Oklahoma boy, 11, saves woman from house fire on same day he saved classmate's life
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Julius Jones: Oklahoma governor commutes death sentence on day of scheduled execution
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
Tornadoes hit Oklahoma as severe weather sweeps across Central US
Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma late Sunday, as severe weather also swept through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma late Sunday, as severe weather also swept through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
4 largest Oklahoma City hospitals run out of COVID-19 ICU beds
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Oklahoma GOP criticized for likening vaccine mandates to Nazi persecution of Jews
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
Mom arrested after 12-year-old gives birth to 24-year-old man's child
Police say Desiree Castaneda has been charged after her 12-year-old daughter gave birth to a 24-year-old man’s child, who has also been charged.
Police say Desiree Castaneda has been charged after her 12-year-old daughter gave birth to a 24-year-old man’s child, who has also been charged.
Patient influx from other states increases Kansas abortions
The number of abortions performed in Kansas increased by 9.1% last year as far more women traveled from Oklahoma and Texas to terminate pregnancies than in 2019 and the state reported that out-of-state patients outnumbered Kansas patients for the first time in almost 50 years.
The number of abortions performed in Kansas increased by 9.1% last year as far more women traveled from Oklahoma and Texas to terminate pregnancies than in 2019 and the state reported that out-of-state patients outnumbered Kansas patients for the first time in almost 50 years.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Georgia man who 'faked his own death' 6 years ago found in Oklahoma
The Georgia suspect was believed to be dead for the past six years, but new evidence suggested he was alive and living in Oklahoma.
The Georgia suspect was believed to be dead for the past six years, but new evidence suggested he was alive and living in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma passes law granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters
The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.
The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.
Elementary students, staff cheer for cafeteria manager who passed US citizenship test
Students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, lined the halls to cheer for cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez on April 6 after she passed her test to become a United States citizen.
Students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, lined the halls to cheer for cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez on April 6 after she passed her test to become a United States citizen.
Man arrested after video captures him ‘intentionally’ driving car into ex-wife’s vehicle and home, police say
Video captured an Oklahoma man allegedly “intentionally” driving his car into his ex-wife’s vehicle and home.
Video captured an Oklahoma man allegedly “intentionally” driving his car into his ex-wife’s vehicle and home.
Cheeto dust leads to arrest of burglar, Oklahoma police say
An Oklahoma woman was arrested in connection to an attempted home burglary after police found Cheetos residue on her teeth, authorities said Monday.
An Oklahoma woman was arrested in connection to an attempted home burglary after police found Cheetos residue on her teeth, authorities said Monday.
Oklahoma man accused of cooking neighbor's heart had been released early from prison
Authorities say Lawrence Paul Anderson this month killed a neighbor in Chickasha, cut out her heart and then cooked the heart to serve to his relatives.
Authorities say Lawrence Paul Anderson this month killed a neighbor in Chickasha, cut out her heart and then cooked the heart to serve to his relatives.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
‘Frozen’ alligators spotted sticking noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma
While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.
While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.
Oklahoma man jailed for shooting deaths of 5 kids, brother
The children ranged from one to nine years of age.
The children ranged from one to nine years of age.