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This company promised to improve health care in Oklahoma jails. Patients in its have died
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. NORMAN, Oklahoma — Two days after Thanksgiving in 2022, Shannon Hanchett walked into an AT&T store for a new phone, and ended up in handcuffs. ...
Ranking Oklahoma high school football's best defensive backs in 2024 season
The players on this list can quickly shift the momentum in Oklahoma high school football games. From safeties to corners, these guys know how to cover a team’s best offensive stars, create disruptive defense and energize crowds with game-changing takeaways. Here's The Oklahoman's ranking of the state's best running backs, from 10 to 1: ...
Oklahoma Wildlife Department hits back on tribal hunting, fishing license compact
In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma. Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced a cooperative agreement on July 12 to honor each other’s tribal hunting and fishing licenses on each of their respective tribal lands. Last week,...
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Walters Defends Bible Directive and Announces New Immigration Policy for Schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters opened Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting with strong words directed at schools pushing back against his classroom Bible directive. Walters also announced a new policy for schools regarding illegal immigration. At least 13...
Nonprofit offers help and hope to abuse survivors through career training
A woman whose youth was spent in the "crossfire" of domestic abuse created a nonprofit dedicated to helping other abuse survivors. Antoria Gillon, of Dallas, founded an organization called From Ordinary to Extraordinary in 2013. Under her direction, the nonprofit has opened several centers in Dallas and other parts of Texas, offering free...
During 2028 Olympics, Oklahomans should send world a message that they care for the environment
Since Oklahoma City was selected as the host site for softball and canoe slalom during the 2028 Olympics, I’ve wondered how we could share the best of us – known as the Oklahoma Standard – with an international audience. Given the previously unchallengeable power of our oil and gas corporations in our state, this might […]
Oklahoma, Arkansas Face Scorching Heat Index of 110° Through 9 PM Thursday
Tulsa, OK – Hot and humid conditions are expected again today, with parts of northeast Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas seeing afternoon heat index values above 110 degrees. Most of the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas can expect heat index values above 105 degrees. According to the US...
Mom’s Day event gets bigger, better each year for OK jeweler
For the past 15 years BC Clark Jewelers has celebrated Mother’s Day starting in early May with its Pay It Momward gift drop event. Since the event’s inception in 2009, Pay It Momward has evolved and grown into one of the store’s most anticipated events of the year. Social media platforms, including TikTok in more recent years, have created much of the community buzz and excitement for the Mother’s Day free gift drop event.
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
TECUMSEH, Okla. — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs said they’ve seen great success with their musical therapy program and have expanded to three new cities with new therapists. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “A music therapist might give them a drum, and...
New Oklahoma Bible directive faces pushback from several schools
Several Oklahoma schools are speaking out against State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ directive to teach the Bible in public school grades 5 through 12. Walters recently released guidelines on his controversial Bible mandate in public schools after ordering educators to incorporate the religious text into their lessons, arguing that the Bible is necessary to ensure "students grasp the core values and historical context of our country.” In a June 27 meeting, Walters spoke on the requirement, saying, "every teacher and every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom.” The order was followed by intense backlash from civil liberties groups and the Oklahoma Education Association – a collective of educators, administrators and other school employees -- who say it infringes on students' and educators' freedom of religion.
Oklahoma woman claims $1 million lottery ticket
A resident of Gage, Oklahoma, was the lucky winner of an Oklahoma lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million. The winner, who was only identified by their first name, Jennifer, claimed the Grand Fortune Scratcher top prize on Tuesday. She purchased the ticket at Tom's Quick Stop in Shattuck. Jennifer told the Oklahoma Lottery that...
Ceremonial signing held for Sergeant CJ Nelson Legacy Act
OKLAHOMA CITY — House Bill 1795, the Sergeant CJ Nelson Legacy Act, was signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday. Senator Kristen Thompson served as the Senate author of the measure, named in honor of Edmond's first officer lost in the line of duty. "Our first responders make tremendous...
POSITIVELY OKLAHOMA: 2 News gives local boy his time to shine
TULSA, Okla. — A 12-year-old with sky-high dreams is getting a glimpse into the future. Reed Secondine walked into 2 News Oklahoma on a sweltering Oklahoma day, but 2 News Anchor Julie Chin first introduced you to him in the heart of severe weather season doing what he loves most: tracking Oklahoma weather.
Truck Crashes Into Power Line, Catches Fire; Portion Of Wagoner Without Power
A crash in Wagoner is causing a power outage for many residents in the Southwest portion of the city. According to the city, a truck struck a power line and caught fire. Crews are on the scene, and working to extinguish the fire. City officials confirmed linemen will begin working to make repairs and restore power once the fire is out.
Oklahoma in a Minute - July 31, 2024
In Lawton, the City is considering an anti-camping ordinance, which would require people experiencing homelessness to either sleep outside of city limits or find an interior shelter to rest in. That and more headlines from across the state in Oklahoma in a Minute.
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