Trump administration freezes over $70 million in federal funds for Oklahoma education

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Trump administration is indefinitely withholding more than $70 million in federal education programs meant for Oklahoma students and educators, including money for teacher development, English learners, after-care programs and...

Oklahoma’s eviction timeline is one of the fastest in the nation

Oklahoma’s eviction laws are among the most lenient in the nation. With the sixth-highest rate of evictions in the United States, Oklahoma evicts tenants at a significantly faster rate than most of the country. Senate Bill 128 sought to address...

An Oklahoma teacher took a leap of faith. She ended up winning state Teacher of the Year.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Those who knew Melissa Evon the best “laughed really hard” at the thought of her teaching family and consumer sciences, formerly known as home economics. By her own admission, the Elgin High School teacher is not the best cook. Her...

New NOAA budget would eliminate Severe Storms Lab, OU research

In Norman, scientists are working to significantly speed up tornado warnings while finding new paths to understanding deadly storms and protecting lives and property. A cooperative institute with more than 220 employees is studying ways to update...

Sam Noble Museum researchers found Aquilops, dinosaur featured in new Jurassic World movie

NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is recognizing a celebrity found by researchers from the museum, Aquilops americanus, a small dinosaur featured in the summer blockbuster "Jurassic World: Rebirth." Known in...

SBA Relief Still Available to Oklahoma Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by May Storms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and residents in Oklahoma of the Aug. 5 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage...

Oklahoma charter schools seek study to improve facility funding through longer contracts

OKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — A study is being proposed to find more ways for Oklahoma charter schools to secure better facilities. Chairman of the Statewide Charter School Board Brian Shellem told FOX 25 the state legislature currently has renewals for...

Oklahoma Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for July 2, 2025

The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 2, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 2 drawing 07-19-21-54-63, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

Equity Bank completes Oklahoma bank merger in 13th acquisition this decade

Oklahoma business owner used 1.8 million credit card points to handle tariff costs

Small businesses facing higher import costs because of steeper U.S. tariffs are having to find different ways of handling the added expense. Facing hefty tariffs on parts shipped from China, one small business owner took the hit by redeeming over...

Oklahoman's homecoming celebrated after he was imprisoned in Thailand

A University of Oklahoma alum was wrongfully imprisoned and detained in April for two months. At his homecoming party, Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, joined their celebration after working for his release. Paul Chambers was imprisoned and...

Oklahoma bipartisan nonprofit relaunches to advocate for LGBTQ+ issues

OKLAHOMA CITY — LGBTQ+ supporters are relaunching a bipartisan advocacy group in an effort to provide a more centrist conversation amid increasingly hateful rhetoric. The Equality Network which launched last week aims to change the narrative...

Cash bail doesn’t keep Oklahoma safe. It just keeps people down.

Oklahoma has a decision to make: Will we continue clinging to a pretrial system that punishes poverty and fails to deliver public safety? Or will we move toward a smarter, fairer, and actually effective alternative? The evidence is mounting, and...

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Snubs Miami Hurricanes for Legacy

Oklahoma transfer quarterback John Mateer, who previously backed up Cam Ward at Washington State, declined an offer from the Miami Hurricanes despite their strong interest. He opted to join Oklahoma to carve out his unique path rather than follow...

Price controls are hurting research on 'orphan drugs'

Editor's note: The U.S. House vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was ongoing at the time this commentary was being published. The U.S. Senate just passed the major tax and spending package with a vital measure included: the ORPHAN Cures Act....

Title X funding returns to Missouri nonprofit that helped coordinate Oklahoma reproductive services

A Missouri nonprofit that coordinated Title X federal family planning services in Oklahoma after the state lost its funding has had its Title X dollars restored following a three-month delay. What happened to Oklahoma’s Title X funding? In April,...

This program was getting more counselors into rural Oklahoma schools. Then Trump pulled funding.

At Friend Public School in central Oklahoma, Bailey Smith is setting up her new classroom before students return at the end of the summer. In August, Smith will start her fourth year as a teacher. It’s the job she planned for, but it’s also one...

Progressive parents in Oklahoma offer blueprint to mess with MAGA censorship

Justice Samuel Alito may hide behind stuffy robes, but the whiniest member of the Supreme Court can’t hide that his personality is best summed up as “worst parent at your kid’s school.” Whether you’ve had children or were once a child at a public...

Business owner used 1.8 million credit card points to pay tariff costs

Small businesses facing higher import costs because of steeper U.S. tariffs are having to find different ways of handling the added expense. Facing hefty tariffs on parts shipped from China, one small business owner took the hit by redeeming over...

Oklahoma Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for July 1, 2025

The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 1, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 1 drawing 19-28-31-39-54, Mega Ball: 05 Check Mega Millions payouts and...