Fight over SB 647 objectively and relevantly funny
Say "Yes" to "No."
NIMBYs aren't known for being agreeable about much, but they sure know how to band together. When any proposal, big or...
Charged with 6 counts of sexual battery, Ron Perry resigns from Choctaw Nation Tribal Council
Facing allegations of serial sexual misconduct against women who work for the tribe, former Choctaw Nation Tribal Council member Ron Perry was charged April...
CIVICS
Citing local control worries, municipalities oppose bill aimed to limit ‘NIMBYism’
(Update: SB 647 described below advanced 52-39 from the House floor on Wednesday, May 7. Owing to its title being struck in February, the...
Roundup: Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office criticized, OFS scrutinized, OK County land swap jeopardized
The state has had no shortage of rainy days over the past few weeks, but a new report from State Auditor and Inspector Cindy...
In fiery testimony, Friesen says ODMHSAS has ‘likely’ been plagued by ‘corruption’
Testifying for the second time in front of a House investigative committee examining the agency she leads, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance...
‘State of emergency’: DOC asking Legislature to buy private Lawton prison
After last year's contentious contract negotiations narrowly avoided a public safety problem, Oklahoma appears poised to allocate $312 million of cash reserves to purchase...
Cognitive financial therapy: Mental health agency down in the dumps
Things are getting more confusing at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. After saying under oath that this year's perplexing...
With 18th largest collection of Native American remains, OU museum hiring repatriation coordinator
Oklahoma’s largest museum of natural history is also one of the largest holders of the remains of Native Americans in the country.
Now, 25 years...
CULTURE
Cognitive financial therapy: Mental health agency down in the dumps
Things are getting more confusing at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. After saying under oath that this year's perplexing...
Despite funding dip, Norman Music Festival 2025 strikes chord to keep rocking
A drop in individual donations and corporate sponsorships raised concern among the volunteer organizers of this year’s Norman Music Festival, but the annual event...
On dueling holidays, enjoy Easter treats responsibly
Easter falls on April 20 this year, and you know what that means, right? Keep tabs on your candies like a responsible adult.
In years...
