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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…

George Rainy pushes an electrocardiogram machine through the emergency department at St. Anthony Hospital in downtown Oklahoma City.

What Japanese Automakers Can Teach Oklahoma City Hospitals About ER Efficiency

It’s the time of year when a lot of people are thinking about health care. Many private employers’ option periods just wrapped up, and on November 15…

Former Oklahoma corrections officer convicted for allowing white supremacist attack on Black detainees

A former Kay County Detention Center supervisory corrections officer faces up to 10 years in prison for violating the civil rights of three Black detainees.

House Speaker Charles McCall shakes hands with Gov. Kevin Stitt at the 2023 State of the State address.

Oklahoma House debates and approves income tax cut, while Senate remains on standby

House Bill 1002 passed on a 71 to 20 party-line vote on Wednesday, representing a quarter of a percent income tax cut. But, the bill is unlikely to go anywhere — for the moment — as Senate leaders look to use their support for the measure as leverage on other legislative priorities.

The Oklahoma City Federal Building at 301 NW 6th St. is on a list of "non-core" facilities the federal government might sell.

Oklahoma City Federal Building could be sold as Trump administration works to cut ‘non-core’ assets

The building in downtown Oklahoma City that replaced the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building after the 1995 bombing houses several federal agencies.

The Paycom headquarters office in Oklahoma City.

Federal government sues Oklahoma City software giant Paycom, alleging disability discrimination

A U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suit alleges that Paycom violated federal employment discrimination law after it failed to reasonably accommodate and then terminated an employee with a severe allergy in 2024.

Sister Helen Prejean and actress Susan Sarandon appearing on the August 31 episode of "The Dr. Phil Show."

Death Penalty Opponents Take Oklahoma Death Row Inmate's Case To 'The Dr. Phil Show'

A Hollywood actress spoke to a nationwide audience Monday on behalf of an Oklahoma death row inmate.Susan Sarandon appeared on The Dr. Phil Show and urged…

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