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From left: Theda Moreno, Casandra Fraser and Tatum Escott wore red handprints on their faces during Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "In our culture and across many cultures within Indigenous people, that's how we see our spirits — in red. And so this is just to bring awareness to their spirit, that they're not forgotten, that they're still loved," Fraser said.

Oklahoma officials discuss new initiatives to combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis

Complaints about inaccurate data in tracking MMIP cases in databases, such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (Namus), have been a specific focus of an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation unit.

Drone developed by Oklahoma researchers aims to speed up weather forecast lead times

Scientists at the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) created a device designed to improve the accuracy of weather events.

From left, Oklahoma Corporation Commission members Todd Hiett, Dana Murphy and Bob Anthony hear arguments in the Jim Thorpe Building in Oklahoma City on Tuesday to determine whether the agency should reopen a two-decade-old telephone rate case.

Corporation Commission Holds Off On Reopening $16 Billion Oklahoma Utility Rate Case

On Tuesday the Oklahoma Corporation Commission is delayed a decision to reopen a 25-year-old telecommunications rate case. In 1989, the commission voted…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers a press conference surrounded by House and Senate leaders. The administration unveiled an education funding package worth $785 million.

Oklahoma to shoulder nearly $4 million price tag for Parental Choice Tax Credit

When the Parental Choice Tax Credit program was passed this spring, the tax commission estimated it would cost $1 million this fiscal year to set it up. As it turns out, it’s going to cost nearly four times that.

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.

Children cared for at Granny & Dot’s Early Childhood Development Center.

Oklahoma childcare advocates call for more subsidy funding, policy changes at legislative interim study

Oklahoma lawmakers heard from childcare experts Thursday as they prepare for the 2027 legislative session next spring.

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.

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