Absentee Shawnee Tribe celebrates Ernest Spybuck painting acquisition

Ernest Spybuck is an Absentee Shawnee artist famous for his work showing glimpses into Indigenous ways of being in Oklahoma in the early 1900s. Now, one of his mixed-media pieces is returning home to…

kosu.org

Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90

He joined the TV series for the second season but had more to do on another acclaimed sci-fi program, 'Babylon 5.'

hollywoodreporter.com

https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-lawmakers-weigh-legality-of-automatic-license-plate-readers/

kfor.com

Eric Bauza, the Modern Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Other Iconic Characters, Dies at 46

In addition to multiple roles in the Looney Tunes films and shows including 'Coyote vs. Acme,' the Emmy-winning actor also voiced roles in 'Forgotten Island,' 'Muppet Babies' and 'Teenage Mutant…

hollywoodreporter.com

https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-education/ag-drummond-calls-state-charter-school-boards-decision-strange/

kfor.com

59 districts drop to 'accredited with warning' status over academic proficiency rule

Dozens of Oklahoma school districts' accreditation classifications have been dropped to 'accredited with warning'.The Oklahoma State Board of Education took thi

okcfox.com

Oklahoma law requires judges to waive court debt for poor defendants. Some refuse.

A 2023 state law was intended to help low-income people escape fines and fees they can’t afford. But an Oklahoma County judge argues the law is unconstitutional. A state Supreme Court ruling could…

readfrontier.org

Oklahoma AG opinion prevents extra vote on Jewish charter school • Oklahoma Voice

Another attempt to approve a religious charter school in Oklahoma was foiled again, this time by an AG opinion.

oklahomavoice.com

Data center backlash cracks rural Texas Republican wall

Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?

texastribune.org

AG: Third Vote on Jewish Charter School Would Be Illegal - Oklahoma Watch

Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a binding opinion Thursday barring the Statewide Charter School Board from holding a third vote on the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School application, which has…

oklahomawatch.org

Inflation hits Oklahoma road, bridge construction • Oklahoma Voice

Inflation has taken a big bite into the state’s ability to maintain its roads and bridges, a legislative panel was told Thursday.

oklahomavoice.com

Construction begins on new labs in Tulsa for foundation created by Oklahoma opioid lawsuit

Oklahoma's unique opioid settlement with Purdue created an independent addiction research foundation. Seven years later, its leaders are building a headquarters in Tulsa.

publicradiotulsa.org

New accreditation rule downgrades dozens of Oklahoma districts for academics

Fifty-nine school districts, including the three largest in the state, have had their accreditation status downgraded over poor reading and math test scores.

kgou.org

Brent Swadley receives suspended sentence for Foggy Bottom Kitchen scandal

A high-profile barbecue restauranteur was back in court for sentencing after he was convicted of defrauding the state in May.In 2024, Attorney General Gentner D

okcfox.com

OKC News | Oklahoma City News and Weather | News9.com - News9.com

© 2026 Griffin Media. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Editorial Ethics Policy, Legal Notices, EEO Report, Ad Choices, Public Inspection File Contact, KWTV Public Inspection File, KSBI Public…

news9.com

Oklahoma charter school board votes to appeal Ben Gamla Jewish school ruling

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board voted Friday to appeal a federal ruling allowing the proposed Jewish charter school to pursue approval in Oklahoma.

news9.com

Pulpit Politics: Johnson Amendment Rarely Enforced - Oklahoma Watch

Oklahoma religious leaders are navigating a murky legal landscape around the Johnson Amendment, which bars tax-exempt churches from endorsing candidates but is rarely enforced. With a recent Texas…

oklahomawatch.org

Oklahoma board plans revote on Jewish charter school • Oklahoma Voice

An Oklahoma state board has scheduled an uncommon third vote on a Jewish charter school, which has failed twice before the board.

oklahomavoice.com

Judge dismisses Edmond mother’s motion arguing violation of speedy trial right

Oklahoma County District Judge Nikki Kirkpatrick denied a motion in the lingering Brittany Gordon case Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

nondoc.com

Five things to know about Oklahoma’s role in immigration detention

The Frontier examined how state officials helped reopen the Diamondback Correctional Facility, how the Department of Corrections and a private prison company stand to profit, and what detainees and…

readfrontier.org

'Scattered to the winds': Education reporters review sweeping Tulsa Public Schools closures

One of the state's largest traditional school districts voted Monday to close 17 sites in response to a $12 million budget shortfall it says stems from declining enrollment.

kosu.org

‘Where do they go when we start paving?’ The impacts of turnpike construction on wildlife

Hundreds of homes and businesses are expected to be either disturbed or completely lost for the construction of the ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike. Some property owners have other concerns.

kgou.org

How-to: FCC rolls out new website to block spam calls, texts

The website is clear and easy to navigate, and includes step-by-step instructions no matter your smartphone device or carrier.

newson6.com

TPS board vice president was the lone ‘no’ vote on school closure plan

Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Calvin Moniz was the lone vote against the consolidation plan vote Monday night.

kjrh.com

https://kfor.com/news/local/integris-health-set-to-join-kaiser-permanente-subsidiary-risant-health/

kfor.com

https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-lawmakers-weigh-legality-of-automatic-license-plate-readers/

kfor.com

Oklahoma City named 'Best NBA City' by USA Today readers

Following a big win in the season opener, Oklahoma City Thunder fans have another reason to celebrate.Oklahoma City has been recognized as the 'Best NBA City,'

okcfox.com