A fragile aquifer, a proposed mine and a fight over Oklahoma’s water
State regulators are reviewing a proposal to expand sand mining over the Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer, despite Oklahoma’s moratorium on new mines in the area.
Oklahoma bill would let inmates earn good-time credits sooner while awaiting prison transfer
A Tulsa lawmaker’s bill would start prisoners at a higher privilege level to reward good behavior.
The hidden costs of losing local investigative journalism
From exposing corruption to challenging secrecy, research shows why local investigative journalism matters. Reader support makes our work possible in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma lawmaker will try again to slow state’s eviction timeline, which includes holidays
The state has one of the quickest processes in the country, churning out nearly a quarter of a million eviction filings over the past five years.
Fact Check: Are claims about Oklahoma data centers holding up?
From the state’s ‘Behind the Meter’ power law to promises about electric bills and transparency, The Frontier reviewed the facts behind recent statements on data center development.
Why this reporting takes time — and why it matters
Investigative journalism in Oklahoma often means months of persistence, public records fights and telling stories others don’t have the resources to pursue. Reader support makes that work possible.
Held without bail in Oklahoma’s ICE facilities, immigrants turn to federal courts for release
Oklahoma has seen a spike in immigrants challenging their detention in federal court. Hundreds of detainees are being held in county jails and for-profit facilities across the state as the Trump administration ramps up deportation efforts.
Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit
The judgment also permanently limits the application of bird waste to fields in the region.
Special Projects
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.
Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma police shootings in 2023
There were at least 25 fatal police shootings in Oklahoma in 2023.
Listen Frontier
Frontier reporter Clifton Adcock unpacks how state leaders are selling the data center boom, what utilities are asking regulators to approve, and why ratepayers feel left in the dark.
