A recent analysis by the Center for American Progress found that rural counties disproportionately represent the over 300 ...

In 2024, 17% of Oklahomans, totaling 686,800, received SNAP benefits, a greater percentage than the national 12%, or 1 in 8.

Three lawyers file about half of Oklahoma County’s 18,000 annual eviction cases, a simple but lucrative practice worth hundreds of thousands per year.

House Republicans said a follow-up continuing resolution is needed as the Nov. 21 deadline approaches. Senate Republicans say more time is required and House Democrats push the chamber to resume work.

Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. Former Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe approved a ...

"There’s nothing else I can do,” Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin said when asked what role Head Start plays in negotiations. (Mike Simon/Tulsa World) Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for ...

Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. Oklahoma Watch · Lawmakers Get Earful As Oklahoma Home Insurance Rates ...

A Stillwater teenager was convicted on 11 counts of sexually related crimes that carried sentences totalling 78 years if served consecutively. A plea deal got him counseling and supervision for less ...

Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. Two senators want a federal law enforcement agency to help address the ...

Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. Nearly 60,000 families in 41 states could lose access to Head Start child ...

Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. A 2023 policy change is allowing Oklahoma City police to shield some police ...