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Oklahoma State Reformatory is a minimum security prison that houses over a thousand male inmates.

Prison’s Water Restored After Tower Is Drained By Leak

Repair crews on Tuesday restored water service to Oklahoma State Reformatory in southwestern Oklahoma. Oklahoma Department of Corrections officials said a…

First African-American State Senator, E. Melvin Porter, Honored On Senate Floor

Oklahoma's first African-American state senator has been honored on the floor of the Senate, 50 years after his election to office.Surrounded by family…

Nearly 100,000 Newly-Eligible Oklahomans Have Enrolled For Medicaid During First Week Of Expansion

About a week into sign ups, 100,000 Oklahomans have enrolled in Medicaid expansion. More than a decade after the Affordable Care Act’s passage made it…

The jury's in: You won't miss anything watching this movie from the couch

There's been a bit of consternation flying around about the fact that the theatrical release of Juror #2, directed by Clint Eastwood, was very muted. But this movie is perfect to watch at home.

The Philadelphia Eagles' Haason Reddick, #7, celebrates after recovering a fumble in the NFC title game.

5 storylines to watch for a Super Bowl between heavyweights: the Chiefs and Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles were the league's most complete team this year, but Kansas City had its best offense by far. Plus, look out for a pair of brothers and a historic quarterback matchup.

Bed rotting as self-care: What a mental health expert wants you to watch out for

Where do you draw the line between bed rotting and depression?

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OKLAHOMA BOMBING: SCOTT SIMON SPEAKS WITH NPR'S DON GONYEA ABOUT THE LATEST IN THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE BOMBING OF THE FEDERAL BUILDING IN OKLAHOMA CITY MORE THAN A WEEK AGO.

General Electric's new Oil and Gas Technology Center in Oklahoma City.

Report Says OKC Area Has Economic Growth Potential, But Needs To Improve Its Workforce

A new report from the Brookings Institution says Oklahoma City is positioned for growth. It says the city has a solid layer of infrastructure that is…

Judge Thad Balkman speaks during discussions of the settlement between the state of Oklahoma and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. during Oklahoma’s trial against drugmakers blamed for contributing to the opioid crisis, Monday, June 10, 2019.

Johnson & Johnson Profited From Both Sides Of Opioid Crisis, Says Epidemic Expert

The first case in a flood of civil litigation against opioid drug manufacturers is in its third week in Oklahoma.Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter’s…

Amanda and Keith Erwin, of Edmond, say they're learning to live with near-daily earthquakes. The Erwins have written letters to both of their state lawmakers asking them to investigate.

Oklahomans Live With Shaking As Researchers Study Earthquake Swarm

Keith Erwin says they remind him of the artillery he used to hear growing up near the Fort Sill Army base in Lawton. His wife Amanda says the earthquakes…

Shaken residents line up inside Edmond's Waterloo Baptist Church to voice concerns and ask representatives from the Corporation Commission and the state Geological Survey questions about recent earthquakes.

Town Hall Turns Testy As Oklahomans Seek Action And Answers On Earthquakes

Oklahomans rattled by a surge of earthquakes on Thursday packed a contentious town hall meeting in Edmond and demanded answers and action from public…

Lawmakers gather in the House chamber at the state Capitol before Gov. Mary Fallin delivers her 2016 State of the State address.

Featured Four: State Of The State; Rilla Askew; SandRidge Layoffs; Sunsetting Wind Credits

Four stories that were trending or generated discussion online or on KGOU’s social media platforms during the past week.Fallin Presents Budget, Unveils…

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