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Haileyville man sentenced to probation for theft at army ammunition plant

A resident of Haileyville, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to charges related to the theft of government property from a military facility.


Jerrod Shouse Director

Oklahoma small business owners urge lawmakers to address rising costs and oppose minimum wage hike

Oklahoma small business owners are urging state lawmakers to focus on policies that support small businesses as the 2026 legislative session begins.
Blayne Arthur; Secretary of Agriculture

Oklahoma opens applications for 2026 specialty crop block grants

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Jose Alcaraz

Christmas party shooting leads to arrest in Tulsa

A Christmas party shooting in Tulsa resulted in injuries to two men and led to the arrest of Jose Alcaraz.

Lankford announces over $20 million in FEMA disaster relief funding for Oklahoma

US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has announced that more than $20 million in federal grants have been awarded to Oklahoma by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).


Tim Gatz Executive Director

Oklahoma Department of Transportation prepares for statewide winter storm response

ODOT crews are preparing for a winter storm forecasted to affect Oklahoma starting Friday.
Tim Gatz Executive Director

Oklahoma Department of Transportation extends trash poster contest deadline for student submissions

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced an extension for the submission deadline of its annual Statewide Trash Poster Contest.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas

Analysis: Oklahoma one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Sooner State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Oklahoma is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.