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An Oklahoma family whose son was killed when a big-rig truck slammed into the back of his car is among those who are concerned about the Trump administration’s plans to relax trucking-safety rules.
A state investigation into Epic Charter Schools has expanded to include the school’s chief financial officer and four current or former board members, according to a search warrant filed in Oklahoma County Wednesday.
The question of whether to expand Medicaid and extend health insurance to thousands of Oklahomans promises to be a major topic over the next year. Here are some of the facts you need to know.
The back-and-forth between the Oklahoma governor and Native American tribes over gaming compacts appears to be amping up: Some tribes have launched a multi-faceted media campaign promoting the benefits they bring to the state.
The slaying of a woman in a southeast Oklahoma town points to a dilemma that district attorneys in Oklahoma wrestle with on a continuing basis: When a domestic violence victim refuses to cooperate in prosecuting an alleged abuser, should prosecutors pursue the case anyway?
With no background in government or politics, Gov. Kevin Stitt has turned to personal and formal networks to find people to serve in his administration. One of those got noticed in some circles: YPO, an exclusive, invitation-only group of executives.
An Oklahoma Watch review of court records since 2016 found that dozens of hospitals across the state have filed at least 22,250 lawsuits against their former patients over unpaid medical bills. In many of those cases, the hospitals have garnished wages to collect anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than $10,000.
Oklahoma Watch is introducing a mobile app that will give readers easy access to our content as well as immediate push alerts when the newest stories are published.
Mass shootings in Texas and Ohio have put gun deaths and firearm laws back in the spotlight. This Q&A provides some of the Oklahoma facts you need to know.
A $3 million taxpayer-funded program will soon give schools across the state access to a relatively untested “panic button” app that can alert authorities and staff if there is an active shooter or other emergency. Approval came after company officials lobbied for the app at the State Capitol.
