Legislation aims to cut some court fees that keep some Oklahomans trapped in ‘debtor’s prison’
John Standfill is trying to rebuild after 17 years in prison, but court fines and fees are still holding him back.
John Standfill is trying to rebuild after 17 years in prison, but court fines and fees are still holding him back.
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.
Dylan Goforth April 23, 2025
Oklahoma’s senior U.S. Senator told attendees at the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Congressional Forum that “hard conversations have to take place” as the U.S. is set to “overspend our budget by $2 trillion.”
Brianna Bailey and Sierra Pfeifer, KOSU April 21, 2025
Wayne Thompson was convicted for a crime he committed when he was 15 years old. His family has been trying to win his release ever since.
Maddy Keyes April 18, 2025
When the coronavirus pandemic first arrived in Oklahoma five years ago, The Frontier reported on a lack of transparency in government spending, COVID outbreaks in state prisons and struggling hospitals.
Garrett Yalch April 17, 2025
A state investigator raised questions about how much school leaders knew about a scheme to defraud Tulsa Public Schools of at least $800,000 before notifying the police, documents show.
Ari Fife and Anna Pope, KOSU April 14, 2025
The Trump Administration is cutting programs labeled as DEI. Some Oklahoma programs have already seen funding freezes.
Maddy Keyes April 14, 2025
A bill that would have restricted the locations of homeless shelters is dormant for now. But it’s just one of a spate of recent measures penalizing service providers or people experiencing homelessness.
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.
Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, told The Frontier she hopes her bill will help Oklahoma schools improve student performance.
Garrett Yalch April 17, 2025
Garrett Yalch April 9, 2025
Ari Fife April 25, 2025
Brianna Bailey and Sierra Pfeifer, KOSU April 21, 2025
Clifton Adcock February 17, 2025
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