There’s been a lot of big claims about the Inola smelter. Here’s what the facts show.
The Trump administration’s plans to build a smelter in Inola have generated big claims. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t.
Frontier Staff September 8, 2026
The Trump administration’s plans to build a smelter in Inola have generated big claims. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t.
Frontier Staff August 23, 2026
Claims about taxes, workplace safety, apprenticeship programs, drag shows and the proposed Inola smelter ranged from accurate to mostly false.
Frontier Staff August 18, 2026
We fact-checked claims from Republican candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor ahead of the Aug. 25 runoff.
Frontier Staff July 31, 2026
Outside groups that sometimes try to hide their financial backers are spending millions on political ads.
Frontier Staff July 29, 2026
After Tulsa announced the closure of its city jail, we’re continuing to report on how police respond to mental health calls. Tell us about your experience.
Frontier Staff June 29, 2026
Shaffer will focus on social media and video to highlight our reporting.
Frontier Staff June 24, 2026
Our reporters won first-place honors in three categories for reporting on oil and gas pollution in the state and hazardous working conditions at a poultry plant.
Frontier Staff June 12, 2026
The Frontier examined candidates’ claims about insurance rates, lawsuit reforms and the health of Oklahoma’s insurance market.