Oklahoma

After Threats, Oklahoma City Ends Mask Order

“To the people who resort to threats and intimidation when asked to take a simple step to protect your community: shame on you"

By Tara Law May 3, 2020

A Professor Told His Students 'OK Boomer' Is as Offensive as the N-Word. His Employer Disagrees

The professor allegedly uttered the racial slur during class, sparking outrage

By Katie Reilly February 12, 2020

2 Teens Die After Being Hit by Truck Outside Okla. School

Multiple others are in critical condition

By Josiah Bates February 3, 2020

GOP Senator Says Trump Is Not a Role Model For Young People

In an interview with Face The Nation, Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said Trump isn't a good role model for young people

By Jasmine Aguilera December 31, 2019

A Possible Mass Grave Could Be From the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot

Archeologists have identified what might be a mass grave of Black people killed during the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots, a massacre that killed 300

By Jasmine Aguilera December 17, 2019

3 People Killed in Shooting at Oklahoma Walmart, Local Police Say

Police officials in Duncan, Okla., are responding to reports of a shooting at a local Walmart on Monday morning

By Jasmine Aguilera November 18, 2019

White News Anchor Apologizes For Saying Black Co-Host Looks Like Gorilla

'It was inconsiderate, it was inappropriate and I have hurt people.'

By Tara Law August 27, 2019

Opioid Maker Agrees to Pay Oklahoma $85 Million Over Claims Company Helped Create Addiction Crisis

The money will help 'abate the opioid crisis,' the state's Attorney General said

By Jef Feeley and Anders Melin / Bloomberg May 26, 2019

At Least 8 Injured as Tornadoes Hit Southern U.S.

The region is still reckoning with significant flooding from the storm system

By Gina Martinez , Mahita Gajanan and Amy Gunia May 20, 2019

Missing North Carolina 13-Year-Old Found Alive in Oklahoma

Police arrested a 23-year-old suspected of abduction

By Mahita Gajanan November 29, 2018

'Who Would Do That to a 12-Year-Old?' Transgender Oklahoma Student Speaks Out About Being Bullied by Parents

"Everyone's different, no one's the same. We're all different, unique and special in our own way"

By Gina Martinez August 29, 2018

After Threats, a Transgender Girl's Family Moving. Again.

Brandy Rose worries that Maddie's classmates, most of whom did not know that she was transgender, will bully her now

By Katie Reilly August 17, 2018

Oklahoma School Shuts Down for 2 Days After Parents Threaten Transgender 7th Grader on Facebook

One parent suggested a "good sharp knife" could stop the student

By Gina Martinez August 14, 2018

'Our Voices Were Heard.' Dozens of Teachers Advance in Oklahoma Primaries After Walkouts

Nearly four dozen educators won their primary contests or advanced to a runoff

By Katie Reilly June 27, 2018

Oklahoma Woman Killed in Attack by Pack of Dogs

Tracy Garcia, 52, died after being attacked by seven dogs

By Mahita Gajanan May 17, 2018

The Oklahoma Teacher Strike Has Ended – Here's What They Got. And What They Didn't

Teachers walked out of classrooms for nine days

By Katie Reilly April 13, 2018

Why Oklahoma Teachers Are Striking After a Pay Raise

Thousands of teachers walked out on Monday

By Aric Jenkins April 2, 2018

Oklahoma Teachers Just Got a $6,100 Pay Raise. They're Going to Strike Anyway

Oklahoma ranks among the worst states for average teacher salary

By Katie Reilly March 29, 2018

7-Month-Old Baby Found Dead After Oklahoma Amber Alert, Police Say

Jody Minjarez was taken more than two weeks ago

By Jamie Ducharme March 10, 2018

A Controversial Bill Would Allow Chemical Castration of Sex Offenders in Oklahoma

Only seven states have similar laws

By Jamie Ducharme February 3, 2018

'We're Begging for Education.' Meet the Teacher Who Panhandled to Buy Her Class School Supplies

She spends more than $2,000 per year to buy her own classroom supplies

By Katie Reilly July 24, 2017

Cop Acquitted in Crutcher Shooting Resigns

Officer Betty Shelby will resign effective August 3

By Mahita Gajanan July 14, 2017

An Oklahoma Sex Offender Moved Next Door to His Victim. Now a Judge Is Making Him Move

