Failing Oklahoma’s Kids [And Future Generations]

There is no sugarcoating it: State lawmakers last week utterly failed Oklahoma’s 700,000 public school students – and future generations. By abdicating responsibility to ensure factual, honest social studies is taught, legislators ceded curriculum control …

Yes, Oklahoma (and the Rest of Us), There Is a Due Process Evidence Rule

In the late 1800s, when a child wrote to a newspaper editor asking whether there is a Santa Claus, the editor replied in what became one of the most quoted and reprinted editorials ever: "Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly …

Gov. Stitt Declares May as Flood Awareness Month in Oklahoma

During May, Oklahoma’s “Flood Awareness Month,” the Oklahoma Water Resources ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

Oklahoma Sports Spotlight: Wagoner sophomore makes history at Jenks Archery Tournament

Tulsa, OK (74129) Today Cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon. High around 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 56F. Winds NW at …

Oklahoma mental health providers say they’re owed nearly $150M in reimbursements

OKLAHOMA CITY — Behavioral health providers contracted with Oklahoma’s mental health department are no longer being reimbursed for some services provided and can’t sustain the cost, an industry advocate said.  Green Country Behavioral Health Services has …

Dickson graduate crowned Mrs. Oklahoma.

Highest-paid SEC softball coaches including Oklahoma's Patty Gasso

The SEC has been the best league in college softball this season. A majority of the conference’s teams are projected to make the NCAA tournament. The already stacked league got stronger with the additions of Oklahoma and Texas this season.  Sooners coach …

New Oklahoma cellphone law will end up adding to teachers' workload

The latest misguided legislation to be mandated to Oklahoma public schools is Senate Bill 139. This measure, which Gov. Kevin Stitt signed May 5, requires Oklahoma school districts to adopt a cellphone ban policy for a full year, beginning in August 2025. …

NEA grant cuts leave several Oklahoma arts nonprofits scrambling

Heading into May, Krista Jo Mustain was expecting her month to be mostly sunny with a high probability of weather worries, last-minute logistical headaches and other common concerns involved with organizing a spring outdoor arts festival in Oklahoma. The …

Despite threats of DOGE cuts, Oklahoma's weather scientists ready for tornado season

The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, uses advanced technology and human expertise to forecast severe weather. Proposed budget cuts threaten the National Severe Storms Laboratory and its Warn-on-Forecast System, which provides crucial early …