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Oklahoma man convicted in daughter’s drowning death claimed was baptizing her

April 19, 2023

Oklahoma man convicted in daughter’s drowning death claimed was baptizing her

An Oklahoma was convicted of child abuse resulting in the death of his daughter after he held her underwater for about 30 seconds during what he said was a "baptism."

Oklahoma county commissioner resigns after leak of audio discussing killing journalists, lynchings

April 19, 2023

Oklahoma county commissioner resigns after leak of audio discussing killing journalists, lynchings

McCurtain County (Oklahoma) Commissioner Mark Jennings has resigned following the leak of controversial audio, the office of Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday.

Oklahoma trooper pulls over driver allegedly going 135 mph: 'Late for work'

April 18, 2023

Oklahoma trooper pulls over driver allegedly going 135 mph: 'Late for work'

Oklahoma officials say a state trooper pulled over a woman who was traveling 65 mph over the speed limit Monday in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma sheriff office claims recordings were 'altered' as FBI probes alleged death threats against reporters

April 18, 2023

Oklahoma sheriff office claims recordings were 'altered' as FBI probes alleged death threats against reporters

McCurtain County Sheriff's Office says recordings appearing to show officials talking about killing local journalists and hanging Black people were "altered."

Oklahoma substitute teacher arrested for allegedly sexually abusing teen: reports

April 17, 2023

Oklahoma substitute teacher arrested for allegedly sexually abusing teen: reports

A Wellston, Oklahoma, substitute teacher was arrested and charged after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student at the school.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt demands officials resign after remarks about killing journalists leak

April 17, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt demands officials resign after remarks about killing journalists leak

Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling on four McCurtain County officials to resign after being recorded making racist comments and talking about knowing hitmen.

63-year-old Oklahoma man arrested for possessing 2,000 child pornography files

April 15, 2023

63-year-old Oklahoma man arrested for possessing 2,000 child pornography files

An Oklahoma man in his 60s is behind bars without bond after police say he was caught with 2,000 child porn images on two laptops and 100 storage devices.

Oklahoma court rejects death row inmate's claim blaming father for rape, murder

April 13, 2023

Oklahoma court rejects death row inmate's claim blaming father for rape, murder

The Oklahoma Court of Criminals on Thursday rejected inmate Anthony Sanchez's claim that his father was responsible for the 1996 crime that landed him on death row.

Experts inch closer to identifying 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims

April 12, 2023

Experts inch closer to identifying 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims

A forensic anthropologist believes the recent discovery of 19 surnames possibly connected to human remains in a Tulsa cemetery may help identify victims of the 1921 Race Massacre.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt taps professor for education secretary post, snubs incumbent Walters

April 11, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt taps professor for education secretary post, snubs incumbent Walters

Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced his nomination of professor Katherine Curry to succeed Ryan Walters as the Sooner State's education secretary.