Oklahoma

Crime 1 day ago

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson charged in FBI's largest dog fighting bust, 190 animals seized: indictment

Former NFL running back LeShon Eugene Johnson has been indicted on 21 charges in a federal dog fighting bust that led to the recovery of 190 pit bulls.

US Religions Christianity 5 days ago

Red state donating Trump-endorsed Bibles to classrooms to ‘make America pray again’

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is partnering with Country singer Lee Greenwood to donate Trump-endorsed “God Bless the USA" Bibles to classrooms across the state.

Dept of Education 6 days ago

Red state leader defends decision to include 2020 election 'discrepancies' in high school curriculum

The head of Oklahoma’s education system is defending a recently approved high school history curriculum that teaches about irregularities and “discrepancies" in the 2020 election.

Energy 6 days ago

Deep red state proposal triggers ESG concerns: 'Raises a lot of questions'

Oklahoma's state treasurer is raising concerns about legislation he says could open the door further to the controversial practice of "environmental, social and governance."

Trump's First 100 Days March 19

Education leaders say Trump dismantling key government agency 'saved education'

The head of Oklahoma’s public schools is backing President Donald Trump’s moves to dismantle the Department of Education, saying Trump will go down in history as the president who "saved education."

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Trump's First 100 Days March 5

Red state leader calls for states to stand behind Trump's ban on funding illegal immigration

As Democratic states double down on resisting the Trump administration, Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters is calling on states to stand behind the president.

Oklahoma March 1

Oklahoma toddler dials 911 to tell police about an 'emergency need for donuts'

An Oklahoma toddler called 911 and asked for "emergency doughnuts," a request officers fulfilled by bringing doughnuts to the child's home.

Supreme Court February 26

Victim's family 'confident' Oklahoma's Richard Glossip will be convicted after Supreme Court orders new trial

Barry Van Treese's family is "confident" Oklahoma's Richard Glossip will be found guilty after the Supreme Court tossed his conviction and ordered a new trial.

Supreme Court February 25

Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial

The Supreme Court has tossed out the murder conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma's Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial.