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How Much Money Will Oklahoma School Districts Get From The American Rescue Plan?

Earlier this week, Oklahoma's State Department of Education announced how much of the $1.5 billion individual school districts would receive from the…

Oklahoma City Animal Shelter closes again following another canine respiratory outbreak

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has closed its doors once again to prevent the spread of a canine respiratory infection.

Oklahoma's Recent Torrential Rains Lead To Mosquito Uptick; West Nile Concerns Premature

Parts of Oklahoma have seen more than a dozen inches of rainfall over past two weeks, and saturated ground conditions have led to a lot of standing water…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt commits to send National Guard troops to southern border

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday he is committing to send Oklahoma National Guard Troops to the Southern Border in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for reinforcements.

Oklahoma legislative committee picks projects for the last of the state's ARPA pandemic relief funds

Two years and nearly $2 billion later, the Oklahoma Legislature is set to assign the last of its money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Aurora Lora is considering changing the names of four elementary schools.

Spurred By Violence In Charlottesville, Oklahoma City Public School Leaders Consider Changing School

Recent violent events in Charlottesville have spurred Oklahoma City Public School board members to consider the significance of school names like Lee,…

Oklahoma Tribal Nations awarded $24 million in USDA grants for internet access, education

The Choctaw Nation, College of the Muscogee Nation and the Cherokee Nation are receiving grants for internet connectivity, education access and tribal language preservation.

Oklahoma attorney general eyes legal action over alleged insulin price gouging

Oklahoma’s attorney general is exploring legal action against drug manufacturers, alleging wrongful conduct that resulted in artificially increased prices for insulin.

Downtown Sulphur the day after a tornado ripped through the small town’s downtown district on April 27. The two bills approved by lawmakers are meant to help localities that have seen their sources of sales tax revenue destroyed by tornadoes rebuild sooner rather than later.

Oklahoma lawmakers approve disaster relief package to rebuild rural towns hit by tornadoes

A new state fund for towns impacted by recent tornadoes will soon be available. Two measures passed Monday to help pay for natural disaster response.

Oklahoma County Jail Must House And Support ICE According To Board Of County Commissioners

The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday to make the local jail support and house ICE. The decision is in direct contradiction with…

Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater speaks to the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 2.

Oklahoma County Board Of Commissioners Defers Sheriff’s Audit Vote For Another Week

Oklahoma County's Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday morning and discussed last month’s investigatory audit of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s…

Vice President Joe Biden administers the oath of office to U.S. Sen. James Lankford during the ceremonial swearing in January 6.

Oklahoma Senators Lankford, Inhofe Sworn In, House Delegation Splits Speaker Vote

Republican James Lankford has joined Oklahoma's senior senator as a member of the U.S. Senate.Lankford, a former member of Congress from Oklahoma's 5th…

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