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Speaker of the House

Okla House panel backs limits on citizen ballot initiatives

A bill just passed by an Okla House panel could make it harder for urban voters to get state questions on the ballot by capping petition signatures per county.
Cyndi Munson

Governor of Oklahoma is next goal of House Dem Leader Munson

Democrat House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson announced she’ll run for governor in 2026 during a campaign event outside the state Capitol Tuesday. 
Superintendent Josh Delich

Edmond Public Schools names Dr. Josh Delich as superintendent

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Dr. Josh Delich has been named the 23rd superintendent of Edmond Public Schools, following a nationwide search and unanimous board approval.
Jason Lowe

Lowe launches into first week as Dist 1 County Commissioner

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Jason Lowe is on the job in his first week as the new Oklahoma County District 1 Commissioner, vowing to deal directly with jail and road issues first.
Crime

Southside man booked for murder in February drug death

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A southside Oklahoma City man was arrested and booked for murder Friday after an investigation of a drug death in February.
Hands Off!

Angry protesters at Hands Off! OKC rally opposed Trump, Musk

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Protesters of all ages were at the Hands Off! Rally at Oklahoma City’s City Hall Saturday, voicing anger at Pres Trump and Elon Musk.
police

Suspect arrested, booked for murder in latest OKC homicide

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Police have arrested and booked a suspect in Oklahoma City's latest homicide committed in the center-city.
Walters

Ryan Walters at center of Oklahoma lawsuits over transparency, religious freedom

In a litigious week for Oklahoma’s top education official, state Superintendent Ryan Walters has both sued and been sued by advocacy groups.
evictions

The Serial Evictors: How and why landlords file multiple evictions against the same tenants

Oklahoma’s top evictors are serial filers, using repeated evictions filings to extract rent and extra fees. Some experts say are potentially illegal.
Jason Lowe

Decisive win for Jason Lowe in Okla County Commissioner race

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Attorney and Oklahoma legislator Jason Lowe turned in a big win in the runoff race for Oklahoma County Commissioner, District 1 on Tuesday.
Pennington

Camal Pennington earns big win for Ward 7, OKC City Council

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Camal Pennington is set to join the Oklahoma City Council as the representative for Ward 7 after securing victory in Tuesday night’s election.
House Democrats

Dems in Okla Leg seek to block new social studies standards

State Supt. Ryan Walters is working the Republicans in the Oklahoma Legislature but Democrats are out to block the new Social Studies standards being proposed.
Britton

Britton District celebrates street updates with block party

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Saturday's winds created a challenge to Britton's Block Party on Saturday but it couldn't blow away spirits of participants who had a good time anyway.
Olympic

Oklahoma City chosen to host two 2028 Olympic sports

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Mayor David Holt confirmed Friday that Oklahoma City has been chosen to host two 2028 Olympic sports: canoe slalom and softball.
education

State Supt Walters Awarded staff almost $600,000 in bonuses

Dept of Ed staff received year-end bonuses. State payroll data shows most received 2.5% but Walters’ chief policy advisor, Matt Langston, received a lot more.