Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Oklahoma film industry continues to grow
KGOU - Oklahoma
·
TRANSCRIPT Announcer: Capitol Insider sponsored by the Oklahoma State Medical Association, committed to connecting Oklahoma physicians with matters that are important to Oklahoma patients. More on vision and mission of OSMA at okmed.org. Dick...
'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center criticized by Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
KOKH - Oklahoma
·
A detention center in Florida dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" has caught a lot of attention and criticism this week over its intense design of being surrounded by alligators in the Everglades and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is joining in on that...
As Trump’s FEMA Review Council begins work, Oklahoma delegation wants input, details
NonDoc - Oklahoma
·
July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON — A sweeping restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency could be on tap when Congress returns from its July 4 recess, a possibility for Oklahoma that could redefine what disaster recovery looks like in a state long...
Oklahoma doctor accused of killing young daughter and faking a drowning at Florida rental home
The Independent
·
July 3, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
The Rise of Sustainable Travel: How Eco-Friendly Hotels Are Leading the Way
FTN News
·
July 3, 2025
More travelers are paying attention to the environmental impact of their trips. Travelers want to travel more sustainably, and many are actively searching for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the easiest places to start is with...
WATCH: Sen. Lankford says Trump's tax bill to make 'big difference' for Oklahomans, families
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
·
July 3, 2025
FULL INTERVIEW: Sen. James Lankford talks passage of President Donald Trump's big tax bill House Republicans propelled the bill to passage with a tight 218-214 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. And we are joined now by...
Oklahoma has prime places to hunt, dig for crystals, rocks
The Oklahoman
·
As summer days are in full swing, Oklahomans are taking part in adventures across the state. For all you that nerd out over that cool rock you found, and we say nerd out in the most loving way possible, Oklahoma has some spots you can find...
We fact-checked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims as part of the ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign
The Frontier - Oklahoma
·
Gov. Kevin Stitt has launched an effort to “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” with a visit from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. At a rally with Kennedy at the Oklahoma Capitol on June 26, Stitt announced the state would...
DHS to cut 75% of staff in intelligence office amid heightened threat environment
CBS News
·
The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence arm plans to cut nearly three-quarters of its full-time employees, shaving its Office of Intelligence & Analysis down from about 1,000 staff to just 275, according to four sources briefed on the...
Oklahoma bipartisan nonprofit relaunches to advocate for LGBTQ+ issues
Oklahoma Voice
·
July 2, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — LGBTQ+ supporters are relaunching a bipartisan advocacy group in an effort to provide a more centrist conversation amid increasingly hateful rhetoric. The Equality Network which launched last week aims to change the narrative...
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Snubs Miami Hurricanes for Legacy
BVM Sports
·
July 2, 2025
Oklahoma transfer quarterback John Mateer, who previously backed up Cam Ward at Washington State, declined an offer from the Miami Hurricanes despite their strong interest. He opted to join Oklahoma to carve out his unique path rather than follow...
How Has The Climate Changed Since the First 4th of July?
Yahoo News
·
Global CO2 levels have increased from 280 parts per million in Colonial times to 422.8 ppm in 2024. Credit - Alex Kent/Bloomberg—Getty Images The Founding Fathers who gathered in Philadelphia to adopt the Declaration of Independence on July 4,...
Oklahoma woman who lost father to West Nile Virus in 2017 speaks out after three confirmed cases
News9 - Oklahoma
·
An Oklahoma woman who lost her father to the West Nile Virus in 2017 offered advice after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported three cases in Oklahoma this year. Kristen Korstjens said her dad was living in Yukon when a...
Oklahoma City Community College increases tuition for first time in 7 years
News9 - Oklahoma
·
Oklahoma City Community College is one of the latest universities in the state to raise its tuition rates. It's the university's first tuition increase in seven years. The increase of $10.77 per credit hour was approved by the Oklahoma State...
A Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Is Pushing to Make Healthier Food More Accessible to Tribes
Oklahoma Watch
·
July 4, 2025
Sign up today for First Watch! Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to give low-income households on Native American...
Home insurance rates in Oklahoma are wildly distorted
Chickasha Express Star - Oklahoma
·
As a warming planet delivers more wildfires, hurricanes and other threats, America’s once reliably boring home insurance market has become the place where climate shocks collide with people’s pocketbooks. The turmoil in insurance markets is a...
Gas prices climb, but Oklahoma averages second-lowest fuel cost across the US
News9 - Oklahoma
·
Gas prices are on the rise as oil companies make the seasonal switch to the more expensive summer fuel blend, which is designed to meet stricter environmental regulations during warmer months. However, Oklahomans won't see a major shift in prices,...
Oklahoma Legislature Creates Two New Specialty Courts
JD Supra - California
·
June 30, 2025
Oklahoma has now joined many other states creating specialty business courts to handle complex business litigation. Senate Bill 632 creates two new specialized business courts, which will be located in Oklahoma County and Tulsa County. Oklahoma’s...
Capitol Beat: Vt. groups react to Republican tax bill
Rutland Herald - Vermont
·
Across Vermont, the response to the passage of the Republican tax bill in the House and Senate was extensive. “Republicans are coming after the poorest among us to give to the richest, while Americans are already struggling to put food on the...
Oklahoma Ends Fluoride Recommendation, Launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ Campaign
[your]NEWS
·
June 30, 2025
Gov. Kevin Stitt halts state promotion of water fluoridation, citing public concern and new science as RFK Jr. joins health policy shift. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has formally ended the state’s long-standing...