Oklahoma GOP criticized for likening vaccine mandates to Nazi persecution of Jews

The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.

Mom arrested after 12-year-old gives birth to 24-year-old man's child

Police say Desiree Castaneda has been charged after her 12-year-old daughter gave birth to a 24-year-old man’s child, who has also been charged.

Woman arrested after commenting on police Facebook post about her, authorities say

Tulsa police asked the public for help finding a woman charged with accessory to murder. A few hours later, police say she commented on the department’s Facebook post.

‘Truck boat’ glides over Oklahoma lake

Video captured the moment an Oklahoma man drove his “truck boat” over a nearby lake.

Rescue attempt leaves cat and owner stuck in tree

A cat owner found himself also stuck in a tree with his cat after he tried to rescue it.

Georgia man who 'faked his own death' 6 years ago found in Oklahoma

The Georgia suspect was believed to be dead for the past six years, but new evidence suggested he was alive and living in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma passes law granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters

The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.

Elementary students, staff cheer for cafeteria manager who passed US citizenship test

Students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, lined the halls to cheer for cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez on April 6 after she passed her test to become a United States citizen.

Cheeto dust leads to arrest of burglar, Oklahoma police say

An Oklahoma woman was arrested in connection to an attempted home burglary after police found Cheetos residue on her teeth, authorities said Monday.

Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests

Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.

GOP politicians look to protect drivers who hit protesters

Now, Republican politicians across the country are moving to stop the road-blocking maneuver, proposing increased penalties for demonstrators who run onto highways and legal immunity for drivers who hit them.

Lawmaker hopes 'Bigfoot' hunting season draws tourists

Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey says a Bigfoot hunting season will boost visitors to his "beautiful part of the state."