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Rally calls for impeachment of state superintendent Ryan Walters
Graham Dowers
Protesters are demanding the removal of State Superintendent Ryan Walters after Oklahoma ranked 50th in a new education report and amid an ongoing investigation.
Oklahoma leaders weigh in on SNAP changes, Texas redistricting fight, and back-to-school policies
Scott Mitchell
Oklahoma lawmakers weighed in on SNAP benefit changes, a Texas redistricting fight, and a new statewide ban on student cell phone use during class.
Is Oklahoma ending EOI Testing? OSDE's plan replaces them with real-time assessments
Haley Hetrick
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is pushing to swap federally mandated end-of-year standardized tests for alternative assessments like the SAT, CLT, and frequent benchmarks, but the overhaul depends on U.S. Department of Education approval.
Ryan Walters explains plan to end federal end-of-year testing in Oklahoma
Haley Hetrick
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters says the state is seeking federal approval to replace end-of-year standardized tests with more frequent benchmark assessments, giving parents real-time results and removing what he calls a burdensome federal mandate.
OSDE board members respond to Speaker Hilbert's claims on Walters' investigation: 'We are deeply disturbed'
Drake Johnson
The OSDE board members released a joint statement in response to Speaker Hilbert's claims that a movie airing on television in State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office is what was seen showing inappropriate material during a meeting last month.
173,000 votes needed to get legalization of recreational marijuana on 2026 ballot in Oklahoma
Elizabeth Fitz
The push for legalized recreational marijuana in Oklahoma continued on Day 2 of a 90-day window for supporters to gather approximately 173,000 signatures on the petition for State Question 837, a measure that would put the matter in voters’ hands next year.
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Federal Appeals Court upholds Oklahoma ban on gender transition care for minors
Haley Hetrick
A federal appeals court has upheld Oklahoma’s ban on gender transition medical care for minors, ruling that the state’s law restricting doctors from providing hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and gender-affirming surgeries to people under 18 is constitutional.
Federal Appeals Court upholds Oklahoma ban on gender transition care for minors
Haley Hetrick
A federal appeals court has upheld Oklahoma’s ban on gender transition medical care for minors, ruling that the state’s law restricting doctors from providing hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and gender-affirming surgeries to people under 18 is constitutional.
Speaker Hilbert investigation claims movie 'The Protector' played on Walters' TV during OSDE meeting, displaying nudity
Destini Pittman
Alleged inappropriate video in State Superintendent's office revealed as movie scene, according to Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert.
Speaker Hilbert investigation claims movie 'The Protector' played on Walters' TV during OSDE meeting, displaying nudity
Destini Pittman
Alleged inappropriate video in State Superintendent's office revealed as movie scene, according to Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert.
Ryan Walters Investigation: Oklahoma legal analyst weighs in on possible outcomes
Christian Hans
An investigation continues after alleged nudity aired on Ryan Walters' office TV. News 9 Legal Analyst Irven Box weighs in on what comes next.
Ryan Walters Investigation: Oklahoma legal analyst weighs in on possible outcomes
Christian Hans
An investigation continues after alleged nudity aired on Ryan Walters' office TV. News 9 Legal Analyst Irven Box weighs in on what comes next.
Board of Education members press Superintendent Walters over his school lunch plan
Jordan Fremstad
State Superintendent Ryan Walters advocates for free school lunches in Oklahoma, amidst disputes over funding. Does the math add up, or are there hidden budget surpluses?
Board of Education members press Superintendent Walters over his school lunch plan
Jordan Fremstad
State Superintendent Ryan Walters advocates for free school lunches in Oklahoma, amidst disputes over funding. Does the math add up, or are there hidden budget surpluses?
Early voting begins ahead of Aug. 12 elections
Christian Hans
Early voting for the Aug. 12 elections has begun. Learn more.
Early voting begins ahead of Aug. 12 elections
Christian Hans
Early voting for the Aug. 12 elections has begun. Learn more.
Trump, Apple to announce new $100 billion commitment to manufacturing in U.S.
CBS News
President Trump and Apple announced a new $100 billion commitment by Apple to boost manufacturing in the U.S.
Trump, Apple to announce new $100 billion commitment to manufacturing in U.S.
CBS News
President Trump and Apple announced a new $100 billion commitment by Apple to boost manufacturing in the U.S.
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UPDATE: Victim dead following shooting at OKC apartment complex
Jarred Burk
Shooting reported at an apartment complex near NE 4th and Stonewall in Oklahoma City.
UPDATE: Victim dead following shooting at OKC apartment complex
Jarred Burk
Shooting reported at an apartment complex near NE 4th and Stonewall in Oklahoma City.
Bricktown project moves forward with plans for tallest building in the U.S.
