Two bills would outlaw sleeping on state land that isn’t a designated campsite. Supporters say it’s for safety. Opponents say there are better ways.
Oklahoma’s Foster Family Shortage Forces Children from Their Communities
A week earlier, Davis drove more than three hours round trip to visit a 12-year-old boy who is receiving treatment at Integris Mental Health in Spencer.
A week earlier, Davis drove more than three hours round trip to visit a 12-year-old boy who is receiving treatment at Integris Mental Health in Spencer.
Refugee Students Face the Same Hurdles but Get Different Levels of Support
Afghan Refugee Students Benefit from Generous Aid While Others Make Do
Afghan Refugee Students Benefit from Generous Aid While Others Make Do
These Oklahomans Needed Mental Health Care. Instead, They Died in Jail.
Lena Corona was sitting on the porch of her Seminole home, blood dripping from her hand, when police arrived at 2:45 a.m.
Lena Corona was sitting on the porch of her Seminole home, blood dripping from her hand, when police arrived at 2:45 a.m.
Oklahoma Prison Held Inmates in Shower Stalls for Days
The officers reported that inmates confined in the shower stalls complained of not receiving restroom breaks, water or mattress pads.
The officers reported that inmates confined in the shower stalls complained of not receiving restroom breaks, water or mattress pads.
Inmate Deaths Raise Questions About Temperatures in Oklahoma Prisons
During the early morning count on Saturday, Aug. 26, state corrections officers found Vincent Willis dead in his cell at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy.
During the early morning count on Saturday, Aug. 26, state corrections officers found Vincent Willis dead in his cell at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy.
In Oklahoma, School Educators Hit Native, Black and Students With Disabilities the Most
Native American, Black and disabled students are overrepresented in the number of children subjected to corporal punishment in Oklahoma’s public schools.
Native American, Black and disabled students are overrepresented in the number of children subjected to corporal punishment in Oklahoma’s public schools.
Minority Oklahomans Disproportionately Sued Over Debt
“This issue needs to be brought to light,” Koon said. “The common person doesn’t worry about law. They worry about getting to work, feeding their family and what bills they have to pay every week.”
“This issue needs to be brought to light,” Koon said. “The common person doesn’t worry about law. They worry about getting to work, feeding their family and what bills they have to pay every week.”
Lack of Rules Let Elite School Ignore Sexual Harassment and Bullying of Students
As a student at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Lawton Blanchard, who is Black and queer, said she was belittled, called stupid and mocked by physics professor Kurt Bachmann.
As a student at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Lawton Blanchard, who is Black and queer, said she was belittled, called stupid and mocked by physics professor Kurt Bachmann.
Oklahoma Inches Closer To Eliminating Private Prisons
Change is coming to a southeast Oklahoma private prison plagued with violence and staffing shortages, but advocates for corrections staff and prisoners say further efforts are needed to improve conditions.
Change is coming to a southeast Oklahoma private prison plagued with violence and staffing shortages, but advocates for corrections staff and prisoners say further efforts are needed to improve conditions.
Afghan Refugee Resettlement Highlights Inequities for All Vulnerable Oklahomans
Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help.
Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help.
Homeless Youth Walk a Hidden Path in Rural Oklahoma
For now, the 17-year-old wanders Woodward with her boyfriend. For the past year, they have slept in abandoned trailers and a trashed apartment.
For now, the 17-year-old wanders Woodward with her boyfriend. For the past year, they have slept in abandoned trailers and a trashed apartment.
Experts: Money Alone Can’t Solve Mental Health Access Issues in Rural Jails
Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way.
Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way.
Most Oklahoma Jails Failed Health Department Inspections in 2022
A state health department inspector found a man lying in soiled clothing during an unannounced examination of the Kiowa County Jail in early September.
A state health department inspector found a man lying in soiled clothing during an unannounced examination of the Kiowa County Jail in early September.
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Law Meant to Protect Indian Children
In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the constitutionality of a federal law meant to keep Indian children with their families and tribes.
In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the constitutionality of a federal law meant to keep Indian children with their families and tribes.