Oklahoma

Plans Abounding For New Sports Stadiums Across The U.S., Carrying Hefty Public Costs

Proposals for new and improved sports stadiums are proliferating across the U.S. and could come with a hefty price tag for taxpayers.
By By David A. Lieb, AP

Judge Says Man Who Spent 48 Years In Prison On False Murder Conviction Is Innocent

Oklahoma man Glynn Simmons, 71, served the longest wrongful imprisonment in U.S. history, according to the National Registry of Exonerations.
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Mixed Emotions Surround Barbie Doll Honoring Iconic Cherokee Leader

Some tribe members appreciate the tribute but others point out the numerous cultural errors, including a language symbol that translates to “Chicken,” rather than “Cherokee.”
By SEAN MURPHY, AP

Dead Longhorn Found On OSU Fraternity Lawn Day Before Championship Game

The longhorn was found the day before the school’s football team plays the University of Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 championship game.
By AP

Stephen A. Smith Shouts Down Criticism About His Silence On Josh Giddey

The ESPN host dished out harsh advice for those wanting him to sound off on the Oklahoma City Thunder guard’s alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor.
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Car Tags Are The Latest Arena For Oklahoma’s Fight With Native Americans

For years, Native American tribes have been allowed to issue license plates. Now the state is saying that’s tax evasion.
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Man Serving Life In Prison Uses Pandemic Relief Funds To Clear Name In Murder Case

Ricky Dority spent more than two decades behind bars for murder until he used his pandemic relief funds to hire a private investigator.
By SEAN MURPHY, AP

Oklahoma Judge Who Texted During Murder Trial Faces Removal

The chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court is recommending the removal of District Judge Traci Soderstrom, who exchanged more than 500 texts with her courtroom bailiff during the trial.
By KEN MILLER, AP

Federal Judge Allows Oklahoma Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors To Take Effect

The new law will make it a felony crime for health care workers to provide gender-affirming care to young transgender people.
By Sean Murphy, AP

Oklahoma Weighs Whether To Temporarily Stop Executing People

“Whether you support capital punishment or oppose it, one thing is clear: From start to finish, the Oklahoma capital punishment system is fundamentally broken.”
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