Oklahoma death row inmates seek firing squad as alternative to lethal injection
Two men on Oklahoma's death row — at the prodding of a federal judge — agreed to choose execution by firing squad as a way to delay their upcoming lethal injections.
Two men on Oklahoma's death row — at the prodding of a federal judge — agreed to choose execution by firing squad as a way to delay their upcoming lethal injections.
Thousands of undelivered Amazon packages recovered in theft ring bust; 3 arrested
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a theft ring this week that led to the discovery of thousands of undelivered Amazon packages.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a theft ring this week that led to the discovery of thousands of undelivered Amazon packages.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Oklahoma boy receives key to city after saving 2 lives in 1 day
Davyon Johnson, 11, earned a key to the city of Muskogee, Oklahoma for saving a choking student and helping an elderly woman escape a burning house in the same day.
Davyon Johnson, 11, earned a key to the city of Muskogee, Oklahoma for saving a choking student and helping an elderly woman escape a burning house in the same day.
'Home Alone' star Devin Ratray arrested on domestic violence charges in Oklahoma, released on bond
"Home Alone" actor Devin Ratray was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend during an argument, according to online records.
"Home Alone" actor Devin Ratray was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend during an argument, according to online records.
Oklahoma boy, 11, saves woman from house fire on same day he saved classmate's life
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Oklahoma boy’s arm ripped off by pit bull after trying to pet puppies, police say
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
Julius Jones: Oklahoma governor commutes death sentence on day of scheduled execution
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
Remains identified as missing Oklahoma man, search continues for woman and her son
Glenda “Cookie” Parton was last seen in Turley, Oklahoma on Oct. 25 searching for her missing son, 59-year-old Dwayne Selby, who was last seen with his friend on Oct. 22, according to authorities.
Glenda “Cookie” Parton was last seen in Turley, Oklahoma on Oct. 25 searching for her missing son, 59-year-old Dwayne Selby, who was last seen with his friend on Oct. 22, according to authorities.
Former Oklahoma jail inmates forced to listen to 'Baby Shark' on repeat file federal lawsuit
Several former inmates at an Oklahoma jail have filed a lawsuit claiming their civil rights were violated because they were forced to stand, handcuffed behind the back, for up to four hours while the popular children's song "Baby Shark" played on a loop at a loud volume.
Several former inmates at an Oklahoma jail have filed a lawsuit claiming their civil rights were violated because they were forced to stand, handcuffed behind the back, for up to four hours while the popular children's song "Baby Shark" played on a loop at a loud volume.
Julius Jones: Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare death row inmate’s life
Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended 3-1 that the governor spare the life of death row inmate Julius Jones.
Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended 3-1 that the governor spare the life of death row inmate Julius Jones.
Oklahoma inmate vomits, convulses during execution
Oklahoma has executed a man who stabbed a prison cafeteria worker to death in 1998 in the state’s first lethal injection following a six-year moratorium.
Oklahoma has executed a man who stabbed a prison cafeteria worker to death in 1998 in the state’s first lethal injection following a six-year moratorium.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
4 hurt after Amtrak train from Fort Worth crashes into semi in Oklahoma
Four people are hurt after an Amtrak train that left Fort Worth crashed into a semi in Oklahoma.
Four people are hurt after an Amtrak train that left Fort Worth crashed into a semi in Oklahoma.
Video: Hail shatters Oklahoma driver’s windshield
Jake Nea was chasing storms in Roosevelt Oklahoma when his windshield was shattered by hail.
Jake Nea was chasing storms in Roosevelt Oklahoma when his windshield was shattered by hail.
Tornadoes hit Oklahoma as severe weather sweeps across Central US
Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma late Sunday, as severe weather also swept through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma late Sunday, as severe weather also swept through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
Bold burglars caught on video crashing car into storefront to steal merchandise
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Oklahoma dad tackles man touching boy inappropriately at bus stop, police say
A father in Oklahoma City tackled a local pastor who was seen inappropriately touching his son at a bus stop, leaving the suspect with a cracked skull and a bloody mugshot.
A father in Oklahoma City tackled a local pastor who was seen inappropriately touching his son at a bus stop, leaving the suspect with a cracked skull and a bloody mugshot.