Abigail Siatkowski

A sign outside the Raise the Wage Oklahoma watch party on election night. Voters rejected State Question 832, which would have increased the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2029.

Ballot provision to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage fails

If it passed, State Question 832 would have brought Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15 by 2029. The last time the national number increased was in 2009.

Supporters of State Question 832 at their signature turning in event.

Politics and Government

Oklahomans to decide on $15 minimum wage

Abigail Siatkowski, OPMX

After nearly three years in the works, a state question to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage hits the ballot today.

The entrance to the Arcadia Lake campground where a mass shooting took place Sunday, May 23, 2026.

Criminal Justice

Suspect arrested in Arcadia Lake mass shooting that killed 1, injured 22

Sierra Pfeifer, Abigail Siatkowski, OPMX

An 18-year-old has turned himself in to police in the aftermath of a mass shooting at Arcadia Lake on Sunday.

From left: Theda Moreno, Casandra Fraser and Tatum Escott wore red handprints on their faces during Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "In our culture and across many cultures within Indigenous people, that's how we see our spirits — in red. And so this is just to bring awareness to their spirit, that they're not forgotten, that they're still loved," Fraser said.

Indigenous News

Oklahoma officials discuss new initiatives to combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis

Sarah Liese, Abigail Siatkowski, OPMX

Complaints about inaccurate data in tracking MMIP cases in databases, such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (Namus), have been a specific focus of an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation unit.

Dozens of homes were leveled by a tornado near Enid.

Weather and Climate

Tornadoes strike in northern Oklahoma, leveling homes in Enid

Logan Layden, Robby Korth, Abigail Siatkowski, Graycen Wheeler, OPMX

Powerful tornadoes struck north-central Oklahoma Thursday evening, impacting Vance Air Force Base and the Enid area.

Politics and Government

Oklahoma City leaders approve data center moratorium

Abigail Siatkowski, OPMX

The moratorium will last through the end of 2026, and specifically prohibits rezoning requests intended for data centers.

Kevin Stitt (center) makes his way past an applauding Attorney General Gentner Drummond (right) at the 2023 State of the State Address.

Politics and Government

Gov. Kevin Stitt signs $12.8 billion Oklahoma budget bill

Abigail Siatkowski, OPMX

The FY2027 budget, which begins on July 1, was passed by both chambers by April 9, but Stitt's signature officially puts it into action.

Oklahoma City voters wait in line to cast their votes at St. Luke's Methodist Church on Nov. 5, 2024.

Politics and Government

Oklahoma election results: K-12 school bonds see wins, taxes face mixed results

Abigail Siatkowski, OPMX

Across Oklahoma, voters went to the polls for a slew of local races on school bonds, city taxes and more.

A vote here sign outside the Oklahoma County Election Board office.

Politics and Government

Oklahoma election preview: Cities seek to update charters, fund improvements

Abigail Siatkowski, Thomas Pablo, OPMX

Oklahoma's 2026 statewide elections may not be happening just yet, but a slew of local races will be on ballots Tuesday.

Thousands of protestors gather in downtown Oklahoma City for a third "No Kings" protest Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Politics and Government

Thousands of protesters gather in downtown Oklahoma City for third 'No Kings' protest

Abigail Siatkowski, Sierra Pfeifer, OPMX

Attendees used large, colorful signs to express their opposition to the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, including the war in Iran and immigration enforcement tactics.