A judge says ‘suck it up’ after executions put strain Oklahoma prison staff
State leaders have asked the court for 90 days between executions to combat trauma, staffing shortages and reduce the potential for errors.
State leaders have asked the court for 90 days between executions to combat trauma, staffing shortages and reduce the potential for errors.
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica
After a mass murder at a marijuana farm, a Chinese diplomat visited an organization that has been the subject of investigations. The meetings reflect an international pattern of contacts between Chinese officials and suspected criminal networks.
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica March 22, 2024
A year after authorities arrested Qiu He, the Chinese immigrant has yet to be charged with a crime. She and others say anti-Asian bias plays a role in the state’s crackdown on the pot industry: “I don’t feel secure here.”
Frontier Staff March 21, 2024
The trust that runs the Oklahoma County jail has denied two open records requests seeking information about medical care. The Frontier argues the public has a right to know.
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica March 19, 2024
奥克拉荷马州的一起谋杀案导致四人丧生,同时为外界揭示了美国蓬勃发展的非法大麻生意如何被华人黑帮主宰,并帮助被指与中国威权政府有联系的帮派成为全球有组织犯罪体系中的强者。
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica March 14, 2024
A quadruple murder in Oklahoma shows how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate the booming illicit trade, fortifying its rise as a global powerhouse with alleged ties to China’s authoritarian regime.
Dylan Goforth March 11, 2024
With long-serving leaders term-limited, Treat and McCall look back on what worked and what didn’t during their time at the Oklahoma Capitol.
Ashlynd Huffman March 6, 2024
Like many states, Oklahoma is facing a staffing shortage in prisons, causing a dangerous environment for prisoners and overworked corrections officers.
The Frontier is tracking shootings by police officers in 2024.
There were at least 25 fatal police shootings in Oklahoma in 2023.
Oklahoma police have shot at least 48 people so far in 2022. At least 29 of those shootings have been fatal.
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s hopes of cutting the top tax rate during a special session hinge on support in the Senate.
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica March 22, 2024
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica March 22, 2024
Garrett Yalch and Clifton Adcock, The Frontier, Sebastian Rotella, Kirsten Berg, ProPublica March 14, 2024
Ashlynd Huffman March 28, 2024
Clifton Adcock February 22, 2024
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