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Split U.S. Supreme Court hears Oklahoma Catholic charter school case

The case debates whether charter schools are state entities forbidden from adopting a religious faith.

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready is being accused of "advocating" for 2024's House Bill 3090 on behalf of CompSource. The bill created an avenue for mutual insurance companies to convert to stock companies, while giving the insurance commissioner sole regulatory authority to approve the plan before it's voted on by policy holders.

Questions swirl around Oklahoma mutual insurance company's reorganization plan

Late last year, a pair of Oklahoma companies sued CompSource Mutual Insurance over its plan to reorganize into a stock company. Now, lawyers for the plaintiffs say the state's top insurance official may have helped set the plan in motion.

Devon Energy Corp. headquarters at 333 W. Sheridan Ave. in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City's Devon Energy Unveils $1 Billion In Asset Sales, More On The Horizon

Devon Energy announced nearly $1 billion in sales Monday. The Oklahoma City-based oil and gas giant is selling wells, land leases, and mineral royalties…

Dairy Cows Deaths Could Affect Texas, New Mexico Milk Prices, But Not Oklahoma

Last month's winter storm could have an effect on grocery prices across the region.Oklahoma ranchers who are more used to winter weather were largely able…

Protesters on NE 36th and Kelley in Oklahoma City, Okla. in June 2020.

Two Oklahoma Voters Discuss How Protests, Police Budget Cuts Have Impacted Them

Outrage and unrest following the killings of unarmed Black men and women at the hands of law enforcement has pushed the conversation about police…

Citing execution flaws, Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for Bigler Stouffer

Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for Bigler Stouffer

The Oklahoma state Capitol in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma House Republicans unveil $500 million school funding increase, alternative to vouchers

The Oklahoma House of Representatives unveiled its legislative priorities for education Thursday, and it’s got two main objectives: give public schools a $500 million funding increase and give parents tax credits to send their kids to private schools.

Tribal leaders in Oklahoma feel let down by closure of OSU economic development department

Several tribal nation leaders in Oklahoma are disappointed in the shutdown of a workforce development program at Oklahoma State University.

A fire burns in Stillwater on March 14, 2025.

Facing Stitt's calls to shut division down, Oklahoma Forestry Services pushes back

As Oklahoma recovers from a massive wildfire outbreak in March, the governor has criticized the state Forestry Services’ response, and even mused about disbanding the division. State officials at the Forestry Services and beyond are pushing back.

EPA smog reduction plan delayed as Oklahoma Attorney General pushes to limit federal regulations

Oklahoma’s plan to meet federal smog regulations has been in limbo for months after a rejection from the Environmental Protection Agency and a lawsuit in response to that rejection. According to a new court ruling, the state will not have to implement a stricter federal smog plan while it waits on that lawsuit.

Motorists on Peebly Road pass by a sign protesting the addition of a new turnpike through eastern Oklahoma County.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority wins Supreme Court overturn, must respond to land purpose denial

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled on two matters regarding the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s ACCESS Oklahoma project.

Commissioner Allie Friesen speaks to a room of reporters during a press conference the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services called Thursday.

Oklahoma mental health commissioner demands change, reaffirms position in federal lawsuit

Department of Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen said dramatic change is needed during a press conference she held Thursday.

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