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TSET sues Oklahoma leaders over new law it says threatens its independence

A constitutionally created board overseeing nearly $2 billion in public dollars on Tuesday asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to overturn a recent state law saying it threatens its independence.

A restored sign from Taft Stadium in Oklahoma City hangs above the entrance to the exhibit.

Oklahoma History Center marks 100 years of Route 66, offers journey through state

Route 66 turns 100 this year. To celebrate, the Oklahoma History Center is offering a condensed journey through Oklahoma's portion of the Mother Road.

The restored Electric Transformer House at 2412 North Olie Ave. in Oklahoma City.

Why Oklahoma City’s Electric Transformer House Is On The National List Of Historic Places

The latest update of the National Register of Historic Places includes the kinds of Oklahoma buildings you’d expect to be on such a list: a school in…

Sardis Locals Say Lake Economy Suffers As Southeast Oklahoma Water Fight Drags On

Oklahoma’s lakes drive millions of dollars of tourism to otherwise impoverished parts of the state. But the local economy around Sardis Lake is missing…

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, center, speaks as coach Steve Kerr, left and general manager Bob Myers listen during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

Durant’s Departure Leaves Oklahoma City Without Its Most Visible Face

The Golden State Warriors formally announced the signing of former Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Kevin Durant on Thursday. Durant publicized his…

Kevin Stitt (center) makes his way past an applauding Attorney General Gentner Drummond (right) at the 2023 State of the State Address.

Oklahoma AG Drummond steps in to take 'unlawful' gaming compacts lawsuit from Governor

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says he’s taking over gaming compact negotiations with tribal nations from Gov. Kevin Stitt.

A child fishes at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Lawmakers are pitching an eight-year maintenance plan that would repair and update state parks across Oklahoma.

State parks are crumbling. Oklahoma lawmakers are pitching an 8-year maintenance plan to fix it

Across the state, Oklahoma’s parks are careening from one emergency infrastructure crisis to the next as legislators have struggled to figure out a viable, cost-effective and palatable long-term solution to maintain over $1 billion in assets.

Demonstrators hold signs and wave flags during the 2024 OKC Women’s Strike at the Oklahoma Capitol.

Report: Oklahoma sees largest decline in abortions among states with near-total bans

A national analysis of abortions during 2020 and the end of 2023 found an uptick in nearly every state with a near-total abortion ban, excluding Texas, Idaho and Oklahoma, which had the steepest decline.

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The Grand River Dam Authority's coal-fired plant in Chouteau, Okla., which is impacted by the Regional Haze Rule.

Oklahoma Attorney General Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Review Air Pollution Ruling

State Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Oklahoma’s largest utility company, OG&E,have been fighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional…

Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, speaks to reporters following a House Rules Committee meeting on Sept. 24, 2026, at the Oklahoma State Capitol, during which he was punished for allegations of sexual harassment, improper workplace behavior and conflicts of interest.

Oklahoma lawmakers call for representative's resignation amid sexual harassment, conflict probe

The Oklahoma House Rules Committee is calling on Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, to resign following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior and conflicts of interest.

Long Story Short: Free speech in crisis

Oklahoma Watch, April 9, 2025

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