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Man Reunited With His Dog 8 Years After it Got Lost in Oklahoma

Thursday, January 30 by ABC News

It was a reunion eight years in the making.When Paul Guilbeault's dog, Damian, went missing in 2017, he never gave up hope he would one day be found.But he can still hardy believe that, after a call came in from an unknown number earlier this month, he and his long lost friend are finally... Read More.

Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

Wednesday, January 29 by News 9

OKLAHOMA -Those mysterious drone sightings across the country late last year prompted Oklahoma safety officials to take precautions. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol now has a fleet of drone detection systems that can be deployed anywhere in the state if needed.The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said on Monday the new fleet was only... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Petitions Supreme Court Over Birth Certificate Gender policy

Tuesday, January 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY -Attorney General Gentner Drummond has submitted a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that Oklahoma's policy of recording and maintaining sex on birth certificates is "clearly" constitutional.What is the Oklahoma Attorney General's birth certificate petition about?Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Tenth... Read More.

Oklahoma School Board Approves Rule to Gather Immigration Status Data of Students

Tuesday, January 28 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma school board advanced a plan to require K-12 students to show immigration status when enrolling in public schools.The approval for this rule by the board comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he would enforce President Donald Trump's executive order to allow immigration agents into schools. However, there have been... Read More.

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

Tuesday, January 28 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a Monday press conference, State Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) highlighted legislation he authored to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at public colleges and universities in Oklahoma."I also want higher [education] to remain a place where free speech is embraced and that we teach our young people how... Read More.

Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

Monday, January 27 by News 9

Filing taxes in Oklahoma for 2025 is underway, with the IRS set to begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 27.Oklahomans have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to submit their state and federal tax returns or request an extension.This year brings updates to tax brackets and free filing resources like the IRS Free File... Read More.

Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

Monday, January 27 by News 6

The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has announced key legislative priorities to strengthen the state’s education system ahead of the upcoming session.Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) outlined their proposals on Monday at the state Capitol. Their initiatives focus on increasing teacher pay, banning cellphones in classrooms, ensuring students master critical skills, recruiting skilled... Read More.

Controversial ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ Video Could Become Mandatory in Oklahoma Schools by July

Monday, January 27 by Beverly Cantrell

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — "Meet Baby Olivia" could be coming to a classroom in Oklahoma, if a bill is signed into law this upcoming legislative session.It's new model legislation being pushed in conservative states as part of a post-Roe vs. Wade landscape.The video,... Read More.

DoorDash to Begin Deliveries of CBD Products in Oklahoma

Monday, January 27 by Ch 9

Food delivery service DoorDash announced the company will begin deliveries of hemp-derived CBD products to select states, including Oklahoma.What is allowed in Oklahoma?DoorDash says only adults are allowed to purchase the products, which include food items such as drinks, gummies, snacks, and chocolates.The eligible food items are legally required to contain no more than... Read More.

Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma

Saturday, January 25 by The Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take on a new culture war dispute: whether the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.The justices said they would review an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that invalidated a state board's approval of... Read More.

Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death

Saturday, January 25 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top prosecutor asked the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer an inmate to state custody so that he could be executed for his role in the kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman in 1999.Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested the transfer on Thursday of... Read More.

Oklahoma County Jail Construction: Controversies, legal battles, and rising costs

Friday, January 24 by News 9

The job of building a new Oklahoma County Detention Center has been at the center of many meetings, debates, protests and even lawsuits over the past three years. Here is a timeline detailing major milestones as county commissioners face the consequences of a long wait and the rising costs inflation brings. Oklahoma County voters approved... Read More.