Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers

Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms.

Oklahoma shooting highlights vulnerability of hospitals

The vulnerability of health care facilities was highlighted by a shooter who killed four people and then himself Wednesday at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tulsa doctor targeted in hospital shooting earned advanced degree from Emory University

Dr. Preston Phillips was one of the four victims killed Wednesday by a gunman at a Tulsa medical complex. He earned one of his many advanced degrees from Emory University.

Overdue library book returned after 46 years

The library in Oklahoma said the book was checked out in September 1976 — nearly five decades ago.

Police: Man threw grenade into Amazon delivery van

Authorities said the driver saw the grenade rolling around and jumped out of the van to safety. The van was still in motion and continued down the street, crashing into several objects.

Oklahoma House sends Texas-style abortion ban to governor

A Texas-style abortion ban is heading to the Oklahoma Governor's desk. Gov. Stitt is expected to sign it, and if so, it will immediately go into effect due to the bill's emergency provision.

Candidate can't be called 'The Patriot' on ballot, Oklahoma panel rules

A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.

Correctional officer to receive multiple honors after surviving inmate stabbing

Despite being stabbed in the neck with a pencil, Sgt. Dustin Willbanks was able to restrain the inmate who attacked him, and then even walked himself to get medical care after the incident.

Missing North Texas teen was a sex trafficking victim in Oklahoma, police say

A teenager who disappeared while attending a Dallas Mavericks game earlier this month is safe with her family — but not before she was put through a terrifying ordeal 200 miles away.

Oklahoma abortion felony bill signed into law

The Oklahoma bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.