Deanne Stein
The project, known as The Boardwalk, includes Legends Tower, a nearly 2,000-foot skyscraper that could become the tallest building in the United States.
Bricktown project moves forward with plans for tallest building in the U.S.
Deanne Stein
The project, known as The Boardwalk, includes Legends Tower, a nearly 2,000-foot skyscraper that could become the tallest building in the United States.
Recreational marijuana back on the table in Oklahoma with new petition drive
Christian Hans
A new petition to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma is underway, needing 172,000 signatures by Nov. 3 to get State Question 837 on the ballot.
Recreational marijuana back on the table in Oklahoma with new petition drive
Christian Hans
A new petition to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma is underway, needing 172,000 signatures by Nov. 3 to get State Question 837 on the ballot.
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UPDATE: Victim dead following shooting at OKC apartment complex
Jarred Burk
Shooting reported at an apartment complex near NE 4th and Stonewall in Oklahoma City.
Bricktown project moves forward with plans for tallest building in the U.S.
Deanne Stein
The project, known as The Boardwalk, includes Legends Tower, a nearly 2,000-foot skyscraper that could become the tallest building in the United States.
Recreational marijuana back on the table in Oklahoma with new petition drive
Christian Hans
A new petition to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma is underway, needing 172,000 signatures by Nov. 3 to get State Question 837 on the ballot.
Walters: Oklahoma to allow schools to opt out of government mandated end-of-year state testing
Drake Johnson
State Supt. Ryan Walters, OSDE announce move to allow districts to opt out of the government-mandated, end-of-year testing in math and reading for grades 3-8, beginning this academic year.
Historic Black-owned Luther filling station honored with Route 66 Centennial monument
Graham Dowers
A historic Black-owned filling station in Luther has been restored and honored with a neon monument as part of the Route 66 Centennial, recognizing its role as a safe haven for travelers during the Jim Crow era.
What are the health benefits of brisk walking?
Graham Dowers
Just 11 minutes of brisk walking a day can lower your risk of early death, heart disease, and cancer, according to a new study.
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Tulsa mayor unveils $6M plan to move 300 homeless residents into apartments: 'Not a cookie-cutter type of program'
Chloe Abbott
The Safe Move Tulsa initiative would house about 150 people who currently live on the street and 150 people who live in homeless shelters. The city would pay their rent for a year to live in apartments across Tulsa.
Tulsa mayor unveils $6M plan to move 300 homeless residents into apartments: 'Not a cookie-cutter type of program'
Chloe Abbott
The Safe Move Tulsa initiative would house about 150 people who currently live on the street and 150 people who live in homeless shelters. The city would pay their rent for a year to live in apartments across Tulsa.
Sen. Mullin violated STOCK Act by failing to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in trades
Oklahoma Watch
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin violated a federal financial conflicts of interest and disclosure law by failing to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock and bond trades, a review of new congressional documents found.
Sen. Mullin violated STOCK Act by failing to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in trades
Oklahoma Watch
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin violated a federal financial conflicts of interest and disclosure law by failing to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock and bond trades, a review of new congressional documents found.
Sen. Mullin proposal could strip United Keetoowah Band’s authority on Cherokee land
Chloe Abbott
Senator Mullin is a Cherokee citizen, and his proposal would give the Cherokee Nation exclusive authority over the reservation, including gaming, which the UKB says could effectively cripple its tribe.
Sen. Mullin proposal could strip United Keetoowah Band’s authority on Cherokee land
Chloe Abbott
Senator Mullin is a Cherokee citizen, and his proposal would give the Cherokee Nation exclusive authority over the reservation, including gaming, which the UKB says could effectively cripple its tribe.
Candy, soda to be removed from Oklahoma's SNAP benefits under federal waiver
Haley Hetrick
The federal government has approved the state’s waiver aimed at reducing the purchase of nonnutritive food and drink items.
Candy, soda to be removed from Oklahoma's SNAP benefits under federal waiver
Haley Hetrick
The federal government has approved the state’s waiver aimed at reducing the purchase of nonnutritive food and drink items.
What to know about Oklahoma farmers markets
Alex Cameron
Oklahoma participates in USDA's Great American Farmers Market. Discover how the state's Department of Agriculture bolsters local markets and gives a boost to 'Made in Oklahoma' products.
What to know about Oklahoma farmers markets
Alex Cameron
Oklahoma participates in USDA's Great American Farmers Market. Discover how the state's Department of Agriculture bolsters local markets and gives a boost to 'Made in Oklahoma' products.
What is gerrymandering? Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering
Associated Press
When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. The word “gerrymander” was coined in America more than 200 years ago as an unflattering means of describing political manipulation in legislative map-making.
What is gerrymandering? Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering
Associated Press
When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. The word “gerrymander” was coined in America more than 200 years ago as an unflattering means of describing political manipulation in legislative map-making.
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