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July 4, 2023

Senator Lankford claims Biden administration 'not going to protect the religious liberty' of citizens

Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma criticized the Biden administration for failing to protect U.S. citizens' basic religious liberties in an interview published Tuesday.

June 30, 2023

Federal appeals court rules Tulsa police lack jurisdiction to prosecute Native American for speeding

An appeals court ruled that Tulsa police do not have the jurisdiction to prosecute a Native American man who was speeding since the city is within the boundaries of a reservation.

June 27, 2023

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws, nephew dead as police investigate possible double murder-suicide

The parents and nephew of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson's wife were killed in a fatal shooting on Monday night that police are now investigating as a possible double murder-suicide.

June 26, 2023

GOP senator challenges union boss to cage fight after 'anyplace, anytime’ dare

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin threw down the gauntlet with Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien, challenging him to a charity MMA fight in the octagon.

June 23, 2023

Oklahoma death row inmate rejects chance for clemency, takes parting shot at Republican governor

Despite maintaining his innocence for the 1996 murder of a University of Oklahoma student, Anthony Sanchez said he is not planning on pursuing a clemency hearing.

June 21, 2023

Native man at center of tribal sovereignty case has sex abuse convictions overturned

The federal sex abuse convictions and sentences of Jimcy McGirt, a criminal defendant at the center of a dispute over tribal land's prosecutorial jurisdiction, have been overturned.

June 21, 2023

Oklahoma teen snapped pictures of underage boys in church camp bathroom: Police

Oklahoma teen Luke Bartels was arrested for allegedly taking pictures of underage boys at Kiamichi Baptist Assembly camp for children and teens in Talihina, according to police.

June 17, 2023

Oklahoma store clerk hired friend to rob convenience store because he wanted to leave work early: police

An Oklahoma store clerk and two friends he allegedly conspired with to stage a robbery at the convenience store where he worked have all been arrested.

June 17, 2023

Good Samaritan follows suspect in woman's brutal attack until cops arrive

The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is commending a good Samaritan who followed a driver of a car who was allegedly beating a female passenger, which led to the suspect's arrest.

June 15, 2023

Oklahoma officials warn suspect who shot 4, killing 1, fled the scene: 'armed and dangerous'

The Tulsa Police Department warned the community to remain vigilant after a suspect who is believed to have shot four people, killing one, fled the scene.