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Ray Vestal shows off his "I voted" sticker in El Reno.

'You can't gripe if you don't vote': Early voting kicks off in Oklahoma

Oklahomans took to the polls Wednesday for the first day of early voting. Oklahoma has four early voting days this year — that's one more than in the 2020 Presidential general election.

A woman waves from a prison window at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in 2019.

Oklahoma Prisons Ahead In Vaccinations But Advocates Say Earlier Access Could Have Saved Lives

The chance to see visitors without putting them at risk is a strong incentive for Oklahoma prisoners to take COVID-19 vaccines.The Department of…

Republican superintendent candidate Robert Franklin speaks with StateImpact's Beth Wallis leading up to the Aug. 25 runoff.

Superintendent candidate Robert Franklin wants ‘political rancor’ out of Oklahoma education

The Republican runoff election for the state superintendent is Aug. 25. StateImpact’s Beth Wallis sat down with candidate Robert Franklin to talk Oklahoma education.

Oklahoma Superintendent Speaks Out About His District’s Decision To Let Teachers Carry Guns

Oklahoma lawmakers enacted legislation in 2015 that lets school employees, including teachers, carry guns on campus. Okay Public Schools, near Tahlequah,…

Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat and Gov. Kevin Stitt shake hands after the State of the State address on Feb. 6, 2023.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt says education funding agreement is close, but Senate leader says not so fast

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced in a Thursday press conference he felt the months-long legislative stalemate over education funding was coming to an end. But, Senate leaders say that’s not the case.

Oklahoma County jail interim director resigns, third person to vacate top post in 3 years

The trust that oversees the Oklahoma County Detention Center accepted the resignation of the jail's interim CEO Paul Timmons in a unanimous vote Monday.

State Sen. Clark Jolley (R-Edmond), the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Oklahoma Senate Approves $7.1 Billion Budget Bill For Fiscal Year 2015

The Oklahoma Senate has overwhelmingly approved a $7.1 billion budget bill that funds state government for the fiscal year that begins July 1.The Senate…

Son’s Tragic Death Inspires Oklahoma Father’s International Activism

In February 2002, Reggie Whittenlost his 25-year-old son Brandon in a motorcycle accident after his son became addicted to prescription medication. For…

Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (left) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister (right) are vying to take Oklahoma's highest office in November.

New poll finds Kevin Stitt has narrow lead on Joy Hofmeister in race for Oklahoma Governor

A poll from Amber Integrated shows Gov. Kevin Stitt has a narrow lead on his Democratic opponent state schools superintendent Joy Hofmeister.

Oklahoma officials praise U.S. Supreme Court decision to limit scope of Clean Water Act

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency cannot enforce certain federal regulations on wetlands that aren’t physically connected to lakes and rivers. Here's what that means for Oklahoma.

Passengers line up to board the Heartland Flyer at Oklahoma City's Santa Fe Depot. The passenger train is a once-daily round trip line from OKC to Fort Worth, TX.

Oklahoma, Kansas apply for planning funds to link OKC to bevy of destinations by passenger rail

Passenger rail could be coming soon to link OKC to Newton, Kansas, but it will still take a while longer.

PM NewsBrief: Dec. 29, 2023

This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for Friday, December 29, 2023.

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