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Oklahoma State Election board launches new online voter registration system

July 12, 2023

Oklahoma State Election board launches new online voter registration system

A new online voting registration system was launched by the Oklahoma State Election Board on July 11, 2023. The system will make it easier for people to register to vote.

2 boys swept away by rushing waters while fishing near Oklahoma City dam

July 11, 2023

2 boys swept away by rushing waters while fishing near Oklahoma City dam

State officials said Tuesday that two boys died after being swept away by rushing waters while they were fishing near an Oklahoma City dam. Two other boys made it to a concrete ledge.

Oklahoma men charged over scuffle at State Board of Education meeting

July 11, 2023

Oklahoma men charged over scuffle at State Board of Education meeting

Two Oklahoma men are facing misdemeanor charges after an altercation broke out at a State Board of Education meeting they allegedly tried to take control of.

Oklahoma judge dismisses lawsuit seeking reparations for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

July 9, 2023

Oklahoma judge dismisses lawsuit seeking reparations for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

A Tulsa County, Oklahoma judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in 2020, seeking reparations.

Don't like Biden's politically hijacked education? There is another way forward

July 8, 2023

Don't like Biden's politically hijacked education? There is another way forward

A self-evident ultimatum in American education presents us all with a critical choice.

Pet wallaby 'Roo' goes missing in rural Oklahoma

July 7, 2023

Pet wallaby 'Roo' goes missing in rural Oklahoma

A pet wallaby named "Roo" has reportedly been missing for two days after escaping its enclosure in a Blanchard, Oklahoma backyard early Wednesday morning.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.