Today: September 08, 2024
Today: September 08, 2024

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Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There's resistance from schools as students return

Oklahoma’s Bixby school district has lots to show off for a fast-growing Tulsa suburb, including a state-of-the-art new high school and plans for a $12 million upgrade to its football complex

Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There's resistance from schools as students return
Crime|News

Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has narrowly recommended to the governor that he spare the life of a man on death row

Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row
Entertainment|News

'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets

The blockbuster opening of “Twisters” has whipped up moviegoers in Oklahoma who are embracing the summer hit, even in towns scarred by deadly real-life tornadoes

'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets
News|Opinion|Political

Last known survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision

The last two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to reconsider the case they dismissed last month

Last known survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision
Education|News|Political

Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the approval of what would be the nation's first state-funded Catholic charter school is unconstitutional

Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says
Education

Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12

Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12

Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12
News

Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984

Oklahoma has executed a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984

Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984
News|Political

Why are states like Alabama, which is planning to use nitrogen gas, exploring new execution methods?

An Alabama execution this week would be the first in the nation to use nitrogen gas

Why are states like Alabama, which is planning to use nitrogen gas, exploring new execution methods?
News|Political

What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Attorneys for the two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre say they will petition the Oklahoma Supreme Court for a rehearing in their reparations case

What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
News|Opinion|Political

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who were seeking reparations

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations
Environment|News

Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister

A wind farm in southwest Iowa suffered a direct hit from a powerful tornado that crumpled five of the massive power-producing towers, including one that burst into flames

Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister
News|Political

DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration laws

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma over a new state law that seeks to impose criminal penalties on those living in the state illegally

DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration laws
News|Political

How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws

Oklahoma is the latest Republican-led state to impose criminal penalties for those who reside in the state illegally

How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
News

Oklahoma prepares to execute man convicted of 2002 double slaying

Oklahoma is preparing to execute a death row inmate convicted of shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago

Oklahoma prepares to execute man convicted of 2002 double slaying
Economy|Environment|Health|News

What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US

There have been numerous developments this week concerning avian flu that have raised concerns among experts

What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
Education|News|Political

Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US' first publicly funded Catholic school

Oklahoma's attorney general is urging the state's highest court to stop the creation of what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school

Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US' first publicly funded Catholic school
News|Political

An Oklahoma council member with ties to white nationalists faces scrutiny, and a recall election

Voters in the northwest Oklahoma city of Enid will decide whether to recall a city councilor with ties to white supremacist groups

An Oklahoma council member with ties to white nationalists faces scrutiny, and a recall election
News

How the death of a nonbinary Oklahoma teenager has renewed scrutiny on anti-trans policies

The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma whose family says was bullied has renewed scrutiny of anti-trans polices and political rhetoric over gender identity

How the death of a nonbinary Oklahoma teenager has renewed scrutiny on anti-trans policies
Business|News|Sports

Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050

Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million

Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
News|Sports

Oklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a $1 billion arena for NBA's Thunder

Oklahoma City voters will decide whether to approve a 1% sales tax to fund a new downtown arena for the NBA's Thunder

Oklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a $1 billion arena for NBA's Thunder
Business|Entertainment|News

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions
Health|News|Political

Oklahoma Supreme Court keeps anti-abortion laws on hold while challenge is pending

The Oklahoma Supreme Court is reiterating its position that the state constitution guarantees a woman’s right to an abortion when necessary to preserve her life

Oklahoma Supreme Court keeps anti-abortion laws on hold while challenge is pending
News|Political

An Oklahoma man used pandemic relief funds to have his name cleared of murder

An Oklahoma man who was freed after being imprisoned for decades on a murder conviction says there are more cases like his

An Oklahoma man used pandemic relief funds to have his name cleared of murder
News

Oklahoma judge dismisses case of man who spent 30 years in prison for Ada rape

An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 30 years in prison for a 1987 rape and burglary in Ada

Oklahoma judge dismisses case of man who spent 30 years in prison for Ada rape
Health|News|Political

Federal judge in Oklahoma clears the way for a ban on medical care for transgender young people

A federal judge in Oklahoma has declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers to provide gender-affirming care to young transgender people

Federal judge in Oklahoma clears the way for a ban on medical care for transgender young people

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