grain farmers face fuel costs up 52%, rising fertilizer prices and negative returns for the third straight year.

https://t.co/G51cOrCUXw

[Kaitlin Butts @KaitlinButts]

He got that THANG inside of him lol @WyattFlores10

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

On assignment for @TulsaFlyer, I caught up with @KaitlinButts backstage at Calf Fry, and she spoke highly of Stillwater native @WyattFlores10, who recently was awarded the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Rising Star Award. #okstate #calffry #boysfromoklahoma #reddirt

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

Caught up with Tulsa native @KaitlinButts at Calf Fry. She talked about how much of a whirlwind life has been since “You Ain’t Gotta Die” went viral, plus what it’s been like working with Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson. Check it out! #CalfFry https://t.co/ulRVxSn5m5

[Oklahoma Watch @OklahomaWatch]

FEMA never approved Oklahoma’s mitigation funding request after devastating wildfires in 2025, an unprecedented delay.

https://t.co/afk48nVZih

[Oklahoma Watch @OklahomaWatch]

Oklahoma's Family Representation Advocacy Program expanded to 50 counties in February but needs $5.5 million more to reach all 77 counties. The program provides attorneys, social workers and peer mentors for parents whose children are removed by the state. Rural judges once lured lawyers with breakfast burritos.

https://t.co/NHDcciSaZi

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

Monday I attended Jesse Butler’s review hearing. Judge Michael Kulling unsealed a few documents in the case, and I went straight to the court clerk’s office to request them. Read my update below: https://t.co/IY3OBpiY3p

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

Former #OkState staff member Pratul Agarwal was charged Tuesday. An affidavit reveals the explicit online chats he was having with an undercover agent he thought was a 14-year-old girl. https://t.co/5Uii249AT0

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

#BREAKING https://t.co/xg5xoaAsLz

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

A white hat and a speech in an SGA meeting the day of Charlie Kirk’s murder started a media frenzy surrounding free speech at @okstate. Read more: https://t.co/BxGkiHSeRy

[O'Colly Newsroom @OCollyNewsroom]

10/3/2025. The crossword returns

[Parker Gerl @parker_gerl]

Report: Mike Gundy fired as #OKState coach after 21 seasons

https://t.co/ZFA0DyOVr5

[O'Colly Newsroom @OCollyNewsroom]

Mike Gundy has been relived of his coaching duties after 21 seasons at Oklahoma State.
🏈 Winningest coach in program history
🏆 1 Big 12 title
📈 18 straight winning seasons
📊 10 AP Top 25 finishes
🎟️ 12 bowl victories
Read more here: https://t.co/0KB1iMEAwH

[Johnathon Hayes KFOR @JohnHayesNews]

Turning Point USA is coming to the University of Oklahoma next month. Speaker/s have not yet been announced.

[O'Colly Newsroom @OCollyNewsroom]

Hundreds gathered on Library Lawn to mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last week at a Utah college event.
OSU’s TPUSA chapter hosted the vigil, remembering Kirk’s faith, activism and legacy.
https://t.co/Hhr6SIiDGM
✍️ Rhema Coleman + Raynee Howell

[O'Colly Newsroom @OCollyNewsroom]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University.

President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk died on Truth Social around 3:45 p.m.
https://t.co/F2AmmszdqE
✍️ Raynee Howell
📸 Bryson Thadhani

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

Charlie Kirk has died, according to Donald Trump on Truth Social.

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah College today. The O’Colly is consistently posting updates as they role in. https://t.co/mfmYdwTPl4

[Bella Casey @bellacaseyyy]

Parker McCollum doesn’t think of himself as one of the big dogs. He still feels 17.
Read my one-on-one interview with McCollum where he details his Central Texas background and talks future plans -- and no, they don't involve quitting anytime soon.
https://t.co/A3rqICxDhz

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

a little side quest… blessed with the opportunity to cover this case for @TheOklahoman_ https://t.co/gYt2DGx0ZD

[Raynee Howell @RayneeHowell]

#BREAKING: Payne County associate district judge Michael Kulling granted a temporary restraining order on the #OSSAA, preventing it from enforcing the ineligibility of four Glencoe High School varsity basketball players.