We’re fact-checking political debates ahead of Oklahoma primary races
Frontier editors and reporters will investigate the accuracy of statements by candidates for governor, attorney general, state superintendent and insurance commissioner.
Two Democrats, one chance at flipping Oklahoma’s 5th District
Jena Nelson and Trey Martin both think they can win in an area reshaped by redistricting and Republican control.
Attack ads are flooding Oklahoma primary elections: We checked the facts
Outside groups tied to dark money and wealthy donors are shaping Oklahoma’s Republican primaries with a barrage of political attacks. Many ads contain false or partially true claims.
Two Oklahoma newsrooms take the Department of Corrections to court over ICE records
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections won’t release its full agreement for services at a for-profit prison that houses immigration detainees.
Oklahoma boots just 10 people from SoonerCare as part of Trump Administration immigration review
The state’s Medicaid agency has checked the immigration status of thousands of enrollees flagged by the Trump Administration, finding few eligibility issues.
Toxic Ground: A documentary screening May 20 on oilfield wastewater threatening Oklahoma communities
Join The Frontier and ProPublica for a reception and public screening of this documentary film in Tulsa on May 20, which features a local reporter’s journey to understand Oklahoma’s oilfield wastewater pollution problem.
Tulsa County DA race pits experience against calls for change
Incumbent Steve Kunzweiler is running on a decade of high-profile prosecutions and stability. Challenger Colleen McCarty argues those same years show it’s time for a different approach.
Disability rights watchdog opens probe into Tulsa city jail after Frontier investigation
A federally designated watchdog is examining conditions at the municipal jail, citing concerns over medical care and treatment of people with mental illness.