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Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol use disorder symptoms, study suggests

December 10, 2023

Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol use disorder symptoms, study suggests

Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce symptoms of alcohol use disorder, according to a new study. Two experts discuss the findings.

Gun shop fires back after activists complain about Santa packing heat on billboard

December 8, 2023

Gun shop fires back after activists complain about Santa packing heat on billboard

An Oklahoma gun shop angered activists with a holiday billboard featuring Santa Clause holding a rifle. The business said it did not mean to be controversial.

Oklahoma man known for tribal sovereignty case reaches plea deal in sexual abuse trial

December 6, 2023

Oklahoma man known for tribal sovereignty case reaches plea deal in sexual abuse trial

The 75-year-old man central to a significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma has entered a plea agreement a week before his trial was set to begin.

Education Secretary Cardona called on to resign over poor global test scores: 'Failed our kids'

December 6, 2023

Education Secretary Cardona called on to resign over poor global test scores: 'Failed our kids'

Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's state superintendent, called on Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to "resign immediately" in a statement posted to social media.

Oklahoma death row inmate requests no-frills final meal before execution in double killing

November 30, 2023

Oklahoma death row inmate requests no-frills final meal before execution in double killing

Phillip Dean Hancock, 59, received a three-drug lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary after Gov. Kevin Stitt declined to grant him clemency.

Execution looms for Oklahoma death row inmate convicted of double homicide

November 30, 2023

Execution looms for Oklahoma death row inmate convicted of double homicide

Oklahoma is on the verge of executing Phillip Hancock, 59, for a double homicide in 2001. Hancock claims that he shot Robert Jett Jr. and James Lynch in self-defense.

This state is celebrating strong families. Here's why

November 29, 2023

This state is celebrating strong families. Here's why

We exist in a vicious cycle where weakened families are creating a weakened nation – and as a result, institutions we have long relied on are crumbling.

Oklahoma Walmart employee arrested waiting in parking lot with gun after threatening to shoot coworker: police

November 24, 2023

Oklahoma Walmart employee arrested waiting in parking lot with gun after threatening to shoot coworker: police

Tulsa police have arrested a Walmart worker who they say threatened to shoot a fellow employee before officers found her in a car outside with a loaded handgun, authorities say.

Oklahoma woman charged with murder in mom's suicide: 'Here's a gun'

November 22, 2023

Oklahoma woman charged with murder in mom's suicide: 'Here's a gun'

Jaye Dee Watts, of Oklahoma City, is charged with felony murder after she allegedly 'provided a firearm' to her mother, who then took 'her own life,' according to police.

Oklahoma megachurch founder Carlton Pearson dead at 70

November 20, 2023

Oklahoma megachurch founder Carlton Pearson dead at 70

Pentecostal Bishop Carlton Pearson, a controversial figure in the church known for his denial of Hell and staunch support for gay rights, died Sunday. He was 70.