The Latest Breaking News from Oklahoma

Oklahoma influencer killed in apparent murder-suicide by husband, police say

Sara Gilson was fatally shot less than two weeks after accusing her husband of pedophilia on social media

The Guardian - US · Jul 26

FDA Links 98 Salmonella Illnesses in 17 States to Recalled Texas Eggs Sold Under Five Brand Names

FDA ties 98 Salmonella illnesses in 17 states to recalled Midwest Poultry eggs. 26 hospitalized. Check carton codes P-1950 and 0840962 now.

Medical Daily · Jul 26

8 States Cutting Income Tax Rates in 2026

The 2026 tax year brought lower individual income tax rates to eight states, giving taxpayers a little more room between their paychecks and the tax collector. The changes range from modest reductions to major rate cuts, with several states continuing multiyear plans that could push rates even lower in the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 26

Golden GOAT: Fox unstoppable on Olympic canoe course

Jessica Fox's reign rolls on with the Australian slalom canoe star winning a record-extending fifth world title in the K1 event in Oklahoma.

AAP · Jul 24

Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights

Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #215

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · Jul 22

Oklahoma woman arrives at Starbucks for custom beverage. But the barista’s words make her ask the staff to throw her drink away

“I just like paid what, $7 for the drink and then I tipped $2 on top of that.”

We Got This Covered · Jul 18

7 Oklahoma COLA Rules Every Eligible Retiree Must Verify Ahead of the 2026 Adjustments

Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) retirees have a major date to watch in 2026 as new cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) arrive. The key details come down to retirement dates, continuous retirement status, benefit eligibility, and a few easy-to-miss rules that can affect whether a retiree receives an increase.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 18

Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78

Lillard, of Oklahoma, contracted polio when she was five and slept inside cylindrical metal device to help her breathe

The Guardian - US · Jul 12

Last US polio patient using an iron lung to survive dies in Oklahoma

The coronavirus pandemic took a severe toll on Lillard’s already compromised health

The Independent UK · Jul 11