Incumbent, 2 challengers seek OKCPS’s top school board seat
A three-way race for the top school board seat in Oklahoma City Public Schools features a longtime incumbent and two challengers intent on change.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Okla Catholic charter sch case
A seemingly divided U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over the nation’s first religious & Catholic charter school that aims to open in Oklahoma.
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.
Homeowners sue State Farm over hail claim denials
A hailstorm wrecked Billy Hursh’s roof. State Farm offered $1,400. Now, he’s part of a lawsuit alleging a nationwide scheme to deny legitimate claims.
Elite Okla high school hit with sexual harassment complaints
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Federal judge considers fate of Oklahoma law on race, gender teaching
After two years of waiting, House Bill 1775 finally had its day in court. The 2021 law bans eight race and gender concepts from public school classrooms.
Sold out: The rise and fall of America’s most ambitious sports media company
Sellout Crowd’s founders lured writers with promises of high pay and promises of enough investor funding to stay in business for 3 years. None of it was true.
Oklahoma’s all-GOP delegation reacts to Trump’s inauguration
Oklahoma’s Republican delegation gathered Monday in the Nation’s Capitol to witness the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
Lawmakers fire Okla mental health commissioner against governor’s wishes
Oklahoma lawmakers voted to remove Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen, citing lost confidence amid financial turmoil. Gov. Stitt called it political.
Controversial Oklahoma turnpike route will shift westward
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has shifted the controversial Norman-area turnpike route 2 miles west, aiming to limit impacts on homes and the environment.
Audit faults Epic leaders for financial mismanagement
A forensic audit blames Epic Charter School’s leadership for flawed projections and poor oversight that triggered a financial crisis—not criminal conduct.
Why $17.7M in relief money for Okla students remains unspent
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is still holding $18 million in relief funds intended for Oklahoma public school students. Here's why.
State Dollars Prop Walters’ National Media Blitz
The Ok Dept of Ed hired a Virginia comms firm to ghostwrite and book Walters for TV. Some ask whether Walters is simply boosting his national profile at public expense.
Spending bill fails, Oklahoma delegates divided on next steps
Oklahoma’s five-member delegation is split over how a new spending bill should be shaped after U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan was defeated.
Bill to force Okla school board elections onto partisan Nov ballots advances
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday to move school board elections to November, despite concerns it could increase costs for candidates and make races partisan.
