Oklahoma

Dozens Of Homes Have Been Destroyed In Deadly Wildfires That Are Now Larger Than New York City

"I don’t know what words to use to describe what’s going on over here," said a woman who was forced to flee her home.

Oklahoma Just Approved Millions In Education Funds But Teachers Are Still On Strike

The state legislature passed several measures Friday anticipated to raise tens of millions of dollars in education funding, after public school teachers walked off the job for a full school week in protest of years of austerity.

West Virginia Teachers Have Just Won Their 5% Raise, Nine Days After Starting A Statewide Strike

Lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to the raise, which teachers have been fighting for since they walked off the job nine days ago.

A 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot His 10-Year-Old Friend With A Crossbow

The teen is now in custody and the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

One Of Trump's Judicial Picks Received A Rare "Not Qualified" Rating From Top Legal Group

The American Bar Association's federal judiciary committee did not provide an explanation for its rating of Oklahoma federal court nominee Charles Goodwin.

Oklahoma Police Fatally Shot A Deaf Man Despite Pleas Of "He Can't Hear"

Police said the man failed to drop a pipe, but neighbors told them he couldn't hear the command.

Republican State Senator Resigns After Being Charged With Sexually Assaulting An Uber Driver

Oklahoma state Sen. Bryce Marlatt was charged with sexual battery after an Uber driver accused him of grabbing and kissing her while she drove him to a bar.

First Responders Dodge Hazards Beneath The Surface As Flooding Swallows Houston Neighborhood

Emergency response teams from across the US have converged on flood-ravaged Houston to rescue residents still stranded after days of historic rainfall.

Man Charged With Trying To Blow Up Oklahoma City Building

Jerry Drake Varnell, 23, allegedly told undercover FBI agents he wanted to carry out an attack like the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing by Timothy McVeigh.

A Republican State Senator Is Accused Of Sexually Assaulting His Uber Driver

A female Uber driver told police that Oklahoma state Sen. Bryce Marlatt grabbed her and started kissing her neck while she was driving him to his hotel.

A Republican Lawmaker Wants To Turn In Students Who Don't Speak English To Save Money

Slight problem: It's unconstitutional.

This Lawmaker Asked Muslims If They Beat Their Wives Before He Would Allow A Meeting

Rep. John Bennett of Oklahoma asked Muslim constituents to answer a controversial questionnaire about Islam before he'd allow a meeting to be scheduled.

Ranking The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

Because singing your heart out is always better than talking.

This Deputy Sheriff Says He Might Support Decriminalizing Domestic Abuse "For Second Offenses"

The Facebook comments by an Oklahoma deputy sheriff came in response to Russia passing a new law decriminalizing domestic violence cases where “substantial bodily harm” does not occur.

This High School Teacher Urged People To Vote For Trump So Muslims Can Be "Butchered"

Dan Close, who teaches in Oklahoma, posted offensive messages on Facebook for years before making his account private.

Trump Picks Oil And Gas Ally For Environment Post

Pruitt is the attorney general of Oklahoma and has antagonized the US Environmental Protection Agency through letters and lawsuits during the Obama administration.

Tell Us Your Favorite Hidden Gem In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma awaits!

Oklahoma Fugitive Who Posted Facebook Videos Dies In Shootout With Police

“This is more intense than what I thought it was going to be,” said Michael Vance, who is suspected of shooting two cops Sunday with an AK-47, in his Facebook Live video posted while on the run.

Three US States Rejected Russia's Trolly Request To Monitor The Elections

Amid Trump's allegations of a "rigged" election, Russia sought to send its officials to polling stations on Nov. 8.

Unarmed Man Killed By Tulsa Police Officer Had PCP In System

Terence Crutcher was shot and killed Sept. 16, after the Tulsa officer approached him on the road when his car broke down.

Tulsa Officer Who Shot Terence Crutcher Surrenders To Authorities

Officer Betty Shelby turned herself in early Friday, just hours after being charged with first-degree manslaughter.

Oklahoma Shuts Down Oil And Gas Wells After Earthquake Shakes Midwest

"I think it shook everybody up," a city mayor said. "It was just about time that a lot of us were waking up, and those who were not already awake certainly were awakened by the earthquake."

The Suspect In The Death Of A Lebanese-American Man Is Being Accused Of Racism

Stanley Vernon Majors had a history of conflict with Khalid Jabara and his Christian Arab-American family — and was charged with hitting his mother with a car last year.

