Attorneys for John Fitzgerald Hanson said he had undiagnosed autism, and another man was more culpable for the crime. Hanson’s execution is set for June.
The Tulsa Police Department has already released over 100 pages of records to The Frontier that show disciplinary actions for officers who were found to have violated agency rules.
TK Health told county officials the company would exit the jail at the end of June, but gave no reason. There has been a history of complaints about access to medical care at the facility.
The Frontier competed against journalists from across the nation, winning recognition for its crime and health reporting.
Mayor Monroe Nichols spoke to The Frontier about his first months in office and tough decisions on the city budget.
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma’s largest city has grown by nearly 20% over the past five years.
When the 2026 election rolls around, it will be 20 years since Oklahoma last elected a Democrat as governor. Cyndi Munson thinks she can change that.
The state rushed to stockpile pills after President Donald Trump promoted the drug as a treatment for COVID-19. But soon state leaders were asking for a refund.
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.
There have been at least 25 police shootings in Oklahoma this year, at least 14 of which have been fatal.
There were at least 25 fatal police shootings in Oklahoma in 2023.
When the 2026 election rolls around, it will be 20 years since Oklahoma last elected a Democrat as governor. Cyndi Munson thinks she can change that.
