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Cement truck rolling over temporarily shuts down SH-48 highway near the Atoka-Johnston County line

Cement truck rolling over temporarily shuts down SH-48 highway near the Atoka-Johnston County line

OKLAHOMA — State Highway 48 has reopened after a crash involving an overturned cement truck temporarily shut down traffic near the Atoka and Johnston ...

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Missouri man was detained after Bentonville police reported a child with serious burns

Missouri man was detained after Bentonville police reported a child with serious burns

LANAGAN, Mo. — A Missouri man has been arrested following a child abuse investigation that began after a severely injured child was taken to ...

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Arcadia's victim Edmond police confirm that the Lake mass shooting victim dies from injuries

Arcadia’s victim Edmond police confirm that the Lake mass shooting victim dies from injuries

EDMOND, Okla. — The Edmond Police Department has confirmed that one person has died following the mass shooting at Arcadia Lake that took place ...

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The Oklahoma's due process legislation becomes law, increasing evidence disclosure in criminal cases

The Oklahoma’s due process legislation becomes law, increasing evidence disclosure in criminal cases

TULSA, Okla. — A new law aimed at improving due process and transparency in Oklahoma’s criminal justice system has officially been signed into law. ...

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The bill for the Early Childhood Task Force has been cleared. Oklahoma Legislature, heads to Governor Stitt

The bill for the Early Childhood Task Force has been cleared. Oklahoma Legislature, heads to Governor Stitt

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA — A significant bill aimed at improving services for Oklahoma children has successfully passed both the Oklahoma House and Senate and ...

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The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses his first 40 days as DHS Secretary: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses his first 40 days as DHS Secretary: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

OKLAHOMA CITY — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Oklahoma on Tuesday to emphasize the state’s critical role in national ...

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The Oklahoma House unanimously approves legislation requiring new data centers to generate their personal power

The Oklahoma House unanimously approves legislation requiring new data centers to generate their personal power

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a unanimous vote, the Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2992, a piece of legislation that would require ...

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Stitt vetoes the Open Meetings Act bill, saying it gives the attorney general unchecked power

Stitt vetoes the Open Meetings Act bill, saying it gives the attorney general unchecked power

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Tensions have escalated between Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond following Stitt’s veto of House Bill 3278, ...

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We are dismayed': Doctors and patients in Oklahoma react to possible changes to Medicaid expansion

We are dismayed’: Doctors and patients in Oklahoma react to possible changes to Medicaid expansion

In 2020, Oklahomans approved State Question 802, expanding Medicaid eligibility to low-income residents, a decision that granted access to healthcare for over 233,000 Oklahomans. ...

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The SBA announces tragedy loans for Oklahoma following severe weather and tornadoes in April

The SBA announces tragedy loans for Oklahoma following severe weather and tornadoes in April

On May 5, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for Oklahoma businesses, private nonprofits, and residents ...

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