September 1, 2021 Oxygen supplies grow precarious amid COVID-19 surge The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators, even as there are signs of hope that the spread of the virus is slowing down in pockets of the U.S.
September 1, 2021 Oklahoma congressman allegedly threatened embassy staff while trying to enter Afghanistan: report Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin allegedly threatened embassy staffers in Tajikistan when needing assistance in transporting a huge amount of cash into the country, in his attempt to enter neighboring Afghanistan, according to a report.
August 30, 2021 Biden Education Department opens civil rights investigations into 5 states for banning school mask mandates The U.S. Department of Education is opening an investigation into whether prohibitions on indoor masking mandates constitute discrimination against kids with disabilities.
August 26, 2021 Oklahoma governor candidate, 58, arrested in kidnapping and rape of campaign applicant, police say A candidate for governor of Oklahoma was arrested this week on suspicion of kidnapping and rape, according to authorities.Â
August 20, 2021 Oklahoma mom of 11 rescues members of Afghan all-girls robotics team An Oklahoma mother of 11 flew to the Mideast earlier this month to help rescue 10 members of the country’s all-girls robotics team, and is hoping to save more as the Taliban takes power in Kabul.
August 15, 2021 Oklahoma protest against mask, vaccine mandates draws hundreds to Statehouse Chanting, "USA! USA!" hundreds gathered at the Oklahoma Statehouse in Oklahoma City on Saturday to protest coronavirus mask and vaccine mandates and fight for their "freedom" to make their own choice.Â
August 12, 2021 Handcuffed Oklahoma man escapes arrest on stolen ATV, leads police on high-speed chase An Oklahoma man being arrested on Tuesday managed to escape police and steal an ATV before leading officers on a high-speed chase through multiple counties while still handcuffed, authorities said.Â
August 10, 2021 Oklahoma school board member apologizes after comments about maskless students A school board member in Oklahoma is apologizing after she suggested that maskless students could "murder" other children by transmitting the coronavirus.
August 10, 2021 Kids could 'commit murder' by not wearing masks in school, Oklahoma school board member says A local school board member in Oklahoma said Monday that she's worried small children might "murder" each other by spreading the coronavirus without wearing masks.
August 10, 2021 California Lottery winner allegedly killed by husband in Oklahoma months after win: report A woman who won $2 million in the California Lottery last fall was allegedly killed by her husband in Oklahoma along with her 1-year-old daughter, according to reports.