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Educators circle around to practice "crucial conversations" at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Oklahoma educators don’t shy away from difficult conversations at Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum event

As lawmakers, parents and school boards debate what kids should or shouldn’t learn in the classroom, teachers are still trying to find ways to lead tough conversations. Last week, a couple dozen educators met at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum to figure out just that.

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Special Report: How Actions By Gov.'s Staff Led To Weakened Oklahoma Justice Reforms

Behind-the-scenes moves by Gov. Mary Fallin’s senior staff members helped lead to a severe weakening of a program designed to cut the state’s high…

UPDATE: Oklahoma City School Board Says Superintendent Rob Neu 'Out Of The Office'

Updated April 15, 8:01 a.m.The Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent is "out of the office."That's all the district's board of education said after…

'Super Tuesday' Primary Elections Underway In Oklahoma

Voters across Oklahoma started heading to the polls shortly after sunrise to cast ballots in Tuesday’s presidential primary elections.It’s a noteworthy…

A woman stands in a hemp field at a farm in Springfield, Colo.

Demand For Licenses To Grow Hemp Increases In Oklahoma

The demand for licenses to grow hemp has exceeded state officials' expectations. Journal Record editor Russell Ray discusses profitable aspects of the…

Authorities searching debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

A 12-year-old boy is reported to be among the dead following powerful storms that stretched across the middle of the country.

What To Watch For In Sports This Year

In this week's sports roundup: The start of NFL playoffs, the fate of running back Joe Mixon, who was caught on video punching a woman in 2014, and a 105-year-old Frenchman still on his bike.

Gov. Mary Fallin speaking during an August 22, 2016 news conference to reveal a new design for the state license plate in Oklahoma City.

Fallin Unveils New Oklahoma License Plates

Oklahomans caught a sneak peek of the state’s new license plates Monday afternoon. Gov. Mary Fallin unveiled the new design, which features a large…

Recent storms tame Oklahoma's drought conditions

Recent heavy rain has put a dent in the state’s drought. According to NOAA, one Oklahoma county was the wettest in the nation last month.

Most of downtown Sulphur was destroyed in the deadly tornado outbreak on April 27, 2024.

President Biden approves Oklahoma disaster declaration

President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster exists in Oklahoma, making federal aid available to those affected by last weekend's severe storms in Hughes, Love, and Murray counties.

Daily temperatures above 40 degrees increases water consumption in cattle, according to the Oklahoma State University Extension.

How is Oklahoma's heat wave impacting animals?

There’s a heat advisory in effect Tuesday, and the hot weather is expected to persist. Triple-digit temperatures and warm overnight lows are expected nearly every day this week, impacting humans, animals and plants.

Robby Bass shows off his mask while visiting his grandmother in Broken Arrow. His mother Elizabeth Bass says wearing a mask has come easily to the 4-year-old.

Masking Rules A Patchwork In Oklahoma Schools

Norman Public Schools’ strict masking rule is the main reason Elizabeth Bass sent her child to school.The masks – not just on her child but on all of her…

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