A bill to raise Oklahoma’s age of consent from 16 to 18 is now on Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk, with lawmakers largely in agreement on the need to close what they called a loophole, but divided on whether exceptions should still be allowed in certain cases.
A bill to raise Oklahoma’s age of consent from 16 to 18 is now on Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk, with lawmakers largely in agreement on the need to close what they called a loophole, but divided on whether exceptions should still be allowed in certain cases.
Hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians and massage therapists across Oklahoma say they’re worried for the future of their industry after Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that, as a result, will eliminate the state board that regulates cosmetology.
An initial financial report called for by Oklahoma's governor says the state's mental health agency faces numerous errors and a nearly $30 million budget shortfall.
Edmond Police are investigating after a 30-year-old semi-truck driver was found impaled on rebar at a construction site on Monday afternoon.
Newcastle officials are urging Oklahomans to be cautious after sharing a video of a police car that was struck by lightning on Monday afternoon.
Organizations brought their resources and information directly to those that needed it Monday as part of Mobile Mission Monday. The Goodwill Central Oklahoma set up downtown with a one-stop shop with several organizations ready to connect with the community.
The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals and sent the Nuggets back to Denver empty-handed. Oklahoma City fans are known for being loud and the players agree that the fans play a big role in the team's success.
Businesses along Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City are preparing themselves for a traffic headache that will last through June.
Animal welfare advocates are raising concern about a bill at the Oklahoma State Capitol. House Bill 1421 would only allow the state government to make rules about banning pet stores like Petland, not the local government.
Thousands in grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts is gone. Ghanian instructor Nani Agbeli has concerns for future generations.
Oklahoma's three-day weather outbreak continues Monday after storms Saturday and Sunday.
