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A High Wind Warning has been issued for the following counties from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The National Weather Service forecasts northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. "Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected."

Markwayne Mullin cabinet confirmation hearing scheduled for March 18 President Trump recently announced he’s appointing Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, but it’s up to Mullin’s fellow Senators to decide whether he’s up for the job.

Markwayne Mullin cabinet confirmation hearing scheduled for March 18

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Behind the rankings: How WalletHub determined Oklahoma is 50th in education When the financial services website WalletHub announced its annual list of states’ education systems, Oklahoma’s ranking became instantly quotable by politicians on all sides.

How did WalletHub determine Oklahoma is 50th in education? Oklahoma Watch reports:

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Oklahoma House advances measure to bolster state gas, AI and space research Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a measure to bolster Oklahoma’s research capabilities on Tuesday. Rep. Nick Archer’s House Bill 3176 hopes to position the state as a federally designated National…

Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a measure to bolster Oklahoma’s research capabilities. House Bill 3176 hopes to position the state as a federally designated National Laboratory.

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Oklahoma doubled its solar energy capacity last year, report shows A majority of new energy added to the grid in the U.S. came from solar installations, according to a new report.

Oklahoma’s capacity to generate solar energy jumped significantly last year, more than doubling the number of megawatts it can produce, according to a new report.

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Hern announces bid for open Oklahoma Senate seat Oklahoma Representative Kevin Hern formally announced his bid for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Representative Kevin Hern formally announced his bid for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

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Oklahoma House approves bill banning state from displaying LGBTQ+ pride flags House lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday that would ban any Oklahoma state government entity, including public schools, from recognizing Pride Month and from displaying LGBTQ+ pride flags.

House lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday that would ban any Oklahoma state government entity, including public schools, from recognizing Pride Month and from displaying LGBTQ+ pride flags. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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The great tech debate: Should Oklahoma students use screens in the classroom? The Oklahoma legislature is considering measures to push back against the rising tide of ed tech.

The Oklahoma legislature is considering measures to push back against the rising tide of ed tech.

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Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill with protections for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers These centers, which are sometimes called pregnancy resource centers, are private nonprofits that promote childbirth and alternatives to abortion.

A policy that would prevent the state from enforcing certain requirements on crisis pregnancy centers and allow those centers to sue those who violate the bill's provisions passed the House floor this week.

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KGOU is simulcasting severe weather coverage from KOCO 5 News.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the shaded counties until 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Oklahoma board again rejects Jewish charter school but vows to support it in court Despite rejecting a Jewish charter school a second time, an Oklahoma state board is preparing to argue in the school’s favor in court.

Despite rejecting a Jewish charter school a second time, an Oklahoma state board is preparing to argue in the school’s favor in court. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Former Cherokee Supreme Court justice to lead University of Tulsa The University of Tulsa announced Stacy Leeds as its 22nd president effective July 1.

The University of Tulsa announced Monday that former Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice Stacy Leeds would become the university's new president starting July 1.

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Oklahoma politicians announce future plans, considering open Senate seat As Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin prepares to take on the role of Secretary of Homeland Security, some of the state's politicians are making announcements about their political futures.

As Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin prepares to take on the role of Secretary of Homeland Security, some of the state's politicians are making announcements about their political futures.

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Oklahoma Senate advances bill creating fund to pay for Summer Olympics Senate lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create an account that could help pay for the cost of hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Senate lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create an account that could help pay for the cost of hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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As open primaries in Oklahoma fail, a bill to codify partly closing them advances Oklahoma’s Secretary of State announced on March 6 that a state question to open Oklahoma’s primary elections failed to meet signature requirements. But voters may still have a chance to vote on the…

Oklahoma’s Secretary of State announced on March 6 that a state question to open Oklahoma’s primary elections failed to meet signature requirements. But voters may still have a chance to vote on the future of the state's primaries.

