Oklahoma Democrats file joint resolutions to reject Walters’ social studies standards

From an injection of Biblical teachings to the quiet inclusion of 2020 election denialism rhetoric, the proposed social studies standards have been the subject of controversy for months. Sen. Carri Hicks (D-Oklahoma City), a former teacher, spoke about the …

Oklahoma to dole out $29 million to address opioid crisis

The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board is preparing to give out a new round of grants to statewide applicants. Soon, local governments will be able to take a bid at $29 million designated to address the opioid crisis. Applications for a chunk of the money …

Moms' murder case in Oklahoma Panhandle sees new developments a year later

INCLUDING RECENT DEVELOPMENTS. VERONICA DIDN’T KNOW A STRANGER. SHE COULD TALK TO YOU AND YOU WOULD BE FRIENDS. A FULL YEAR LATER, THE NATION AND THE WORLD NOW KNOW THE NAMES OF VERONICA BUTLER AND JILLIAN KELLY. VERONICA’S AUNT, LADONNA THOMPSON FROM …

On-trend Oklahoma hires Trae Young as assistant GM of hoops

Trae Young plans to pick up a few more assists at the University of Oklahoma but in a whole new way. Young said he accepted a role as assistant general manager for Sooners basketball and will help Porter Moser's program in multiple ways, starting with …

NCAA Basketball: Oklahoma at Georgia

Two Rounds of Severe Weather To Impact Oklahoma On Tuesday, April 1

Spring storm season is no joke in Oklahoma. Two storm systems are expected to pass through Oklahoma on Tuesday, April 1, brining multiple severe hazards across the state. On Tuesday, Oklahoma could see big hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes. …

Bill Amending Oklahoma’s Anti-ESG Law Dies

A bill in the Oklahoma Legislature to amend the state’s three-year-old anti-ESG law died last week after criticism that it would water down efforts to avoid public investments in companies boycotting oil and gas companies.  ESG is an acronym for …

Police bust suspected Oklahoma City chop shop, recover stolen Dodge Charger

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Officers of the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a tip-off about a possible chop shop cutting up a stolen Dodge Charger being dismantled on March 28. Upon arrival, detectives observed suspects leaving the area in a grey …

Oklahoma farm looks to add value to wheat, cattle

Jeff Boedeker, left, and son Jack fill a spray rig with fertilizer-herbicide mix to apply to a nearby field. “In farming, there was one of two ways you could go,” Jeff said as he reflected back over his farming career. “Either you could have a full-time …

Oklahoma homeowners see rising insurance rates due to severe storm damage

ALL RIGHT. THANKS VERY MUCH, DAMON. AND SEVERE STORMS THAT PRODUCE HAIL AND TORNADOES. THE THE KINDS OF STORMS THAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR HERE IN OKLAHOMA ARE SECOND ONLY TO HURRICANES WHEN IT COMES TO EXPENSIVE INSURANCE CLAIMS. AND WE’RE LEARNING ALL THAT …