Oklahoma

Invasive beetles have made a home in Murray County: What you can do to slow their spread in Oklahoma

Invasive beetles have made a home in Murray County: Wha...

KOSU, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

An emerald ash borer is a tiny, shimmering green fleck about as long as a pencil...

Lawmakers hope to bring 'Mississippi Miracle' to Oklahoma classrooms through proposed legislation

Lawmakers hope to bring 'Mississippi Miracle' to Oklaho...

KOSU, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

After Mississippi students climbed from 49th to ninth nationally in literacy, so...

5 of our favorite Oklahoma natural resources stories of 2025

5 of our favorite Oklahoma natural resources stories of...

KOSU, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

Oklahoma boasts a wealth of natural resources, and KOSU published hundreds of st...

Headlines: OU graduate student, Emerald Ash Borer & Thunder defeats the Grizzlies

Headlines: OU graduate student, Emerald Ash Borer & Thu...

KOSU, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

Headlines for Tuesday, December 23, 2025

OU graduate teaching assistant put on leave will not return to instructing

OU graduate teaching assistant put on leave will not re...

KOSU, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

An OU graduate teaching assistant put on administrative leave following a studen...

New Year’s Eve Picks Around OKC

New Year’s Eve Picks Around OKC

Oklahoma Gazette, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

Flu Activity Low in Oklahoma as National Cases Increase

Flu Activity Low in Oklahoma as National Cases Increase

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

Seasonal flu activity is rising across the U.S., but Oklahoma continues to repor...

BBB Warns of Holiday Scams Targeting Shoppers and Job Seekers

BBB Warns of Holiday Scams Targeting Shoppers and Job S...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

The Better Business Bureau warns Oklahomans about seasonal scams that spike duri...

Amazon Delivery Center in Weatherford Planned for 2026

Amazon Delivery Center in Weatherford Planned for 2026

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

An Amazon delivery center in Weatherford is planned for 2026, bringing jobs, eco...

Oklahoma Historical Society Budget Request Highlights Preservation Needs

Oklahoma Historical Society Budget Request Highlights P...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

The Oklahoma Historical Society budget request includes new funding to preserve ...

Trans instructor at Oklahoma University fired for flunking student’s viral Bible-based essay on gender

Trans instructor at Oklahoma University fired for flunk...

Oklahoma News | New York Post, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:19

Samantha Fulnecky, a 20-year-old junior, penned the provocative essay in late No...

Headlines: Wildfire danger in Oklahoma, Uber lawsuit & Riversport OKC upgrades

Headlines: Wildfire danger in Oklahoma, Uber lawsuit & ...

KOSU, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

Local headlines for Friday, December 19, 2025

Tulsa moves 55 people into housing as it clears two more homeless encampments

Tulsa moves 55 people into housing as it clears two mor...

KOSU, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

Tulsa officials said Thursday the city has closed two homeless encampment sites ...

Oklahoma judge declines to stop DHS from enforcing cuts to child care subsidies

Oklahoma judge declines to stop DHS from enforcing cuts...

KOSU, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

In an emergency hearing Thursday, Oklahoma County District Court Judge Natalie M...

Oklahoma's campaign finance database is back online

Oklahoma's campaign finance database is back online

KOSU, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to restore public acc...

After decades, federal judge issues cleanup plan in Oklahoma poultry pollution lawsuit

After decades, federal judge issues cleanup plan in Okl...

KOSU, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

On Friday, a federal judge ordered poultry companies to pay cleanup costs for th...

Oklahoma AG Opposes Marijuana Reclassification by President

Oklahoma AG Opposes Marijuana Reclassification by Presi...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond joins other states opposing the recla...

Oklahoma AG Rules on Tribal Hunting on Reservation Land

Oklahoma AG Rules on Tribal Hunting on Reservation Land

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

A new legal opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General says the state cannot pro...

Oklahoma School Survey Draws Thousands of Public Responses

Oklahoma School Survey Draws Thousands of Public Responses

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

More than 10,000 people participated in a public opinion poll aimed at improving...

Oklahoma City Hate Crime Case Ends in Plea Deal

Oklahoma City Hate Crime Case Ends in Plea Deal

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:40

An Oklahoma City man receives a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to...

Westwin Elements will not build a large-scale commercial facility in Lawton for now

Westwin Elements will not build a large-scale commercia...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:49

Lawton Economic Development Authority officials voted to approve a joint resolut...

Oklahoma AG's opinion orders wildlife officials to stop ticketing tribal citizens on reservations

Oklahoma AG's opinion orders wildlife officials to stop...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:50

Attorney General Gentner Drummond says tribal wildlife plans in Oklahoma superse...

Oklahoma Lawmakers Push Eviction Reform

Oklahoma Lawmakers Push Eviction Reform

Oklahoma Gazette, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:39

Oklahoma legislators are proposing reforms to address the state's high eviction...

Bronze Statue Stolen, Cut Up and Sold for Scrap

Bronze Statue Stolen, Cut Up and Sold for Scrap

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:51

Two men are in custody after police say they stole a 225-pound bronze statue fro...

Oklahoma Lawmakers Propose Sales Tax Exemption on Diapers

Oklahoma Lawmakers Propose Sales Tax Exemption on Diapers

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:51

A proposed bill would exempt baby diapers from Oklahoma sales tax, aiming to eas...

