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Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater, shown here at a meeting of the District Attorneys Council in May 2019, is being accused of misusing the grand jury process to investigate a criminal justice reform group, which he has denied.

Whistleblower Claims Raise Questions About Multi-County Grand Jury Process

In addition to a legal claim, the attorney for a former investigator for Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater has sent a series of letters…

Madelyn Rains, an administrative assistant at the Oklahoma County Election Board, trains poll workers before the June 30 primary.

Will It Be Safe At The Polls?

The reopening of Oklahoma’s economy has brought thousands of people back into stores and workplaces, many of whom are choosing not to wear face masks or…

Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb shorlty before the State of the State address Monday at the Oklahoma state Capitol.

How Would Todd Lamb Govern?

If Gov. Mary Fallin joins President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb will step in to finish the two years left in her term.The…

‘I can’t believe this is ours.’ OKCPS opens new high school on city’s south side

Oklahoma City Public Schools opened a $116 million Capitol Hill High School on the city's south side Tuesday, replacing a 1920s building that lacked modern amenities and efficient air conditioning. The new campus serves a predominantly Latino community where 99% of students are economically disadvantaged and half are English-language learners.

Israel Warily Watches Egypt

In Gaza, there were cheers over Hosni Mubarak's fall in neighboring Egypt. In Israel, the mood was something more wary. Officially, Israeli authorities and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed satisfaction that Egypt's new military rulers said they would stand by regional and international treaties.

State’s New Education Plan Calls for Big Strides

Reducing schools’ use of emergency certified teachers by 95 percent and boosting high school graduation to 90 percent are some of the goals set by the…

Fallin Directs Prison Officials To Change Earned Credits

Gov. Mary Fallin is pushing the Oklahoma Board of Corrections to loosen its policies governing when most prisoners serving time for “85 percent crimes”…

William Thorpe, Son of Jim Thorpe, Says Native American Olympics Was “Dad’s Dream”

William Thorpe, Jim Thorpe’s oldest living son, sat on the reviewing stand with tribal chiefs and other dignitaries from the native world to watch as…

House Democrats hope to expand their majority in this election.

10 House Races To Watch

House Democrats hope to pick up seats in this election and add to their 232-197 majority. They have focused on President Trump's handling of the coronavirus and threats to the health care law.

Watch the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards

Watch live performances from Allison Russell, Bonnie Raitt and more as the Americana community reveals its top album, song and artist of the year.

Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent Rob Neu speaks to reporters in August 2014, shortly after taking the position.

#FeaturedFour: Neu’s Future, Corrections Conversation, Budget Cuts, Budget Solution?

Four stories that were trending or generated discussion online or on KGOU’s social media platforms during the past week.Oklahoma City School Board Says…

Supreme Court Rules On Coal Pollution, Dealing Blow To AG Pruitt And OG&E

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Oklahoma Gas and Electric, the state’s largest utility, haven’t had much luck going up against the U.S.…

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