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February 7, 2023

'Trans Lives Matter' protesters occupy Oklahoma State Capitol: ‘This is our house!’

Trans Lives Matter protesters chanted "this is our house," and "protect trans kids," inside the Oklahoma state Capitol Monday during Gov. Kevin Stitt’s State of the State address.

February 7, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt gets standing ovation calling for bill that 'bans all gender-transition surgeries'

Oklahoma GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling on state lawmakers to deliver a bill to his desk that “bans all gender-transition surgeries” for minors.

February 6, 2023

Oklahoma AG Drummond takes over prosecution of top Republican legislator

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is taking over the prosecution of state Rep. Terry O'Donnell and his wife. O'Donnell is one of the Legislature's top Republicans.

February 6, 2023

OK Gov. Kevin Stitt's top priority expected to be tax cuts in State of the State address

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will give his State of the State address at noon on Monday. Tax cuts are expected to be a priority during the address.

February 5, 2023

Marijuana users have a constitutional right to own firearms, judge rules

Marijuana users have a constitutional right to own firearms, a federal judge in Oklahoma City ruled Friday, marking the latest challenge to firearms regulations.

February 2, 2023

Oklahoma AG apologizes for former state cabinet secretary's indictment

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a letter of apology to former state Digital Transformation Secretary David Ostrowe for a previous indictment.

February 1, 2023

Man sexually assaulted Texas girl after taking her from Dallas Mavericks game in trafficking scheme: Cops

Law enforcement arrested Emanuel Cartagena, 33, on Thursday, on a felony warrant for the sexual assault of a child in Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Police Department said.

January 30, 2023

Ice storm in South could cause power outages, travel issues for millions of Americans

The South is facing the risk of a significant ice storm as a powerful arctic cold front is bringing freezing wind chills to most of the U.S.

January 26, 2023

Oklahoma AG appoints counsel to review death row inmate's case

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummod has appointed a counsel to review the murder-for-hire conviction of Richard Glossip, who has long maintained his innocence.

January 26, 2023

Oklahoma authorities identify Athena Brownfield remains found near caretaker's home

Oklahoma authorities announced Thursday the remains discovered earlier in January are those of of missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, who police say was murdered on Christmas Day.