Texas Wildfires Ravage Land, Prompt Massive Evacuations Massive wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma have scorched nearly one million acres, causing unprecedented devastation and forcing evacuations. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
New video sheds light on fight that took place before non-binary student died Body-camera footage shows Nex Benedict, 16, speaking with police after altercation in Oklahoma high school bathroom The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024
Wildfire Update: Extreme Fire Behavior Continues In Oklahoma Wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma cause widespread destruction and challenges for residents, firefighters, and agriculture. Changing winds and smoke spread c... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Texas And Oklahoma Facing Major Wildfires, Governor Declares Disaster Governor declares disaster in 60 counties as six major wildfires rage in Texas and Oklahoma, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
I spent 48 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. Here’s how I fought my way to freedom Glynn Simmons was released last year after almost half a century behind bars. Now 70, he describes his torment and terror as he battled to overturn one of the worst miscarriages of justice in US history The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top US Hot 100 with country song Success follows controversy over one Oklahoma radio station refusing to play the song and some questioning her genuine connection to the genre The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Oklahoma students walk out over death of non-binary teen Nex Benedict Sixteen-year-old student died on 8 February after ‘physical altercation’ with classmates in bathroom of Owasso high school The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2024
Oklahoma Senator Faces Backlash For Anti-LGBTQ Comments Oklahoma senator's derogatory remarks about LGBTQ+ community and a tragic incident involving a non-binary student spark controversy and raise concerns abou... Top News · Feb 26, 2024
Oklahoma Senator Sparks Outrage With Anti-LGBTQ Comments Controversial remarks by Senator Tom Woods in Oklahoma spark outrage and condemnation, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ community. Top News · Feb 26, 2024
Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teen who died following school fight Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old who identified as nonbinary, got into an altercation with three girls in an Owasso High School bathroom who were picking on Benedict and some friends. WEKU · Feb 26, 2024
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Urges Border Security Measures Governor Stitt discusses the impact of the border on Oklahoma and advocates for concrete solutions at the White House. Top News · Feb 25, 2024
Nationwide Vigils Held For Nonbinary Teen After High School Altercation Vigils held nationwide to honor Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student who tragically passed away after a school altercation. Community mourns and advocates for... Top News · Feb 25, 2024
Senator equates Nex Benedict with filth At a legislative forum on Friday, Sen. Tom Woods emphasized the moral and Christian fortitude he aims to represent Salon · Feb 24, 2024
PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 147-106 win over Wizards The best photos from the Thunder's 147-106 win over the Wizards. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024 LIV Golf’s Talor Gooch launches Oklahoma Wildcatters, an expansion PBR team Talor Gooch is a RangeGoat during his day job. At night, he runs with the bulls.
Top News · Feb 23, 2024 White House To Investigate Death Of Non-Binary Student In Oklahoma Tragic death of a non-binary student in Oklahoma raises concerns about LGBTQ+ safety and hate crimes, prompting calls for better protection and advocacy fo...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024 PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 129-107 win over Clippers The best photos from the Thunder's 129-107 win over the Clippers.
Reason · Feb 22, 2024 The New York Times Implausibly Implicates Oklahoma's Bathroom Law in the Death of a Nonbinary Student Don’t let culture war politics overwhelm a commitment to the facts.
Salon · Feb 22, 2024 Nonbinary teen dies after bathroom fight Family to probe death after police say Benedict "did not die as a result of trauma"
The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2024 ‘Scared for our kids’: anger mounts after non-binary teen dies following school fight Activists decry anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric as they mourn Nex Benedict, 16, who died after ‘altercation’ in Oklahoma high school bathroom
WEKU · Feb 20, 2024 Tribal courts can't prosecute non-Native drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want tribal police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024 Ever wanted to play Mario Kart accompanied by a live jazz band? In Oklahoma, you can In Oklahoma City, a five-piece band has been putting an authentic musical accent on local Mario Kart tournaments
Reason · Feb 16, 2024 Brickbat: Time Gone By Glynn Simmons spent 48 years in an Oklahoma prison for the murder of a liquor store clerk killed during a robbery. But a judge ordered him freed last year, and, in a separate proceeding, declared him to be "actually innocent." His lawyers said detectives withheld a report saying that an…
Top News · Feb 15, 2024 Senator Lankford Debunks Rumors Surrounding Border Deal Reaching Bipartisan Consensus In this informative interview, Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford clarifies the rumors surrounding the potential border deal, addressing concerns a...
Ballotpedia · Feb 14, 2024 Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #97 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.