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June 14, 2023

Reinstatement ordered for 2 Oklahoma officers who fatally shot unarmed Black man

An arbitrator mandates reinstatement of two southwestern Oklahoma police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man in December 2021.

June 14, 2023

Oklahoma softball team 'united in faith' wins College World Series: 'God has great things in store'

Oklahoma Sooners softball player Grace Lyons shared how faith plays a pivotal role in the team's successes after securing a third consecutive national title.

June 12, 2023

Champion Oklahoma softball team goes viral with message of faith: 'Incredibly inspiring'

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt praised the national softball champions for speaking out on their faith after securing their third consecutive title.

June 10, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican race, praises ‘dogged conviction’ in COVID-era

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Saturday announced his endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, marking a key conservative endorsement for the 2024 presidential hopeful.

June 9, 2023

Champion Oklahoma softball team goes viral for how they find fulfillment: 'Joy from the Lord'

Some Oklahoma softball champions told reporters at a press conference this week that they their secret to maintaining joy during the sports season was faith in God.

June 8, 2023

Oklahoma City man discovers swastika cut into grass near home amid neighbor dispute

An Oklahoma City man who found a swastika cut into the grass in front of his home says he believes it was done by a neighbor with whom he has a long-running dispute.

June 8, 2023

Oklahoma approves first taxpayer-funded religious school, setting stage for legal battles

The Oklahoma State School Board voted on Monday 3-2 to approve an application by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to establish an online faith-based tax-payer funded school.

June 7, 2023

Oklahoma convict to be executed for 1995 stabbing after clemency denied

Oklahoma convict Jemaine Cannon has been denied clemency and is set to face execution for the 1995 stabbing death of Tulsa resident Sharonda Clark.

June 5, 2023

Cherokee Nation leader re-elected in landslide vote

Democratic Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. won re-election to the tribe's highest leadership position in a landslide vote, which was certified Monday.

June 5, 2023

Oklahoma board approves nation's first taxpayer-funded religious school

Oklahoma's Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious school in a 3-2 vote on Monday.