The state’s highest court blocked new social studies standards citing the Bible and Christianity, pending a lawsuit challenging their legality.

Oklahoma joins a federal pilot to automate Medicare prior authorization with AI. Critics fear the system may deny patient care rather than improve efficiency.

Former Garfield County Judge Brian Lovell avoids prison time, receiving 20 years probation after shooting at his brother-in-law’s home. His past controversies resurface.

Tremane Wood, convicted in a 2004 robbery-murder case, has an execution date of Nov. 13, 2025. The decision renews debate over Oklahoma’s use of the death penalty.

For the first time since Pearl Harbor, the name USS Oklahoma will sail again. The new submarine will be christened in 2026, with scholarships and a statewide celebration planned.

State Senator Paul Rosino says cost concerns remain the biggest barrier to seatbelts on Oklahoma school buses, but others argue student safety should come first.

The Oklahoma Sooners crushed Temple 42-3, improving to 3-0 on the season and climbing to No. 11 in the AP Poll. SEC play begins this weekend vs Auburn.

A Murray County deputy’s pursuit of a speeding car ended in a violent crash in Davis, Oklahoma. Four occupants were critically injured.

Tulsa police say two cars street racing collided with SUVs, injuring five people including children. The incident has renewed concerns about reckless racing.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says 70-80% of illegal marijuana grows in the state have ties to China. Officials will testify before Congress this week.

State Senator Paul Rosino is calling on gubernatorial candidates Gentner Drummond and Charles McCall to tone down negative campaigning ahead of Oklahoma’s 2026 GOP primary.

OHP’s Operation Safe has cleared homeless camps in Tulsa, removing over 1 million pounds of trash, including needles. No arrests have been made.

Mustang Police are asking for help identifying a man seen on video abandoning a dog at the Mustang Welfare Center. The suspect drove a BMW SUV.

An Oklahoma bird sanctuary is raising funds to help Roger, an emu found underweight, lice-covered, and shot. Cleveland County officials are investigating.

Priscilla Orange, owner of Rainbow Connections Child Care, faces up to 25 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of embezzling federal COVID funds.

Suicide rates remain high in Oklahoma. Advocates stress checking on loved ones during Suicide Prevention Month and highlight the 988 helpline’s impact.

Gov. Stitt appoints Dustin Hilliary as Senior Advisor, David Ostrowe as Chief Operating Officer, and Donnell Harder as Secretary of State.

The parents of Jeffrey Krueger allege he was beaten and suffocated during a 2019 traffic stop. A federal appeals court ruled the Wagoner deputies can be held liable.

The No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners face undefeated Temple this Saturday in Philadelphia. Coach Brent Venables warns not to underestimate the Owls despite OU’s heavy favorite status.

A Montana company has pitched Oklahoma corrections officials on using AI to track probation and parole with facial scans and fingerprint ID. The system would cost $2M for 300 parolees.