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Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons and members of his legal team host a press conference in front of the Oklahoma Supreme Court building.

Tulsa Race Massacre survivors appeal case to Oklahoma Supreme Court

Survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are hoping the Oklahoma Supreme Court will hear their case.

A health care worker fills a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC recommends updated COVID-19 boosters as Oklahoma hospitalizations rise

The CDC recommended Tuesday that everyone six months and older get a round of one of the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters.

AM NewsBrief: March 20, 2025

This is the KGOU AM NewsBrief for Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Capitol Insider: Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass ‘Contentious’ Bills Before Adjourning Three Weeks Early

Before adjourning the 2018 Legislative Session on May 3, Oklahoma lawmakers passed a number of bills that could face legal challenges or vetoes from Gov.…

Shelly Deas, principal of Lee Elementary School in Oklahoma City, shows the school’s system for tracking achievement and improvement levels of each student. Students in blue are at the highest performing level; students in red are at the lowest.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Crucial To Primary Education Of Oklahoma's Future Workforce

At Oklahoma State University’s annual Economic Outlook Conference last week, industry professionals criticized low teacher pay, but forecasted continued…

With his face mask down around his neck, Stitt encouraged Oklahomans to wear a face mask, but said that he will not consider placing a face mask mandate on Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Public Health Officials Continue Opposition To Statewide Mask Mandates

Continued growth in Oklahoma’s coronavirus cases have led to a heightened push for statewide mask mandates, but public health officials say that’s not…

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to say life begins at conception

An Oklahoma lawmaker wants voters to enshrine into the state Constitution that personhood begins at conception.

Derrick Scobey (left), newly elected Oklahoma County Commissioner Jason Lowe (center) and a group of faith leaders talk to reporters after touring the Oklahoma County jail.

Oklahoma City leaders launch curfew initiative to curb youth violence

A coalition of Oklahoma faith leaders and elected officials is urging parents and guardians to have their kids home by 10 p.m., every night.

Gov. Kevin Stitt touts Oklahoma's new Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

Gov. Stitt unveils Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Oklahoma’s state government is opening an Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

In 2018, the teachers attending Tulsa Public Schools' Tulsa Race Massacre Institute visit the John Hope Franklin Center.

Oklahoma Educators Are At Frontlines Of Remembering Tulsa Race Massacre

George Monroe recalled bits and pieces of the Tulsa Race Massacre up until the end of his life.The images never could escape his memory.“I remember seeing…

What's on the ballot for the October 10th special election in Oklahoma

Voters in 22 counties across Oklahoma are heading to the polls on Tuesday to consider school bonds, municipal propositions, and party representatives for Senate District 32 in Southwestern Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Police Department Headquarters

Oklahoma City Police Department to implement Clearview AI technology

The Oklahoma City Police Department recently entered into a contract with an AI company to use its facial comparison software.

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