To combat domestic strangulation, Tulsa police officers seek to educate victims
Domestic violence incidents are often filed as misdemeanors — if they’re ever reported to police in the first place. That fact belies the severity of the violence.
Connie Johnson hopes to ride a green wave to victory in Democratic primary
A state question on medical marijuana is a boon for gubernatorial candidate Connie Johnson.
Medical board issues emergency order suspending Tulsa doctor’s license
The emergency order alleges Dr. Christopher Moses overprescribed controlled substances and the state’s chief medical examiner linked 10 deaths to medication he prescribed.
Prior spousal assault allegations surface against Gov. Fallin cabinet member
The reports, taken by Tulsa police in 2012, show Preston Doerflinger’s now ex-wife told officers Doerflinger choked her twice during an argument and took a phone away from her as she dialed 911.
As legislative session nears, Oklahoma eyes work requirements, other changes to Medicaid program
Gov. Mary Fallin is interested in implementing work requirements for Medicaid and is supporting a bill that would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek a waiver from the federal government to implement those requirements.
‘Is anybody home? We have blankets’: Count offers snapshot of homelessness in Tulsa
Though the day was unseasonably warm, temperatures had dropped quickly as night approached. With flashlights and care packages that included a blanket, bottled water and snacks, the team set out just before sunset.
‘The Kingpin’
Prosecutors say Oklahoma City pain management doctor Harvey Jenkins Jr.’s opioid prescribing habits made him a danger to society. Jenkins says he’s the victim of a political witch hunt.
Mental health agency wants new funding to fight marijuana addiction as ballot measure on medical cannabis looms
“This is where prevention would go to provide accurate information about what marijuana does and doesn’t do to neural development,” ODMHSAS Terri White said.
