Gov. Stitt approves parole for an Oklahoma man locked up as a teenager for murder
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.
A bill would let Oklahoma detention centers apply for ‘get out of jail free’ cards from health and safety standards
Some jails in the state have faced ongoing issues with detainee deaths and poor inspection results. State inspectors ruled most county jails didn’t comply with the standards in 2024.
Cleveland County Sheriff responds to reports of poor conditions at the jail
Sheriff Chris Amason answered The Frontier’s questions about reports of detainees being denied clean clothing, toilet paper and medical care.
Judges raised concerns about potential civil rights violations at the Cleveland County Detention Center
One judge told Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office officials that there were “serious constitutional concerns” about conditions at the jail including lack of access to attorneys, health care and clean clothing.
Wed at age 15, she wants Oklahoma to ban child marriage
Lawmakers have introduced two bills this year to limit or outlaw marriage for minors. Previous efforts to pass laws that would keep young pregnant mothers from marrying have failed.
It’s legal in Oklahoma for pregnant women to use medical marijuana. A bill aims to change that
A growing number of women have faced criminal charges in Oklahoma after using drugs during their pregnancies in recent years. But an appeals court ruled expectant mothers who used medical marijuana can’t be prosecuted.
Board recommends parole for Wayne Thompson, who was locked up as a teen for murder
Family and friends wept and cheered after decades of rejection from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. The final decision to grant Thompson freedom now rests with Gov. Kevin Stitt.
After Canoo shuttered factories, a bill seeks to keep other EV companies from getting cash from a state incentive program
Oklahoma has tried unsuccessfully in recent years to lure other electric vehicle and battery manufacturers with big incentive deals.
