Oklahoma

Coronavirus 18 hours ago

Oklahoma representative files bill to ban vaccine mandates in state

An Oklahoma lawmaker has filed a bill that will aim to ban any COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the state. 

Oklahoma 1 day ago

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt orders an end to nonbinary birth certificates

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order preventing the State Department of Health from issuing gender-neutral birth certificates.

Digital Originals 2 days ago

Oklahoma education secretary says it's 'outrageous' 6 teachers fired over masks amid staffing shortage

Oklahoma Secretary of Education reacted to the recent firing of six teachers who refused to comply with district's mask policy.

Oklahoma 4 days ago

Oklahoma gov. slams school district's 'illegal' decision to fire maskless teachers: 'Preposterous'

Gov. Kevin Stitt slammed Oklahoma City Public Schools for “having the audacity” to fire six teachers during a staffing shortage because they refused to wear face masks.

Fox & Friends First November 5

Oklahoma teachers fired for refusing to wear masks: 'Never thought this would happen' in America

The Oklahoma City public school board unanimously voted to fire six teachers for refusing to follow the school’s mask mandate.

Oklahoma November 4

Former Oklahoma inmates forced to listen to 'Baby Shark' on repeat file federal lawsuit

Four former Oklahoma County Detention Center inmates allege their civil rights were violated during their time inside the jail, and filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday. 

CRIME November 1

Halloween weekend violence: At least 64 wounded in mass shootings, 12 killed nationwide, statistics show

Dozens of people were wounded in Halloween weekend mass shootings nationwide, with at least 12 people killed on Saturday and Sunday, statistics show. 

Oklahoma October 30

Oklahoma manhunt after deputy shot 7 times: Suspect, wife both found dead, authorities say

A suspect who allegedly shot an Oklahoma deputy seven times was found dead Friday evening along with his estranged wife, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed. 

Oklahoma October 29

Oklahoma authorities conduct manhunt for suspect who shot deputy 7 times

An Oklahoma deputy has undergone surgery after being shot seven times during a standoff with a suspect Friday morning. 

Oklahoma October 28

Oklahoma resumes executions, kills inmate for 1998 slaying

Oklahoma ended a six-year moratorium on executions Thursday, administering the death penalty on John Marion grant who convulsed and vomited as he was executed for the 1998 slaying of a prison cafeteria worker.