Okla Treasurer targets corporations with culture-war push
Okla Treasurer, TSET board target Boeing, Amazon, Visa and others with shareholder proposals tied to abortion drugs, DEI programs, China and gender policies.
Man found shot to death in southwest Oklahoma City
Police believe an argument in a truck ended with a man shot dead in SW OKC. The suspect was later arrested in Moore and booked on a murder complaint.
Oklahoma governor hopefuls clash on schools, teachers
Schools and teachers are at the center of Oklahoma’s governor race, as Republicans and Democrats battle over funding, pay, culture wars and classroom policy.
OKC Mayor Holt defends diversity in New York Times essay
“To cast equal opportunity as a threat is to move backward,” Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt writes in a New York Times essay defending diversity.
32,300 in Okla at risk of eviction, including 18,400 kids
A new federal rule capping rental aid at two years could leave 32,300 Oklahomans, including 18,400 children, facing eviction.
West OKC encampment residents move into housing with support
Forty-five residents of a west OKC encampment are now in permanent housing with yearlong support services through the Key to Home Partnership.
Weak state gov oversight costs Oklahoma drivers $1B annually
Oklahoma drivers could save $1B a year on auto insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees.
Okla County Sheriff delivers Walters investigation to DA
The Okla County Sheriff has given the DA its investigation into State Supt. Ryan Walters after board members alleged they saw nude images on a TV in his office.
OKC man killed in drive-by shooting — two booked for murder
Two are booked for murder after a drive-by shooting Thurs in SE OKC left one dead and one wounded. Police say the suspects fled to Wewoka before their arrest.
Flamenco greets first day at Classen SAS at NE in OKCPS
Students danced into the new year at Classen SAS at NE as OKCPS opened with rising attendance, strong staffing, and fresh community goals.
Man shot to death in Oklahoma City apartment complex
A 28-year-old man died Saturday after being shot during an altercation at an apartment complex near downtown Oklahoma City. No arrests have been made so far.
Some Oklahoma candidates carry huge campaign debts
Oklahoma allows unlimited candidate loans, raising concerns about costly campaigns and barriers for everyday citizens seeking office.
Ryan Walters doubles down on conservative online school
Ryan Walters vows to get tax credits for a conservative online school despite its ineligibility ruling by Oklahoma’s tax commission.
Walters proposes ending Oklahoma’s statewide student tests
In a massive departure from past practice, Oklahoma may scrap statewide reading, math tests this year for district-selected exams under Walters’ plan.
Ex-Mustang payroll chief gets 18 months in federal prison
Former Mustang Public Schools payroll director Kim Weinrich gets 18 months in federal prison for $470K fraud scheme. Also, she must repay nearly $600K.