Thousands Of Bees Accidentally Released In Walmart Parking Lot Send 3 To Hospital

The bees were accidentally released from a hive as someone was selling them in the parking lot, authorities said.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Who Called Islam "A Cancer" Gets Study On Radical Islam Approved

A study proposed by Oklahoma State Rep. John Bennett, who made headlines in 2014 for calling Islam "a cancer in our nation that needs to be cut out," was approved last Friday.

This Teen Survived A Tornado That Destroyed His Home By Hugging A Toilet

The bathroom was the only room left standing when a tornado swept through Daniel Parks' home in Oklahoma. He survived without a scratch.

Deadly Tornadoes Tear Across Oklahoma, Leaving Path Of Destruction

A Church Honored Prince By Putting His Lyrics On Its Sign

The United Methodist church in Oklahoma often features an inspirational quote. The pastor said the "Let's Go Crazy" lyrics fit with the church's mission.

Tornadoes Tear Across Oklahoma, Causing Damage And Several Injuries

At least seven people were injured Wednesday after at least one tornado touched down near Tulsa. Numerous buildings were destroyed or suffered damage.

The Internet Reacts To The Story Of Papaw

Papaw cooked burgers for our sins.

Three Killed In Louisiana Flooding As State Continues To Face Heavy Rain

Thousands have been evacuated.

An Oklahoma Man Who Sexually Abused Kenyan Orphans Was Jailed For 40 Years

Matthew Lane Durham sexually abused at least four children while volunteering at an orphanage in Kenya in 2014.

7 Women Sue Oklahoma City Over Ex-Cop Convicted Of Sex Assault

Then women filed a civil rights lawsuit against Oklahoma City for failing to properly monitor Daniel Holtzclaw, who was convicted of sexually assaulting his victims while on patrol.

Army Reservist Sues Gun Range Over "Muslim-Free" Policy

The reservist claims the owners became hostile and asked him to leave after learning he was Muslim.

Four High School Wrestlers Charged With Raping Two Teammates

The Oklahoma high school students were charged Monday with raping two boys — aged 12 and 16 — during an apparent hazing incident after a wrestling tournament in January.

Daniel Holtzclaw Sentenced To 263 Years In Prison

He was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting women in the community he patrolled.

Former Oklahoma City Officer Convicted Of Rape Seeks New Trial

An attorney for Daniel Holtzclaw said Wednesday that his previous defense team may not have seen all the evidence against him, raising questions about whether he had a fair trial.

Native American Groups Officially Respond To Leonardo DiCaprio's Call To Action

Representatives of the groups depicted in The Revenant spoke with BuzzFeed News about the actor's Golden Globes speech calling on listeners to "protect ... indigenous lands."

Sexual Assault Victims Speak Out After Daniel Holtzclaw Verdict

“All I could see was my life flash before my eyes, [his] gun in his holster on his right side.”

"Squishy" The Wayward Donkey That Rode In A Police Car Is Back Home

We needed this ending.

Oklahoma Corrections Director Resigns Amid Execution Mistakes

In the midst of a grand jury investigation into what's been going wrong with Oklahoma's executions, Director Robert Patton announced on Friday he will resign.

This Song Shows Just How Many Governors Are Wanting To Keep Out Syrian Refugees

Give us your tired, your poor... but just in some cases.

These Are The Victims Of The OSU Homecoming Parade Crash

Three adults and a 2-year-old boy were killed when a car drove into the crowd. Another 51 people were injured.

OSU Homecoming Crash Suspect Formally Charged With Four Counts Of Second-Degree Murder

Adacia Chambers killed four people, including a 2-year-old boy, when she ran her car into a crowd in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was arrested for driving under the influence, but her father and attorney have indicated she had mental health issues.

Imprisoned Battered Woman Says She Is "Thankful" For Support In Letter From Prison

Oklahoma Used Wrong Execution Drug In January, Autopsy Report Shows

The state called off an execution last week after discovering it had obtained the wrong drug. But according to an autopsy report the state already used the incorrect drug in a previous execution.

Grand Jury Indicts Sheriff Who Investigated Volunteer Deputy's Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Man

Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz will resign from office, his attorney said, after Glanz was indicted on misdemeanor charges Wednesday.

This Is Why An Abuse Victim Is Still In Prison After Pleading For Mercy

Battered Woman Faces 15 More Years In Prison After Losing Clemency Plea

Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Stabbed To Death By Son

Mark Costello's 26-year-old son Christian is in police custody.