Jan 26 A statue honoring a Native ballerina was stolen in Oklahoma. This artist is piecing it together again By Adam Kemp A bronze statue of a Native ballerina was stolen, dismantled and sold for scrap in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One artist is piecing the sculpture back together in hopes that it will continue inspiring Native dancers today. Continue reading
Jan 10 Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile system in Oklahoma By Tara Copp, Associated Press About 100 Ukrainians will head to Oklahoma's Fort Sill soon to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system the U.S. and Germany have pledged to help protect its from Russia's ongoing barrage of its civilian population and infrastructure. Continue reading
Dec 27 Oklahoma has tried to lower its incarceration rate. But many obstacles face the newly released By Adam Kemp Oklahoma no longer has the highest incarceration rate in the U.S. But advocates say the state needs to provide more support for those who face life after prison. Continue reading
Nov 17 Justice Department to investigate treatment of mentally ill adults in Oklahoma By Ken Miller, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department has announced a civil rights investigation into the treatment of people with mental illnesses by the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City police. Continue reading
Nov 08 Kevin Stitt wins governor's race in Oklahoma By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt has been reelected in Oklahoma. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 3:26 Five Oklahoma tribes collectively endorse a governor candidate for first time The race for governor is in a dead heat in Oklahoma, where incumbent Republican Kevin Stitt is facing a challenge from Republican-turned-Democrat Joy Hofmeister. Hofmeister's campaign is bolstered by the first-ever collective endorsement from Oklahoma's five largest Native American tribes. Continue watching
Nov 03 How a historic endorsement from Oklahoma's 5 largest tribes could affect the governor's race By Adam Kemp The move to oppose Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, is the latest sign of division between the state’s tribal nations and the governor. Continue reading
Oct 28 Some Oklahoma teachers say they're 'walking on eggshells.' Will this one midterm race help? By Adam Kemp The national conversation on education issues such as critical race theory, school choice, teacher pay and LGBTQ+ rights is playing out in full force in Oklahoma. Continue reading
Sep 07 Federal lawsuit challenges Oklahoma transgender bathroom law By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of three transgender Oklahoma schoolchildren against the state's new anti-transgender school bathroom bill. Continue reading
Aug 23 Rep. Markwayne Mullin wins U.S. Senate GOP runoff in deep-red Oklahoma By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Mullin's victory Tuesday over former Speaker of the Oklahoma House T.W. Shannon makes Mullin a likely favorite to win the seat U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe is leaving early after nearly 30 years in office. Continue reading