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In a 2019 English class at The Academy of Seminole, students write descriptive essays. Charter schools like this one are slated to reap the biggest benefits from a recent State Board of Education action to equalize funding between charter and traditional

Oklahoma Charter School Leader Explains Lawsuit That Has ‘Seismic Effect’ On Education Funding

A recent resolution announced by Oklahoma’s State Board of Education will transform education funding in Oklahoma by equalizing funding for charter and…

State Bond Advisor Warns Rating Agencies Won't Like Oklahoma's Next Budget

Bond rating agencies will not be fond of Oklahoma’s fiscal year 2016 budget, State Bond Advisor Jim Joseph told the Council on Bond Oversight.“This budget…

A tornado struck the Best Value Inn on Southeast 44th Street and Interstate 35

Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration, All 77 Counties Now Under State Of Emergency

President Obama signed a disaster declaration Tuesday for areas of Oklahoma affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in…

Flooding along Hwy 16, north of Muskogee, Oklahoma in May 2019.

To develop a state flood plan, Oklahoma officials seek better understanding of community flooding hazards

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is working on a comprehensive plan to protect Oklahomans from the effects of flooding. To do that, the board is gathering information about flooding across the state.

Nearly 1,000 orphaned oil and gas wells can be found in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oklahoma.

Oklahoma awarded $25 million to seal nearly 1,200 abandoned oil and gas wells

The U.S. Department of the Interior awarded Oklahoma an initial $25 million to help address legacy pollution caused by orphaned oil and gas wells left abandoned across the state.

Gentner Drummond became Oklahoma's Attorney General in 2023.

Oklahoma AG sues energy suppliers over natural gas prices during winter storm

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed lawsuits against natural gas suppliers for skyrocketing gas prices during Winter Storm Uri in 2021.

Osage Nation Congress calls for repeal of Oklahoma's so-called 'critical race theory' ban

When the Osage Nation Congress met to discuss routine business last week, one item included supporting a resolution that called on Oklahoma's legislature to repeal the controversial HB 1775, a law that limits discussion of race, sexuality and gender in the classroom.

Democratic Rep. Mauree Turner of Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Rep. Mauree Turner receives threatening calls, emails following censure by House GOP

Oklahoma City Representative Mauree Turner — the legislature's only open nonbinary member — is the target of attacks on their race, gender and religion following a move earlier this week by House Republicans to formally censure the Democratic lawmaker.

If the Supreme Court chooses Stitt to represent the state, it’s more likely he and future governors will get to negotiate compacts his way. If Drummond takes his place in federal court, it could give the Attorney General the power to intervene in litigation on behalf of the State at his discretion.

Stitt or Drummond? Oklahoma Supreme Court will decide who represents state in tribal compacting case

A federal judge thinks the Oklahoma Supreme Court should decide whether the Governor or Attorney General has the authority to represent the state’s interests in federal court. One attorney says the court’s choice could affect more than just the case in question.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), at a November meeting in the Oval Office.

Oklahoma's Mullin closer to DHS Secretary confirmation, Tulsa energy executive expected to fill seat

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, is one step closer to becoming the US Secretary of Homeland Security.

Dental surgeon Jeannie Bath, seated, adjusts the fit on a set of dentures for a patient while volunteer dental assistant Angela Whipple looks on at the Good Shepherd Ministries clinic in Oklahoma City Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Nonprofit Needs Volunteers To Keep Up With High Patient, Services Demand

A local free clinic that treated about 3,300 patients and provided more than 16,000 services to low-income residents last year needs more doctors,…

Reaina Harris is diversion program coordinator with Red Rock Behavioral Health Services, which partners with the Midwest City Police Department to provide mental health and substance abuse programs to prisoners.

Midwest City One Of Few Oklahoma Communities Offering Mental Health Treatment To Inmates

Midwest City Jail officials are trying to break the cycle of repeat offenders in their custody.Police Chief Brandon Clabes says mental health and…

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