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Oklahoma State Auditor Investigation Finds Litany Of Problems With Epic Charter Schools

A long-awaited report from Oklahoma State Auditor Cindy Byrd on Epic Charter Schools was released Thursday. Byrd found a litany of problems in her…

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) speaks to an audience Sept 2, 2015 at the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association.

GOP Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio Brings Energy Plan To Oklahoma City

Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio traveled to Oklahoma City Wednesday to preview his national energy strategy.The junior Republican Senator from…

Five Inmates Involved In March Oklahoma County Jail Hostage Charged With Murder

New report shows Oklahoma ranks second in wind power production growth

A new report ranks Oklahoma second in the country in wind power production growth over the last 10 years.

People walk by the Panasonic booth during CES International, on Jan. 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. Japan’s Panasonic Corp. selected Kansas as the location for a multibillion-dollar mega-factory to produce electric vehicle batteries for Tesla and other carmakers, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Panasonic chooses Kansas over Oklahoma for its new EV battery plant

Oklahoma has lost to Kansas in attracting an electric vehicle battery plant.

Oklahoma Attorney General announces potential lawsuits over 'forever chemicals' pollution

As concerns mount about “forever chemicals” — also called PFAS — polluting the environment, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced potential litigation against companies that add them to the environment.

A doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago.

Oklahoma State Department of Health receives grant for mothers during Medicaid unwinding

Oklahoma may soon replace NYC as home to the tallest building in the U.S.

Architects in Oklahoma City revealed plans to expand the construction of a new skyscraper called Legends Tower to a height of 1,907 feet — an homage to the year Oklahoma officially became a state.

There's a new effort to legalize marijuana purchases for people over 21.

Gov. Stitt calls for state question to shut down Oklahoma medical marijuana

In his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt called Oklahoma's cannabis market a threat to public safety. He pushed for the medical marijuana issue to be put on the ballot again, in hopes voters would shutter the industry.

Leflore County resident Alan Brady says the large berm in the background blocks the view of the mountains he had before mining started.

Resistance To Coal Mine Regulations Could Cost Oklahoma Some Of Its Sovereignty

Oklahoma and the federal government aren’t getting along.From health insurance exchanges to power plant emissions, the Obama Administration just can’t…

State Superintendent Ryan Walters, center, and Chief Executive Secretary to State Board of Education Terrie Cheadle, left, listen to public comments during the Oklahoma State Board of Education's monthly meeting, March 28, at the Oliver Hodge Education Building in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma education department proposal would track immigration status upon enrollment

Under the proposed administrative rule, Oklahoma schools must ask students’ parents or legal guardians to provide proof of citizenship upon enrollment.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager Paul Rusinko speaks to guests about WildCare's songbird patients.

Oklahoma wildlife rehabilitation group reports larger intake with development, changing climate

WildCare Oklahoma held its annual baby shower fundraiser in May, amid an increase in injured or orphaned wildlife and funding challenges.

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