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Oklahoma district that hired drag queen to be elementary school principal faces backlash: 'Unimaginable'

September 7, 2023

Oklahoma district that hired drag queen to be elementary school principal faces backlash: 'Unimaginable'

After reports found Oklahoma's Western Heights School District hired a drag queen to be a principal of John Glenn Elementary School, the state's superintendent responded.

Gagged woman serial killer BTK drew in torture fantasy sparks new clues for investigators

September 6, 2023

Gagged woman serial killer BTK drew in torture fantasy sparks new clues for investigators

Oklahoma cold case detectives believe they may have identified a woman drawn tied up and gagged by the Kansas serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK.

Oklahoma suspect allegedly solicited $30K from Hurricane Ian victim, fled Florida: police

September 5, 2023

Oklahoma suspect allegedly solicited $30K from Hurricane Ian victim, fled Florida: police

Oklahoma man Michael Shannon Key was charged with grand theft and unlicensed contracting after allegedly stealing $30,000 from a Hurricane Ian victim last year.

Oklahoma police arrest 16-year-old suspect in deadly high school football game shooting

August 30, 2023

Oklahoma police arrest 16-year-old suspect in deadly high school football game shooting

The Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old male suspected of opening fire at a high school football game Friday.

Oklahoma deputy allegedly shot and killed by fellow deputy husband

August 30, 2023

Oklahoma deputy allegedly shot and killed by fellow deputy husband

A sheriff's deputy in Oklahoma was shot and killed Wednesday by her husband, a fellow deputy in the same office, police say. Deputy Jordan Cannon died after a "heated argument."

Video shows 5-year-old boy ringing doorbell, seeking help after let off at wrong bus stop in 105-degree heat

August 29, 2023

Video shows 5-year-old boy ringing doorbell, seeking help after let off at wrong bus stop in 105-degree heat

An Oklahoma mother says her 5-year-old son and her boyfriend's 5-year-old daughter were dropped off at the wrong bus stop and wandered around in 105-degree heat trying to get home.

US Department of Justice and Oklahoma bank reach settlement over discriminatory lending practices

August 29, 2023

US Department of Justice and Oklahoma bank reach settlement over discriminatory lending practices

The U.S. Department of Justice and an Oklahoma bank unveiled a settlement aimed at addressing allegations of lending discrimination against Black and Hispanic individuals in Tulsa.

Ex-Ohio Speaker Householder begins 20-year federal prison sentence in Oklahoma

August 28, 2023

Ex-Ohio Speaker Householder begins 20-year federal prison sentence in Oklahoma

Republican former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, 64, has been transferred to Oklahoma to begin a 20-year prison sentence for his role in an eight-figure bribery scheme.

Oklahoma teenager killed in high school football game shooting, multiple others wounded

August 26, 2023

Oklahoma teenager killed in high school football game shooting, multiple others wounded

Oklahoma police said a 16-year-old male was shot and killed at a Choctaw High School football game on Friday night, where gunshots were fired and multiple people were injured.

Multiple victims in shooting at Oklahoma high school football game: police

August 26, 2023

Multiple victims in shooting at Oklahoma high school football game: police

Multiple people were wounded in a shooting Friday night at high school football game in Oklahoma. Police have not taken a suspect into custody.