People

Investigative Journalist

Marven Goodman

Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former Logan County commissioner. Publisher of The Sooner Sentinel — county government, surveillance, and public-records accountability.

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Political Reporter

Katy Smith

Writer behind The V1SUT Vantage. Follows the money in Oklahoma politics — campaign finance, PACs, and the Legislature.

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Columnist

Everett Piper

Former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, nationally syndicated columnist, and author of "Not a Day Care." Faith, culture, and education.

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Founding Publisher

Jake Merrick

Former Oklahoma state senator and founding publisher of The Colony OK. Hosts The Colony's live broadcasts.

jakeamerrick@gmail.com · @jakemerrick

Columnist

Adam Holley

Columnist for The Colony OK on government, politics and faith in Oklahoma.

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Columnist

Brady Butler

Columnist for The Colony OK on faith, family, education and Oklahoma government.

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Columnist

Dalton Fashik

Columnist for The Colony OK on economics, fiscal policy, free markets, agriculture, Oklahoma business, families, and farmers. Author and Curator of The Farm Guide, a common sense food strategists guide to making your farm and ranch more profitable, resilient, and sustainable so that you can pass it on to the next generation. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Learn more about me here: 👇🏽 www.about.me/daltonjfashik

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Columnist

Jadan Terrazas

Columnist for The Colony OK on Government and Politics

@JTforOK

Columnist

Jason Murphey

Columnist for The Colony OK on government accountability, fiscal policy, technology and transparency in Oklahoma.

@jwmurphey

Host · Right of Way Report

Amy Cerato

Host of the Right of Way Report — property rights, eminent domain, legislation and litigation for Oklahoma landowners.

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Host · Frontier Mindset Podcast

Cody Elliott

Host of the Frontier Mindset Podcast — faith, leadership and legacy for Oklahoma families and business owners.

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Host · Designed for More

Dr. Jeremy Maass

Host of Designed for More — functional medicine, nutrition, fitness, preventive health and living with purpose.

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Host · The Race

Jason Baffrey

Host of The Race — family, culture, automotive, racing and sports in Oklahoma.

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Podcast Host

Katie Sparks

Podcast host on The Colony network — faith, family, education and Oklahoma life.

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Host · Shields and Arrows Podcast

Mark Baze

Host of the Shields and Arrows Podcast — faith and culture. My name is Mark Baze. I am a father, husband, and pastor here in Oklahoma. I stand for defending the faith, the family, and the fellowship. My show, Shields and Arrows, does just that. We address any and all subjects that are relevant to the Word of God, our families, and our churches. It is my goal to teach the Bible, tackle cultural, as well as political issues, and encourage others to do the same. It is time for courage behind the pulpit, in the home, and in the community!

@Mark Baze

Host · The Money Block

Matt Moore

Host of The Money Block — personal finance, investing, wealth building and financial literacy.

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Hosts · Building Bridges

Pancho & Lera Hobbes

Hosts of Building Bridges — faith, family, marriage, community and reconciliation across Oklahoma.

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Host · Here We Go Again

Rob Standridge

Host of Rob Standridge: Here We Go Again — Oklahoma government, public policy, accountability and education.

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Host · Allegedly

Roberta Lewis

Host of Allegedly with Roberta Lewis — investigative journalism, courts, criminal justice and public corruption in Oklahoma.

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Chris Apel

chrisapel@gmail.com

Colleen McCarty

I’m an Oklahoma attorney whose work has crossed litigation, prosecution, defense, public policy, nonprofit leadership, and legal reform. My practice and writing focus particularly on how legal institutions exercise power, make decisions, and serve the public. I’ve worked inside prosecutors’ offices, represented defendants and civil litigants, led statewide justice-policy work, and helped develop and advocate for significant criminal-justice legislation.

cmccarty85@gmail.com

Columnist

Deborah Campbell

Deborah Campbell writes from personal experience as a parent navigating special education and from years of professional work across the field — as a litigating paralegal in special-education cases, an independent contractor, and an investigator examining alleged noncompliance with IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA.

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John Avans

I live in Logan County District 2, am the secretary for Precinct 206. I participate in all 2A meetings, GOP meetings as well as a member of the Freedom Caucus and numerous other conservative organizations. Two years ago I participated in a Constitutional educational course at the County Sheriffs office and have been a advocate for conservative values for over 30 years.

jonshom10@gmail.com

Roberta Lewis

listen this county has lots of secrets the good the bad and the ugly (key the movie music)

roberta_fellows@yahoo.com

Shana Breazeale

I live in Wagoner County but work and was raised in Tulsa County, so alot of my knowledge is from BA, but I will work to find news to report for Wagoner County.

shana_breazeale@yahoo.com

Shelley Gwartney

I know Tulsa well through my previous political runs for Union School Board and State Senate, District 33. I know Tulsa through Moms for Liberty as we follow what happens in it's 16 public school districts and many private schools. I serve as the Chair of Tulsa County M4L. Through M4L, I have made good relationships with our elected officials. I have been a part of the Tulsa County Republican party as an elected representative. I currently serve as the CD1 Treasurer. I am a Senate District Captain for OKHPR in Tulsa County, monitoring health related issues in the area and at the state level. I frequently have breakfast with our County Commissioners and other 'movers and shakers.' Outside of Tulsa, I serve on the OSSM (Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics) Board of Trustees, appointed by Gov. Stitt in 2026.

shelleygwartney@yahoo.com

Columnist · Broken Trust

Sherrie Conley

Sherrie Conley is a former Oklahoma state representative, educator, school administrator, and adjunct college professor. She is the founder of Broken Trust, an organization dedicated to protecting children, strengthening families, examining education outcomes, and holding the institutions entrusted with our children and public resources accountable.

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Newsroom Desk

The Colony Desk

The standing byline for stories researched and drafted with AI assistance and edited by The Colony newsroom. Stories under it report verified facts from public records, agency releases, meeting agendas and attributed published reporting; they carry no opinion or endorsement, and every source is listed at the foot of the story.

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Tracey Garrett

I live in Rogers County where quite a bit is happening currently but you’re aware of much of it. Smelter, data centers, corruption, but do we want to address corruption? I’m part of the Owasso Area Women’s Republican Club. I am particularly involved with animal rescue, if that’s something we’re interested in covering?

traceyg7@duck.com