Gretchen Eichenberg

Writer • Reporter • Storyteller


A Modern Masterpiece

In the heart of midtown Tulsa, a Midwest modern style home, constructed with Oklahoma-sourced limestone, a natural colored stucco, wood timber and plate steel, stands out. And, by design, it also fits in. “My vision of modern architecture is that it is clearly of this era, and fitting and responsive to this climate, culture, geology and building practices,” says architect Brian Freese, who owns Tulsa-based Freese Architecture.  The best architecture, he says, looks natural to its location....

Medical experts warn 'Big Food' is fighting back against Ozempic with addictive items for sale

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs may be cutting through "food noise," yet the junk food industry is only getting louder, some medical experts claim."Ozempic is breaking the food addiction cycle – but Big Food isn't going down without a fight," Dr. Mark Hyman, an internationally recognized advocate for functional medicine, said in a recent Instagram post. "For decades, ultraprocessed foods have been engineered to hijack the brain's reward system – perfecting the 'bliss point' of sugar, salt an...

Some alcohol choices like dry red wine and clear liquor are less harmful than others, experts say

You may have heard that red wine is good for your heart health — or that vodka is a better option than darker liquors like bourbon. A recent study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology even found that Champagne could reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Yet according to the World Health Organization and others, no alcohol is considered healthy for the body. A few factors, however, such as the amount consumed and its sugar content, could offer drinkers a slightly less damaging choice."There...

Woman of Interest: Monica Sedelmeier

Whether promoting a community concert, celebrating the opening of a new fire station or sharing the journey of a local business owner, Monica Sedelmeier is helping tell the story of Waco. As chief communications officer for the city, she’s made it her mission to learn about the history and heritage of Waco and how that plays into the successes of today — as she and her team work to ensure all citizens know about everything the city has to offer.

Craft brewers navigate rising costs without passing hefty price hikes to customers

America's craft brewers may be facing the sobering reality of inflation and looming tariffs, but a number of them are using creative problem-solving to navigate tight economic times. Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price."Pretty much everything that goes into making beer got more expensive over the past five years," Bart Watson, president and CE...

Celebrating Liberation

Freedom. Emancipation. Liberation. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, which officially took place in Texas on June 19, 1865. Only recognized as a federal holiday starting in 2021, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. But Black communities across the country have long celebrated this pivotal day before its federal adoption. “Juneteenth has been celebrated in Tulsa for as long as I can remember,” sa...

Deli meat, cucumbers top list of 'really risky foods' you might have in the fridge

Cucumbers, deli meat and eggs are just a few of the everyday grocery items that made a list from Consumer Reports of "10 Really Risky Foods Right Now."It's based on the number of illnesses and deaths in 2024, how widespread the outbreaks were, the number of recalls and the amount of food recalled.There was a 41% jump in food recalls due to possible contamination with salmonella, E. coli and listeria in 2024 compared with the year before, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Educa...

New England fights invasive green crabs with innovative 'eat them' strategy

If you can't beat them, eat them. That's become a slogan of sorts for the New England seafood industry and some of the fishermen who supply them, as they try to eradicate – or at least control – the population of one of the world's most invasive species: the green crab.These pesky creatures offer little meat but have a voracious appetite of their own, wreaking havoc on the shellfish industry and the ecosystem. "They're omnivor...

Blind mother of 5 graduates from college with honors alongside her guide dog

When a Tennessee mother of five received her college degree on May 9, she couldn’t see her family cheering in the audience – because she is completely blind.Even so, as Amanda Juetten, 47, crossed the stage to accept her degree – magna cum laude – from Tennessee Tech University, she was more certain than ever about her path forward."I’m totally blind," Juetten told Fox News Digital in an interview. "So I’ve got my guide dog by my side.

McDonald's chef reveals why coffee from fast-food giant tastes so good

Coffee aficionados probably weren't expecting to read news items about McDonald's McCafé, yet the fast-food giant made headlines this month for its coffee's understated quality and loyal cult following."It's consistently good," Donna Locklin, of Salado, Texas, told Fox News Digital.She started drinking McDonald's coffee about 20 years ago, she said, when she became eligible for the 25-cent "senior cup," but it quickly became one of her favorite brews.

Restaurant tipping etiquette: Should you tip for fast food or takeout?

These days, customers who visit a restaurant to pick up a carryout order, or even a fast-food drive-thru, may be greeted by a prompt on the screen asking how much they'd like to tip.In some cases, it's just a kiosk making the request, but other times the cashier might be waiting for the customer's response."It usually catches me off-guard," Chris Nordstrom, a commercial real estate executive in Kansas City, Missouri, told Fox News Digital.

A Wealth of Possibilities

With so many resources now available – from social media to podcasts and even artificial intelligence – you might say new investors have a wealth of financial information at their fingertips. While accessibility is a good thing, finding credible sources that have your best interest at heart can be tricky. “I think the key word is ‘trust,’” says Tanya Wilson, client advisor at Arvest Wealth Management. “Getting information from a trusted source, whether that’s from a financial advisor or a pod...

A Journey of Discovery

Enhanced travel experiences. Social opportunities. Personal enrichment and satisfaction. Greater opportunities for connection. Staving off memory loss and cognitive decline. These are just a few pros of learning a second language at an older age – and you can do it right here in Oklahoma. “Learning a language is more than just learning words,” says Tina Peña, associate professor of Spanish at Tulsa Community College. “It’s about connection – connecting with people, connecting with cultures. I...

Chick-fil-A food and employees helped man lose weight and change his life

Chest pains — plus a concern for his weight and health — prompted a Rhode Island man to take a wellness journey that he said saved his life. The unlikely rescuer? A Chick-fil-A salad. "I knew I needed to make a change," Tom Carroll, 32, a digital content producer from Lincoln, Rhode Island, told Fox News Digital. At 360 pounds, Carroll had tried and failed to change his diet and lifestyle. But after Thanksgiving 2023, he had "the most serious chest pain" he'd ever experienced.

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastics into the saliva, study says

If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the body, according to researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).Lisa Lowe and Jamie Leonard, graduate students at UCLA, along with Sanjay Mohanty, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at UCLA, shared the findings at the...

Mini dachshund who escaped owners 1 year ago continues to evade capture on remote island

A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who has spent almost a year and a half lost on a remote island in southern Australia, has been spotted in the wild — now rescue workers and islanders think they're finally close to catching the little pup."Fantastic news off the bat," Jared Karen, a staff member of Kangala Wildlife Rescue, said in an update video on the organization’s Facebook page."We have seen her, and we’ve narrowed down the search area to one specific point where we’ve got cameras in plac...
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