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A major shift in Oklahoma sentencing starts Jan. 1 — Here’s what changes

Freshman lawmaker’s 'Save Oklahoma' plan gains statewide political backing

Oklahoma News (Dec. 29, 2025)

Dozens of Oklahoma audits are stuck in limbo — here’s why

Critics: Oklahoma’s insurance 'fix' doesn’t fix rising rates

Oklahoma news update (December 26, 2025)

How one Oklahoma classroom is tackling homelessness

New law unlocks $5M to help train Oklahoma teachers

Oklahoma news update: December 24, 2025

Inside Oklahoma ICE detentions: Immigrants held without bail turn to federal courts

Oklahoma news (Dec. 23, 2025) | Fractured GOP concerned about open primaries, lawmakers looking to 'Mississippi Miracle'

A divided Oklahoma GOP, a rising Freedom Caucus — and the wildcard of open primaries

Oklahoma news: A warm week ahead and a tighter budget outlook for Oklahoma

State leaders start budget talks with $692M less to spend

After 2018 settlement, State Farm now faces new RICO charges in Oklahoma

Wildfire risk, OMES leadership change, and a push to privatize

Stitt appoints new OMES director to lead core state functions

Deer Creek grieves the loss of 2 students after Logan County crash

Why Mexican nationals in Oklahoma are seeking dual citizenship for their U.S.-born children

DOJ alleges BLM OKC leader diverted returned bail money into personal accounts

ACA subsidies could expire — Grant Hermes explains what it might mean for rural Oklahoma

Big tech needs power. Oklahoma customers may help pay for it.

Oklahoma News Update: Dec. 11, 2025

Oklahoma News Update: Dec. 10, 2025

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority awarded $120M to start expansion

The OU grading controversy — and the dangerous precedent it sets for academia

Moving all my focus to Beehiiv

What do we know about data centers and their use of Oklahoma resources?

Gov. Stitt appoints three officials to new roles in his administration

Oklahoma leaders react to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Operation SAFE could spread to other parts of the state — Oklahoma news recap for September 10

Journalism 101: Follow the money, and the ambition

Softball team bus crash near Minco injures several — Oklahoma news recap for September 9

Democrats, homeless advocates say Gov. Stitt is lying about Tulsa homeless operation — Oklahoma news recap for September 8

Beloved drive-in closing for several months due to oil well drilling — Oklahoma news recap for September 5

'Courage is Contagious': Labor Day protests across the state — Oklahoma news recap for September 2

State Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty to domestic violence charges — Oklahoma news recap for August 29

Drummond: OHP can't abandon Tulsa, Oklahoma City — Oklahoma news recap for August 28

Agency: 'America First' teacher's test violates state law — Oklahoma news recap for August 27

Tulsa's housing supply not keeping up with demand — Oklahoma news recap for August 26

Oklahoma considers trying to dictate corporate policies — Oklahoma news recap for August 25

Reports: Walters seeks to hire attorney for possible criminal charges — and Stitt, Nichols go at it over agreement between tribe, Tulsa

5 things to know about the Tulsa office of health and well-being — and 5 candidates have filed for lieutenant governor in Oklahoma

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Oklahoma — and small-town police taking federal immigration role

Oklahoma AG sends state agents to Okemah after entire police force collapses — and what is the Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program?

Oklahoma's top ranking in one national business category clouded by low marks in others — and another late stock disclosure by Mullin

Feds to Walters: Tap the brakes on 'no testing' proclamation — and Glencoe Schools, families sue OSSAA

Google invests $9B in Oklahoma — and school lunch fees continue despite Walters' order

Oklahoma welcomes students, but not cell phones — and statewide election results

Former President Clinton to speak at Nigh funeral — Walters doubles down on conservative online school

Norman residents growing impatient with turnpike authority; AG with audit — and Tulsa, OKC using 'hostile architecture' to keep homeless away

Initial report from Hilbert indicates nudity on Walters' TV was from Jackie Chan movie — but the investigation is not over

Big turnaround for Oklahoma bridges — and Lankford helps secure big money for state's military bases

Stitt's order to block Medicaid funds for ‘abortion-affiliated providers’ — and protests against Trump administration held in OKC, Tulsa

$70M in federal education funds for Oklahoma frozen — OKC doctor accused of killing 4-year-old daughter

Severe Storms Lab again on chopping block — and Oklahoma Supreme Court rules state income tax applies to tribes, too

Deportations are happening in Oklahoma — Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan concert canceled due to storm damage

Mental health agency might not be able to make payroll; agency for seniors faces funding crunch — Thunder drop Game 1

Drummond calls for ODMHSAS commissioner to be fired; Inside OSU president's resignation — and Thunder vs. Nuggets preview

Obscenity bill targets drag shows? Meteorologists warn about NOAA cuts, especially now that it's May

2 Dead in Oklahoma Floods; Supreme Court Weighs Oklahoma Religious Charter School

Oklahoma GOP Passes On Social Studies Standards; OKC Family 'Traumatized' by ICE

Mental Health Budget Crisis, Social Studies Standards Battle — and Rail Funding Cuts

Weather impacts OKC Marathon weekend, and severe storms might impact your Monday — Plus, Thunder sweep

OSDE meeting gets contentious; it's OKC Marathon weekend — and, WOW, what a Thunder comeback!

Walters' hires political ops, not educators; Corporation Commission meeting gets heated — Norman Music Festival opens

Walters presses districts on DEI, tariffs to impact state agriculture — and Thunder go up 2-0

Oklahomans remember Pope Francis, Stitt considers parole for convicted murderer — and get ready for Game 2

OKC bombing remembrance, tornadoes hit southern Oklahoma — and Thunder snag Game 1

Multiple tornadoes reported across Oklahoma; no word on damage

Remembering April 19, 1995 — plus Easter events and Thunder playoff preview

Dismissed Oklahoma forester says he was wrongly dismissed

Oklahoma's illicit marijuana market is now $100B, state says

OU Vandalism, Education Meeting Delayed, and Shake Shack Coming

Bill Clinton Coming to OKC, State Forester Fired & Luther’s Giant Route 66 Sign

Oklahoma Congressman Says DOGE Is ‘Pretty Responsive’ to His Concerns

Oklahoma lawmakers react to dismantling of Department of Education

Oklahoma News Round-Up: David Boren Remembered

David Boren dies: Reaction, coverage of the death of Oklahoma icon

Oklahoma Watch: Walters trying to out-MAGA his peers

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin said what?

New photo released of Oklahoma correctional center escapee

Snow, Ice Give Way To Life-Threatening Cold In Oklahoma

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