There’s been a lot of big claims about the Inola smelter. Here’s what the facts show.
The Trump administration’s plans to build a smelter in Inola have generated big claims. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t.
Cleveland County approves a $20 million settlement in the death of Shannon Hanchett
The 2022 death of a woman who was arrested in the throes of a mental health crisis is among a series of Oklahoma jail cases that will cost residents higher taxes.
‘Go home’: Norman senator backs Stitt’s homelessness sweeps and considers making cities pay
Sen. Lisa Standridge has asked the state to clear tents in Norman three times. She has also sought to move dozens of unhoused residents to Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma changed its early-release law after Sara Polston’s release. Now she’s fighting it in court.
Polston was released after 73 days in prison. A new law bars people convicted of DUI causing great bodily injury from early release on GPS monitoring, and Polston argues the state can’t use it to send her back to prison.
‘He needed all of it’: How Mike Mazzei’s millions helped deliver a narrow victory
Pollster Pat McFerron discusses the money, endorsements and regional shifts that shaped Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff on this episode of the Listen Frontier podcast.
We fact-checked GOP candidates for Oklahoma labor commissioner. Here’s how they did.
Claims about taxes, workplace safety, apprenticeship programs, drag shows and the proposed Inola smelter ranged from accurate to mostly false.
With Trump’s backing, Mike Mazzei embraced the smelter. Inola residents aren’t convinced.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says the proposed aluminum plant will be safe for nearby farms and cattle. But residents have challenged some of his claims about fluoride emissions.
Oklahoma superintendent candidate’s book calls for male authority over women
James Taylor’s self-published book says the Bible should guide political decisions and argues Christianity should have a larger role in public schools.
Special Projects
Purged: Oklahoma’s Toxic Wastewater
Across Oklahoma, oilfield wastewater has continued to surface from the ground — even as regulators failed to contain it. This investigation examines how oversight fell short, how contamination spread and how families were left to navigate the consequences.
Fields of Green: A Frontier and ProPublica investigation into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana black market
Chinese criminal networks have taken over much of the illicit marijuana market in Oklahoma, stoking a wave of crime that includes violence, money laundering and human trafficking. And authorities suspect some of those involved have links to powerful forces in the Chinese state.
Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma police shootings in 2024
There have been at least 25 police shootings in Oklahoma this year, at least 14 of which have been fatal.
Listen Frontier
Pollster Pat McFerron discusses the money, endorsements and regional shifts that shaped Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff on this episode of the Listen Frontier podcast.
