OKLAHOMA WATCH: Retired cops sound alarm on pension board shift

A group of retired police officers are questioning the qualifications of a new appointee to the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board amid worries it could tip the balance of the board to a powerful police union. House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, who has …

World-renowned artist collaborates with Oklahoma prisons on Jelly Roll portrait

OKLAHOMA CITY — In an environment often filled with hopelessness, Dennis Jackson is bringing harmony. Known as the “Dot Man,” Jackson creates works of art composed of millions of tiny dots, each telling a story of unity and resilience. × Javascript is …

Service Oklahoma extends REAL ID appointment hours as deadline approaches

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — As the deadline for having a REAL ID to fly domestically approaches, Service Oklahoma is expanding its appointment availability. Starting April 7, on Mondays and Wednesdays, Service Oklahoma locations will offer REAL ID appointments …

Oklahoma Watch: Oklahoma lawmakers hear few eviction bills, advance one

The Oklahoma legislature considered a handful of bills this session written to address landlord-tenant laws. Only one of those bills is still alive.  × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser …

Uncertainty looms over impact of Trump tariffs in Oklahoma

A sweeping round of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are expected to reach a variety of Oklahoma industries. While some experts predict short-term pain followed by long-term gain, others express uncertainty about the tariffs' impact on the …

Ryan Walters' 'culture wars' aren't helping Oklahoma schools

I suppose that I am naive. I always thought it was the responsibility of state school superintendents to promote the educational well-being of students. Yet it’s difficult to know where to begin to sort out the multitude of offenses against Oklahoma …

Oklahoma's DOGE report proposes major cuts to federal health services

The DOGE-OK report calls for major conservative reforms to state agencies, including big cuts to state-sponsored health care in Oklahoma. The division was set up by Gov. Kevin Stitt's executive order calling for a report by the end of March to improve …

Oklahoma County commissioners near deadline to submit audit report

IS MOVING IN YOUR DIRECTION IN SOME OTHER HEADLINES. THIS WEEKEND. IT IS AN IMPORTANT DEADLINE LOOMING FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY TO TURN IN AN AUDIT TO THE STATE AUDITOR’S OFFICE. THEY WERE GIVEN 60 DAYS TO FINISH THEIR …

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Beloved Seneca Priest, Father Arul Carasala, Killed in Shooting; Oklahoma Man Arrested

Seneca, KS – The community of Seneca is reeling after the tragic death of Father Arul Carasala, a long-serving and beloved priest at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Father Carasala, 57, was found with gunshot wounds outside the church rectory on …