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Steve Lackmeyer

USA TODAY

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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  • The Oklahoman
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Past articles by Steve:

Why a giant 'leg lamp' has a Californian in a hurry to transform a small Oklahoma city

A large replica of the "leg lamp" in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" is credited for millions of development in downtown Chickasha, Oklahoma. → Read More

Will OKANA prompt clean-up east of Bricktown? Can OKC bring factory jobs? Your questions answered

Oklahoman reporter Steve Lackmeyer answers questions about manufacturing in OKC and how OKANA can prompt clean-up of Reno Avenue east of Bricktown. → Read More

Tom Love, founder of Love's Travel Stops, dead at age 85

Tom Love, founder of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stories died Tuesday morning at age 85. → Read More

New NBA arena timeline? Ways to reduce homelessness? Mayor Holt answers your questions

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt answered readers' questions and discussed replacing Paycom Center in the latest OKC Central Live Chat. → Read More

OKC Central live chat with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt

The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer welcomes OKC Mayor David Holt to the OKC Central live chat at 10 a.m. Bring your questions for Steve and the mayor. → Read More

OKC's most surprising developments? Future of Shepard Mall? Your questions answered

Steve Lackmeyer answers questions from readers about how to add life at Shepherd Mall, which downtown developments caught him by surprise. → Read More

Urban Renewal set to buy blighted eastside property at NE 23 and MLK

The first major expenditure of MAPS 4 beautification funds is set to happen this month with acquisition of the former Buy For Less corner in NE OKC. → Read More

A new jail at Crossroads Mall? Are Penn Square Mall's days numbered? Your questions answered

Where will the new Oklahoma County jail be built? Is Penn Square Mall's days numbered? Questions are answered in latest live chat. → Read More

OKC Central live chat with The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer

The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer is restarting his OKC Central live chat. Join him Friday morning at 10 a.m. and bring your OKC questions. → Read More

Investors seek removal of developer for Strawberry Fields area near OKC's Scissortail Park

A minority group of Strawberry Fields investors allege they've not been given an accounting of funds and want Pat Salame removed as developer. → Read More

International flights in OKC? Has Convergence lost its luster? Your questions answered

Steve Lackmeyer discusses the prospect of a new hotel and world flights at Will Rogers World Airport. → Read More

Turnpike Authority seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging illegal ACCESS Oklahoma payments

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is asking for court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging illegal ACCESS Oklahoma payments. → Read More

OKC Central live chat with The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer

The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer is restarting his OKC Central live chat. Join him Friday morning at 10 a.m. and bring your OKC questions. → Read More

Tulsa highway junction awarded $85 million 'Mega Grant,' largest in state history

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.2 billion in Mega Grants, including $85 million for reconstruction of Tulsa's I-44/U.S. 75 corridor. → Read More

Who is working at Chesapeake campus? What's next for I-240 area? Your questions answered

Oklahoman reporter Steve Lackmeyer answers readers' questions about Scissortail Park, the Chesapeake Energy campus and Amtrak expansion to Tulsa. → Read More

A hotel in the Adventure District? Will Holt pursue higher office? Your questions answered

Oklahoman reporter Steve Lackmeyer answers readers' questions about hotels, airport expansion and Mayor David Holt's political future. → Read More

Heritage Lanes to close for conversion into an Andy B's Entertainment Center in OKC

Heritage Lanes is closing in March for conversion into an entertainment center, leaving just two traditional bowling alleys left in Oklahoma City. → Read More

OKC to experiment with using beet juice to prevent icing on bridges

Will beet juice prevent icing on bridges? OKC wants to find out. → Read More

Is Yukon the best place to live? Is the Skirvin's sale a good thing? Your questions answered

Oklahoman reporter Steve Lackmeyer discussed extending the Oklahoma River east and the future of the Skirvin Hotel in Friday's OKC Central Live Chat. → Read More

OKC Central live chat with The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer

The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer is restarting his OKC Central live chat. Join him Friday morning at 10 a.m. and bring your OKC questions. → Read More