• Oklahoma man sentenced in shooting at Missouri officer

    Oklahoma man sentenced in shooting at Missouri officer - February 02, 2021

    NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) — An Oklahoma man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after shots were fired at a Missouri officer during a pursuit. Bradley R. Holmes Jr., 24, of Miami, Oklahoma, entered an Alfor...

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  • Epidemiologist: Oklahoma COVID deaths to continue rising

    Epidemiologist: Oklahoma COVID deaths to continue rising - February 02, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The rolling average of deaths in Oklahoma due to the illness caused by the coronavirus is rising as the number of new cases has declined, a trend an epidemiologist said Tuesday ...

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  • Man arrested in killing of 5 children, 1 adult

    Man arrested in killing of 5 children, 1 adult - February 02, 2021

    MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) — Six people, including five young children, were shot to death early Tuesday at a home in Oklahoma, and a 25-year-old man suspected in the killings was taken into custody, poli...

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  • Woman who threatened school shooting gets probation

    Woman who threatened school shooting gets probation - February 02, 2021

    McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A southeastern Oklahoma woman charged with terrorism for threatening a mass shooting at her former high school has been sentenced to one year of probation after pleading no c...

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  • Apprenticeship Program Bill passes Education Committee

    Apprenticeship Program Bill passes Education Committee - February 02, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to give more high school students an opportunity to participate in school-sponsored apprenticeships, mentorships and internships passed the Senate Education Committee una...

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  • Dahm files series of freedom bills

    Dahm files series of freedom bills - February 02, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – After nearly a year of forced closures, mask mandates and talks of required vaccinations, Sen. Nathan Dahm is fighting back by filing three bills to address government overreach d...

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  • Full Senate to hear Sen. Coleman’s Paper File Measure

    Full Senate to hear Sen. Coleman’s Paper File Measure - February 02, 2021

    Measure would allow district courts to destroy paper files once digitized    OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to allow district courts to destroy certain court records once they are digitized pas...

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  • Bill Allows for Virtual Participation in Public Meetings

    Bill Allows for Virtual Participation in Public Meetings - February 02, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to allow for public bodies to meet virtually has been filed for the 58th Legislative Session. House Bill 1758, authored by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, permits public...

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  • Hamilton files Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act

    Hamilton files Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act - February 02, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed Senate Bill 631, which would preempt the state from enacting any legislation put forth by the federal government, agency or political s...

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  • Ed Committee approves bills to help military family students

    Ed Committee approves bills to help military family students - February 02, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved two bills Tuesday to help military families easily transfer to Oklahoma schools. Sen. Frank Simpson, R-Springer, is the author o...

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