Former Tulsa Pastor Indicted on Child Rape Charges

Former Tulsa Pastor Indicted on Child Rape Charges

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:51

A former Tulsa pastor has been indicted by a multi-county grand jury on charges ...

StateImpact Oklahoma discusses what's to come in the new year

StateImpact Oklahoma discusses what's to come in the ne...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 10:56

2025 is coming to a close, and StateImpact Oklahoma’s Logan Layden sat down with...

OU, Norman Police Prepare for College Football Playoff Game

OU, Norman Police Prepare for College Football Playoff ...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 18, 2025 - 10:56

OU and Norman police outline security plans, street closures, and schedule chang...

Gov. Stitt appoints new OMES director to lead core state functions

Gov. Stitt appoints new OMES director to lead core stat...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 08:02

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed a third leader of the Office of Management and En...

Choctaw Nation partners with Rosetta Stone to revitalize language, promote accessibility

Choctaw Nation partners with Rosetta Stone to revitaliz...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 08:02

In an effort to revitalize and protect the Choctaw language, the tribal nation a...

Oklahoma farmers, ranchers can earn thousands for soil conservation through state program

Oklahoma farmers, ranchers can earn thousands for soil ...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 08:02

In an effort to improve the state's soil health, the Oklahoma Conservation Commi...

Oklahoma's only way to apply for medical marijuana licenses is glitching out

Oklahoma's only way to apply for medical marijuana lice...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 08:02

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s brand new online portal is on the fritz.

Headlines: Social studies standards, medical marijuana portal & Choctaw language revitalization

Headlines: Social studies standards, medical marijuana ...

KOSU, Dec 18, 2025 - 08:02

Local headlines for Thursday, December 18, 2025

Tulsa's musical road, Chat Pile's Sub Pop debut & more

Tulsa's musical road, Chat Pile's Sub Pop debut & more

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:52

From Oklahoma's first musical road to never-ending year-end music lists, here's ...

Over-height truck damages bridges above Will Rogers Turnpike

Over-height truck damages bridges above Will Rogers Tur...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:52

commercial motor vehicle struck and damaged six county bridges above Will Rogers...

Oklahoma Equalization Board to Set State Budget Outlook

Oklahoma Equalization Board to Set State Budget Outlook

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:52

Oklahoma’s Equalization Board meets Friday to release the first official estimat...

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Public Comment at State Meetings

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Public Comment at State Mee...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:52

A proposed Oklahoma bill would require state boards and commissions to allow pub...

Oklahoma Water Plan Shows $24 Billion Infrastructure Need

Oklahoma Water Plan Shows $24 Billion Infrastructure Need

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:52

Oklahoma’s new comprehensive water plan identifies $24 billion in long-term infr...

Tyson Foods Responds to Oklahoma Illinois River Lawsuit

Tyson Foods Responds to Oklahoma Illinois River Lawsuit

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:52

Tyson Foods says it may not renew contracts if Oklahoma receives a $100 million ...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks New Social Studies Standards

Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks New Social Studies Standards

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 13:06

The Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks enforcement of new social studies standards, r...

Oklahoma Bill Targets School Reporting Burdens

Oklahoma Bill Targets School Reporting Burdens

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 17, 2025 - 13:06

Senate Bill 1236 would reduce Oklahoma school reporting requirements by consolid...

Headlines: Social studies standards denied, Oklahoma Independents & historic “Christmas Story”

Headlines: Social studies standards denied, Oklahoma In...

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 09:43

Local headlines for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

ICE arrests in Oklahoma continue to rise with the help of local law enforcement

ICE arrests in Oklahoma continue to rise with the help ...

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 06:52

In Oklahoma, local jails and other lock-ups are being used to facilitate about h...

Ryan LaCroix's favorite 25 songs of 2025

Ryan LaCroix's favorite 25 songs of 2025

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 06:52

Ryan LaCroix's 2025 favorites list includes songs by Wet Leg, Hayley Williams, J...

All-Black cast will perform 'A Christmas Story.' Black Broadway Tulsa says it's making history.

All-Black cast will perform 'A Christmas Story.' Black ...

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 06:52

The iconic Christmas movie tells the story of a boy named Ralphie, a Red Ryder B...

Group forms to give voice to disenfranchised Oklahoma independent voters

Group forms to give voice to disenfranchised Oklahoma i...

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 06:52

The group’s formation comes after it was announced last week that independents w...

What Oklahomans need to know about the federal fight over health care subsidies

What Oklahomans need to know about the federal fight ov...

KOSU, Dec 17, 2025 - 06:52

Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans who rely on the ACA Marketplace for health insu...

Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs Requests $11.8M Budget Increase

Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs Requests $11.8M Budget Increase

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:58

Oklahoma’s Office of Juvenile Affairs is requesting an $11.8 million budget incr...

Oklahoma Emerges as Epicenter of Anti-Death Penalty Movement

Oklahoma Emerges as Epicenter of Anti-Death Penalty Mov...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:58

Oklahoma leads the nation in executions, but new bipartisan alliances are streng...

Federal Housing Policy Shift Puts Oklahoma Homeless Programs at Risk

Federal Housing Policy Shift Puts Oklahoma Homeless Pro...

Radio Oklahoma, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:58

Oklahoma homeless service providers are facing uncertainty after a federal shift...