Catherine Sweeney
KGOU
Muskogee, OK, United States
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Oklahoma Senate bill would require insurance companies to cover high-tech medical screenings called biomarker tests
Biomarker testing is a tool that doctors use to get a clearer picture of a medical problem — often cancer. → Read More
Oklahoma lawmakers consider measure to increase syphilis screening for pregnant patients
The rate of babies born with syphilus is on the rise. Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to combat that. → Read More
StateImpact Oklahoma reporters react to midterm election results
Oklahoma’s midterm election results are in the books. The results have big implications for education, health, and the environment in our state. → Read More
Kevin Stitt wins reelection for Oklahoma Governor, Ryan Walters becomes State Superintendent
Oklahoma voters made their voices known on Tuesday. Here are the results. → Read More
SoonerCare’s future is on the November ballot
As the November election draws closer, a major issue is emerging in the governor’s race: the future of SoonerCare. → Read More
Recreational cannabis question won't be on the ballot in Oklahoma this November
Oklahomans won’t be voting on recreational cannabis in November. → Read More
Oklahoma allows abortions in life-threatening situations, but how much danger is enough?
In Oklahoma and Texas, the laws don't clarify what counts as life-threatening. That leaves room for interpretation, and has already delayed critical care. → Read More
Two more COVID strains have made their way to Oklahoma. Here’s what to know
They're six times more contagious, but appear to be less damaging. That being said, long-term impacts are still a major risk, even if we aren't sure what they are yet. → Read More
Oklahoma medical researchers have developed a cancer drug, and it’s headed for human trials
Oklahoma medical researchers announced Wednesday they have a cancer drug headed to human trials → Read More
COVID is on the rise in Oklahoma. Should we be concerned?
Now that lab testing for COVID is significantly rarer, it’s hard to know how many Oklahomans have the virus. → Read More
Audit finds Oklahoma State Department of Health misspent millions and potentially violated state laws
State Auditor Cindy Byrd independently released her office’s investigation into the state department of health, which found it might have broken the law in its race to secure PPE at the beginning of the pandemic. → Read More
Oklahoma breaks all-time record for COVID hospitalizations
As of Thursday, more Oklahomans are in the hospital for COVID-19 than any time in the pandemic. → Read More
Omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in Oklahoma
Oklahoma health officials have finally detected the coronavirus’ omicron variant. → Read More
Oklahoma City’s arts scene is growing, but rising rents and COVID fallout are squeezing its artists
Oklahoma City has become an arts and culture hub, thanks to the city core’s revitalization over the past two decades. But, a fast growing population, the rising cost of living and the COVID-19 pandemic, are making the city less affordable for the people who give OKC its personality. → Read More
Citing execution flaws, Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for Bigler Stouffer
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for Bigler Stouffer → Read More
Gov. Stitt orders Oklahoma to stop issuing updated birth certificates with nonbinary gender 'X' option
Gov. Kevin Stitt officially ordered health officials to drop the nonbinary designation from updated birth certificates. → Read More
Oklahoma files lawsuit against Biden administration over vaccine mandates
The state of Oklahoma will sue the Biden Administration to fight its vaccine mandate for federal workers. → Read More
Oklahoma’s recent COVID-19 hospitalization spike created a strain on oxygen — and not just for hospitals
As thousands of Oklahomans battled COVID-19 in ICUs earlier this year, hospitals’ demand for liquid oxygen skyrocketed. → Read More
Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocks three anti-abortion laws
Oklahoma was set to have new abortion restrictions in place next week, but now that won't happen. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine boosters widely available for Oklahomans
Oklahomans can now schedule COVID-19 booster vaccines regardless of which brand they first received. → Read More