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As Flu Deaths Rise, Oklahoma County Health Officials Offer More Services

In light of the heightened flu activity The Oklahoma City-County Health Department says it’s never too late to receive a flu vaccination. In addition,…

Opioid settlement funds set for distribution to nearly 40 Oklahoma cities, counties

The Attorney General’s Office is set to distribute over $5 million in settlement funds to nearly 40 cities and counties across the state, in an effort to stall and stop the opioid epidemic.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a mandate to require the Bible in classrooms at the May 2024 State Board of Education meeting.

Which Oklahoma schools are pushing back against Walters' classroom Bible directive?

Since State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ directive requiring the incorporation of the Bible in Oklahoma classrooms in June, school districts have been questioning the superintendent’s legal authority to mandate the instructional materials.

Here are the Oklahoma state agencies, advisory boards facing sunset as of July 1

During the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed several bills that would have extended the sunset, or termination dates, for a handful of agencies and councils. For some, July 1 marks their final day of operation.

Bill would add items to the Oklahoma back-to-school sales tax holiday list

A bill that would add items to Oklahoma’s back-to-school sales tax holiday advanced Monday from a Senate committee.

Former Chesapeake Energy employees leave the building with their belongings after the Sept. 29, 2015 buyouts.

Layoffs, Mergers, And Stock Scares In A Volatile Week For Oklahoma's Energy Industry

It's been a rocky five days for Oklahoma's energy sector, with downsizing, buyouts, and even a possible de-listing from the New York Stock Exchange.On…

Oklahoma lawmakers study statewide ban on cell phones in public schools

The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday and Wednesday to hear from physicians, policy researchers and educators at a legislative interim study about banning or restricting student cell phone access in schools.

Oklahoma City Star Kevin Durant Named NBA's Most Valuable Player

Despite a 122-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night in Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder fans have…

Oklahoma Takes A Hard Look At What Police Seize — And How It's Spent

The state's loose civil forfeiture laws allow authorities to seize funds and property without charges. Alleged abuses include using funds to pay off an assistant district attorney's student loans.

Children look out a window on a snowy day. School cancellations could become a thing of the past thanks to distance learning.

Will COVID-19 Pivot In Schools Mean Oklahoma Snow Days Are A Thing Of The Past?

Craig McVay feels awful about it.The El Reno Public Schools superintendent said there’s no joy in taking away snow days.“I’m the king of snow days. I…

The Oklahoma state Capitol in Oklahoma City.

Trans bathroom ban advances in Oklahoma legislature amid open letter battle

Oklahoma’s House of Representatives advanced a bill that would bar transgender students from using the bathroom corresponding with their gender identity.

More than 215 new Oklahoma laws went into effect Nov. 1

More than 215 new state laws went into effect Wednesday that impact everything from state employee benefits and jury pay to oversight of medical marijuana grows and missing persons.

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