Lawmaker hopes 'Bigfoot' hunting season draws tourists

Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey says a Bigfoot hunting season will boost visitors to his "beautiful part of the state."

Oklahoma lawmaker introduces bill to establish Bigfoot hunting season

Rep. Justin Humphrey, a Republican state lawmaker from Oklahoma, introduced legislation on Wednesday that, if passed, would require the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish a Bigfoot hunting season.

Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government

A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.

Tribes try to shield elders and their knowledge from virus

Tribes across the nation are working to protect elder members who serve as honored links to customs passed from one generation to the next.

‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment

The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma, against Lowe, his wife Lauren Lowe, the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.

6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record

A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.

New excavation to begin at cemetery, looking for victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

On May 31 and June 1 in 1921, a white mob attacked Tulsa's Black Wall Street, killing an estimated 300 people and wounding 800 more while robbing and burning businesses, homes and churches.

Jail employees charged with cruelty, accused of playing 'Baby Shark' on repeat for inmates

At least two former Oklahoma jail employees and their supervisor were charged Monday after investigators said they discovered handcuffed inmates were forced to listen to the children's song "Baby Shark" for hours, according to reports.

Newborn piglet melts hearts with adorable photo shoot

Oklahoma-based photographer Cashlie White recently photographed a sweet little newborn piglet named Dynamite.

Oklahoma senator wants to make attacks on officers a hate crime

A state senator in Oklahoma says he plans to file legislation that would classify any attacks on law enforcement officers as a hate crime.

US Marshals apprehend man accused of molesting infant on video

The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a 22-year-old Oklahoma man accused of sexually assaulting a 6-month-old, recording the encounter and sharing it on social media.