5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Oklahoma GOP criticized for likening vaccine mandates to Nazi persecution of Jews
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
Mom arrested after 12-year-old gives birth to 24-year-old man's child
Police say Desiree Castaneda has been charged after her 12-year-old daughter gave birth to a 24-year-old man’s child, who has also been charged.
Woman arrested after commenting on police Facebook post about her, authorities say
Tulsa police asked the public for help finding a woman charged with accessory to murder. A few hours later, police say she commented on the department’s Facebook post.
‘Truck boat’ glides over Oklahoma lake
Video captured the moment an Oklahoma man drove his “truck boat” over a nearby lake.
Rescue attempt leaves cat and owner stuck in tree
A cat owner found himself also stuck in a tree with his cat after he tried to rescue it.
Georgia man who 'faked his own death' 6 years ago found in Oklahoma
The Georgia suspect was believed to be dead for the past six years, but new evidence suggested he was alive and living in Oklahoma.
‘A day of remembrance’: President Biden issues proclamation 100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
‘It’s so ridiculous’: Woman charged with felony embezzlement for not returning 21-year-old VHS rental tape
Caron McBride always prided herself on being a law-abiding citizen until she found out she was wanted for felony embezzlement for not returning a VHS rental tape in 2000.
Oklahoma passes law granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters
The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Elementary students, staff cheer for cafeteria manager who passed US citizenship test
Students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, lined the halls to cheer for cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez on April 6 after she passed her test to become a United States citizen.
Man allegedly shoots husband of former co-worker, attempts to kidnap her after leaving candy at doorstep
Justin Davis faces several charges after authorities said he stalked and left candy outside a former coworker’s apartment before shooting her husband and attempting to kidnap her.
Oklahoma corrections officer taken to hospital after being held hostage, inmate shot and killed
An Oklahoma City corrections officer has been taken to the hospital after being held hostage on the 10th floor of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, Saturday.
Man arrested after video captures him ‘intentionally’ driving car into ex-wife’s vehicle and home, police say
Video captured an Oklahoma man allegedly “intentionally” driving his car into his ex-wife’s vehicle and home.
Cheeto dust leads to arrest of burglar, Oklahoma police say
An Oklahoma woman was arrested in connection to an attempted home burglary after police found Cheetos residue on her teeth, authorities said Monday.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Oklahoma man accused of cooking neighbor's heart had been released early from prison
Authorities say Lawrence Paul Anderson this month killed a neighbor in Chickasha, cut out her heart and then cooked the heart to serve to his relatives.
GOP politicians look to protect drivers who hit protesters
Now, Republican politicians across the country are moving to stop the road-blocking maneuver, proposing increased penalties for demonstrators who run onto highways and legal immunity for drivers who hit them.
Oklahoma reports 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Kansas border
Residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kansas, say they felt the earthquake.