The Oklahoma History Center will host a free celebration for the Kilgen Theatre Organ’s 90th anniversary featuring live music from Ken Double and a vintage radio tribute show. Advance registration is required for this April event in Oklahoma City.

The annual Oklahoma History Symposium will be held May 2 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The event features historical presentations, a keynote address by Glenn English, book signings with notable authors, and is free with advance registration.

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to distribute over 100 pounds of methamphetamine in Oklahoma following an investigation by federal agents. Authorities seized drugs, cash, and firearms during searches related to Operation Take Back America.

The Fort Gibson Historic Site will host its annual Spring Bake Day fundraiser on April 18. Visitors can enjoy fresh bread made with traditional methods while supporting historical preservation efforts.

Kelly Justin Van Lewis has been sentenced for felony assault involving a firearm as well as illegal possession of ammunition while under a protective order. Federal authorities emphasize their commitment toward prosecuting gun-related crimes affecting community safety.

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission has approved more than $175 million for statewide roadwork projects while launching an annual work zone safety campaign. Major initiatives include bridge replacements and interstate expansions aimed at improving travel across Oklahoma.

James Michael Young, Jr., from Bunch, Oklahoma, received two years’ probation after pleading guilty to possessing hundreds of firearms as a convicted felon. The case was investigated by federal authorities and prosecuted in federal court.

Cesar Gonzalez Falcon was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm while unlawfully residing in Oklahoma. Federal officials say this case is part of broader efforts targeting illegal immigration-related crimes.

Matthew McLain Veazey has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple counts including wire fraud and money laundering related to an alleged multi-million dollar investment scheme targeting friends and family members in Oklahoma City. Authorities say the investigation…

Joshua Wayne Taylor has been sentenced to over one year in prison after pleading guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as a felon. The case was investigated by federal and local authorities and prosecuted in Muskogee.

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry into Bryan County, Oklahoma. The case is part of Operation Take Back America and reflects ongoing federal efforts against illegal immigration.

A Hugo man received one year of probation after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a modified machine gun. The sentence follows an investigation by federal authorities into altered firearms. The case was handled in federal court in Muskogee.

Oklahoma officials have launched a statewide Safe Actions Save Lives campaign aimed at increasing awareness about highway work zone safety during peak construction season. The initiative includes public service announcements, events throughout April—including Go Orange Day—and calls for motorists’ cooperation…

Shaun U. Christian has been indicted on charges related to alleged fraudulent activities at First National Bank of Lindsay before its collapse in October 2024. Prosecutors allege he conspired with former CEO Danny Seibel in a scheme involving false loan…

A Mexican national has been sentenced for unlawful reentry into Bryan County, Oklahoma following prior removals from the United States. The case forms part of a federal initiative targeting illegal immigration and related criminal activity.

In 2024, Oklahoma had $45.6 billion in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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…

Out of the $13 billion in total tax revenue collected by Oklahoma in 2024, $25.7 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $30.8 million, according to the U.S.…

George Walters has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing child pornography shortly after completing supervised release for a similar offense. The case underscores law enforcement’s commitment to protecting children from exploitation online.

A Durant man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony assault with a dangerous weapon within Indian Country. The case involved cooperation between federal investigators and tribal police authorities.