It was perfectly legal in the state

By Abigail Abrams July 10, 2017

In North Carolina, Sexual Consent Cannot Be Withdrawn

If a woman changes her mind after consenting to sex, state law says it’s not ‘rape’ — even under violent circumstances

By Areva Martin July 5, 2017

Neighbor Fatally Shot Man Trying to Drown Baby Twins

At least one neighbor hailed him as a hero for stepping in

By Melissa Chan June 5, 2017

Oklahoma Republican Suggests Turning Kids Over to ICE If They Don't Speak English

To save money

By Mahita Gajanan May 12, 2017

White Cop Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Black Man: 'Race Had Nothing to Do' With It

“What I based everything on was his actions, his behaviors"

By Melissa Chan April 3, 2017

5-Year-Old Girl Is Youngest to Ever Win Spot in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Edith Fuller correctly spelled “jnana” to secure her spot in the national finals

March 6, 2017

Muslim Students Trying to Meet Oklahoma Lawmaker Are Asked: 'Do You Beat Your Wife?'

They were in Oklahoma City for an annual Muslim Day event

By Mahita Gajanan March 5, 2017

Man-Made Earth Will Continue to Threaten the U.S. in 2017

But risks have declined since last year, according to a new report

By Justin Worland March 1, 2017

A Patient at an Oklahoma Veterans Facility Had Maggots in His Wound

Although the maggots were not the cause of death, four staff members still resigned

By Madeline Farber December 5, 2016

Oklahoma Votes to Add Death Penalty to Its Constitution

It's the first state to provide constitutional protections for capital punishment

By Josh Sanburn November 8, 2016

Death Penalty's Future Will Be Decided in 3 States

Here's what you need to know

By Josh Sanburn November 7, 2016

'To Be White Is to Be Racist.' Teacher's Race Lecture Divides

A high school teacher in Oklahoma sparked a controversy at his school when he told students in a discussion of race that “to be white is to be racist, period.” “Am I racist? And I...

By Tessa Berenson October 21, 2016

Man Killed by Tulsa Police Posed No Threat: Family

"We're hoping that America will open their eyes"

By Melissa Chan September 21, 2016

Mother and Daughter Face Incest Charges After Getting Married in Oklahoma

The mother had previously married her son

By Mahita Gajanan September 7, 2016

Oklahoma Food Company Recalls 372,000 Lbs of Hot Dogs and Corn Dogs

Over listeria fears

By Mahita Gajanan July 20, 2016

Weight-Shaming Can Start as Early as First Grade, Study Says

Even 6-year-olds aren't immune

By Denver Nicks May 26, 2016

11 States Sue Over Transgender Bathrooms

Texas will sue over federal guidelines issue May 13 regarding bathroom use in public schools

By Daniel White May 25, 2016

Oklahoma Wants to Impeach Obama Over Transgender Bathroom Guidance

The state legislature's measure does not have the force of law

By Tessa Berenson May 20, 2016

Is Fracking Causing Earthquakes in Oklahoma?

Fracking in Oklahoma, as well as elsewhere, has been on the decline, thanks to the oil price slump. Quakes, however, are continuing at alarming rates. A CBC report on the situation notes anecdotal evidence that...

By Irina Slav / Oilprice.com May 16, 2016

Oklahoma Has Growing Earthquake Risk

A new federal hazard map includes man-made quakes for the first time

By Josh Sanburn March 28, 2016

Humans Created an Earthquake Crisis. Here's How

The state has become one of the most seismic places on the planet

By Josh Sanburn , Lon Tweeten and David Johnson March 27, 2016

Greed, Politics and the Biggest Oil Boom in Decades

In 2007, Oklahoma had one earthquake. Last year, there were more than 900. What happened?

By Josh Sanburn / Oklahoma City March 10, 2016

Army Reservist Sues 'Muslim Free' Gun Range After Allegedly Being Asked to Leave

It accuses the gun range of violating the Civil Rights Act

By Chris Fuchs / NBC News February 18, 2016

Julius Jones’ Execution Commuted: What to Know

After Trump's Rally, Okla. Sees Record COVID-19 Cases

Trump Tulsa Rally Reporter Now Has COVID-19

Virtual Graduation Disrupted by Racist Hacker