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Frequent Small Earthquakes Raise Risk Of Bigger Ones In Oklahoma, Study Suggests

The daily occurrence of small earthquakes linked to oil and gas drilling in Oklahoma increases the likelihood of larger earthquakes, new research…

Oklahoma launches program to keep pets and first responders safe during emergencies

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is working with a company called LifePet.Care to help first responders know how to deal with pets they encounter.

Oklahoma medical association opposes bill allowing nurses to prescribe without supervision

Oklahoma's medical association is opposing a bill heading to the governor, which would allow providers like nurse practitioners to prescribe certain drugs independently.

Hundreds of dogs pulled from central Oklahoma breeding facility, owner arrested

More than 400 Maltese and Maltese-mix dogs were seized from a breeding facility in Stroud this week. The dogs are now receiving care at multiple humane societies and rescues around Oklahoma.

House and Senate Democrats hold a press conference to announce joint resolutions to reject proposed social studies standards.

Oklahoma Democrats file joint resolutions to reject Walters’ social studies standards

Oklahoma Democratic lawmakers filed House and Senate Joint Resolutions Monday to reject controversial proposed social studies academic standards.

A screenshot of the "Baby Olivia" video produced by anti-abortion organization Live Action.

Oklahoma could be the next state to require schools to show fetal development video

Oklahoma schools could be required to show students a fetal development video — such as a prominent one produced by an anti-abortion activism group.

State Superintendent Lindel Fields, left, introduces staff from the Oklahoma Education Department during a meeting of the Oklahoma CareerTech board in Oklahoma City on Oct. 16, 2025. Brent Haken, director of Oklahoma CareerTech, sits to the right of Fields.

New state superintendent brings ‘drastic’ tone shift to partnership with Oklahoma CareerTech

The new Oklahoma state superintendent on Thursday led his first CareerTech board meeting since being appointed and said he plans to continue attending these monthly meetings.

Oklahoma lawmakers discuss possible new state agency to serve young children

Some Oklahoma lawmakers want to launch a state agency devoted to serving the needs of young children and their mothers. One state representative hosted an interim study on Monday to explore the possibilities.

Police in Oklahoma respond to cries for help. No kidding: They were from a goat

Officers in Enid answered a call to what sounded like a person crying out for help. The sound was being made by a distressed goal. A farmer explained that the goat had been separated from a friend.

ECDC Public School's class watches intently as teacher Sommer Lyons shares the story of the Easter Bunny.

Oklahoma Schools Get 1.2 Percent Increase In Per-Pupil Funding

Oklahoma schools are receiving their allocation for the new fiscal year, and districts are receiving an increase of about $38 per student.The state…

The Cleveland County Juvenile Detention Center in Norman is among 17 county juvenile facilities that aren't required to follow federal rape-prevention standards.

Most Oklahoma Juvenile Facilities Don’t Comply With U.S. Rape Prevention Standards

More than half of Oklahoma’s incarcerated juvenile offenders are held in facilities that don’t comply with federal policies for preventing sexual assault,…

Oklahoma pulls back curtain on opioid settlement money, but victims' families still have questions

Nearly $1 billion in legal settlements has flowed to Oklahoma, but questions remain about how funds are being spent to help those devastated by the opioid crisis.

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