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Cherokee Nation principal chief talks about his fight to preserve tribal rights

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, about his fight with Oklahoma's governor and tribal rights in America today.

Former Firstep participant Dustin Misener was assigned to work on a demolition crew. After Misener was injured on the job, Firstep kept most of his first disability check and asked him to leave the program.

Working For Sobriety: Recovery Program Took Some Clients’ Disability Pay

Dustin Misener started using drugs in his early teens growing up in rural Oklahoma. By his 30s, he was battling an addiction to methamphetamine and had…

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is a well-liked Republican governor in a heavily Democratic state. Observers are looking for clues as to whether he'd challenge President Trump in 2020.

'Watch What We're Doing': Could Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Challenge Trump In 2020?

The well-liked Republican leading a deep-blue state is an outspoken critic of President Trump and has denounced the "debilitating politics of Washington."

The Oklahoma State Capitol is being renovated.

Legislature Lays Out Policy Priorities In Bills Sent To Governor

Because of a legislative session shortened by COVID-19, only a handful of education policy bills moved through the House and Senate to make it to the…

Mayor David Holt makes his first State of the City address Thursday at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City.

Mayor Holt Hopes MAPS 4 Will Balance Quality Of Life Projects With More Challenging Issues

In this week's episode of the Business Intelligence Report, Journal Record editor Russell Ray discusses Oklahoma City Major David Holt's idea for future…

State Standards Leave Gaps In County Jail Inspections

An arrest in Roger Mills County ends with a drive into the sheriff department’s garage and a short walk through the jail’s heavy door. Sheriff Darren Atha…

Moore Public Schools Superintendent Robert Romines demonstrates the district’s new building entry system.

Lack Of Funding Creates ‘Disparity’ In School Safety

With more mass shootings happening every year, protecting kids has become a priority for school administrators in Oklahoma. However, safety looks very…

Tearful Ted Cruz supporter Linda Bond hugs another supporter after her candidate exited the race Tuesday night. "[I'm] sad, hurt. Hurt by Americans," Bond said. "I believe that they had an opportunity of a lifetime and instead gave in to anger and emotion instead of thought."

After Ted Cruz Dropped Out, His Watch Party Became The Saddest Room In America

It would be hard to overstate the amount of tears that were shed in that room after Cruz's announcement. There were cries that shake your chest cavity. Tears that run your makeup off your face.

Tulsa police chief calls for gun reform

The Police chief of Tulsa Oklahoma is speaking out for gun reforms as lawmakers there keep loosening gun restrictions.

Sarah Vap and her parents, Dave and Barbara Jacques on their farm and ranch in Osage County. The Jacques family strongly supports a 'yes' vote on State Question 777.

A Field Guide To State Question 777: StateImpact’s Documentary On OK’s Agricultural Ballot Measure

When Oklahoma voters go to the polls next week, they’ll decide on State Question 777, known by supporters as the right-to-farm amendment. The measure…

Medical marijuana would be legal for people 18 and over with a state issued license if SQ 788 passes.

Groups Weigh In On Health Department’s Plan To Regulate Marijuana If State Question 788 Passes

State Question 788 would allow Oklahomans over 18 to keep, use and grow medical marijuana, after they get a physician-approved license from the state.…

Entertaining The Hours Of Your Week With Henry V, OCCC’s Spring Choral Concert And A Food Drive

The ReduxionTheatre Company (RTC) opens its production of William Shakespeare’s Henry V on Friday, May 9.Lads and ladies take a trip back to the early…

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