As #okleg returns, 5 questions linger for ODMHSAS
Drama at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is as long-running as the agency's cumbersome name.
As revealed over the past...
‘Appalled’ parents accuse Kingston Public Schools of ignoring hazing, sexual assault
(Editor's note: The following article details allegations of sexual assault.)
Leaders at Kingston Public Schools knew about but were "deliberately indifferent" to stopping "traditional freshman...
After ‘fantasy’ about his children, former prison chaplain receives suspended sentence
(Editor's note: The following article discusses child sexual abuse.)
MCALESTER — A former prison chaplain for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections received a suspended sentence...
Jess Schwager: ‘Education as a way out, up or forward’
A former sports information director for an NCAA national championship team now leads the largest independent scholarship program in Oklahoma.
Jess Schwager is the director...
Legal roundup: Krigel convicted, judge cleared, ‘Hao Chen organization’ indicted
As one branch of government gaveled back into session this week, Oklahoma’s courts have kept busy with high-profile cases.
In one courtroom, a former Tulsa...
Norman Ward 3: Robert Bruce, Cullen Bieger battle for half-term
Norman Ward 3 Councilmember Robert Bruce, the incumbent since being appointed in October 2025, is now facing a quick turnaround to keep the seat...
Ahead of HD 35 special election, candidates talk rural infrastructure, education, property tax
Rural interests are front and center in the race to succeed former Rep. Ty Burns in representing House District 35, which is set to...
Norman Ward 4: Helen Grant challenged by OU professor Cindy Gordon
On Feb. 10, Norman City Council Ward 4 voters will decide between incumbent Helen Grant and OU professor Cindy Gordon, each of whom share...
Supreme Court: Referendum challenge to Norman arena TIF ‘insufficient’
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled against a referendum that would have allowed Norman residents to vote on a controversial tax increment financing district...
Norman Ward 6: Joshua Hinkle challenged by Kyle Steele over TIF support
Norman Ward 6 Councilmember Joshua Hinkle faces a Feb. 10 challenge from Kyle Steele, a systems administrator who believes he would be more representative...
