After recovering from methamphetamine addiction, an Antlers woman became a peer recovery specialist to help others.
About Oklahoma Watch
Why Oklahoma Is Paying Its Education Superintendent More Than the Governor
Shortly after Ryan Walters was sworn in as state superintendent of public instruction, the governor reappointed him secretary of education, according to the Tulsa World, a cabinet position Walters has held since 2020.
Shortly after Ryan Walters was sworn in as state superintendent of public instruction, the governor reappointed him secretary of education, according to the Tulsa World, a cabinet position Walters has held since 2020.
Oklahoma Lawmakers File 40 Anti-LGBTQ Bills
Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced 40 bills limiting LGBTQ Oklahomans’ healthcare access, inclusion in schools and options for self-expression this legislative session, an Oklahoma Watch analysis shows.
Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced 40 bills limiting LGBTQ Oklahomans’ healthcare access, inclusion in schools and options for self-expression this legislative session, an Oklahoma Watch analysis shows.
Demand Is High, but Financial Support for Oklahoma’s Unpaid Caregivers Is Scarce
Frances Johnson spent 25 years in estate planning, helping clients prepare for an uncertain future while doing the same for herself.
Frances Johnson spent 25 years in estate planning, helping clients prepare for an uncertain future while doing the same for herself.
A Formerly Homeless Man’s Journey From Shelters, Hotels and Cars To Housing
As a young adult in Oklahoma City, Freeman said he lived with family in cars, hotels, shelters, and on the street in between periods where he was able to find housing.
As a young adult in Oklahoma City, Freeman said he lived with family in cars, hotels, shelters, and on the street in between periods where he was able to find housing.
Oklahomans Share Their Struggle for Mental Healthcare as Feds Investigate Statewide Treatment
After recovering from methamphetamine addiction, an Antlers woman became a peer recovery specialist to help others.
After recovering from methamphetamine addiction, an Antlers woman became a peer recovery specialist to help others.
Relief Is Coming for Families of the Incarcerated, but Will Oklahomans Feel It?
Health issues rendered the 42-year-old Tulsa woman unable to work. His transfer to a private facility in Lawton made visits more expensive and less frequent.
Health issues rendered the 42-year-old Tulsa woman unable to work. His transfer to a private facility in Lawton made visits more expensive and less frequent.
Channeling Childhood Chaos to Help Oklahomans Suffering Addiction, Mental Illness
Abuse and fear filled Mongo Allen’s childhood. For years, he watched his father struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism.
Abuse and fear filled Mongo Allen’s childhood. For years, he watched his father struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism.
Nursing Home Worker Shortage Puts Aging Oklahomans at Risk
Staff shortages are affecting homes in rural, urban and suburban communities.
Staff shortages are affecting homes in rural, urban and suburban communities.
All States Lost Ground on Nation’s Report Card. Oklahoma Slipped More Than Most
Students across the country lost significant ground in reading and math amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to newly released national assessment data — but Oklahoma students’ scores slipped more than most.
Students across the country lost significant ground in reading and math amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to newly released national assessment data — but Oklahoma students’ scores slipped more than most.
Stabbings Soar at Southeast Oklahoma Private Prison
At least 18 people have been stabbed — three fatally — in one private prison in southeast Oklahoma this year, emergency records show.
At least 18 people have been stabbed — three fatally — in one private prison in southeast Oklahoma this year, emergency records show.
Faced With COVID, a Desperate Man’s Sobriety, Survival Fell to His Mother When Rehab Center Evicted Him
Lisa Scruggs figures she’s been to every drug house in Oklahoma City. She was used to finding her son in desperate shape. But on a 100-degree July day in 2020, when Josh called from a rehab facility in Lawton telling her he had been kicked out, she knew this rescue mission was different.
Lisa Scruggs figures she’s been to every drug house in Oklahoma City. She was used to finding her son in desperate shape. But on a 100-degree July day in 2020, when Josh called from a rehab facility in Lawton telling her he had been kicked out, she knew this rescue mission was different.
Education Watch: Civil Rights Groups Challenge Oklahoma’s Transgender Bathroom Law
Three transgender students filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday, arguing an Oklahoma law governing school bathroom is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Three transgender students filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday, arguing an Oklahoma law governing school bathroom is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Native American Boarding School Listening Sessions Start in Anadarko, Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Riverside Indian School in Anadarko on Saturday, the first stop on a tour of listening sessions to document the testimonies of boarding school survivors.
In L.A., 1 percenters currently pay less than a 1 percent city tax on the mansions they make millions selling.
How Oklahoma Lawmakers Have Loosened Gun Regulations the Past Decade
Oklahoma does not impose waiting periods for firearms purchases.
Oklahoma does not impose waiting periods for firearms purchases.
The Misinformation Election: Lies, Conspiracy Theories Prominent in Many GOP Races
Former high-ranking GOP lawmakers are using lies about the election to make their case for returning to elected office.
Former high-ranking GOP lawmakers are using lies about the election to make their case for returning to elected office.