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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

OKC bombing accomplice Terry Nichols' son gets over 17 years for armed robbery

June 14, 2023

OKC bombing accomplice Terry Nichols' son gets over 17 years for armed robbery

Oklahoma City bombing accomplice Terry Nichols' son, Joshua, has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery.

Army relieves commander of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for violating base hunting rules

June 14, 2023

Army relieves commander of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for violating base hunting rules

An Army general has been relieved of command at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, over alleged hunting rules violations.

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

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.

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

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.