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Rachel Morin's 'bum' killer mooched off locals before murdering mom of 5: lawyer

Rachel Morin's family attorney says the Maryland woman's migrant killer was a "bum" who raped and murdered the mother of five and should not have been in the U.S.

Crime April 9

Oklahoma woman charged with laundering $1.5M from elderly women in online romance scam

Officials said an Oklahoma woman was charged after she allegedly laundering nearly $1.5 million in funds obtained through online romance scams.

Crime March 30

Bride-to-be left with broken nose, teeth after brutal bachelorette attack: police

A woman’s bachelorette weekend in Dallas turned into a nightmare when she was attacked outside a club, leaving her with a broken nose and missing teeth just weeks before her big day.

Crime March 26

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson charged in FBI's largest dog fighting bust, 190 animals seized: indictment

Former NFL running back LeShon Eugene Johnson has been indicted on 21 charges in a federal dog fighting bust that led to the recovery of 190 pit bulls.

US Religions Christianity March 23

Red state donating Trump-endorsed Bibles to classrooms to ‘make America pray again’

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is partnering with Country singer Lee Greenwood to donate Trump-endorsed “God Bless the USA" Bibles to classrooms across the state.

Dept of Education March 22

Red state leader defends decision to include 2020 election 'discrepancies' in high school curriculum

The head of Oklahoma’s education system is defending a recently approved high school history curriculum that teaches about irregularities and “discrepancies" in the 2020 election.

Energy March 21

Deep red state proposal triggers ESG concerns: 'Raises a lot of questions'

Oklahoma's state treasurer is raising concerns about legislation he says could open the door further to the controversial practice of "environmental, social and governance."

Trump's First 100 Days March 19

Education leaders say Trump dismantling key government agency 'saved education'

The head of Oklahoma’s public schools is backing President Donald Trump’s moves to dismantle the Department of Education, saying Trump will go down in history as the president who "saved education."

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Trump's First 100 Days March 5

Red state leader calls for states to stand behind Trump's ban on funding illegal immigration

As Democratic states double down on resisting the Trump administration, Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters is calling on states to stand behind the president.

Oklahoma March 1

Oklahoma toddler dials 911 to tell police about an 'emergency need for donuts'

An Oklahoma toddler called 911 and asked for "emergency doughnuts," a request officers fulfilled by bringing doughnuts to the child's home.

Supreme Court February 26

Victim's family 'confident' Oklahoma's Richard Glossip will be convicted after Supreme Court orders new trial

Barry Van Treese's family is "confident" Oklahoma's Richard Glossip will be found guilty after the Supreme Court tossed his conviction and ordered a new trial.

Supreme Court February 25

Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial

The Supreme Court has tossed out the murder conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma's Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial.

Immigration February 22

Dem and GOP governors urge Trump to ‘let the states play a role’ in immigration decisions

Governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma are urging Trump to “let states play a role" in immigration enforcement decisions.

Governors February 22

Maine governor's transgender athlete dustup with Trump made White House confab 'uncomfortable,' governors say

At the National Governors Association meeting in Washington, two top governors shared their takes on the Trump-Mills disagreement at the White House the previous day.

Politics February 21

Slashing energy development red tape, beating China in 'AI arms race' top priorities for nations’ governors

CO Gov. Jared Polis, OK Gov. Kevin Stitt, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro, KY Gov. Andy Beshear and SC Gov. Henry McMaster spoke at an energy-related NGA roundtable Friday.

Politics February 9

New frontier of AI-powered ‘teacher-less’ charter schools get mixed reviews from state officials

Artificial intelligence may be the new frontier in schooling as teacher-less academies seek approval to set up shop in Pennsylvania, Arizona and elsewhere.

Illegal Immigrants February 3

Oklahoma superintendent who brawled with CNN over ICE entering schools doubles down: 'Deported together'

The head of Oklahoma state schools defended his stance of allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement into schools on Wednesday, after a furious clash with CNN.

Oklahoma January 29

CNN anchor spars with Oklahoma superintendent over ICE raids on schools: 'Just answer my question'

Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters spoke to CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Tuesday about the Trump administration conducting ICE raids across the country.

Homicide January 26

Death row inmate may get retrial due to claim of 'sex-shaming' prosecutors

Oklahoma's only female death row inmate, Brenda Andrew, 61, could get another chance in court due to "sex-shaming" during her trial, per a Tuesday Supreme Court ruling.

Oklahoma January 24

WATCH: Democrat state senator handcuffed after refusing to show driver's license at traffic stop

Body camera footage captured Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin's "very verbal" exchange with a police officer after she failed to hand over her license after being pulled over.

VIDEO January 24

Body camera captures Oklahoma State Senator Goodwin arguing with deputy after traffic stop

Confrontation ensued after Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin was pulled over by a Tulsa County deputy for allegedly running two stop signs. (Tusla County Sheriff's Office) 

High School January 21

High school basketball player jumps into action to save opponent's life after harrowing on-court collapse

A high school basketball player in Oklahoma was transported to a hospital after collapsing during the opening moments of a game earlier this month.

Illegal Immigrants January 14

FIRST ON ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ: Red state suing Biden admin for unleashing ‘chaos’ on schools through open border

The state of Oklahoma is suing to hold the Biden administration accountable for unleashing “massive chaos" on the public school system in the state through four years of open border policies.

Migrant Crime January 3

Illegal immigrant Honduran gang member kidnapped US woman, ‘giggled’ after threatening to sell organs: report

Eduardo Javier Ordonez Godoy, 35, allegedly kidnapped a woman at gunpoint, forced her to take money from an ATM and tied her to a tree on Christmas Eve, Texas police said.

Flash Flood December 26

High school basketball coach dead, 8-year-old daughter missing after Christmas Eve tragedy

An Oklahoma basketball coach was found dead and his 8-year-old daughter remains missing after the family's car was swept away by raging floodwaters in Texas on Christmas Eve.

US December 24

Hero officers and good Samaritans who went above and beyond in 2024

These hero officers and good Samaritans saved children from thin ice, drowning, choking and a hostage situation, and adults from falling off a bridge and a house fire.

Oklahoma December 19

Oklahoma executes man convicted of grisly murder of 10-year-old girl

The 25th and final execution of the year took place in Oklahoma Thursday morning when Kevin Ray Underwood was put to death by lethal injection for murdering a 10-year-old girl.

Politics December 19

State revamps curriculum, bans ‘woke garbage’ to teach all aspects of Obama-Biden-Trump era

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters will ensure wokeness is removed from curriculum about Obama, Trump and Biden particularly, he told Fox News Digital.

Media December 18

Oklahoma lawmakers on board with abolishing the Department of Education

The Oklahoma delegation is all in on abolishing the Department of Education after President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea. However, one of them doubts he'll get the Senate votes.