How the pandemic unfolded in Oklahoma
Oklahoma was unprepared for the coronavirus when it struck this spring. And despite efforts early on to slow virus’ spread, new infections are still increasing at previously unseen rates.
Oklahoma spends less than a dollar a meal feeding prisoners
Photographs of prison meals show lots of starches and few fresh fruits and vegetables.
Oklahoma completes first-ever report on maternal deaths
Oklahoma is the fourth worst state in the U.S. for maternal mortality. For the past 18 years, 11 women on average die per year.
Sheriff’s race serves as a ‘proxy on law enforcement’ amid debate over policing
Wayland Cubit sells his experience, while Tommie Johnson calls for a “fresh perspective” as Oklahoma County’s race for sheriff enters final weeks.
Horn vows to protect Affordable Care Act, Bice promotes use of health savings accounts as a replacement
In one of the nation’s most competitive House races, U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn and State Sen. Stephanie Bice disagree on the Affordable Care Act and how to cover low-income Americans.
Oklahoma reports new highs in COVID-19 hospitalizations
There have been 108,073 known coronavirus cases in Oklahoma and 1,173 reported deaths. We’re tracking it.
‘It’s in the past:’ In Oklahoma, those who’ve regained the right to vote after a felony conviction look forward to a return to the voting booth
Oklahoma is one of a number of states that requires convicted felons to finish their full sentence before returning their voting rights. In some states, convicted felons are barred from voting for life.
Oklahoma Public Health Laboratory relocation plan draws blowback
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the long-awaited facility would move from its current site to Stillwater, nearly 70 miles away.
Special Projects
Cell by Cell: The complete list of people who died in Oklahoma jails in 2020
The Frontier is again tracking every jail death in Oklahoma in 2020. We hope to uncover more about how and why people die in Oklahoma jails.
The return of the death penalty in Oklahoma
After more than a five-year hiatus following a series of high-profile mistakes, Oklahoma is set to return to lethal injection when executions resume, possibly as soon as late 2020.
Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma police shootings in 2020
The Frontier is tracking every officer-involved shooting in the state in 2020.
Listen Frontier
Host Ben Felder talks with Dylan Goforth about the recent release of videos that capture the moments before and during when a man shot two Tulsa police officers, killing one.
