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Razor-wire fence surrounds the Davis Correctional Facility, a medium-security private prison in Holdenville. Oklahoma’s imprisonment rate has dropped 25% over the past five years, moving the state from first to third nationally in incarceration. Justice reform advocates say sentencing reform could help Oklahoma continue to reduce its prison population.

How a proposed felony classification system would affect justice in Oklahoma

Advocates say it could help reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders. Some House Republicans believe justice reform efforts have gone too far.

The September 27, 2015 "super blood moon."

How To See The "Super Blue Blood Moon" Eclipse In Oklahoma

Early-rising Oklahomans will have the chance to view a total lunar eclipse Wednesday morning. Why is it called a "super blue blood moon" eclipse?A total…

Study: Decade Of Income Tax Cuts Deprived Oklahoma Of $1 Billion This Year

Income tax cuts approved by governors and legislators of both parties over the past decade reduced this year’s state revenue collections by more than $1…

A man sits alongside his belongings on June 10 near NW 2 and Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City.

As eviction filings rise, Oklahoma could enact right-to-counsel laws

A new report from Legal Aid Services Oklahoma shows that eviction filings this year are increasing in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma AG Drummond drops lawsuit against vendor, says state actors ‘ultimately responsible’

Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office announced Tuesday it would drop a civil lawsuit against Florida tech company ClassWallet, saying state actors — rather than the company — were responsible for mismanaging federal pandemic relief dollars.

A Belted Kingfisher, one of the species of birds identified during the 2013 Christmas Bird Count at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Christmas Bird Count In Oklahoma Starts At Chickasaw National Recreation Area

The Chickasaw National Recreation Area will be hosting a Christmas Bird Count on December 14, opening day for the national effort. Other bird counts in…

Fight For Safe Rooms Leads To Oklahoma Supreme Court

Kathy Turner works with Take Shelter Oklahoma. The group wants to build safe rooms to protect students from tornadoes like the one that destroyed…

A sign for the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, or OETA, is pictured in Oklahoma City on May 20.

Republican candidates for Oklahoma governor disagree on OETA extension

Leading GOP candidates in the Oklahoma governor’s race are divided on whether they would preserve the state’s public TV broadcasting station.

Rounding Up Bison To Maintain A ‘Living Ark’ In Oklahoma’s Tallgrass Prairie

Bison on the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in northeastern Oklahoma live a quiet life. Most come into contact with humans just once a year. November is a…

Meteorologists are expecting a widespread heat wave for several states, including Oklahoma.

Widespread heat wave to hit Oklahoma this week, worsening into the weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) advises people to limit time in the sun and avoid strenuous activities during afternoon hours this week.

Oklahoma Schools Beset by High Principal Turnover

For decades, principals have come and gone at Tulsa’s McLain High School so frequently, it’s nearly unheard of for a student to complete all four years of…

Oklahoma Senate Passes Maternity Leave Bill For State Employees

A bill that would increase the amount of unpaid maternity leave time available to state employees passed out of the Oklahoma Senate on Monday.Senate Bill…

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