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Oklahoma ranks third in fatal police encounters Oklahoma consistently ranks near the top nationally in per-capita fatal encounters involving police with about 8 deaths per million residents.

Oklahoma consistently ranks near the top nationally in per-capita fatal encounters involving police with about 8 deaths per million residents. Oklahoma Watch reports:

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Federal judge agrees Oklahoma is failing to implement mental health consent decree The state of Oklahoma is making insufficient effort to fix a system that keeps people languishing in jail instead of getting mental health treatment.

A federal judge says the state of Oklahoma is making insufficient effort to fix a system that keeps people languishing in jail instead of getting mental health treatment.

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A Tornado Watch has been issued for the shaded counties until 10 p.m. Friday.

Markwayne Mullin tapped to lead Homeland Security. Here's what happens to his Senate seat As Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin transitions into a new role as President Donald Trump’s latest Secretary of Homeland Security appointment, Gov. Kevin Stitt will pick his replacement.…

Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin has been tapped to lead Homeland Security. Here's what happens to his Senate seat:

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Homegoing service will celebrate civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is among the singers performing at a memorial for the civil rights leader who died last month. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will attend.

🔴 WATCH LIVE: Homegoing service celebrating civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago

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Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security President Donald Trump announced on social media Thursday that he is appointing Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin as the nation’s next Secretary of Homeland Security.

President Donald Trump announced on social media Thursday that he is appointing Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the nation’s next Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Finding Tiny Tim: How Oklahoma's citizen scientists contribute to conservation The federally threatened plant commonly known as Tiny Tim was discovered in Oklahoma within the past few years. Now it’s on the road to being removed from a federal list of endangered species.

The federally threatened plant commonly known as Tiny Tim was discovered in Oklahoma within the past few years. Now it’s on the road to being removed from a federal list of endangered species.

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Oklahomans paying for turnpike agency’s questionable practices, but no laws broken, audit finds While an investigative audit found that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority had broken no laws, the Legislature needs to slap some guardrails on the agency, said Oklahma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy…

While an investigative audit found that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority had broken no laws, the Legislature needs to slap some guardrails on the agency, said Oklahma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said Wednesday. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Oklahoma governor repeals rules allowing sex marker change on state driver's licenses State lawmakers repealed rules allowing sex marker changes on state driver's licenses. A lawyer working with trans Oklahomans said it's a "significant blow" to their rights.

Oklahoma lawmakers repealed rules allowing sex marker changes on state driver's licenses. A lawyer working with trans Oklahomans said it's a "significant blow" to their rights.

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Oklahoma just had its warmest winter on record. How does it compare to the rest of the country? State records dating back to 1895 show mild temperatures from December through February were the highest yet.

Oklahoma just had its warmest winter on record. How does it compare to the rest of the country?

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Oklahoma Elder Parole Eligibility Act passes through committee A bill that would streamline the parole process for elder inmates is advancing through the House.

A bill that would streamline the parole process for elder inmates is advancing through the Oklahoma House.

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Bipartisan bill requiring annual mental health screenings by Oklahoma providers advances The policy seeks to help detect symptoms early and connect patients to care before their mental health condition worsens and treatment becomes more costly.

A bill that would require certain providers to screen patients for mental health conditions is moving forward in the Oklahoma Senate.

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Moore voters to decide one-cent sales tax proposition Voters in Moore will decide a one-cent sales tax proposition next month.

Voters in Moore will decide a one-cent sales tax proposition next month. The city says the proposed increase would generate about $12 million each year.

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Federal judge declines to confirm Osage Nation's reservation, but offers 'roadmap' to do so An Oklahoma federal judge ruled he can't rule the Osage Nation's reservation is still intact, denying a legal maneuver to resurrect an old lawsuit. However, Principal Chief Geofrey Standing Bear said…

An Oklahoma federal judge ruled he can't rule the Osage Nation's reservation is still intact, denying a legal maneuver to resurrect an old lawsuit.

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