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Candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General Jon Echols chats with a constituent during his race announcement event on Feb. 26, 2025, at the Christian Heritage Academy in Del City.

Oklahoma AG candidate refunds donations from couple involved in political favor scandal

Republican attorney general candidate Jon Echols has returned campaign donations to a Norman couple embroiled in a political favoritism scandal, as first reported in The Oklahoman.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters sits at the head of the table during an April 24 meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Education in Oklahoma City. Walters has said he intends to require teachers to take an "America First" assessment if they are moving from a progressive state, like California or New York.

Walters’ ‘America First’ teacher test could overstep Oklahoma law, state agency leader says

Oklahoma’s education chief targets blue-state teachers for ideological assessment.

Interior Department fights to dismiss Oklahoma tribe's Indian boarding school lawsuit

The Department of the Interior, or DOI, is asking a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action complaint brought forth by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California over federal Indian boarding schools.

Linebacker Mack Wilson of the Alabama Crimson Tide stretches the ball into the endzone after an interception Monday night at the Sugar Bowl New Orleans. Alabama will appear in their third straight national title game after beating clemson 24-6.

Alabama Bulldozes Into 3rd Straight Title Game; Georgia Runs By Oklahoma

The Bulldogs won the Rose Bowl in double overtime thanks to three long touchdown runs by Sony Michel. Meanwhile, Alabama's defensive players outscored Clemson on both sides of the ball.

Oklahoma Senator Steps Down From Leadership Positions Amid Embezzlement Probe

Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman said Monday state Sen. Rick Brinkley has stepped down from his leadership position as he faces an embezzlement…

Regional EPA Director Dr. Earthea Nance drives a tractor across T.J. Love's pasture.

Oklahoma has restored nearly 100 unhealthy streams thanks to water monitoring, regenerative agriculture

Oklahoma has managed to restore nearly 100 unhealthy streams — more than any other state. Oklahoma officials say credit is due to individual farmers and the conservation programs that support them.

Downed trees and damaged buildings at Oklahoma Baptist University.

Tornadoes in Central Oklahoma kill 3, Governor Stitt declares a state of emergency in 5 counties

An outbreak of tornadoes in central Oklahoma Wednesday evening leveled homes, tossed vehicles and killed at least three people. The Red Cross has opened shelters in three locations.

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

Judge: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority violated Open Meeting Act, ACCESS project contracts rendered invalid

Opponents of the 15-year, $5 billion ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project were handed a big win Thursday. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority lost the first of several impending court decisions regarding the ACCESS program.

A lawsuit challenging the governor's order ending remote work for state employees filed by Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Oklahoma City, pictured Oct. 21, 2024, was dismissed.

Oklahoma high court affirms dismissal of lawsuit challenging Stitt’s order to end remote work

The Oklahoma Supreme Court tossed out a lawsuit challenging a gubernatorial executive order that ends remote work for state employees.

Bird flu has arrived in Oklahoma, agriculture officials urge safety measures to contain the spread

Oklahoma became the 31st state with a confirmed case of avian flu in chickens over the weekend, and state agriculture officials are asking for help to contain the spread.

Judge Seals Mental Health Records, Issues Gag Order In Oklahoma State Parade Crash

Updated 4:46 p.m. After weeks of publicity, a judge has issued a gag order in the case of the woman suspected of driving her car into a crowd of…

Lake Hefner is a primary source of drinking water for Oklahoma City. A state board is assessing the state's water supply to meet future demand.

Oklahoma Water Resources Board updating plan to ensure access to water for next 50 years

Oklahoma officials are seeking input from residents about their top water concerns as a state board begins to craft a plan to ensure enough water is available for the next 50 years.

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