DOJ memo could threaten disability rights gains for Oklahomans
A recent memo from the DOJ could be challenging 30 years of understanding about services and accessibility in America, raising alarm among OK disability rights advocates.
People deported by ICE leave behind families, lasting trauma
Families share stories with Oklahoma Watch of life after their loved ones were deported amid a surge of ICE arrests in Oklahoma and across the country.
Data center plans converge on single OKC metro power corridor
An upgraded transmission line across the north OKC metro was meant to reduce strain for electricity customers, but has become a magnet for data center development.
Three Cities, Three Approaches: How Oklahoma’s Homeless Encampment Sweeps Played Out Differently
Oklahoma Watch looks at how homeless encampment sweeps have been handled in Norman, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City, highlighting the effect of OKC's Key to Home approach.
State clears homeless camp in Norman, offers no funds for those displaced
Gov. Stitt’s operation to clear homeless encampments from state land has moved to Norman, but without an offer of funding to house displaced people.
Two Democrats, one chance at flipping Oklahoma’s 5th District
Jena Nelson and Trey Martin will compete in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional district, which includes much of the northern OKC metro area.
Activists, officials in OKC protest Supreme Court decision on voting rights
Activists and state officials outside the federal courthouse in OKC Friday to protest the Supreme Court decision overturning a key element of the Voting Rights Act.
Oklahoma’s eviction process is being used as a form of rent collection, data shows
Data shows more landlords seem to be filing eviction notices as a way of intimidating late-paying renters, leaving low-income tenants with new hardships and few options.
Gold Star Families Monument to be placed at Oklahoma Capitol
A bill co-authored by State Senator Kelly Hines of OKC and signed by Gov. Stitt will create a monument for Gold Star Families on State Capitol grounds.
Oklahoma’s housing paradox: Vacant units everywhere, affordable ones nowhere
Despite a huge of stock empty units, Oklahoma's housing crisis persists, with spiraling rent, renovation, and building costs pricing out renters and builders alike.
Oklahoma could collect $175 million annually from federal immigration enforcement agreements
Oklahoma has built one of the most aggressive immigration enforcement infrastructures in the country, potentially generating significant federal money for law enforcement.
Behind the Rankings: How WalletHub determined Oklahoma is 50th in education
With questions and anger swirling around Oklahoma's 50th-place ranking in education, Oklahoma Watch's Jennifer Palmer examines how that scored was reached.
State finalizes deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in...
OK has agreed to spend up to $800,000 to house about 40 people after Gov. Stitt’s Operation SAFE — a shift from his earlier opposition to using tax dollars for housing.
Justice Department sues Oklahoma to force release of protected voter info
The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data.
More than 30 Oklahoma agencies sign immigration enforcement agreements
With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District.
