It took months and vast resources to head off a legal assault that came close to robbing Denton of everything
As Oklahoma Prisons Embrace AI, Critics Warn of Risks
Perhaps the most aspirational technology would use strategically placed cameras to automatically conduct prisoner counts.
Perhaps the most aspirational technology would use strategically placed cameras to automatically conduct prisoner counts.
Predator Hunters’ Tactics Draw Fans, but Concern Police and Advocates
An Oklahoma group says they’re protecting children from predators, but their targets are often vulnerable and law enforcement agencies are reluctant to participate.
An Oklahoma group says they’re protecting children from predators, but their targets are often vulnerable and law enforcement agencies are reluctant to participate.
Parents Swallow Junk Fees to Pay for School Lunches
To manage its lunch accounts, the district partnered with MySchoolBucks, a growing division of financial services heavyweight Global Payments.
To manage its lunch accounts, the district partnered with MySchoolBucks, a growing division of financial services heavyweight Global Payments.
Competent to Die: State’s Arbitrary IQ Rule Defies Scientific Recommendation
The crime was undeniably horrific.
The crime was undeniably horrific.
Despite Growing Homelessness, Oklahoma Lawmakers Look to Punitive Measures
Homeless people violating this camping ban would face the same penalties as those charged with sleeping on state property: $50 fines and up to 15 days in jail.
Homeless people violating this camping ban would face the same penalties as those charged with sleeping on state property: $50 fines and up to 15 days in jail.
Stuck at the Bottom: Oklahoma Reading and Math Scores Stagnate
Scores plummeted in 2022 across the nation in the first data collection since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Scores plummeted in 2022 across the nation in the first data collection since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Camping Bans Found Constitutional Despite Lack of Shelters
The much-anticipated decision came after Oklahoma passed a law this year criminalizing unauthorized camping on public rights-of-way and state-owned land.
The much-anticipated decision came after Oklahoma passed a law this year criminalizing unauthorized camping on public rights-of-way and state-owned land.
Breaking Camp: Lawmakers Take Aim at Homeless Encampments on State Land
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.
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.
Education Watch: Should Schools Prohibit Private Messages Between Staff and Students?
Social media made it unbelievably easy for teacher Alberto Morejon to establish a private channel of communication with his 14-year-old student.
Social media made it unbelievably easy for teacher Alberto Morejon to establish a private channel of communication with his 14-year-old student.
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.