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Majority of Oklahomans support replacing death penalty with life sentences, poll shows
AUG 6, 2016 - Just months after a grand jury report criticized Oklahoma corrections officials for a series of mix-ups and other failures in its execution process, a majority of Oklahomans say they would support abolishing the death penalty, a new poll suggests. → Read More
Wait, can you trademark a hashtag?
AUG 5, 2016 - On Friday morning, Edmond Active magazine took to Twitter to ask users to stop using the hashtag #ShopEdmond, claiming it was a trademark. The Internet being what it is, the post caused a moderate uproar Friday morning on Okie Twitter. Some added the hashtag to existing memes. Others offered... → Read More
Fallin: Rossi was 'a strong and capable leader' at Fort Sill
AUG 2, 2016 - Maj. Gen. John Rossi was "a strong and capable leader" during his time as commanding general at Fort Sill, Gov. Mary Fallin said in a statement Tuesday. → Read More
Oklahoman series, forum spark discussion on unsolved homicides
JUL 31, 2016 - Tuesday's forum at Prospect Baptist Church in northeast Oklahoma City was organized by The Oklahoman in conjunction with a three-day series of stories that examined unsolved homicides in Oklahoma City. → Read More
Trump leads in state, poll finds, but neither candidate is popular
JUL 30, 2016 - With fewer than 100 days left before the Nov. 8 election, Donald Trump is holding a 24-point lead in Oklahoma over Hillary Clinton, according to a presidential poll released last week. → Read More
Oklahoma City community leaders, residents discuss unsolved homicides during public forum
JUL 26, 2016 - More than 100 people gathered Tuesday night at Prospect Baptist Church in northeast Oklahoma City for a public forum to discuss unsolved homicides. → Read More
Oklahoma City police chief now supports officers carrying personal rifles
JUL 18, 2016 - Oklahoma City police Chief Bill Citty reversed an earlier stance against officers being allowed to carry personal rifles on duty. → Read More
Writer's Room Podcast
JUL 14, 2016 - In this episode of Writer's Room, Enterprise Editor Phil O'Connor and reporters Silas Allen and Darla Slipke discuss their yearlong project on Oklahoma City's unsolved homicides. Look for the story soon in The Oklahoman. → Read More
6 stories from the first 6 months of 2016
JUL 1, 2016 - Some stories are just too big to miss. Need to catch up? We make it easy. Read on to learn more about major news making headlines in recent months. → Read More
For Oklahoma's Democratic and Libertarian primaries, voter turnout is tough to pin down
JUN 30, 2016 - The Oklahoma Election Board said its hard to determine how many registered Democratic and Libertarian voters turned out for Tuesday's primaries. About a quarter of registered Republicans voted, it said. → Read More
For Democratic and Libertarian primaries, voter turnout is tough to pin down
JUN 29, 2016 - Did you vote in the statewide primary? About a quarter of the state's registered Republicans turned out to vote in Tuesday's primary election, according to Oklahoma State Election Board records. As for the Democratic and Libertarian primaries — well, it's hard to say. → Read More
Oklahoma County clerk race tops June 28 election ballot
JUN 26, 2016 - Five-term Oklahoma County Clerk Carolynn Caudill will take on three opponents in the Republican primary: Leisa L. Haynes, a former official with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce's Main Street Program; David B. Hooten, a professional musician; and Chalynn "Charlie" Phillips, Caudill's former deputy. → Read More
Skydance Bridge lights up to honor victims of Orlando attack
JUN 13, 2016 - Skydance Bridge lit up Sunday night to honor the victims of a deadly attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando. Twitter user @PabloSpencer posted a video of the bridge, which carries pedestrians across Interstate 40 in downtown Oklahoma City. SkyDance Bridge showing some love to victims of #Orlando massacre #OKC #OKStandard pic.twitter.com/VNtg8HRpso — Pablo Spencer (@PabloSpencer)… → Read More
Aubrey McClendon's death ruled an accident
JUN 8, 2016 - The state medical examiner has ruled the death of energy industry leader Aubrey McClendon an accident. In an autopsy report, medical examiners said the cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma to the torso and extremities. McClendon's body also sustained burns and charring after death. Toxicology tests for alcohol and carbon monoxide were negative. An analysis detected the… → Read More
Report highlights Oklahoma's problem with Rx drug abuse
Oklahoma leads the nation in abuse of prescription painkillers, according to recent federal data. The report, which was compiled by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shows Oklahoma had the highest percentage of individuals age 12 and older who reported using prescription painkillers for nonmedical reasons. → Read More
Tentative trial date set in OSU Homecoming parade crash case
The driver in a fatal crash at Oklahoma State University's homecoming parade likely won't stand trial until early next year. → Read More
Expert: Overpasses not designed to withstand impact
Overpasses like the one that collapsed at Northwest Expressway and May Avenue aren't designed to withstand impact from a vehicle, a road and bridge expert said Thursday. The overpass that carries May Avenue over the westbound lane of Northwest Expressway collapsed Thursday afternoon after a semi truck crashed into the bridge, Oklahoma City officials said. Bobby Stem, executive director of the… → Read More
In Oklahoma, presidential race could be a contest for least-disliked candidate
MAY 15, 2016 - Oklahomans were asked which of the three presumptive nominees they preferred for president: Republican candidate Donald Trump, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton or Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. → Read More
Gov. Mary Fallin's signature makes catfishing illegal in Oklahoma
MAY 14, 2016 - Oklahoma has outlawed catfishing scams after the Legislature passed House Bill 3024 and Gov. Mary Fallin signed it into law this week. Anyone who uses another person's photos or video to carry out a so-called catfishing scam may be held liable for monetary damages. → Read More
Deadly Oklahoma tornado rated EF-3
A deadly tornado that tore through Garvin County on Monday evening had the strength of at least EF-3, the National Weather Service reported Tuesday. National Weather Service survey teams were in southern Oklahoma on Tuesday morning surveying damage from Monday night's tornado near Wynnewood. One man, Chester Barnes, 76, was killed in Garvin County. In Johnston County, officials confirmed a… → Read More