Oklahoma
Gavin Newsom Claps Back at GOP Senator for Blaming California Officials for 'Violence': 'Let's Start With Your State's Murder Rate'
California Governor Gavin Newsom lambasted a Republican Senator for posting a video to social media in which he mocks Newsom for levying legal action against President Donald Trump after the National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles.
Tulsa Race Massacre's Last Survivors Will Not Receive Direct Payments in Mayor's Reparations Plan
The last two known survivors of the Tulsa race massacre will not receive direct payments from a $105 million reparations package announced by the city's mayor.
Oklahoma Official Promises Bibles in Schools 'Will Happen' Next School Year Despite Lawmakers Scrapping Funding
Oklahoma's State Superintendent declared that schools within the state will be given Bibles in the fall despite the fact that funding for the initiative was denied by Oklahoma's state legislature.
Oklahoma Schools to Ask Students to 'Identify Discrepancies' in 2020 Presidential Election Data
Oklahoma has approved a controversial social studies standard directing students to investigate "discrepancies" in the 2020 election.
Oklahoma Schools Ordered to Teach About 2020 Election 'Discrepancies' After Superintendent's Concerns of 'Left-Wing Propaganda'
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Schools Ryan Walters labeled the 2020 presidential election results one of the "contemporary turning points of 21st century American society."
Oklahoma Mom, Daughters Forced to Stand Outside in Underwear as ICE Mistakenly Raided Their Home
A mistaken ICE raid on a newly arrived Oklahoma family left a mother and her daughters traumatized.
Oklahoma Woman Wins $15 Million From 'Peeping Tom' In First Of Its Kind Lawsuit
An Oklahoma woman was awarded $15 million in a lawsuit against a peeping Tom who secretly recorded video of her nude.
Republican Lawmaker Invokes Bible Scripture in Debate Against Banning Corporal Punishment Use on Disabled Children in Schools
An Oklahoma State Senator cited Bible scripture as reasoning for his opposition to a bill that would ban schools from using corporal punishment on students.
Death Row Inmate Who Has Eaten His Last Meal 3 Times Granted New Trial
The Supreme Court granted an Oklahoma death row inmate, who has been scheduled for execution nine times, a new trial after it was revealed a key witness lied on the stand.
Supreme Court Grants Oklahoma Killer New Trial Despite Desperate Pleas From Victim's Family to Carry Out Execution
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out the murder conviction of an Oklahoma death row inmate and ordered a new trial, despite desperate pleas from the victim's family.
Oklahoma Governor Brags State Ranks Fourth in 'Educational Freedom' — 'But 49th Overall,' Internet Notes
Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated his state's ranking as 4th in "Education Freedom," but critics were quick to point out that Oklahoma ranks 49th overall in education
Oklahoma Republican Introduces Bill to Outlaw All Pornography, Make Viewing 'Sexual' Images Punishable by Up to 10 Years in Prison
Oklahoma State Senator has introduced a bill seeking to ban all pornography statewide, making its possession or viewing punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
J Balvin Reveals He Was Kidnapped By An Oklahoma Woman and Escaped Without Help from Local Police
The Colombian artist has revealed how his traumatic experience pushed him to follow his dreams.
Oklahoma Parents Would Be Required to Show Proof of Citizenship to Enroll Kids in School Under Newly Approved Proposal
Oklahoma's new education rule requiring parents to report their citizenship status during enrollment faces criticism for potentially violating the 14th Amendment and creating equal education barriers for immigrant families.
Supreme Court Issues Rare Ruling in Favor of Woman on Death Row Who Claims Prosecutors Sex Shamed Her At Trial
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Brenda Andrew can pursue her claim that prosecutors unfairly focused on her sex life during her trial.
Oklahoma Officials Engaged in Sexual Activities 'On City Property and On City Time': Audit Claims
A forensic audit in Oklahoma reveals extensive misconduct, including sexual activities on city property and financial mismanagement by former city officials.
DOJ Calls Tulsa Race Massacre 'A Coordinated, Military-Style Attack' More Than 100 Years After Federal Report Blamed It on Black Men
The DOJ's report on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre confirms it was a coordinated, military-style attack on Greenwood's Black community.
Officer Accused of Significantly Injuring Elderly Man During Traffic Stop Gets Assault Charges Dropped
Aggravated assault charges filed against the Oklahoma police sergeant accused of severely injuring an elderly man during a traffic stop have been dismissed.
Oklahoma Education Department Proposes Mandatory Bible Studies in Public Schools
Oklahoma's State Department of Education has proposed new standards for instruction within some social science lessons at the K-12 level which would base teaching on biblical ideals.
Oklahoma Executes Would-Be Cannibal Who Killed and Nearly Beheaded 10-Year-Old Girl
Oklahoma executed a man who killed a 10-year-old girl in a cannibalistic fantasy after multiple attempts to delay his death sentence.
Former Top Mexican Security Official Moved To Another Prison In The U.S. While Authorities Determine His Fate
Genaro García Luna was sentenced to more than 38 years in prison for conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel
Republican Senator Worried About Atheist Teachers Reading Bible to Students, Wants to Replace Them with Religious Scholars
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin, from Oklahoma, expressed concern about teachers who "may not be believers" themselves teaching the Bible in the state's public schools.
Head of Oklahoma Public Schools Orders Teachers to Show Students Video of Him Praying for Trump
The Superintendent of Public Instruction informed school districts that they had to play a video of him inviting viewers to join him to pray for Donald Trump.
Oklahoma Parents Leave Toddlers Home Alone, Blame Fake Babysitter for Not Showing Up: Police
Two Oklahoma parents face felony child neglect charges after allegedly leaving their two toddlers home alone, claiming a babysitter didn't arrive as expected.
Oklahoma Education Department Launches Taxpayer-Funded 'Religious Liberty' Division to Protect Prayers in Public Schools
The Oklahoma Education Department has launched a new tax-payer funded office to protect religious and patriotic expression in public schools.
Oklahoma Public School Boss Backs Trump Plan to Shut Down Education Department, Vows to Block Federal Grants to Schools
Ryan Walters issued a memo highlighting his priorities under the new administration, backing Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Oklahoma Child Missing for Two Years Was Given Away by Mom to Meth Dealer: Police
An Oklahoma mother was arrested last week for child abandonment after allegedly giving her toddler away to her meth dealer two years ago.
Oklahoma Lawmaker Opposes State Ban on Using Corporal Punishment to Discipline Special Needs Children
An Oklahoma state representative argued it is best for students with special needs and teachers that corporal punishment remains an option as opposed to joining 26 states in banning it.
Oklahoma Football Coach Explains Nasty Eye Injury: 'I Got Head-Butted' by a Cow
Coach Mike Gundy told reporters Monday over a Zoom conference that the incident with the cow left him "dizzy" and his eye "full of blood."
Afghan Man Allegedly Plotting a Terrorist Attack Against the U.S. on Election Day Worked as CIA Guard
Nasir Tawhedi and his co-conspirator were arrested by undercover FBI agents as they tried to buy a rifle and ammunition in Oklahoma's Western District