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.
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.
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.
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.
The Oklahoma bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Oklahoma abortion bill passes legislature, would make it illegal with just 1 exception
Oklahoma's abortion bill just passed the legislature. It would make abortions illegal, with only one exception.
Oklahoma's abortion bill just passed the legislature. It would make abortions illegal, with only one exception.
6 students killed in Oklahoma crash involving semi truck
Tishomingo Public School Superintendent Bobby Waitman said in a Facebook post that the district had “a great loss” involving students from the district's high school.
Tishomingo Public School Superintendent Bobby Waitman said in a Facebook post that the district had “a great loss” involving students from the district's high school.
Meteorologist goes viral after doing forecast using American Sign Language
A meteorologist in Oklahoma is making forecasting more accessible and inspiring the next generation of meteorologists along the way.
A meteorologist in Oklahoma is making forecasting more accessible and inspiring the next generation of meteorologists along the way.
Oklahoma suspected serial killer called detective from casino to fess up, court documents say
Jimmy Lamb, an Arkansas man, came to Oklahoma to search for his missing sister and found her remains.
Jimmy Lamb, an Arkansas man, came to Oklahoma to search for his missing sister and found her remains.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years for murder-for-hire plot
“Tiger King” Joe Exotic was resentenced to 21 years on Friday in Oklahoma City for a murder-for-hire conviction.
“Tiger King” Joe Exotic was resentenced to 21 years on Friday in Oklahoma City for a murder-for-hire conviction.
Shooting at Tulsa intersection caught on camera; suspect turns himself in
The man suspected of opening fire on a fellow motorist at a Tulsa intersection turned himself in at the county jail.
The man suspected of opening fire on a fellow motorist at a Tulsa intersection turned himself in at the county jail.
Oklahoma death row inmates seek firing squad as alternative to lethal injection
Two men on Oklahoma's death row — at the prodding of a federal judge — agreed to choose execution by firing squad as a way to delay their upcoming lethal injections.
Two men on Oklahoma's death row — at the prodding of a federal judge — agreed to choose execution by firing squad as a way to delay their upcoming lethal injections.
Thousands of undelivered Amazon packages recovered in theft ring bust; 3 arrested
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a theft ring this week that led to the discovery of thousands of undelivered Amazon packages.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a theft ring this week that led to the discovery of thousands of undelivered Amazon packages.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic to be resentenced on Jan. 28, federal judge says
A federal judge has set the resentencing date for Joe Exotic. Back in July, an appeals court ruled his 22-year sentencing was miscalculated.
A federal judge has set the resentencing date for Joe Exotic. Back in July, an appeals court ruled his 22-year sentencing was miscalculated.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Oklahoma boy receives key to city after saving 2 lives in 1 day
Davyon Johnson, 11, earned a key to the city of Muskogee, Oklahoma for saving a choking student and helping an elderly woman escape a burning house in the same day.
Davyon Johnson, 11, earned a key to the city of Muskogee, Oklahoma for saving a choking student and helping an elderly woman escape a burning house in the same day.
Oklahoma boy, 11, saves woman from house fire on same day he saved classmate's life
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Oklahoma boy’s arm ripped off by pit bull after trying to pet puppies, police say
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
Julius Jones: Oklahoma governor commutes death sentence on day of scheduled execution
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.