Nationwide 988 mental health crisis number starting in state

The 988 campaign is a national number to replace the suicide prevention hotline. Each state is directing its own services, resources and campaign. The new system will include call centers, resource centers and response teams across the state once it is fully implemented.

How to receive second round of Choctaw Nation ARPA funds

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma details what tribal members must do to receive the second round of funds through the tribe's American Rescue Plan Act Economic Impact Recovery Program and how to apply by June 30 to receive the first round of funds.

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Court gives state authority over some crime on reservation lands

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma shares concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government and can prosecute criminal offenses by non-Indians against Indians on reservation lands, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Gov. Kevin Stitt to face Joy Hofmeister in general election in November

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Joy Hofmeister clinched the state’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination Tuesday after she managed to convince primary voters to embrace her abrupt switch from lifelong Republican to sudden Democrat.

Searching for new restaurant vendor at Robbers Cave park

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says there should be a new restaurant at Robbers Cave State Park by late August or early September — as an investigation continues into what went wrong with the last one.

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Clean up Oklahoma criticized not disclosing source of funding

OKLAHOMA CITY — Armed with mops and buckets and their trademark “Clean It Up Truck,” members of Clean Up Oklahoma admit they make a bit of spectacle as they travel across the state bringing attention to their anti-corruption platform.

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Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell talks about the search for a new restaurant and Robbers Cave State Park, along with other state parks, as state investigations remain underway.

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Shown is Robbers Cave State Park. Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell said there should be a new restaurant there by late August or early September.

Clean up Oklahoma criticized for refusing to disclose its source of funding

OKLAHOMA CITY — Armed with mops and buckets and their trademark “Clean It Up Truck,” members of Clean Up Oklahoma admit they make a bit of spectacle as they travel across the state bringing attention to their anti-corruption platform.

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Oklahomans contemplating what’s next after SCOTUS ruling

Oklahomans are figuring out how to live in a state where abortions are now almost entirely illegal.

In Oklahoma, abortion opponents celebrate 'joyous day," but abortion rights groups mourn and vow to continue fighting

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma Republican lawmakers celebrated Friday’s fall of the nation’s nearly 50-year-old ruling legalizing abortion as a "joyous day," the state’s abortion rights groups mourned and warned women not tell anyone that they’re pregnant if they’re contemplating terminating a pregnancy.

State pushes forward with Medicaid outsourcing

Editor's note: This article has been updated to properly attribute statements from the Oklahoma Hospital Association.

State superintendent candidates differ on paying, keeping teachers

The candidates will compete for the Republican Party’s primary vote next Tuesday, June 28. The winner will face Democrat Jenna Nelson, of Edmond, in the general election in November.

COLUMN: Pets always bring lots of joy

I have never seen anyone so enthusiastic about working for free. Getting to be with cats and possibly dogs all day is pay enough.

Candidate Forum

Candidates or their representatives for Oklahoma State Superintendent for Public Instruction and 3rd Congressional District speak on the issues at a live forum at Stride Bank Center's Convention Hall ballroom in Enid, OK, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Republican candidates for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, (clockwise) William Crozier, April Grace, Ryan Walters and John Cox, appear Tuesday during a candidate forum hosted by Enid News & Eagle, the city of Enid, Enid Public Schools and wKOFM Radio at Stride Bank Center.

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John Cox, Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Peggs Public Schools superintendent, appears during a candidate forum hosted by Enid News & Eagle, the city of Enid, Enid Public Schools and KOFM Radio on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Stride Bank Center.

William Crozier

William Crozier, Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, appears during a candidate forum hosted by Enid News & Eagle, the city of Enid, Enid Public Schools and KOFM Radio on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Stride Bank Center.

April Grace

April Grace, Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Shawnee Public Schools superintendent, appears during a candidate forum hosted by Enid News & Eagle, the city of Enid, Enid Public Schools and KOFM Radio on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Stride Ban…

Ryan Walters

Ryan Walters, Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Oklahoma State Secretary of Education, appears during a candidate forum hosted by Enid News & Eagle, the city of Enid, Enid Public Schools and KOFM Radio on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Stride Ba…

Legislative races morph into ‘fight for the soul of public schools'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Out-of-state entities that stand to profit handsomely if voucher legislation advances are believed to be pumping hundreds of thousands of dollars in dark money into local legislative races in a push to unseat incumbents who stand in their way.

OSDH IDs 2nd probable case of monkeypox in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Department of Health has identified the state’s second probable case of monkeypox in a central Oklahoma resident with recent international travel to a country with confirmed cases.

Myriad candidates running for state's two U.S. Senate seats

Oklahoma has both its U.S. Senate seats up for election this year, with 22 candidates vying for the positions, between them.

Incumbent Lucas faces 2 challengers in GOP primary for District 3 U.S. Rep seat

Two challengers are looking to unseat longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas in the Republican primary for the District 3 Congressional seat, which includes Garfield County and Northwest Oklahoma.

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Jonathan Small is with People for Opportunity, a nonpartisan organization that has spent more than $186,000 trying to influence the outcome of legislative races. (AP Photo)

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Attorneys request abeyance in Glossip execution scheduling

Attorneys for death row inmate Richard Glossip asked an Oklahoma appeals court to not schedule his execution to allow a post-conviction review of his case.

Legislative races morph into ‘fight for the soul of public schools'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Out-of-state entities that stand to profit handsomely if voucher legislation advances are believed to be pumping hundreds of thousands of dollars in dark money into local legislative races in a push to unseat incumbents who stand in their way.

Northeast Oklahoma town defies fear in wake of shooting, plans Juneteenth Celebration

TAFT, Oklahoma – A Northeast Oklahoma town where a fatal shooting occurred over the Memorial Day weekend is ready to celebrate Juneteenth, with two extra days and added security.