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Some tribal leaders are congratulating Oklahoma governor-elect Mike Mazzei on his victory this week, hoping he won't repeat the last eight years of state-tribal conflict.

Cherokee Nation announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, the expansion of the tribe's low-income elderly utility assistance program. Leaders also signed directives to launch new elder nutrition sites.

Democrat Jena Nelson lost to Republican Stephanie Bice last night for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District. Nelson likely could have won in the previous district boundaries

Lawton has elected Democrat Kathy Suttles to the Oklahoma House, turning the seat blue for the first time in over 20 years. Oklahoma gained six total Democratic representatives.

Republican Mike Mazzei defeated Democratic rival and former state House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson Tuesday night. With the vast majority of precincts reporting, he had an almost 70,000-vote lead, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board.

Oklahomans went to the polls Tuesday to decide their next governor, U.S. senator, attorney general and more.

In Southeast Oklahoma, black bear hunting season runs for the month of October. According to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, this year's season was record-breaking.

Oklahomans will vote in dozens of national, statewide and local races – and decide on two state questions – this midterm election. Here is a preview of key items on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Some Oklahoma County advocates strongly oppose a proposed sales tax to fund the construction and operation of a new county jail. They say it would punish poor people.

OSU Medicine’s Maternal and Addiction Recovery Care Program is the first in eastern Oklahoma to bring together board-certified addiction medicine and OB-GYN physicians to deliver integrated pregnancy, addiction treatment and wraparound support.