Oklahoma Archives - Page 17 of 47

David Boren, Former Oklahoma Governor, US Senator, OU President, Dies at 83

Thursday, February 20 by News 9

David Boren, the 21st Governor of Oklahoma who later represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as president of the University of Oklahoma, died at 83.Boren passed away on Thursday, according to his family. According to family spokesperson Bob Burke, Boren was at home surrounded by family at the time of... Read More.

What to Expect Third Week of Session at the Oklahoma State Capitol

Tuesday, February 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A shakeup in the Oklahoma State Board of Education, the Oklahoma House passing its first bill of the session and the... Read More.

Federal AG Bondi orders inmate transferred to Oklahoma for execution

Saturday, February 15 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The President's newly installed attorney general, Pam Bondi, has ordered the transfer of a federal inmate to Oklahoma so he can be executed, following through on the President's sweeping executive order to more actively support the death penalty.Bondi this week directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons... Read More.

Oklahoma Film Industry Sees Six-Fold Growth in Spending Since 2021 Incentive Update

Thursday, February 13 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Film and Music Office is reporting significant growth in the film industry here in Oklahoma since updating the state’s film incentive in 2021."You've seen biomed, biotech, and biomanufacturing. And now you're really seeing the growth of the film industry in our great state as well. It's creating jobs and... Read More.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Issues Ruling Regarding Sex Offender Residency Near Parks

Tuesday, February 11 by News 6

The Oklahoma Supreme Court rules sex offenders cannot live within 2,000 feet of a city park, even if they registered before the regulation became law.The court battle comes after an El Reno man who was convicted of rape was told by police he could not purchase a property that was 300 feet from a park,... Read More.

Oklahoma Bill Aims to Raise Compensation for Those Wrongfully Convicted

Tuesday, February 11 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — If you were wrongfully convicted of a crime in Oklahoma and got released today, the state would give you a maximum of $175,000. However, that could soon change to $50,000 for every year the person was behind bars ifRead More.

Oklahoma launches ‘Operation Guardian’ to deport hundreds of incarcerated illegal immigrants

Thursday, February 6 by News 9

Operation Guardian is Oklahoma’s latest effort to tackle public safety concerns related to criminal activities by illegal immigrants.The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Tim Tipton released a 10-page proposal that outlines plans to deport hundreds of incarcerated illegal immigrants in Oklahoma.Commissioner Tipton provided key figures in the plan to define the scope of the... Read More.

Medicaid in Oklahoma: What it is and Who it Covers

Tuesday, February 4 by News 6

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities. In Oklahoma, the program is known as SoonerCare and is administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Medicaid covers approximately 20% of Oklahoma’s population. What... Read More.

New Bill Demands Stricter Evidence Standards for Child Removal in Oklahoma

Monday, February 3 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma legislative session starts today and one important topic that’s being addressed is child welfare.House Bill 1100 would require clear and convincing evidence for the state to keep a child away from their parent or guardian.Right now, the legal standard is that if it's more probable than not that there... Read More.

Oklahoma Proposal Requires Parents to Provide Immigration Status When Enrolling Students

Monday, February 3 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child’s U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposed rule approved recently by the State Board of Education.The board voted unanimously to approve the rule aimed at helping President Donald Trump’s... Read More.

Oklahoma County Jail’s New Behavioral Health Center to Open by 2026

Monday, February 3 by News 9

The final renderings reveal more details about the design of Oklahoma County’s upcoming behavioral healthcare center. The 60-bed clinic will be part of the whole jail complex located at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. and will offer immediate care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Oklahoma County Engineer Stacey Trumbo spoke about the plans on... Read More.

America’s last big-city stockyard in downtown Oklahoma City is up for sale

Sunday, February 2 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — On the edge of a thriving downtown dotted with luxury hotels and trendy restaurants is a more than 100-year-old relic of Oklahoma City's western heritage: One of the world's largest cattle stockyards.But maybe not for much longer.The Oklahoma National Stockyards — the last big-city stockyard in... Read More.